1. From the desk of
LAUREN
LIBERATORE
address
44 Deer Run Road
Watertown, CT 06795
e-mail
liberatore_lauren@yahoo.com
tel 203 841 8262
Profile
Highly accomplished quick learner with an impressive hands-on knowledge in education and
art. Regarded by peers and mentors as confident, outgoing, creative, open-minded, shows a
passion for learning, brings a positive energy, team player with strong interpersonal skills and
the ability to establish cooperative, professional relationships. Strongly committed to seeking
out opportunities for advancement and continued growth. Highly organized and an impressive
ability to multitask. A people person dedicated to creating and maintaining a positive
relationship/atmosphere. Strong communication skills with close attention to detail. Displays an
outstanding ability to work in difficult situations.
Experience
Art Teacher, Washington Elementary School, Waterbury August 2014 - Present
Design and present lessons which actively engage learners, while educating on proper artistic
methodologies and various teaching aspects.
Special Ed Caregiver, Allied Community Resources, East Windsor, CT 2014 - Present
Establish clear routines and organizational routines for smooth transitions. Employs positive
management techniques and supportive learning environments. Plan and use appropriate
instructional and learning strategies, activities, and materials that reflect understanding of the
needs of students assigned.
Designer, Absolutely Alice, Santa Ana, CA 2013 - Present
Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials. Plans concept by
studying information and materials. Illustrates concept by designing rough layout of art and
copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts. Obtains
approval of concept by submitting rough layout. Prepares final layout. Contributes to team
effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Art Teacher, Dodd Middle School, Cheshire, CT 2011 - 2013
Design and present lessons which actively engage learners, while educating on proper artistic
methodologies and various teaching aspects. Provide students with opportunities to reach their
fullest potential through creative expression, cognitive strategies, and broad range of aesthetic,
historical, critical, and productive experiences. Successfully taught grades 1-8 between two
schools. Implemented twenty-first century art curriculum. Planned, organized and executed an
Art Club. Also spent several summers writing and revising Cheshire’s art curriculum.
Art Teacher, Prospect Elementary School, Naugatuck, CT 2007 - 2011
Design and present lessons which actively engage learners, while educating on proper artistic
methodologies and various teaching aspects. Successfully taught art while traveling between
three different schools.
Elementary Teacher, John Trumbull Elementary Watertown, CT Summer 2009
Developed and implemented lesson plans which incorporate hands-on nature study, logic
puzzles, math challenges, and teamwork challenges. The lessons also build cooperation,
communication and social skills. Collaborated with other elementary educators to create fun
and engaging educational projects, enabling students to gain knowledge with numbers, letter,
patterns, shapes, colors, and reading.
Long-term Art Teacher, Judson Elementary Watertown, CT 2006-2007
Developed creative, innovative art lessons with strong interdisciplinary connections, which
integrated all subject areas and diverse cultures. Assessed/evaluated approximately 700
students.

2. From the desk of
LAUREN
LIBERATORE
address
44 Deer Run Road
44 Deer Run Road
Watertown, CT 06795
e-mail
liberatore_lauren@yahoo.com
tel 203 841 8262
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Education
Master’s Degree in Art Education
Central Connecticut State University — 2009, GPA 3.84
Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education
Central Connecticut State University — 2004, GPA 3.70
Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts
Naugatuck Valley Community College — 2002, GPA 3.40
Skills
*Worked with Naugatuck and Cheshire Art Department to develop an art curriculum.
*Experience in camera and video production, SMART board, Google Docs, PhotoShop, Power
Point, digital camera, and photo editing * Extensive experience incorporating math, reading,
and writing into lessons to provide CMT practice *Collaborate with staff and building
administration to support school wide initiatives *Bring positive energy and creativity into the
classroom to create a pleasant environment *Highly organized and diligent worker *Strong
communication skills with close attention to detail *Manage multiple tasks simultaneously
*Curator of art shows *Passion for learning *Freelance designer - logo design for small
businesses, used appropriate typography, layout, and visual vocabulary to clearly convey
clients’ particular brand message.
Professional Developments
•College of Direct Support E- Learning Training
•Developing Multiple Literacies - Yale Center of British Art
•Encouraging Creative Thinking
•Formative Assessment for Powerful Thinking
•Viewing Divergent Art Solutions
•Effective Teaching and Instructional Strategies
•TEAM Training
•Curriculum Development
•Visual Literacy Seminar - Mattatuck Museum of Art
•21st Art Curriculum
•Effective Teaching Strategies Workshops
•Differentiated Instruction Workshops
•NAEA convention 2009-2012
•International exploration of the art world – Canada, Italy, France, England, Spain
Professional Affiliations
Mattatuck Museum of Art, CEA, NAEA, Poseiden Foundation
“Creativity Take Courage” – Henri Matisse