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Description
In this 4 week art course, learners will learn how to use watercolor paints and develop their confidence when using them.
I am an experienced and certified elementary teacher from the UK, who has designed an entire published art curriculum that is used across schools in England. I also support teacher training courses by delivering training to student teachers about teaching art in their classrooms.
In each lesson, I teach from my prepared slides to allow for clear instructions to be shared. I also paint along with the students, modeling how we become artists by trying and persevering.
I am passionate that art is not just for those who can draw the more realistic drawing - art is about expression, effort, and intention. Just like learning to read or write, or play sports, developing our art skills is about small steps and practice. It is about exploration and experimentation.
Learners will need watercolor paints and watercolor paper. Using standard paper can end in disappointing results when using watercolor paints. They will also need a range of brushes (including small ones) and access to water.
Neurodivergency Specializations and Accommodations
I am passionate about helping teens strengthen core skills to succeed. This can often mean applying the content and skills often covered in lower-grade levels, allowing teens to develop skills and confidence by meeting them where they are.
I focus on building confidence and foundational skills in a nurturing and empowering environment. I help teens master core concepts, overcome academic challenges, and develop a love for learning that extends beyond the classroom.
At the heart of my teaching philosophy lies a belief that learning should be an adventure, sprinkled with curiosity. We can be serious about learning without it always being too serious.
I am a teacher who welcomes all students exactly as they are. I have a lot of experience with neurodivergent children and am a neurodivergent adult myself. Cameras can be turned off if preferred (after a quick hello with the camera on).
When appropriate, I create 'low-demand' classroom experiences, which can work especially well with learners experiencing anxiety or those with PDA. I encourage and welcome participation, but am very quick to adapt to learners who are unable or unwilling to partake in an obvious and active manner. This can mean only using the chat, or even only listening.