Laura Prevas
Towson
Summary
Creative Art Teacher possessing in-depth knowledge of various art theories and principles. Engaging and energetic professional certified in Art Education and licensed in Maryland. Polished in integrating art history, art appreciation and art criticism into all lesson plans and collaborating with classroom teachers to incorporate learning through art. Committed to designing lessons to accommodate broad range of learning styles and encouraging students to reach fullest potential.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Camp Instructor
Harford Community College
07.2023 - Current
- Created interesting and educational lesson plans and implemented activities while engaging with children.
- Taught painting, drawing and ceramics to students from grades 2-9.
- Coordinated art exhibits
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
Visual Arts Instructor
Harford Technical High School
08.2016 - Current
- Inspired students to develop creativity and self-expression through various art forms.
- Taught classes in drawing, painting, ceramics, photography, crafts, sculpture, art history and advanced studio art.
- Developed engaging art lessons.
- Coordinated art exhibits.
- Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students.
- Started school mural project.
- Created photography and ceramics curriculum for the county.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create stimulating art curriculums.
- Developed partnership with local businesses.
- Sponsored art club and National Art Honor Society.
- Department chairperson
Education
Master of Arts - Art Education
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA08-2000
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Arts integration
- Art history
- Project planning
- Student engagement
- Project-based learning
- Curriculum implementation
- Classroom management
- Instructional strategies
- Tailored educational experiences
- Organizing event logistics
- Supply management
Accomplishments
Maryland Art Education Association Outstanding Teacher Award, 2001
St. Mary's County Art Teacher of the Year, 2001
Fallingwater Architecture Teacher Residency Program, 2004
Washington, DC Area Outstanding Teacher in the Arts Award, 2004
TICA Participant at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 2002
Affiliations
National Art Educators Association
Maryland State Educators Association
Harford County Educators Association
Certification
State of Maryland Teaching Certificate in Art Education Grades Pre K-12
First Aid and CPR
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
- Documenting and sharing travel experiences
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Painting
- Dancing
- Playing tennis
- Reading
Timeline
Camp Instructor
Harford Community College
07.2023 - Current
Visual Arts Instructor
Harford Technical High School
08.2016 - Current
Master of Arts - Art Education
Georgia Southern University