Elementary Arts
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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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I have been a licensed educator in Clark County School District (Las Vegas, Nevada) since 2009, with over 15 years of classroom experience.
I hold a Nevada Professional Teaching License and am endorsed to teach:
• Visual Art (K–12)
• English Language Acquisition & Development (ELAD / formerly TESL)
• School Library Media Specialist (K–12)
• Introductory Computer Science (K–12)
• Gifted & Talented Education
• Special Education (Generalist)
My approach to art education is student-centered, structured, and practical. I design lessons and resources that are classroom-tested, easy to implement, and focused on helping students truly understand art concepts—not just complete projects.
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Visual Rubric : Learning How To Color Craftsmanship Elementary Level Coloring
Help your students learn neat, careful coloring with this kid-friendly Coloring Craftsmanship Visual Rubric. This resource teaches six essential coloring skills using clear visuals and simple language that young learners can easily understand. It is perfect for art class, centers, early finishers, or setting expectations during any classroom activity that uses coloring. The download includes four complete versions of the rubric so you can choose the style that fits your classroom. You also get e
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Classroom Management Behavior System Resource Elementary Art - Three Strikes
Included: Art Strikes©
• Directions
• Three letters A, R and T
• Five sets of different consequences
• Three blank templates
This digital download for Art Strikes© is a great classroom management tool that allows students to see how well they’re behaving.
The ultimate goal of Art Strikes© is to have students do more art! If all three letters are there at the end of class while they are in line, students can earn a reward.
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Art, Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Visual Rubric : Primary Art Visual Self Grading Elementary Art Project
This is a self grading rubric that I use for K to 2nd grade. This file have four versions to it including four pages. The first pages are with objectives and have a place for totals. The last two pages are blank with and without totals.
It’s a perfect way to solve all those problems of students finishing early or rushing to get it done by having them grade or assess their own work with this rubric.
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Classroom Management Sign Out Sheet For Restroom Bathroom Office Hall Passes
This is a great classroom management tool for all ages. This classroom sign out sheet has a log for the Office, Nurse, Boys and Girls Restroom, Library and Other. Laminate the sign out sheet, then have students write their name, place a check where they are going and take a pass. When they come back simply erase their name and where they came from! This will help students to self-manage trips when going out of the classroom.
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Art Room Voice Level Charts - 18 x 24 - Rainbow Classroom Posters
What’s IncludedThis download includes four different versions of the Art Room Voice Levels chart, giving you flexible visual options to match your classroom routines and teaching style. All versions use the same five voices—Silent, Whisper, Quiet, Inside, and Sharing—with clear, kid-friendly descriptions that help students understand expectations at a glance. Version 1: Text OnlyA clean, simple layout featuring only the voice level names and their descriptions. Version 2: Numbers + Text (0–4)Inc
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Art, Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Art Room Voice Level Charts Printable - 8.5 x 11 - Rainbow Classroom Posters
What’s IncludedThis download includes four different versions of the Art Room Voice Levels chart, giving you flexible visual options to match your classroom routines and teaching style. All versions use the same five voices—Silent, Whisper, Quiet, Inside, and Sharing—with clear, kid-friendly descriptions that help students understand expectations at a glance. Version 1: Text OnlyA clean, simple layout featuring only the voice level names and their descriptions. Version 2: Numbers + Text (0–4)Inc
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Art Criticism Student Setup – Design Detective Badge Introduce art criticism in
Art Criticism Student Setup – Design Detective BadgeIntroduce art criticism in a clear, engaging, and student-friendly way with this Design Detective Badge activity from the Design Detective C.L.U.E. Method of Art Criticism. Designed for elementary, middle, and high school art classrooms, this student setup activity helps students officially step into their role as Design Detectives by creating a personalized badge that represents identity, responsibility, and creative ownership. Students design
K - 12th
Other (Arts), Visual Arts, Writing
Art Criticism Art Vocabulary Practice – Principles of Design Rhymes and Puzzle
