Education Statement

The Power of Art in Personal Growth

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   Art education will aid in the holistic development of a student. Expressing emotions, experiences, and thoughts mindfully and interactively fosters critical thinking and creativity. In the post-COVID-19 era, it is more essential than ever to help students build their emotional intelligence and social skills. By using both traditional and digital media, students can embrace the evolutionary fruits of technology by learning their history and using them to express themselves. Through art, students can explore their cultural identities, develop technical skills, and better understand themselves and those around them.

Cultivating a Nurturing and Inclusive Classroom

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   My teaching philosophy is designed around empathy, compassion, and a safe space for students to express themselves comfortably. Many students have unique needs; thus, fostering an environment where they feel safe and supported will be the key to helping them express themselves authentically. This can be achieved by developing inclusive lesson plans tailored to be accessible for English Language Learners (ELLs) and students with disabilities, ensuring every student is included and has the opportunity to do their best. Using digital and traditional media like Photoshop, oil pastels, graphite, charcoal, acrylics, and oil paints, students can let their creativity find ways to use these tools to express themselves. Using Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is a cornerstone of my approach, allowing students to learn the identification and management of their emotions through collaborative and individual project exploration. Using these elements of technology, inclusive lesson planning, and SEL techniques, I aim to cultivate a holistic art education that fosters creativity, emotional growth, technical skill, and self-expression.