Helen Janiro
Charleroi
Summary
To obtain a position teaching secondary or elementary Art.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Art Teacher
Southmoreland School District
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student creativity by introducing various art techniques and mediums.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through effective classroom management strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, connecting art with other subjects.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adjusting lessons accordingly.
Long Term Substitute - Elementary Art Teacher
Hempfield Area School District
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed and instructed lesson plans that followed PA state standards and Hempfield Art Standards for Preschool - 5th grade.
- Created and instructed lesson plans that followed PA state standards for Alle-Kiski Academy of Excellence for 3rd - 6th grade.
- Lessons included projects such as: crafts, ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, art history, art techniques, and art theory.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Building Substitute Teacher
Canonsburg Middle School
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Taught classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Adapted classroom plans to fit student and classroom needs as necessary.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior management and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised lunchroom, detention, ISS, and PSSA testing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA12.2021
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Student Rapport & Relationship Building
- Cross-disciplinary Activities
- Google Classroom
- Skyward
- CSIU Portal
Other Teaching Experience
Student Teaching — Seventh Grade English Language Arts (Oct. 2021 - Dec. 2021) Canonsburg Middle School, Mrs. Rebecca Wolf
- Expanded upon Mrs. Wolf's curriculum by using different instructional methods such as debates and role playing
- Worked and planned lessons with an interdisciplinary team as well as the other 7th grade ELA teachers
- Created a Student Learning Objective (SLO) and analyzed final data
Student Teaching — Kindergarten - Fourth Grade Art (Aug. 2021 - Oct. 2021) Borland Manor Elementary, Wylandville Elementary, & Hills-Hendersonville Elementary, Mrs. Lauren Bizich
- Implemented a positive discipline plan which helped to promote a good rapport with my students and student responsibility
- Created and taught lessons around the Elements of Design and Art History
- Improved on organization skills while teaching at three elementary schools
Practicum ( 195 hours) Observation and classroom taught mini lessons. Three school districts, four classrooms total, grades K-12, combination of Art and English classrooms.
Additional Information
- Organized a program with Attack Theater residency through Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art (SAMA) for my students
- Student Artwork displayed at Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art (SAMA) in their youth art show
- Experience organizing Youth Art Night activities and student art shows
- Girls On The Run (GOTR) Coach
Timeline
Elementary Art Teacher
Southmoreland School District
08.2023 - Current
Long Term Substitute - Elementary Art Teacher
Hempfield Area School District
10.2022 - 06.2023
Building Substitute Teacher
Canonsburg Middle School
12.2021 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
California University of Pennsylvania
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