William Welter
I am thrilled to introduce myself as an experienced, and highly creative art teacher with several years of teaching experience. I have spent my time as a teacher delivering visual art education in areas such as drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, and videography. As an educator I am skilled in integrating a multi-dimensional, interdisciplinary, and multicultural curriculum that links the arts, history, language, technology, and social movements together in a fun and interesting way.
Email: Dncaliff@gmail.com
Address: Davenport, Iowa 52806
Pone: 319-795-6502
Professional Experience
Children's World Day Care
Team Lead
2016-2017
Sheldon, Iowa
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Develop and teach the summer program and activities for 4 year old room, and elementary age students.
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Work with Summer Program students on projects and a wide variety of projects in different areas of learning.
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Take summer program students to off campus activities, such as trips to the public pool.
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Work with a 4 year old room, work on reading and overall play, handling emotions, working through problems and day to day activities.
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Work with and tutor students in the after school program in different areas of learning.
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Encourage student participation in outside activities, and physical exercise and team activities.
Bettendorf School District/ Plesant Valley School District
Substitute Teacher
2017-2020
Bettendorf, Iowa
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Fill in for regular art teachers, maintaining a positive and engaging classroom environment.
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Deliver art education to students, covering various mediums and techniques.
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Collaborate with colleagues to ensure continuity in lesson plans and student progress.
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Long term Substitute for Bettendorf High school Art Teacher
Clinton Community School District
Art Teacher
2020-Present
Clinton, Iowa
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Instructed fine arts to K-8 students in areas such as drawing, painting, coloring, logo design, printmaking, aesthetics, art history, and appreciation.
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Created a professional and positive classroom environment tailored to students’ interests and learning styles.
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Monitored student progress, with students achieving developmental growth in drawing developmental stages, communicating with parents in areas of need.
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Designed interactive lessons, adapting the curriculum to meet individual student needs.
Education
2005 - 2011
Bachelors of Fine Arts
University of Northern Iowa
Right after graduation I chose to go to University of Northern Iowa. My path to my degree, was not as straight as I would have liked, however I managed to be the first person in my family to attend and graduate from a university. I graduated with a degree in Graphic Design.
2013-2015
Teaching Certification
University of Northern Iowa
Going back to pursue my dream of being an educator, I spent two years working towards my art education certification at the University of Northern Iowa. During that time I was honored to be chosen to present at the National Arts Education Conference.
Additional Skills
Google Apps for Education
Well versed in the use of google apps, and having taken training on each of them. I have spent years coming up with new ways to use and integrate the apps into the classroom.
Adobe Suit
Using adobe illustrator and other apps I earned my degree in the University of Northern Iowas graphic arts program.
Photography Digital and Film
Learning photography from the ground up with first pin hole cameras and moving on from dark room, to digital photo editing, photography has been a passion of mine.
Drawing and Sketching
Proficiency in drawing techniques, including line work, shading, and perspective. I am constantly looking for new ways to improve this skill.
Painting
Mastery of various painting styles, such as watercolor, acrylics, and oils.
Sculpture
Ability to work with different materials (clay, wood, cardboard) to create three-dimensional forms.
Art History
Understanding of art movements, famous artists, and cultural context, as well as keeping up today with modern art movements.
Nero-Diversity & Inclusion
Taking steps to manage my mental health, seek professionals in the field and learning strategies to help cope and deal with the day to day life of the Nero-diverse