Licensed K–5 art teacher with 7 years building visual arts programs in public elementary schools. Organized a districtwide student art show that drew 900 visitors and placed 40 works in local businesses. Brings choice-based studio practice, ceramics and integration of art with literacy and science.
Experience
Art Teacher, Grades K–5, James River Elementary School (Richmond, VA)
Aug 2021 – Present
Teach weekly art classes to 520 students across 24 sections using a choice-based TAB studio model
Launched a ceramics unit with a donated kiln, firing about 1,200 student pieces a year
Co-organize an annual districtwide art show with 900 visitors and 40 works displayed in local businesses
Publish student portfolios on Artsonia, reaching 300 family accounts
Art Teacher, Grades K–5, Brookfield Park Elementary School (Henrico, VA)
Aug 2019 – Jun 2021
Taught art to 430 students, moving lessons to art-on-a-cart and video demos during 2020
Partnered with 3rd grade teachers on a habitat collage unit tied to science standards
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education, Old Dominion Arts Institute (Aug 2015 – May 2019)
Skills
Media: drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, fiber arts
Instruction: Teaching for Artistic Behavior, Virginia Visual Arts SOL, arts integration
Tools: Artsonia, Seesaw, Canva, kiln operation
Licensure: Virginia Postgraduate Professional License, Visual Arts PreK–12
How to write a Art Teacher resume
A strong Art Teacher resume shows learner outcomes, the curriculum you built, and how you supported students and colleagues. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
Sections, in order
Summary
Certifications
Experience
Education
Skills
Length: One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Summary: Write two or three lines: your role, your strongest skills, and one result that proves them.
Skills to feature
Curriculum design
Classroom management
Differentiated instruction
Assessment and data use
Learning management systems
Student engagement
Parent communication
Special education support
Educational technology
Mentoring
Example bullet points
Raised the share of students meeting grade-level reading standards from 54% to 71% in one year
Designed a project-based science curriculum adopted by all 6 sections of grade 8
Mentored 4 first-year teachers, all of whom were rated effective at their annual review
Tips from recruiters
List teaching licences and endorsements with their state and expiry year.
State grade levels, subjects and class sizes for each position.
Academic and research roles can use a longer CV; school roles usually prefer one or two pages.
Recommended templates
Academic (ATS-friendly): Scholarly CV with small-caps headings and rules
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Ivy (ATS-friendly): Harvard-style Times layout with centered headings
Art Teacher resume FAQ
What should a Art Teacher resume include?
A Art Teacher resume should show learner outcomes, the curriculum you built, and how you supported students and colleagues. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Certifications, Experience, Education and Skills. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
What is the best resume template for a Art Teacher?
Academic, Classic and Ivy work well for Art Teacher roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a Art Teacher resume be?
One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Which skills should a Art Teacher put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for Art Teacher roles are Curriculum design, Classroom management, Differentiated instruction, Assessment and data use, Learning management systems and Student engagement.
How do I write strong Art Teacher resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as test score growth, pass rates and attendance. For example: "Raised the share of students meeting grade-level reading standards from 54% to 71% in one year."