Jennifer
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MA, Art History
Pittsburgh
English (Native)
Description
Jennifer is an experienced educator with a Master of Arts in Art History from the University of Iowa and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art from Webster University. She has extensive experience teaching students from preschool to undergraduate levels, both in group settings and through one-on-one instruction. Jennifer believes that personalized teaching is highly effective, allowing her to understand each student’s unique learning style, challenges, and strengths.
Jennifer’s teaching philosophy centers on building upon a student’s existing understanding rather than presenting entirely new information. She excels at finding connections to a topic that a student already possesses and then expanding from there, fostering a sense of interest and enjoyment in the subject matter. Her professional experience includes serving as an Instructor and Teaching Assistant at the University of Iowa for courses like Western Art and Culture and European Architecture. She also worked as an Art Teacher for Watch Me Draw elementary school classes and at the Judevine Center for Autism, where she combined art instruction with caregiving. Jennifer’s commitment to education extends to her volunteer work, mentoring families with special needs children and teaching art in various community settings. Her goal is to establish a positive connection with students, facilitating learning across all ages and abilities.
Education & Certifications
Master of Arts in Art History from the University of Iowa; Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art from Webster University
Grades & Levels
Kindergarden
Middle School
Highschool
College
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