Mary Cork

Passionate, dedicated, experienced and enthusiastic art teacher, eager to provide engaging instruction to empower all students. Known for inspiring the need for students to be positively impacted through exceptional proficiency in drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking and textiles. Looking forward to making an immediate contribution to your school with my leadership skills, artistic endeavors and travels as a published author, a National and State education award winner and an International Fine Artist award winner, Giverny, France.

Cincinnati Public Schools (South Avondale Elementary, Art Teacher, K-6), Cincinnati, Ohio Aug 2023 - Present

• Developed a curriculum of study aligning State and National Art Education Standards to meet the needs of all students
• Implemented instructional strategies to achieve art curriculum goals by demonstrating and assisting students using different techniques and art media in accordance with artistic abilities
• Encouraged students to express their own personalities and thoughts through the creative process
• Created a classroom by setting high standards and expectations of classroom behavior to establish an orderly learning environment
• Planned and presented ongoing monthly art displays, YAM and school-wide art exhibition to showcase student work
• Modified existing instructional plans to accommodate individual student special learning needs 

Master of Arts (M.A.) In Learning Disabilities (K-12) Aug. 2000

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) In Art Education (K-12) Nov. 1984

Ball State University, Muncie, IN