My Teaching Philosophy:
It is one of my core philosophies that all children are gifted and each one has a unique combination of gifts. Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences ties in beautifully with my own personal experience of the world. I firmly believe that it is the teacher's job to respond to his or her students in a way that helps them to recognize their own strengths and weaknesses with strategies that will build their confidence and skills. Using visual problems to look at everyday objects in a new way asks students to develop their ability to think differently and value their own personal experience.
I believe that visual arts tap into areas of the brain that traditional education neglects. Learning to "see" as an artist activates many dormant parts of the cerebral cortex. As students learn to perceive light, shape, movement, form and color they activate the areas of the brain where creativity dwells. Visual problem solving and the creative revision process enhance every student's ability to think innovatively. My intent is to use visual problem solving to motivate, to open doors and to make new connections through projects that foster growth through personal artistic expression.
My Goal:
To become a full time art educator in a school which values the arts.
My Objectives:
To join an educational institution where:
· Art is a priority.
· The administration shares my conviction that art enhances the student's physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.
· The administration and teachers work as a team to provide a challenging learning environment for students.
· The administration, teachers and students routinely give their best and are rewarded for it.
My Qualifications:
Here is what I can add to your teaching team:
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Passion and enthusiasm
- Deep knowledge of art technique and art history
- Fun and exciting lesson plans
- Compassion and caring for students
- Articulate about art
- Comfortable with technology integration
- With-it-ness
- Strong work ethic
- Great interpersonal skills
- Commitment to lifelong learning
- Fluent Portuguese
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Art education promotes critical thinking. Through art students can explore the world of divergent thought. In one of my favorite lessons I ask the students to come up with 20 different images of an apple. At first, almost everyone imagines the universal symbol for an apple. When they allow their minds to loosen up they begin to develop some really interesting original ideas about apples. Each student begins to bring his or her own personality and unique sense of humor to the exploration. Creative thought combined with self discipline is the key to success in any area.