Andrea Wlodarczyk, M.A.T

Experience

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  Airlie Gardens

  Apr 2006 - Aug 2008

  Shades of Green, Art Instructor

  Collaborated and constructed a program based on the visionary art of Minnie Evans, gatekeeper at Airlie Gardens. Incorporated environmental education and stewardship into weekly themed lessons for arts based summer camp.

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  Make Art

  Jul 2007 - Apr 2008

  Art Instructor

  Designed and implemented art lessons for summer camps, after school classes, adult workshops, birthday parties and private lessons

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  Lovely Green Studio

  Jun 2008 - Jun 2018

  Independent Business Owner

  Lovely Green [Studio] was born in 2008, to capture all of my entrepreneurial and lifestyle interests. Ranging from the creation of organic skincare products and herbal teas to designing and managing an eco-minded home share to creative, educational curriculum writing and various artistic commissions, Lovely Green encapsulates the mindful, expressive, health conscious, outgoing and connected person I strive to be every day.

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  North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

  Aug 2008 - Jul 2010

  Art Educator

  Design, write and implement art education lessons according to National Standards, oversee, teach and manage 250+ students weekly, collaborate with faculty and administration to create cross curricular lesson plans, work closely with specialists in behavior management

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  New Hanover County Schools

  Aug 2010 - Jul 2013

  Art Educator

  Design, write, implement curriculum according to National Art Standards, integrate Common Core practices, collaborate with faculty and administration to create cross curricular lesson plans

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  Art Stars

  Jul 2011 - Aug 2011

  Owner, Art Instructor

  Built summer art education camp program from the ground up including creating all marketing materials and brand identity, wrote art curriculum and designed lessons around the interests of the students as well as local history and lore of downtown Wilmington, NC

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  Chinese American International School

  Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

  Art Educator

  Design and write curriculum for art education, oversee and manage 130+ students, collaborate with faculty and administration. Facilitate the creation of auction artwork for the annual gala as a major fundraising benefit.

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  Galileo Learning

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Lead Art Instructor

  Lead Art Instructor for pilot program "Illuminated Art Studio" which incorporates technology and circuitry into original, innovative works of art for 5-8th grade students in a summer program.

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  San Francisco Unified School District

  Aug 2014 - Jun 2018

  Coordinate visual and performing arts services with various organizations; establish all contractual agreements, act as liaison between organizations and school site Create and implement pedagogically appropriate visual art education curriculum for kindergarten through eighth grade students in a variety of settings. I serve 590 students in 23 classrooms at 4 locations, per week, on semester, trimester and quarterly rotations.

  • Art Coordinator

    Aug 2015 - Jun 2018

  • Art Educator

    Aug 2014 - Jun 2018
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  Timbuktu Labs

  Nov 2016 - May 2017

  Curriculum Author, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls

  Author of lesson plans for #1 funded children's book on Kickstarter, Good Night Stories For Rebel Girls. Lessons center around themes derived from the biographies of the 100 women featured in the book and includes further reading, hands on activities and question/response prompts. Through approachable lessons, I sensitively created context enabling caregivers to begin difficult conversations for children in grades 1-4. Topics span consent, transgender identity, innovation, environmental stewardship, determination and more. Show less

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  Arts for Learning San Diego

  Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

  Learning Through the Arts Program Manager

  Manage the Learning Through the Arts program at Arts For Learning San Diego by overseeing the implementation of arts integrated lessons between 210 Classroom Teachers in the San Diego Unified School District and 50 Teaching Artists contracted under 15 local Arts Organizations, including Arts For Learning San Diego, within a budget of $800,000.00. In the 2018-2019 school year, the program provided programming to 8,360 students at 28 schools. I managed monthly invoicing, site visits/observations, lesson implementation, partnership with SDUSD and 16 local non-profit Arts Organizations. Show less

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  Bella Mente Montessori Academy

  Aug 2019 - Sept 2021

  Visual Art Educator
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  High Tech High

  Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

  Visual Art Instructor
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  The Art of Education University

  Dec 2021 - Sept 2022

  Developed an asynchronous conference presentation introducing attendees to the digital art studio for iPad, Procreate. Developed and produced 12 segments for a 6-part mini-series about Art Teacher Hacks. Hosted episodes 2 and 5.

  • Contributing Writer

    Aug 2021 - Sept 2022

  • Conference Presenter

    Jun 2022 - Jul 2022

  • Content Developer (Digital)

    Dec 2021 - Feb 2022
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  Arts Education Connection San Diego

  Mar 2023 - May 2023

  Teaching Artist-in-Residence

  Artist teacher-in-residence at Kumeyaay Elementary School for UTK and K students

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  San Diego Unified School District

  Jul 2023 - now

  - Develop and implement comprehensive curriculum for transitional kindergarten through third grade and extra-special needs classes, including moderate to severe students, aligned with State and National Standards- Facilitate active learning and student engagement by Teaching Artistic Behaviors- Foster a collaborative classroom culture where students feel respected and valued- Maintain a positive classroom environment that encourages student participation and collaboration- Monitor student progress and identify areas for improvement- Collaborate with site and District leadership to develop and execute effective strategies aligned with goals Show less

  • Visual and Performing Arts Advisory Council Member

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Multiple Assignment Visual Art Educator

    Jul 2023 - now
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  Arts Education Connection San Diego

  May 2024 - May 2024

  Conference Presenter for Summer Learning

  Two presentations on two visual art topics, over two sessions, for childcare professionals to enrich their students' art education experiences.Session 1: Found Object CyanotypesSession 2: Patterns in Metal Tooling

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  San Diego Education Association

  Jul 2024 - now

  San Diego Education Association (SDEA) Joint-District Committee Member

  Union member representing the Prop 28 Visual and Performing Arts Department during on-going negotiations with the San Diego Unified School, pertaining to the operation and oversight of the Prop 28 program during the 2024 - 2025 school year.