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Elizabeth Swanson Tinsley
Homat Baron #102, 4-12-20 Nishi Azabu, Minato-Ku, Tokyo. !06-0031
T: 090-6001-1106 E: bswansontinsley@gmail.com
Art Teacher
Resourceful, imaginative, professional and highly experienced in variety of artistic
mediums and educational environments. Talent for promoting independence,
creativity and open mindedness with students. Excellent motivational and
disciplinary skills. Individualized support and encouragement to ensure that each
child succeeds. Collaborative educator with excellent communication and
interpersonal skills. Strong and lasting relationships within the school community.
Areas of
Expertise:
Classroom Management-Student Motivation-Artistic Instruction-Differentiated
Classroom-Diverse Curriculum, Self Motivated-Creative-Team Player-Positive
Thinker-Communicator-Passionate Learner
Education
Post-Baccalaureate of Art Education, K-12. The School of the Art Institute of
Chicago2000-2001
Bachelor of Fine Arts. The University of Denver
1989-1993
Certification: Illinois and Colorado Art Education K-12
Experience
After schoolArt Teacher: ASIJ Early Learning Center. Tokyo, Japan. Jan. 2013 –
present.
Developed and continue to teach and organize a weekly after school art class for
Kindergarten students. Introduction of basic elements and principles and
materials and techniques for young learners in an engaging and creative
environment.
K-8 Art Teacher: Graland Country Day School, Denver, Colorado USA. Jan. 2008Aug.2012
Design and present curriculum to actively engage learners through artistic
methodologies and technical aspects. Provide students with confidence to reach
their fullest potentialusing expression and a broad range of aesthetic, historical,
critical and production experiences.
Gates Invention Program Coach and Advisor –Innovative program that
integrates creative thinking, invention and basic business principles.
Developed and guided motivated students in grades 5-8 who have the
opportunity to invent a new product and possibly earn a US patent.
Middle School Advisor: Provided group advisory focused on developmental
design, social skills and emotional well being. Program entailed

2. dailymeetings throughout the year, trips into the Denver community and
overnight camping and experiential learning trips.
Over 150 hours of professional development in Responsive Classroom,
Developmental Designs, technology integration and yearly participation in
CAEA and NAEA conferences
Organized, managed and implemented a traditional and yearly school
wide student art show in which student pieces are juried and inducted into
the permanent art collection of Graland Country Day School.
K-5 Art Teacher: Fairview Elementary School, Denver Colorado. USA. Aug 2004Aug 2006
A dedicated, resourceful, innovative teacher and designer of curriculum for a first
time art program at Fairview, aninner city and challenged school comprised of
many at-risk children and non-English speakers. Focused on diverse cultures
present within the student population, integrated project based creations in
collaboration with homeroom teachers, and raised student awareness,
understanding, and appreciation of the visual arts.
Pre-School Classroom Teacher: Yoyogi International Pre-School and Kindergarten,
Tokyo, Japan. Aug 2001- Feb 2003.
Created a stable, safe and consistent learning environment by inspiring students to
reach their full potential. Integrated elements of creative arts and basic art
principles in an interactive and fun work environment for a diverse cultural
classroom.
Community Based Art Educator:
Arts Street, Denver CO.
Taught at risk youth in a non-profit after school art program for young apprentices
aged 14-20. Prepared and administered curriculum that focuses on youth
application of artistic abilities towards entrepreneurial pursuits.
Art Oasis, Ann Arbor, MI.
Teacher of drawing and sculpture classes at a non-profit center for adults with
mental disabilities. Curriculum centered on art as a form of communication and a
vehicle for problem solving.
*References available upon request
Elizabeth (Betsy) Swanson Tinsley
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