Susan M. Warren
27 Columbine Avenue ∣ Merrick, NY 11566 ∣ (516) 565-6394 ∣ swarren@freeportschools.org
Art Teacher
Resourceful and imaginative teaching professional highly trained in a wide array of teaching mediums. Talent for instilling art appreciation and promoting creativity and open-mindedness.
Proven ability to maintain a well disciplined and highly motivated classroom. Offer individualized support and provide positive encouragement to insure that every child succeeds. Collaborative educator, with strong communication and interpersonal skills to cultivate and sustain strong relationships within the school community.
Areas of Expertise
Classroom Management~Student Motivation ~ Interactive Learning ~ Differentiated Instruction~ Thematic Units ~Visual Aides ~ Technology Integration
Credentials
New York State Art Teaching Credentials, N –12
New York State Teaching Credentials, K-6
EducationCUNY Queens College, Flushing NY May 1993
Masters Degree in Education
SUNY Geneseo, Geneseo, NY May 1982
Bachelors Degree in Art and Psychology
Work ExperienceColumbus Early Childhood Center
Freeport Public Schools
Freeport, NY September 1997-Present
Art Teacher Pre-Kindergarten-Kindergarten
Bellmore Merrick Childcare Program
Merrick, NY September 1998-Present
Art Teacher Kindergarten -6th grade
Bellmore Merrick Childcare Program
Summer Camp, Merrick, NY July 1999-Present
Art Teacher First -sixth grade
Art Supervisiors Association
Nassau BOCES New York
Workshop Presenter February 2010 March 2009
Hi-Hello Child Care, Freeport NY October 1980-Present
Art Consultant and Training Presenter
2010 Professional Development
Creative Cubism Projects * Parade of Ducks * Group Lessons for the Elementary Art Teacher * 3-D Plaster Snowmen for Elementary School * The Art of Stenciling * The Language of Art -Part 1 * The Language of Art - Part 2 * Recycling "Failed" Artwork * Crisis Prevention Intervention * Tech. Leadership Training *Professional Affiliations
New York State Art Teachers Association
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.”
Pablo Picasso
It's my task to help the children remember.
My name is Susan Warren and I am an art teacher in Freeport. The school I teach in is an Early Childhood Center and we teach grades PK and K only. I think I have the best job in the world! I have been teaching art for 13 years and before that I was a classroom teacher and taught second grade and Kindergarten. The children at this age are still so excited about everything they experience. They love any and all attention you can give them and thrive on it as well. I bet I get more hugs a day than anyone else I know! Their art work is uninhibited and enthusiastic and it shows in all areas and media. I use the computer to show them various artist and art work. I try to use the Smart Board but I'm still learning how. I like to take art classes on my own when I'm not teaching-it's the only way I can keep myself focused on my own work. I have two children, my daughter is 22 and graduating from undergraduate school -on her way to graduate school and a son, 20, who is finding himself at our local community college. They are the best two things in my life! I like to garden, do yoga, read....but suffice to say-I keep myself busy!