Art Criticism Art Vocabulary Practice – Principles of Design Rhymes and PuzzleReinforce the Principles of Design in a fun, student-friendly way with these Principles of Design Rhymes and Puzzle pages from the Design Detective C.L.U.E. Method of Art Criticism. Designed for elementary, middle, and high school art classrooms, this practice resource helps students understand how artists organize and structure artwork through rhyme-based reading, word banks, and engaging puzzle activities. Students c
K - 12th
Other (Arts), Visual Arts, Writing
Final Case Step 4 – Express (Evaluate & Reflect) Artist Statement Art Criticism
Final Case Step 4 – Express (Evaluate & Reflect) Artist Statement PagesBring the Design Detective process to a meaningful close with Final Case Step 4: Express (Evaluate & Reflect) from the Design Detective C.L.U.E. Method of Art Criticism. Designed for elementary, middle, and secondary art classrooms, this resource completes Phase 5: The Final Case (Create & Present) by guiding students through evaluation, reflection, and artist statement writing. Students evaluate their finished artwork by ide
K - 12th
Other (Arts), Visual Arts, Writing
Art Criticism Art Vocabulary Practice – ABC’s of Art
Art Criticism Art Vocabulary Practice – ABC’s of ArtExpand student art vocabulary and visual thinking with this ABC’s of Art activity from the Design Detective C.L.U.E. Method of Art Criticism. Designed for elementary, middle, and high school art classrooms, this student-friendly vocabulary builder challenges learners to think creatively and critically by identifying an art-related word for every letter of the alphabet. Students write or draw an art word for each letter using prior lessons, clas
K - 12th
Other (Arts), Visual Arts, Writing
Art Criticism Step 2 – Look (Analyze) Student Worksheets and Lesson Plan Help s
Art Criticism Step 2 – Look (Analyze) Student Worksheets and Lesson PlanHelp students analyze how artwork is organized with these Step 2: Look (Analyze) pages from the Design Detective C.L.U.E. Method of Art Criticism. Designed for elementary, middle, and secondary art classrooms, this resource teaches students how to examine the Elements of Art and Principles of Design to understand how an artist built a composition. In Step 2, students move beyond describing what they see and begin analyzing h
K - 12th
Other (Arts), Visual Arts, Writing
Art Criticism Art Analysis – Elements of Art and Principles of Design Reports
Art Criticism Art Analysis – Elements of Art and Principles of Design ReportsHelp students build strong art analysis skills with these Elements of Art and Principles of Design report pages from the Design Detective C.L.U.E. Method of Art Criticism. Designed for elementary, middle, and high school art classrooms, this two-page analysis resource trains students to closely observe artwork, identify key visual concepts, and record evidence using both writing and sketching. Students study the Element
K - 12th
Other (Arts), Visual Arts, Writing
Art Criticism Student Setup – Creative Commitment and Design Detective Profile
Art Criticism Student Setup – Creative Commitment and Design Detective ProfileIntroduce art criticism in a meaningful, student-centered way with these Creative Commitment and Design Detective Profile pages from the Design Detective C.L.U.E. Method of Art Criticism. Designed for elementary, middle, and high school art classrooms, this student setup activity helps learners formally commit to their role as Design Detectives while reflecting on their identity, skills, and responsibilities as creativ
K - 12th
Other (Arts), Visual Arts, Writing
Art Criticism Step 4 – Express (Judge) Student Worksheets and Lesson Plan
Art Criticism Step 4 – Express (Judge) Student Worksheets and Lesson PlanGuide students through the final step of art criticism with these Step 4: Express (Judge) pages from the Design Detective C.L.U.E. Method of Art Criticism. Designed for elementary, middle, and secondary art classrooms, this resource teaches students how to evaluate artwork by sharing an opinion, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and supporting judgments with clear visual evidence. In Step 4, students bring together ever
K - 12th
Other (Arts), Visual Arts, Writing
Art Criticism Step 3 – Unlock (Interpret) Student Worksheets and Lesson Plan
Art Criticism Step 3 – Unlock (Interpret) Student Worksheets and Lesson PlanGuide students in interpreting meaning, mood, and message in artwork with these Step 3: Unlock (Interpret) pages from the Design Detective C.L.U.E. Method of Art Criticism. Designed for elementary, middle, and secondary art classrooms, this resource teaches students how to move beyond observation and analysis to explain what an artwork might be about and why an artist made certain choices. In Step 3, students use visual
K - 12th
Other (Arts), Visual Arts, Writing
Art Criticism Step 1 – Capture (Describe) Art Analysis Pages
Art Criticism Step 1 – Capture (Describe) Art Analysis PagesTeach students how to carefully observe and describe artwork with these Step 1: Capture (Describe) pages from the Design Detective C.L.U.E. Method of Art Criticism. Designed for elementary, middle, and high school art classrooms, this resource introduces the first active step of art criticism by training students to record only what they can see, using objective language and visual evidence. Students learn to “use their eyes like a came
K - 12th
Other (Arts), Visual Arts, Writing
