LaToya Willis

LaToya Willis

Art Teacher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Artist. Creative. Educator.

  • Education

    • Keller Williams University

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      Real Estate Consulting Practices and Procedures
    • Virginia Commonwealth University

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      Bachelor's degree Art Education
  • Experience

    • Fairfax County Public Schools

      Aug 2000 - now
      Art Teacher

      Developed and delivered high-quality, engaging art lessons, fostering student creativity and accommodating diverse learning needs.Planned and executed school-wide art events, managing marketing, logistics, and showcasing student work.Created professional logos and visual designs for school using Adobe Creative Suite, Google Suite, and more.Mentored fellow educators new to the profession and trained others in using technology.Served as an Equity Leader, helping to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all students/staff & promoting cultural awareness & sensitivity.Consistently received ratings of highly effective following extensive & rigorous performance evaluations. Show less

    • Say Something Worthy

      Jan 2008 - now
      Freelance Artist/Graphic Designer

      Specialized in visual design for clients, including logos, stationery, apparel, and custom gifts.Managed complete design projects, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to timelines and budgets.Produced original art pieces and graphic designs, showcasing versatility in styles and techniques.Actively pursued continuous learning and professional development in design trends and technologies.

    • Keller William Realty

      Aug 2015 - Aug 2017
      Realtor
    • Loudoun County Public Schools

      Aug 2017 - Jun 2021
      Art Teacher

      Crafted and taught engaging art lessons that enhanced student creativity and met diverse educational needs.Organized and led school events, managing volunteers, handling marketing, logistics, and student art displays.Designed logos and visual materials for school use.Advised fellow teachers on integrating tech into curriculum, improving the learning experience.Championed equity and inclusion, fostering cultural awareness and sensitivity within the school.Consistently received ratings of highly effective following extensive & rigorous performance evaluations. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design

      Coursera
      Sept 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Adobe Photoshop Mega Course

      92learns
    • Adobe Illustrator Mega Course

      92learns
    • Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate

      Coursera
      Oct 2022
      View certificate certificate