Erica Nelson
Art Educator
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About
I am an arts educator with more than five years of experience teaching K-12, and I possess a deep passion for visual arts. I have worked in both the public and non-profit education sectors. During my five years of teaching, I created curriculums with diverse materials and methods.
Some of the courses I have taught include drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, and photography. My teaching philosophy is rooted in fostering students’ passion for creating through material exploration and a critical understanding of historical and contemporary artistic practices.
In addition to my expertise as an educator, I am a practicing artist and hold a BFA in Studio Arts with a concentration in ceramics. My passion for art making translates both in and out of the classroom; I believe in modeling artistic behavior for my students. My work has been shown in galleries in Utah, Massachusetts, New Mexico, and Liverpool, UK.
Experience
Excel Academy East Boston
Art Teacher
August 2024-Current
- Collaborated on a team of 3 for curriculums for 5-8th grade
- Managed studio supplies
- Ran instructional and non-instructional times with students
Ceramic Art Instructor
Summer 2023 & 2024
- Designed and taught curriculum for ceramic hand building and wheel throwing classes for children 6-17
- Coordinated with studio manage for firing and glazing schedules.
Art Teacher
August 2022-2024
- Designed curriculum for Art Foundations, Drawing and Painting 2, Sketchbook, Sculpture, Photography
- Managed studio supplies
Curriculum Coordinator
June 2019-2022
- Designed curriculum for various 6 week art courses
- Taught weekly art classes
- Implemented a Visiting Artist Residency program
