Susan M. Warren

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27 Columbine Avenue ∣ Merrick, NY 11566 ∣ (516) 565-6394 ∣ swarren@freeportschools.org

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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

Education

CUNY Queens College, Flushing NY May 1993

Masters Degree in Education

SUNY Geneseo, Geneseo, NY May 1982

Bachelors Degree in Art and Psychology

Work Experience

Columbus 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 -6^th grade

Bellmore Merrick Childcare Program

Summer Camp, Merrick, NY July 1999-Present

Art Teacher First -sixth grade

Consultant

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

National Education Association
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!