VALERIE R.

SHAFFER
Carrollton, TX 75007
214-235-8287 | [email protected]
valerieshafferartist.weebly.com

EDUCATION IN VISUAL ART STUDIES

AREA OF EXPERTISE

Communication | Leadership | Time Management | Patience | Classroom Organization | Innovative | Team Player
Continuous Learner | Imagination | Risk Taking | Mentoring | Adaptability | Artistic | Childcare | Collaboration
Classroom Management | Observing | Motivated | Problem Solver | Critical Thinker | Employee Training
Development | Accountable | Public Speaking | Instructing | Working with Children | Creative | Mediation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PLANO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, PLANO, TX FEBRUARY 2020– PRESENT
ELEMENTARY ART TEACHER

Accountable for ensuring the safety of the students in the classroom and hallways. Responsible for monitoring students
behaviors, creating lesson plans and grading assignments. Encouraging creativity and self expression among students by
developing students drawing, coloring, and painting techniques. Art educators are responsible for recording and
reporting on students progress. Monitoring inventory and sourcing art supplies as needed, attending faculty and parent-
teacher meetings. Preparing the classroom by gathering and setting up equipment and providing instruction on the use of
media such as graphite, charcoal pencils, oil, acrylic and watercolor paint. Establish and communicate clear learning
objectives in order to develop age appropriate instructional strategies to achieve the art curriculum goals. Inform students
about cultural and historical influences of art by encouraging students to understand and appreciate art. Plan and present
art displays for art exhibits and art shows district wide.
Skills: Art educators are knowledgeable in art history, basics of design, art elements and principles and
different art genres in order to teach a range of art styles and techniques. Have the ability to communicate
concrete and abstract concepts to students and cultivate creativity. Problem solving skills, planning flexibility and
verbal/written communication skills. Knowledgeable in art teaching, assessment and evaluation. The ability to
assist students using different media to develop art works aligned to the students artistic abilities. Develop an
aesthetic understanding and appreciation that allows students to make qualitative judgments about art.

CARROLLTON FARMERS BRANCH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CARROLLTON, TX JANUARY 2017– AUGUST 24, 2019
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Accountable for instructing students and facilitates their learning in the absence of the regular teacher. Provides
classroom instruction to students as outlined in lesson plans while ensuring consistency and optimal learning. Maintain a
well-managed classroom and positive learning environment. Supervise students out of class such as in hallways, cafeteria
and afterschool dismissal. Modify teaching styles to fit the learning styles of various students. Maintains and respects
confidentiality of students and school personnel information. Complies with and supports school and state regulations
and policies. Responsible for taking attendance and documenting daily notes for the teachers return.
Skills: Setting the proper tone from the beginning for classroom management. Flexible, friendly and good at
establishing quick rapport with students. Implements lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time
and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate.

WILLIAM SONOMA – WEST ELM, PLANO, TX AUGUST 2016 – JUNE 2019

Accountable for helping the store team in interpreting and executing visual inspiration to drive sales and convey the
eclectic, creative and modern spirit of the Brand. Responsible for all visual aspects that include visual, display,
merchandising and floor-set execution.
Skills: Eye for design and unmatched attention to detail. Creative and imaginative thinker, with the ability to
align with the West Elm aesthetic through visual displays. Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and
consistently looking for ways to think outside the box. Collaborated with in-home designers installing artwork,
furniture and assembling. Superior critical thinking skills to creatively identify challenges and develop action
plans in a timely manner. Great time management skills and ability to execute multiple tasks and appropriately
manage competing priorities.

HALLIBURTON, CARROLLTON, TX AUGUST 2007- OCT 2014

Competently implemented Category Management strategy in accordance with the company prescribed policies and
procedures. Expedited, de-expedited and issued change orders to meet manufacturing, field plant or project demands.
Supplied purchase orders in reply to material requirements established by the manufacturing process, field operations or
project management. Provided weekly productivity on raw material purchased ensuring in house accounts maintained
material for projects meeting deadlines.
Skills: Adeptly elucidated basic goods and invoices receipt issues to obtain best quality, delivery and price for
services. Self-sufficiently generated request for quotations (RFQ) and organized competitive biddings from
various suppliers to obtain the best possible standards of quality, on-time delivery and price for goods.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

University of North Texas, Denton, TX | Bachelors in Fine Arts | Visual Arts Studies | December 2019
o Texas Educator Certification Exam 178 Art EC-12 – Passed – August 2019
o Texas Pedagogy & Prof. Resp. EC-12 - 160– Passed – December 2019
o Member of Sigma Alpha Lambda, National Leadership and Honors Organization, 2019
o Member of National Art Education Association, 2018
Brookhaven College, Farmers Branch, TX | Associates in Arts | 2017

Bilingual in Spanish*