Reenie Charrière
Oakland
Summary
Engaging international practicing artist skilled in introducing students to diverse mediums, developing lesson plans and assessing student progress. Proficient in fostering imaginative environment and making learning fun for all participants.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Visual Art Teacher
The Nueva School
08.2017 - Current
- Instructed students on visual arts techniques and created inquiry based art projects for students in Grades 5-8.
- Established a positive classroom environment that encouraged self-expression while fostering a strong sense of respect and accountability among students.
- Enhanced student creativity by incorporating drawing, painting, sculpture, print-making, clay mediums and diverse techniques in lessons.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, providing individualized feedback for growth and improvement.
- Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create stimulating art curriculums.
- Created ongoing displays and exhibits featuring student artwork.
Museum Artist Educator
The Contemporary Jewish Museum
09.2007 - 10.2017
- Developed new art curriculum to correspond with art exhibitions, incorporating contemporary techniques and media.
- Pioneered gallery spaces and viewer participation spaces.
- Enhanced gallery visitors' experience by conducting engaging art tours, explaining significance and history behind each piece.
- Conducted workshops for aspiring artists, sharing techniques in various mediums and inspiring creativity.
- Designed architecture tours for and with teen interns.
Art Teacher
The Crowden School
08.2007 - 06.2017
- Managed a diverse range of learners, adapting lesson plans to accommodate different abilities and interests.
- Enhanced student creativity by incorporating various art mediums and techniques into lessons.
- Taught classes on painting, collage, and sculpture.
- Collaborated with other teachers to create interdisciplinary projects, connecting art with other subject areas.
- Fostered positive and inclusive classroom environment, enabling students to express themselves freely through art.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communicatons
Simmons College
Boston, MAMaster of Fine Arts - Mixed Media
Maine College of Art And Design
Portland, ME06-2009
Skills
- Art curriculum development
- Art history knowledge
- Mixed media
- Student mentoring
- Group and individual instruction
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Student assessment
- Exhibit planning
- Art workshop facilitation
- Interdisciplinary project creation
- Visual arts instruction
- Critical Thinking
Languages
French
Timeline
Middle School Visual Art Teacher
The Nueva School
08.2017 - Current
Museum Artist Educator
The Contemporary Jewish Museum
09.2007 - 10.2017
Art Teacher
The Crowden School
08.2007 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Communicatons
Simmons College
Master of Fine Arts - Mixed Media
Maine College of Art And Design
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