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Karen M. BellKaren M. BellKaren M. BellKaren M. Bell
Phone:240-994-7689
Karenbellartist.com
Phone:240-994-7689
Karenbellartist.com
Mission StatementMission Statement My goal is to be a quality art educator who
nurtures creativity through richly designed, multicultural lesson plans that integrate art production, art history, art criticism, and aesthetics.
My goal is to be sensitive to diverse learners and to balance learner-centered and subject-centered approaches.
My belief is that art is essential to the development of problem-solving skills and to divergent thinking.
My goal is to be a quality art educator who nurtures creativity through richly designed, multicultural lesson plans that integrate art production, art history, art criticism, and aesthetics.
My goal is to be sensitive to diverse learners and to balance learner-centered and subject-centered approaches.
My belief is that art is essential to the development of problem-solving skills and to divergent thinking.
Mission Statement (2)Mission Statement (2) I value the importance of being a reflective
practitioner in order to maintain not just competence, but best practice.
I promote literacy by incorporation of reading and writing into art lessons through art statements.
I strive to engage students in critical dialogue about art through class critiques
I value the importance of being a reflective practitioner in order to maintain not just competence, but best practice.
I promote literacy by incorporation of reading and writing into art lessons through art statements.
I strive to engage students in critical dialogue about art through class critiques
Multi-dimensional framework that explores culture as a framework for teaching
Situated within the cultural/historical matrices of diverse peoples -- NOT centric
Concerned about social justice and education inequity
Provides specific approaches to doing “culturally relevant teaching”
Promotes understanding across cultures
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Philosophy of EducationPhilosophy of Education
Work ExperienceWork ExperienceWorking Artist-- See website: Karenbellartist.com for commissioning murals and portraits
Artist/Art Instructor: Insight Art Studio and Gallery Olney, Md.; July 2012 to July 2014 I taught private art lessons in the studio as well as created and sold original art.
Working Artist-- See website: Karenbellartist.com for commissioning murals and portraits
Artist/Art Instructor: Insight Art Studio and Gallery Olney, Md.; July 2012 to July 2014 I taught private art lessons in the studio as well as created and sold original art.
Formal Teaching ExperienceFormal Teaching ExperienceArt Teacher, Montgomery County Public Schools, 2005-2012: Schools listed belowClarksburg High School, 2008- 2012;
Taught Foundations of Art Studio, Foundations of Art, Drawing and Design, Studio Art I/II, AP/ Portfolio, Digital Art and Photo 1. Sponsor of art club/art show, 2008-2012. Painted large mural to decorate school hall
Rock Terrace School, 2007-2008; Taught art for special needs studentsSponsored art club Organized art showPainted murals for Christmas Play and for Prom
Summit Hall Elementary School, Brookhaven Elementary School, Takoma Park Elementary School (four allocations 2007-08)
Organized art shows
Art Teacher, Montgomery County Public Schools, 2005-2012: Schools listed belowClarksburg High School, 2008- 2012;
Taught Foundations of Art Studio, Foundations of Art, Drawing and Design, Studio Art I/II, AP/ Portfolio, Digital Art and Photo 1. Sponsor of art club/art show, 2008-2012. Painted large mural to decorate school hall
Rock Terrace School, 2007-2008; Taught art for special needs studentsSponsored art club Organized art showPainted murals for Christmas Play and for Prom
Summit Hall Elementary School, Brookhaven Elementary School, Takoma Park Elementary School (four allocations 2007-08)
Organized art shows
Formal Teaching Experience (2)Formal Teaching Experience (2)Winston Churchill High School, 2006-2007;
Taught Beginning CeramicsOrganized art show
Montgomery Blair High School, 2005-2006; Taught Fundamentals of Art and two Drawing and Design classesCoached Junior Varsity girls’ basketball teamSponsor of the National Art Honor SocietySponsor of art club
University of Maryland, College Park; 1989Graduate Teaching Assistant for Women’s Studies Department
•Prepared teaching materials and taught three course sections entitled “Women, Art, and Culture”
Winston Churchill High School, 2006-2007; Taught Beginning CeramicsOrganized art show
Montgomery Blair High School, 2005-2006; Taught Fundamentals of Art and two Drawing and Design classesCoached Junior Varsity girls’ basketball teamSponsor of the National Art Honor SocietySponsor of art club
University of Maryland, College Park; 1989Graduate Teaching Assistant for Women’s Studies Department
•Prepared teaching materials and taught three course sections entitled “Women, Art, and Culture”
Master of Education/Certification in Art (K - 12); University of Maryland, College Park, MD; June 2005. GPA: 3.3
Master of Arts; Liberal Education and Philosophy; St. John’s College, Annapolis, MD; The Great Books Program, May 1993; Translated Cumulative GPA: 3.0.
Bachelor of Arts; Studio Art and Art History - University of Maryland, College Park, MD; December 1987; Cumulative GPA: 3.1.
Woodrow Wilson High School, Washington, DC; 1980
Master of Education/Certification in Art (K - 12); University of Maryland, College Park, MD; June 2005. GPA: 3.3
Master of Arts; Liberal Education and Philosophy; St. John’s College, Annapolis, MD; The Great Books Program, May 1993; Translated Cumulative GPA: 3.0.
Bachelor of Arts; Studio Art and Art History - University of Maryland, College Park, MD; December 1987; Cumulative GPA: 3.1.
Woodrow Wilson High School, Washington, DC; 1980
EducationEducation
Darkroom Photography 1, three credits from University of Maryland, College Park, June 2009.
Continuing Education for Professional Development; “Skillful Teacher”; three graduate credits from Fritchburg College, 2008.
