CV | Camilagarate

Skills:

Painting: Acrylic paint, oil paint, watercolor.
Drawing: Charcoal, ink, pen, oil pastel.
Sculpture: Air drying clay, wood carving, plaster.
Printmaking: Dry point, Aquatint, Mono prints, Silkscreen, linoleum cut, cyanotype.
Other: Paper making, embroidery, bookmaking.
Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop.
Microsoft Suite: Word, Powerpoint, Excel.
Proficient in Spanish: Reading, writing, and speaking.

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Education:

SMFA at Tufts University, Masters of Arts in Teaching Art Education- May 2022

(Massachusetts K-12 Visual Art Licensure, Pending)

TEFL International Academy, ESL Teaching Certification- January 2021

Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York

Teaching Experience:

Art Teacher, 4th and 5th grade, JCC Boston- Camp Kaleidoscope, Newton MA. June 27th- August 19th 2022

Creating and teaching extensive art lessons indoors and outdoors, similar to a foundations class in elementary school. Fostering creative thinking, experimentation, and a sense of community within the classroom.
Collaborating with other teachers and students to create the set designs for musicals and performances at the end of the summer. This is a summer long project, led by the students.
Monitoring students outside of the classroom during drop off, lunch, and pick up.

Studio Teacher, 9-11 year olds, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston MA. March 27th- June 19th 2022

Creating dynamic and accessible lesson plans weekly.
Introducing new materials, and techniques to the students at a manageable pace, with room for experimentation and exploration. Providing alternative projects and exercises when necessary depending on ability, and previous art experience.
Exposing the students to new artworks, artists, and exhibitions at the museum whenever possible.

Substitute Teacher, 9-12th grade Visual Arts, Boston Public Schools, Boston MA. February 1st 2022- Present

Following lesson plans from the leading teacher, ensuring that the students continue their curriculum with as little disruption as possible. Constantly communicating with the staff and administration, when necessary.
Memorizing IEP’s and 504’s to actively follow the learning plans for each student at all times.

Assistant Studio Teacher, 6-8 year olds, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston MA. October 2021- December 2021.

Assisted Studio Teacher, Isabel Cole. Ensuring the class stays on task and the students can follow along at an appropriate pace. Ensuring that the students who are less likely to ask for help receive assistance when needed.
Worked one on one with students to create a safe learning environment, and promoted creative thought and experimentation.
Helped connect work shown in the museum to lessons created in the classroom, with a bigger idea or technique in mind. Relating the lessons in the classroom with the work shown in the museum beforehand.

Student Teacher, 9-12th grade, Boston Arts Academy, Boston MA. Visual Arts, September 2021- June 2022.

Creating lesson plans, and teaching “Arts Connections.” An art elective for high school seniors.
Collaborated with my Supervising Practitioner, Margaretta Olton. Giving insight into developing relevant and effective lesson plans, keeping the students engaged, and following IEPs, and 504’s.
Assisted in fair and accurate grading of students based on performance and effort in the classroom.
Assisted with classroom management, ensuring the continuity of the lessons, and creating a conducive working environment.