Christina F.IB 2-D Art and Design & 3-D Art and Design Tutor
Professional AP art education with a smile!
0About Christina
As a passionate educator, with a degree in Art Education from Texas Woman's University, I have 14+ years of experience in both remote tutoring and classroom settings. I specialize in Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Mixed Media, Script Art, and more visual art techniques and design principles; while striving to ignite my students' creativity and critical thinking skills. My teaching philosophy centers on fostering a supportive and engaging environment where students feel empowered to express themselves and explore their artistic potential. I am dedicated to helping each student achieve their personal goals, cultivating a love for learning that extends beyond the classroom, and enjoy success with challenges. In my spare time, I enjoy exploring various artistic mediums, which enriches my teaching and inspires my students to embrace their unique voices.
Video Introduction
Watch this video to learn more about Christina's teaching approach and experience.
Teaching Experience
Secondary Art Teacher (Campus and District PLC Lead)
Decatur High School, Decatur ISD
- Curated and managed full curriculums as well as implementation: Art I, II, III, AP Visual Art IV
- Created and curated multimedia content in online learning platforms (such as Google Classroom, Canvas, Blackboard, etc).
- Syllabus implementation and classroom management for happy clients by providing excellent communication and customer service specializations; as well as individualized Spec Ed/ 504 Mods, etc.
- Ongoing training with technology in Art and educational teaching in pedagogy; as well as professional documentation.
- AP Visual Arts facilitation in specialization of 2D Studio, 3D, and 2D Design with yearly week-long training by College Board at TCU.
- Effective grant writing and editing to exude marketplace standards, excellent communication, curriculum needs and more!
- Implemented meetings, inventory (digitally), purchases, and organized events in UIL, end of the year shows, and competitions/contests.
Art Teacher; Campus and District Lead
Northwest High School, Northwest ISD
- Curated and managed full curriculums as well as implementation: Art I, II, III, AP Visual Art IV • Created and curated multimedia content in online learning platforms (such as Google Classroom, Canvas, Blackboard, etc). • Syllabus implementation and classroom management for happy clients by providing excellent communication and customer service specializations; as well as individualized Spec Ed/ 504 Mods, etc. •Ongoing training with technology in Art and educational teaching in pedagogy; as well as professional documentation. • AP Visual Arts facilitation in specialization of 2D Studio, 3D, and 2D Design with yearly week-long training by College Board at TCU. • Exude marketplace standards, excellent communication, curriculum needs and more! • Implemented meetings, inventory (digitally), purchases, and organized events in UIL, end of the year shows, and competitions/contests.
Art Teacher; Campus Lead
Athens HS, Athens ISD
- Curated and managed full curriculums as well as implementation: Art I, II, III, AP Visual Art IV • Created and curated multimedia content in online learning platforms (such as Google Classroom, Canvas, Blackboard, etc). • Syllabus implementation and classroom management for happy clients by providing excellent communication and customer service specializations; as well as individualized Spec Ed/ 504 Mods, etc. •Ongoing training with technology in Art and educational teaching in pedagogy; as well as professional documentation. • Exude marketplace standards, excellent communication, curriculum needs and more! • Implemented meetings, inventory (digitally), purchases, and organized events in UIL, end of the year shows, and competitions/contests.
Education
Academic qualifications and achievements
Art Education with All Level Art Certification
Texas Woman's University
Sociology
University of North Texas
Teaching Skills & Expertise
Subjects, levels, and qualifications
Subject | Programme | Level | Assignments | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | AP | – | Portfolio Development | Qualified Tutor |
| 3-D Art and Design | AP | – | Portfolio Development | Qualified Tutor |
| Drawing | AP | – | Portfolio Development | Advanced Placement (AP) Examiner |
| Art History | AP | – | AP Exam PreparationLong Essay QuestionShort Answer Question | Qualified Tutor |
| English | ACT | – | – | Qualified Tutor |
| Reading | ACT | – | – | Qualified Tutor |
| Writing (Optional) | ACT | – | – | Qualified Tutor |
2-D Art and Design
3-D Art and Design
Drawing
Art History
English
Reading
Writing (Optional)
Teaching Style
My methodology and approach to tutoring
What is your teaching philosophy?
I love to teach a flow and scaffolded for that specific student while teaching the way they like to learn. I love to alter the curriculum for the student's specific goals and aspirations; as well as give feedback that helps without negativity. I teach with higher-level critical thinking skills so the student progresses on why they are doing what they are doing instead of just telling them what to think. I think the relevance in historical references enhances instruction and makes the student realize they are on the right track with their series or work. I incorporate multimedia technological means in my teaching to keep it interesting to the student and meets them where they already reside.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
In the initial session, with a new student, I would go over their goals, learn more about them, tell them about me, assess their development with beginner exercises and inventories for their grade level/age, alter their exercises if assessed development exceeded expectation, as well as give positive critical feedback wherever possible.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
I try to help students stay motivated through a series of ideas that I have developed over the years. I give a learning inventory to find out how they like to learn which helps engagement. I like to incorporate interests the student has to help the work be more personally involved and meaningful. I give feedback that is positive and ask questions to derive their own understanding where they could improve and why it's necessary. This gives them a sense of accomplishment and ownership of their development. I try to encourage them to remember that they are supposed to strive for improvement and not have perfection; as the viewers are trained to look if a student developed and flushed out the topic/theme/subject's solutions.
What to Expect
Personalized Approach
Tailored to your learning style
Practical Strategies
Easy-to-remember techniques
Exam Preparation
Focused on IB assessments
"“The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work” – Émile Zola"