Career Goal: To brighten the lives of students and others through the field of art.
Education
Boston University 2012-2014
Masters of Art Education
Rhode Island College 2003-2007
Bachelors of Science in Art Education/ Studio concentration in Ceramics
University of Rhode Island 2002-2003
Art Major
Teaching Certifications
- State of Rhode Island Department of Education Eligibility for Employment Art k-12
- State of Tennessee Department of Education Art k-12
- RYT 200 hours Yoga Instructor.
Work Experience
August 2012-Present Art Teacher
Cane Ridge Elementary: Metropolitan Nashville Public School District
Nashville, TN
June 2016-Present Yoga Teacher
Gold's Gym Hot Yoga Smryna
Summer 2013-2015 Summer Camp Instructor
Cheekwood Art & Garden
Nashville, TN
August 2010-2012 Art Teacher
Shwab Elementary School: Metropolitan Nashville Public School District
Nashville, TN
Summer 2011-2012 Summer Camp Instructor
Frist Center for Visual Arts, Summer Camp Instructor: Paint and Play 5-7 year olds, Nashville, TN
January 2008-August 2010 Art Teacher
Art Teacher at a private school for students with special needs.
The King’s Daughters’ School 412 West 9th St Columbia, TN www.tkds.org
Professional Development
o Member of the Tennessee Art Education Association, attended annual conference 2008-2012, & 2015.
o Member of the National Art Education Association, attended annual conference 2009-2013, 2015 & 2016.
o Attended Tennessee Department of Education Annual State Special Education Conference February 2008, 2009, 2010.
o Attended Tennessee Arts Academy summer workshop 2009-2011, 2015, & 2017-2018.
o Attended American Art Therapy Association annual conference 2008.
o Member of the Frist Art Museum in Nashville Tennessee 2008-Present. Attended numerous teacher workshops.
Presentations Given
- March 2018: NAEA Seattle Convention- "Cultivating a Mindful Art Classroom."
- August 2017: "What Lifts You" CRES faculty meeting.
- February 2017: Rally on the Ridge: a k-12 district conference at Cane Ridge High School. "Mindfulness in the Classroom."
- November 2015: MNPS district "Clay 101." A day long PD for art teachers.
- November 2012: Tennessee Art Educators Association Conference/ Gatlinburg, TN Arrowmont "Fun with Folk Art!"
- November 2010: Tennessee Art Educators Association Conference/ Nashville, TN. "Artsonia: Connecting Your Classroom with the World."
- July 2010: Tennessee Arts Academy- Break out session "Art for All: Making your classroom Inclusion Friendly"
- April 2010: NAEA Baltimore Convention - "Special Needs, Art, and IEP's. Oh My!"
- November 2009: Tennessee Art Educators Association Conference/ Gatlinburg TN Arrowmont “Art for All: Tricks and tips for your Inclusion-friendly Classroom”
Published Articles
Paper Glass, Family Fun Magazine. December/ January 2015 issue.
Mehndi Hands, Arts & Activities. January 2018.
Artwork Exhibtion
- Featured artist in Those Who Inspire. An exhibit of Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools art educators, Nashville State Community College Gallery, October 2017.
- Exhibitor at Nashville Farmer's Market for Meet n' Three, Art, Music, and Food Trucks, April 2012 presented by Metro Arts and Nashville Farmers Market.
- Participant in TAEA Connections Art Exhibition, Belmont, Nashville, July 2011.
- NAEA Artisan Gallery 2010 Baltimore Convention.
- Booth exhibitor at Artists in Nashville Decemeber Art Party, Nashville, TN, December 2009.
- Exhibitor of Ceramic Figure at the Westerly Artist Cooperative Gallery in Westerly RI 13th Annual Juried Regional Art Show May 3rd- May 27th 2006.
Contact:
Check out my Websites:
Artsonia Online Student Art Gallery for Shwab Elementary School
http://www.artsonia.com/schools/school.asp?id=87853
Artsonia Online Student Art Gallery for Cane Ridge Elementary School
http://www.artsonia.com/schools/school.asp?id=138417
NAEA Member Online Professional Portfolio
http://naea.digication.com/RachelMotta
Artroom Blog: