Emma Naab

About Me: 

Hi there!

I'm Emma. I'm a recently graduated Visual Arts Education major from Daemen University in Buffalo, New York. At the moment, I have my Initial Certification to teach Visual Arts education from pre-Kindergarten all the way up to 12th grade.

I come from a large family of educators and have wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember. I love making art (anything from drawing to stained glass window making, and everything in between!) and I love working with teenagers. I am so excited to start my journey as an educator!

Some of my favorite things include cooking, my fun and energetic family, and my puppy.

I can't wait to hear from you!

My Teaching Philosophy:

High school can be difficult for a variety of reasons - I’ve experienced this first hand. While in high school, I found a sanctuary in the art room. It was a place where students felt safe enough to be authentically themselves, felt cared about, and felt valued (and made some pretty cool art along the way). I want to make sure future students are able to have this same experience I was so fortunate to have.

Education is so incredibly important. I want to create a space that gets kids wanting to come back to school just one more day, every day.

Visual Arts Summer Session Coordinator 

St. Amelia School - Tonawanda, NY

Seasonal - JUN. 2023 - AUG 2023

• Created and implemented engaging lessons focused on visual arts, including: art history, principles of design, and elements of art.
• Provided school-wide extracurricular activities revolving around visual arts.
• Organize and prioritize work space and duties to ensure maximum efficiency.

Administrative Assistant 

Visual & Performing Arts Center (Daemen University) - Amherst, NY

AUG. 2019 - MAY. 2023

• Assist department by providing administrative support; communicating with faculty and students various information pertaining to the Visual & Performing Arts department.
• Organize and prioritize work space and duties to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Spearhead annual promotional projects and events pertaining to Daemen University's Visual and Performing Arts Department.
• Manage and curate daily content for Daemen Visual and Performing Arts Department’s social media platforms.
• Provided a direct line of communication between the Buffalo arts community, New York State High School Visual Art teachers, prospective students, and Daemen University’s Visual and Performing arts Department.

Child Care Provider

Western New York

JUN. 2018 - PRESENT

• Provide a nurturing and loving environment to children ages two to twelve years old; working with more than five kids at one time.
• Provide engaging, hands-on, educational activities that can effectively incorporate children of all ages.
• Reported attitudes and behaviors to guardians and provided ideas on how to alter negative performance.

Home School Tutor (Grades 5 & 6)

Tonawanda, NY

SEPT. 2020 - DEC. 2021

• Provided instruction in all NYS core and encore subjects in grades fifth and sixth, ultimately exceeding more than 2,500 billable hours.
• Provided extracurricular activities revolving around fifth and sixth grade science courses.
• Integrated the theory of VARK by Neil Fleming to help students retain information.
• Integrated the theory of Cognitive Development set forth by Erik Erikson to connect with and guide students, and create a positive learning environment.

Hospitality and Front Desk Attendant

Hampton Inn by Hilton - Amherst, NY

JUN. 2020 - SEPT. 2020

• Managed a high intensity work environment by coordinating room availability in the midst of the global pandemic.
• Promptly provided problem solving solutions to customer complaints in a calming manner.
• Communicated with a diverse population to ensure that their needs were being met.

Horseback Riding Instructor / Unit Counselor

GSWNY Camp Seven Hills Residence Camp - Holland, NY

Seasonal: 2019 - 2021

• Engaged children in traditional Equine studies and exercises.
• Provided a nurturing and safe environment for children, ages four to seventeen, to reside in for an extended period of time.

Student Teaching Experience: 

PS #99 Stanley Makowski Early Childhood 

Buffalo, NY

JAN. 2023 - MAR. 2023

• Assisted, co-taught, and taught in Visual Arts classrooms for grades Pre-Kindergarten to grade four.
• Worked alongside and learned from a NYS certified Visual Arts Educator.

PS #212 Leonardo Da Vinci High School

Buffalo, NY

MAR. 2023 - MAY 2023

• Assisted, co-taught, and taught in Visual Arts classrooms for beginner, intermediate, and advanced high school visual arts classrooms - including AP art courses.
• Assisted in the college application process regarding prospective visual arts college students.
• Worked alongside and learned from a NYS certified Visual Arts Educator.

Daemen University — Amherst, NY

BS in Visual Arts Education PreK-12

SEPT. 2019 - MAY 2023

Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart — Amherst, NY

Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation

SEPT. 2015 - MAY 2019