Art Criticism Student Setup – Mission Motto and Mission Tool Design Detective
Art Criticism Student Setup – Mission Motto and Mission Tool Design DetectiveIntroduce art criticism in a clear, engaging, and student-friendly way with these Mission Motto and Mission Tool pages from the Design Detective C.L.U.E. Method of Art Criticism. Designed for elementary, middle, and high school art classrooms, this multi-page student setup activity helps students define who they are as artists by reflecting on their creative values and the tools that support their best work. Students cr
K - 12th
Other (Arts), Visual Arts, Writing
Art Criticism Vocabulary Practice – C.L.U.E. Method Word Search Pages
Art Criticism Vocabulary Practice – C.L.U.E. Method Word Search PagesReinforce essential art criticism vocabulary with these C.L.U.E. Method Word Search pages from the Design Detective C.L.U.E. Method of Art Criticism. Designed for elementary, middle, and secondary art classrooms, this resource helps students recognize, recall, and become familiar with key art criticism terms used throughout the C.L.U.E. process in a low-stress, engaging format. Students search for important vocabulary connected
K - 12th
Other (Arts), Visual Arts, Writing
Final Case Step 2 – Look (Analyze) Artwork Planning Pages Art Criticism
Final Case Step 2 – Look (Analyze) Artwork Planning PagesStrengthen student artwork through careful observation and organization using Final Case Step 2: Look (Analyze) from the Design Detective C.L.U.E. Method of Art Criticism. Designed for elementary, middle, and secondary art classrooms, this resource supports Phase 5: The Final Case (Create & Present) by guiding students to analyze their planned artwork before beginning final artmaking. Students closely examine their ideas by observing detai
K - 12th
Other (Arts), Visual Arts, Writing
Art Criticism Reference Sheets – C.L.U.E. Method Student Supports
Art Criticism Reference Sheets – C.L.U.E. Method Student SupportsSupport confident, independent art criticism with these C.L.U.E. Method Reference Sheets from the Design Detective C.L.U.E. Method of Art Criticism. Designed for elementary, middle, and secondary art classrooms, these pages provide students with clear reminders, sentence starters, and flexible writing formats they can use while describing, analyzing, interpreting, and judging artwork. Students reference the four steps of the C.L.U.
K - 12th
Other (Arts), Visual Arts, Writing
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About the store
Experience
I have been a licensed educator in Clark County School District (Las Vegas, Nevada) since 2009, with over 15 years of classroom experience.
I hold a Nevada Professional Teaching License and am endorsed to teach:
• Visual Art (K–12)
• English Language Acquisition & Development (ELAD / formerly TESL)
• School Library Media Specialist (K–12)
• Introductory Computer Science (K–12)
• Gifted & Talented Education
• Special Education (Generalist)
My approach to art education is student-centered, structured, and practical. I design lessons and resources that are classroom-tested, easy to implement, and focused on helping students truly understand art concepts—not just complete projects.
Teaching style
I have been a licensed art teacher in Las Vegas, Nevada since 2009. I am licensed to teach Visual Art K–12 and hold “Highly Qualified” status.
My approach to visual art education is student-centered and skill-focused, with an emphasis on building creativity, confidence, and real art understanding. I design lessons and resources that are practical for teachers and meaningful for students, offering clear instruction, thoughtful structure, and opportunities for creative choice.
Students are exposed to a wide variety of art materials, techniques, and visual thinking strategies that support both artistic growth and classroom success.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I graduated with a 3.87 GPA, ranking in the top 15% of my class.
More importantly, my proudest moments come from seeing students grow in confidence, take creative risks, and use art language to talk about their work. Those everyday breakthroughs are what continue to inspire the resources I create.
My own education history
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art Education, focus in Ceramics, Bowling Green State University — 2006
• Master’s Degree in Special Education University of Nevada, Las Vegas — 2011
• Master’s Degree in English Language Learning (ELL) University of Nevada, Las Vegas — 2023
Additional biographical information
I believe students are capable of incredible learning when they are given clear instruction, meaningful language support, and authentic opportunities to create. When students understand what they are learning, why it matters, and how to express their ideas, they gain confidence not only as artists, but as thinkers and communicators.
My goal is to support both students and teachers by creating thoughtful, classroom-ready art resources that are easy to use, developmentally appropriate, and grounded in real classroom experience. Each resource is designed to build skills over time, strengthen art vocabulary and visual thinking, and help students take pride in their learning—while also saving teachers time and supporting diverse learners in the art room.
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