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Nina Joob

Libertyville,IL

Summary

Passionate art education professional who is excited to inspire students through her inclusive and engaging student centered projects and welcoming presence, building an environment where students feel safe to explore and inspired to create.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Middle School Art Teacher

District 26
08.2011 - 01.2025
  • Designed and implemented an original art curriculum over the course of my 14 years at River Trails, responding to student needs, interests and ability levels
  • Created a unique curriculum specific to each grade level. This way students were able to build off of the skills they learned the year before and continue to grow as artists.
  • Used the elements of art as a bedrock for designing all projects, using these elements to challenge students' creative abilities through the use of wide variety of techniques, including painting, drawing, and clay.
  • Designed lessons where students can relate to the material, feel engaged by the process, and practice necessary skills as an artist, learner, and art appreciator
  • Create an environment where all children feel safe, welcome, and ready to explore.
  • Incorporating social and emotional learning into projects where students can learn more about themselves and others.
  • Worked with a wide range of diverse learners, making sure to differentiate lessons to meet each students needs, backgrounds and abilities.
  • Managed classroom behavior by creating clear expectations, modeling respectful behavior, and being consistent.
  • Communicated with the Special Education department constantly on how to help meet student needs
  • Communicated with the social workers whether it was addressing a concern or brainstorming how to meet a students needs.
  • Connected with students and built relationships to help students grow
  • Assessed student work with rubrics, student self reflections, exit slips, and student conferences.
  • Responded actively to feedback from both formative and summative evaluations which helped me grow as an educator and assisted in helping my students grow.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create cross-curricular units that integrated the arts with other subjects.
  • Established positive relationships with parents to better help their child grow in my classroom, whether through sharing areas of improvement or celebrating successes
  • Served as team leader for the elective course teachers, representing our department at building leadership meetings
  • Attended professional development meetings to help keep current with educational practice and to enhance my practice as an art educator.
  • Served as an advisor for the after-school Art Club, providing additional opportunities for students to pursue their interests in visual arts outside of regular class time.
  • Supported the set design crew for school plays and musicals, advising students on what materials and techniques could make their ideas come to life.
  • Organized school-wide art exhibits through the ART Expo for surrounding middle and high schools to showcase student talent and promote an appreciation for the arts within the community.
  • Displayed art work throughout the building to make sure that all students had a chance to see their work hanging proudly over the course of the trimester. It is important for every child know that they are an artist.
  • Worked with students to create a 10ftx4ft mosaic mural for the entrance to the school

Teacher Assistant-3rd Grade

Baker Demonstration School
08.2010 - 06.2011
  • Worked collaboratively to create engaging lessons and improve current curriculum.
  • Worked with the instructor to incorporate more arts across the third grade curriculum, inspiring the both of us.
  • Assessed each child in a variety of ways utilizing progressive education practices.
  • Communicated with parents frequently
  • Helped to differentiate the curriculum to help meet students needs.
  • Worked to help the students social and emotional needs by communicating and connecting with each student individually.
  • Instituted 'student-led' after school Art Club with cooperative activities for 1st thru 3rd and 5th thru 8th graders


Middle School Art Teacher

District 21
08.2008 - 06.2010


  • Created unique curriculum including an imaginative sketchbook for all grades and classes.
  • Designed lessons for each grade while collaborating with partnering art teacher.
  • Worked with a wide range of media such as painting, drawing, and clay.
  • Followed lessons that were aligned with the state standards as well as the school
  • Displayed student artwork throughout the school fostering a sense of pride and community.
  • Organized school-wide art exhibits to showcase student talent and promote an appreciation for the arts within the community.
  • Worked with students to design the sets of the spring musical.
  • Advocated as exploratory department representative on the enrichment team, a faculty committee designed to advocate for gifted students in all subject matter.
  • Created and implemented long term projects as faculty sponsor of the art club.
  • Work collaboratively with faculty across several subject areas to teach a new 6/7/8th class 'Raising Global Awareness'
  • Coached Poms-choreographed and taught dance routines through which I developed lasting bonds with 28 girls

Teachers Assistant Special Education

District 36
08.2006 - 06.2008
  • Assisted in student resource classes - using interventions and creating visuals to enhance general education curriculum.
  • Develop strategies to maximize students organizational skills
  • Fostered supportive relationships with students to help them grow
  • Provided administrative support to executives for optimizing workflow and productivity.

Education

Master in Elementary Education (k Thru 9) - Education

National Louis University
Chicago, IL
06-2009

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL
05-2005

Timeline

Middle School Art Teacher

District 26
08.2011 - 01.2025

Teacher Assistant-3rd Grade

Baker Demonstration School
08.2010 - 06.2011

Middle School Art Teacher

District 21
08.2008 - 06.2010

Teachers Assistant Special Education

District 36
08.2006 - 06.2008

Master in Elementary Education (k Thru 9) - Education

National Louis University

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art

Columbia College Chicago

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