KRISTEN L. TAYLOR

Phone: (646) 567-9942 Email: Kristen.Lee.Taylor@gmail.com

Master of Science in Art Education, LIU Post
Master of Science in Education Leadership and Administration, LIU Post
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature; Art and Business concentrations, LIU Post

• Studio art and creative crafts instruction via distance learning.

• Instructor Ceramics, Foundations and Advanced Studio classes, grades 9-10.

Instructor AP level Drawing and Advanced Drawing and Painting classes, grades 10-12.
Supervisor AP portfolio creation.
Advisor Art Honor Society and student volunteer opportunities.
Set and prop design, Art direction, and construction for Drama club production.

Aligned curriculum with achievement goals and National Visual and Media Arts Standards, grades K-5.
Utilized Columbia Teachers College strategies to target feedback, student self-analysis, and critique.
Participated in Nassau’s All County Art Association Exhibition and facilitated Gardiners Art show, displays.
Worked with administration and faculty on school-wide projects, “What lifts me up?” and “Get-A-Voice”.

Developed and implemented curriculum aligned with current visual art standards and learning targets.
Practiced problem solving and critical thinking skills with students to aid in the development of their artistic decision-making abilities, grades K-5.
Created opportunities for students to collaborate with their peers and assist in each other’s achievement.
Encouraged deeper student understanding of the processes of art and how it relates to multiple discipline areas including social studies, science, music, and math.
Students analyzed, interpreted, and reflected on their work in a safe, positive, and creative environment.
Showcased and displayed student work to value and encourage their visual arts efforts and achievements.

Taught Digital Photography focused on operation of a digital camera, principles of composition, theory, and editing using Adobe Photoshop.
Instructor Studio Art classes that explored multiple techniques and media as well as theory, grades 8-9.
Implemented backwards design methodology for unit and lesson planning in accordance with district goals.
Created and implemented reflective checklists, scaffolding, and student self-assessments/grading rubrics to further acknowledge, measure, and ensure student success.

Developed innovative and integrated multidisciplinary art lessons to engage students and align with current district and classroom common core learning targets.
Managed classroom routines, student behavior, task and time management, and completed final grades.
Displayed students work and participated in all end of school activities, grades 3-6.

Integrated “STEAM” learning targets mapping fine arts skills with associated scientific fields of study.
Modeled lessons for peer educators and resident administrators.
Created and taught lessons to increase student’s close-visual awareness.

Art Director, After-School Enrichment Program, 2003- 2008

Locust Valley CSD, Parent Teacher Organization (Bayville Primary & Intermediate Schools)

Elementary Art Teacher, 1995-2003

Hempstead Public Schools, Obama Elementary-Model School

Tenured Full-time Art teaching position.
Aligned N.Y.S. Academic Standards with district learning objectives.
Designed curriculum utilizing multiple core content areas to coordinate with Fine Art Benchmarks.
In charge of teaching 450+ students in grades 1-5.
Created written and visual assessments, and criteria for student evaluations.
Promoted student self-assessment and constructive oral analysis and critique.
Developed art budgets, organized art shows, contests, and museum field trips.
Advised and collaborated with all district stakeholders.

DASA Certification, LIU Post
Danielson, Columbia Teachers College, Oyster Bay-East Norwich School District
Needs of Autism, Child Abuse, and School Violence Prevention workshops, Nassau Boces
Apple/Microsoft, PowerPoint, Excel, and Grant Writing workshops, Nassau Community College
Smart Technology and Education Leadership workshops, PDK International
Fine Art Professional Enrichment, Nassau County Museum of Art

Drawing, painting, photography, Photoshop, ceramics, sculpture, travel, hiking, cardio and weight training
N.Y.S & National Art Teachers Assoc., PDK International, ASCD, Executive and Music Selection Committee Member Morgan Park Summer Concert Series, and Co-Chairperson Young Performers competition.