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Christine Curtis
Castlemaine
Summary
Accomplished art educator and practicing visual artist with a commitment to enhancing student creativity. Skilled in facilitating workshops and managing art events, contributing to a vibrant and inclusive learning environment.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Practicing Visual Artist
Self-employed
Castlemaine
2015 - Current
- Created original artwork using various mediums, enhancing technical skills and artistic expression.
- Developed and executed marketing strategies to promote personal artwork through social media platforms.
- Collaborated with local galleries to organize exhibitions, showcasing unique artistic vision and craftsmanship.
- Conducted workshops and demonstrations to educate aspiring artists on various techniques and mediums used in visual arts.
Art and Craft Teacher
RedGum Waldorf School of Central Victoria
Castlemaine, VIC
2005 - Current
- Developed engaging art lesson plans to enhance student creativity and expression.
- Facilitated hands-on craft activities, fostering collaboration among students.
- Assessed student work, providing constructive feedback to encourage improvement.
- Integrated Waldorf principles into curriculum design, promoting holistic learning experiences.
- Managed classroom environments, ensuring safety and organization during projects.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects that connect art with other subjects.
- Organized school-wide art events, showcasing student artwork and building community engagement.
- Assessed student progress through careful observation, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Managed the school''s annual art exhibition, showcasing students'' works in various mediums and styles.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans that incorporated diverse cultural perspectives and art history lessons.
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
Education
Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) -
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD1998
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art, Majoring in Ceramics
La Trobe University, Bendigo
Bendigo, VIC1994
Skills
- Self motivation
- Public speaking
- Materials managemen
- Art history
- Craft techniques
- Painting techniques
- Group and individual instruction
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Creative thinking
Interests
Timeline
Practicing Visual Artist
Self-employed
2015 - Current
Art and Craft Teacher
RedGum Waldorf School of Central Victoria
2005 - Current
Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) -
University of Southern Queensland
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art, Majoring in Ceramics
La Trobe University, Bendigo