Amber English

1505 12th St. Greeley, CO 80631 | +1(970)-833-9037 | amberrocks7@gmail.com | https://ambercsuart.weebly.com

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION
Masters of Science, Curriculum & Instruction
Colorado Initial Teacher License May 2021 Western Governors University, Expected August 2024
Endorsement: K-12, Art Concentration: Fiber Arts Bachelors of Fine Arts, Art Education
Art Content and Analysis Praxis Exam: Passed May 2020 Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO May 2021
Associate of Liberal Arts Aims Community College, 2017

TEACHING AND FIELD EXPERIENCE

Milliken Elementary School, Milliken, CO K-5 Art Teacher August 2021- Present
∙Teaching drawing, collage, painting, fiber arts, clay, printmaking, sculpture, digital art, and art history for 435
kindergarten-fifth grade students, class sizes of 19-26 students
∙Creating engaging units aligned with the Colorado Visual Art Standards and Studio Habits of Mind, differentiated for
English Language Learners, Special Needs, and Gifted Learners
∙Implementing Social and Emotional Learning, Literacy, Mathematics, Technology, and Teaching Artistic Behavior (TAB)
into daily lessons, collaborating with grade level and specials teachers
∙Curating annual school wide art show, annual collaborative art show with local library, annual district art gala

Strawberry Park Elementary, Steamboat Springs, CO K-5 Art Student Teacher January 2021- April 2021
∙Developed and facilitated kindergarten-5th grade TAB art lessons for classes of 20+ students
∙Implemented positive behavior management systems to promote teamwork

Soroco Middle and HIgh School, Oak Creek, CO 6-12 Art Student Teacher September 2020-December 2020
∙Curated and taught High School Foundations of Art: Sculpture, 2D Art, Fiber Arts, and Woodworking
∙Created and Co-taught lessons for High School Ceramics, Middle School Yearbook, and Middle School Digital Media
∙Assisted in PLC meetings, Parent Teacher Conferences, Co-hosted virtual student art show for school board

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO Teacher’s Assistant, Fiber Arts I Class August-December 2020
∙Co-taught weaving, sewing, screenprinting, applique, guided critiques and demos, graded projects

Christian Core Academy, Fort Collins, CO Pre-Kindergarten Teacher August 2018-May 2019
∙Instructed two classes of eight three-five year olds, coordinated field trips, volunteers, and conferences

WORK AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Girls on the Run Non Profit, Milliken, CO Coach August 2022-Present
∙Facilitating lessons for 3rd-5th grade girls that blend physical activity with life skill development and build up to a 5K race
Boys and Girls Club, Fort Collins, CO Youth Development Specialist May 2019-August 2019
∙Designed and taught daily art lessons for first grade students with classes of 20+ students
Lincoln Middle School, Fort Collins, CO Avid Tutor August-December 2020
∙Coached 7th grade students organization, time/self management, and communication skills
African Outreach Ministries Inhambane, Mozambique Non Profit Intern August 2014-August 2015
∙Led English classes for adults, volunteered in preschool and children’s home
SKILLS AND TRAINING
Pottery- kiln maintenance, hand building, pottery wheel, glazing Fibers- Weaving, embroidery, natural and synthetic dying, screenprinting, sewing
Sculpture: Woodshop., plaster, conceptual sculpture Metalsmithing- Intricate jewelry making, soldering, metal design
Drawing- observational and figure drawing Colorado Art Education Association- attended 2021 and 2022 Professional Development
Painting- Acrylic, oil, watercolor conferences, credit from Adams State University
Graphic Design- Adobe Illustrator, InDesign CPR Certified-August, 2022