Wendy Sohm
Liberty
Summary
Dynamic art educator with over 25 years of experience in curriculum development and creative lesson planning. Adept at mentoring students in artistic techniques and fostering collaboration, committed to enhancing student creativity and critical thinking in diverse educational settings.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Educator
Liberty Public Schools
Liberty
07.1998 - 06.2025
- Facilitated hands-on art projects to enhance creativity and expression.
- Mentored students in artistic techniques and personal expression.
- Developed strong working relationships with students and parents to accomplish school and departmental vision and goals.
- Managed student behavior in classroom with appropriate behavior strategies.
- Created and implemented innovative lesson strategies to foster student creativity and critical thinking.
Director of Summer Art Camps
Oakhill Day School
Gladstone
06.2014 - 07.2017
- Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, staffing needs and other requirements for summer art camps.
- Coordinated activities with other departments to expedite work and improve collaboration.
- Cultivated strong relationships with students by responding promptly to inquiries or concerns.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to students, fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment.
Education
Master of Arts - Masters in Curriculum & Instruction
Lesley University
Cambridge, Massachusetts, MA12-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major- Art Education BA And Psychology BS
MO Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO05-1998
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Maple Woods Comm. College
Kansas City, MO12-1994
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Art technique mentorship
- Project coordination
- Creative lesson planning
- Behavior management
- Student assessment
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Adaptive teaching strategies
- Time management
- Studio art techniques
- Virtual classroom management
- Ceramics techniques
- Sculpture techniques
Timeline
Director of Summer Art Camps
Oakhill Day School
06.2014 - 07.2017
Art Educator
Liberty Public Schools
07.1998 - 06.2025
Master of Arts - Masters in Curriculum & Instruction
Lesley University
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major- Art Education BA And Psychology BS
MO Western State University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Maple Woods Comm. College