Taylor Gartman

Visual Arts Educator

Dedicated art teacher with 2 years of experience in designing and implementing engaging art curriculum.
Adept at integrating technology into art lessons to inspire students' creativity and critical thinking skills.
Skilled at providing effective feedback and support to students through individualized instruction,
mentoring, and group projects. Recognized for creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment
that fosters collaboration, respect, and a love for learning. Passionate about helping students discover and
cultivate their artistic abilities while preparing them for future academic and professional pursuits.

Experience
2021-2023
Contact J.N. Fries Magnet School l Concord, NC
Art Teacher
Phone Responsible for creating a safe and engaging learning environment for students to explore and
252-327-8925 develop their artistic skills.
Assessed student progress, provided feedback, and collaborated with other teachers and staff to
Email enhance the student learning experience.
Planed and presented art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students’ work for the school
taylorgartman11@gmail.com
and the community.
Location Provided instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts, appreciations and the ability to
make qualitative judgments about art
Richmond, VA Demonstrated both traditional and TAB (teaching artist behavior) instruction models.
Website 2021
https://taylorgartmanartwork.weebly.com/ Emerge Art Gallery l Greenville, NC
Art Instructor
Responsible for planning, organizing and the execution of various art themed programs for ages 5-

Education
13. Mediums included: Mixed media, drawing, painting, ceramics, and sculpture

2021
2019-2021 The Painted Peacock l Greenville, NC
Major: Art Education (BA); Minor: Art
Crew Member
History
Assisted customers in creating ceramic masterpieces as well as maintained studio cleanliness,
East Carolina University loading and unloading the kilns, and selling merchandise.

2019-2021
2017-2019 ULTA Beauty l Chapel Hill & Morehead City, NC
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Beauty Advisor
Exceeded all sales goals and achieved top tier level sales.
Determined each guest’s needs and answers questions concerning products and services.

Skills
Leadership Roles
Google Teacher Training Certified
Recipient of the Beginning Teacher of the Year Award for J.N. Fries Magnet School (2022)
Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Fine Arts Department Representative for J.N. Fries’s Leadership Team (2022-2023)
Knowledge using a CNC and laser cutter
President of ECU’s Art Education Guild (2020-2021)
Mural Design and Painting Experience
East Carolina University After School Art Program, Instructor (2020)
Knowledge in Canvas and Powerschool
Volunteer Art History Instructor (2017-2019)

References

Sherry Lee Isaiah Cornelius Randall Leach

Principal, J.N. Fries Magnet School Chorus Director & Mentor at J.N. Fries Art Teacher, J.H. Rose High School
Phone: 704.260.6510 Phone: 704.260.6510 Phone: 252.548.7383
Email : sherry.lee@cabarrus.k12.nc.us Email : isaiah.cornelius@cabarrus.k12.nc.us Email : leachr@pitt.k12.nc.us