Certification in Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders; three graduate credits from Trinity College; fall 2007.
Certificate in Women’s Studies; University of Maryland, College Park; June 1986.
CPR/First Aid Certified - Current
Darkroom Photography 1, three credits from University of Maryland, College Park, June 2009.
Continuing Education for Professional Development; “Skillful Teacher”; three graduate credits from Fritchburg College, 2008.
Certification in Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders; three graduate credits from Trinity College; fall 2007.
Certificate in Women’s Studies; University of Maryland, College Park; June 1986.
CPR/First Aid Certified - Current
Continuing Education/CertificationContinuing Education/Certification
Microsoft Word: Create and edit documents
Excel: Create and edit spreadsheets
Power Point: Create and edit basic presentations
Photoshop: Import and edit visual images Alter colors, background, manipulate effects, such as airbrush Crop, rotate, resize, apply layered images
Outlook: Communicate with othersSend/accept invitations to meetingsMaintain list of contactsMaintain calendar and (where appropriate) share it with others
Microsoft Word: Create and edit documents
Excel: Create and edit spreadsheets
Power Point: Create and edit basic presentations
Photoshop: Import and edit visual images Alter colors, background, manipulate effects, such as airbrush Crop, rotate, resize, apply layered images
Outlook: Communicate with othersSend/accept invitations to meetingsMaintain list of contactsMaintain calendar and (where appropriate) share it with others
Computer SkillsComputer Skills
Conversational in Spanish, French, and Hindi
Sponsoring art club
Art displays: displaying student art work throughout school
Art shows
Assisting students with college art portfolios (electronic) and college applications
Conversational in Spanish, French, and Hindi
Sponsoring art club
Art displays: displaying student art work throughout school
Art shows
Assisting students with college art portfolios (electronic) and college applications
Other Skills and AssetsOther Skills and Assets
Well traveled (Europe, South America, India) and familiar with a variety of cultures
Membership in PTA
Involvement in school activities such as fundraisers, International Night, sport events, and theater productions
Coaching sports (basketball and softball)
Well traveled (Europe, South America, India) and familiar with a variety of cultures
Membership in PTA
Involvement in school activities such as fundraisers, International Night, sport events, and theater productions
Coaching sports (basketball and softball)
Other Skills and Assets (2)Other Skills and Assets (2)
Backup ChartsBackup Charts
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NAEA StandardsNAEA Standards
I incorporate the National Art Education
Association (NAEA) Standards into my lesson
plans.
I incorporate the National Art Education
Association (NAEA) Standards into my lesson
plans.
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Classroom ExpectationsClassroom Expectations Show respect for self and others at all times
Use manners
Do not distract others
Don’t interrupt.
Clean up after yourself
Ask to be excused during class
Respect each others’ work/practice constructive criticism
Share common materials
Stay on task; do not wander around
Don’t be afraid to make mistakes
Be Creative!
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Philosophy of EducationEthics of Teaching
Philosophy of EducationEthics of Teaching
Never discriminate against any student. Fairness and equity should be applied in all cases.
Care about students as whole human beings
Grade on measurable criteria
Promote democratic principles
Empower students and build self esteem
Be prepared and organized
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Philosophy of EducationEthics of Teaching (2)
Philosophy of EducationEthics of Teaching (2)
Do not be a hypocrite, be authentic
Be open to listening; hear all voices
Always strive for continuous improvement
Never use your position as a teacher to advance a personal agenda
“Never give fish, instead teach fishing”
Communicate clearly
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Philosophy of EducationEthics of Teaching (3)
Philosophy of EducationEthics of Teaching (3)
Maintain high expectations; stimulate motivation
Maintain a safe environment
Practice honesty, integrity, and loyalty
Be constantly aware that you are a role model, students are always watching
Honor student privacy
Be a reflective practitioner
Examples of Elementary School Lesson Plans:
My Little Book of Prints
Examples of Elementary School Lesson Plans:
My Little Book of Prints
Second Grade Lesson Plan: Personal Quilted Stories
Lesson Plan
Third Grade Lesson Plan: Kandinsky and Mood Abstractions
Third Grade Lesson Plan: Kandinsky and Mood Abstractions
Working with my Elementary School Students
Working with my Elementary School Students
Ceramics Lesson:Native American Coil Pots (Rubric)
Ceramics Lesson:Native American Coil Pots (Rubric)
Native American Coil PotsNative American Coil PotsStudent Work
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Found Object SculptureFound Object SculptureStudent Work
Example of aGradingWorksheet
Example of aGradingWorksheet
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Art ShowPosterClarksburg H.S.
Art ShowPosterClarksburg H.S.
Formative WorksheetsFormative Worksheets
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Example of Art Club SignExample of Art Club Sign
Example of Syllabus forAP Art/ Portfolio
Example of Syllabus forAP Art/ Portfolio
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PaintingPaintingStudent WorkStudent Work
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DrawingDrawingStudent WorkStudent Work
Working with high school students Working with high school students
Gargoyle PlantersGargoyle PlantersStudent Work
Elementary School Ceramic Relief SculptureStudent Work
Elementary School Ceramic Relief SculptureStudent Work
Identity TilesLesson & Rubric
Identity TilesLesson & Rubric
Identity Tiles - Student WorkIdentity Tiles - Student Work
Students working on their Identity Tiles Students working on their Identity Tiles
Art Show Art Show
Qo Art showQo Art show
Art Show Quince Orchard High School
Qo art showQo art show
“Art is experience” -- John Dewey
“Art is experience” -- John Dewey
Field Trip to Christo’s The Gates Central Park, New York City, February 2005Field Trip to Christo’s The Gates Central Park, New York City, February 2005