Daniel von Rentzell

PROFILE

A certified K-12 Art Educator with twelve years teaching experience and an emphasis on student success

and achievement in the art experience. Able to create a high quality art program with limited resources

while integrating 21st century skills and fundamentals of the Iowa core, coupled with loads of creativity,passion and a willingness to be a life long learner.

EXPERIENCE

TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATIONIST/HIGH SCHOOL ART AND COMPUTER GRAPHICS 2015-2016

Took on new leadership position in the district that enabled me to help k-12 teachers integrate technology into their daily instruction. Used SAMR framework giving teachers a guideline to follow while incorporating new ideas. This was a half time position that enabled me to continue teaching 2-D, Drawing, Painting, Architectural Drawing and Computer Graphics classes half the day.

HIGH SCHOOL ART AND COMPUTER GRAPHICS EARLHAM SCHOOLS 2010-2015

Accepted new assignment as computer graphics teacher after staff changes along with previous high

school art duties. Integrated technology into the art classroom as school instituted one-on-one Mac Book laptops in grades 7-12. Developed new curriculum for computer graphics classes with a basis in graphic design. Continued teaching general art classes while incorporating the students’ ever increasing technological knowledge.

HIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE SCHOOL ART EARLHAM SCHOOLS 2006-2010

Taught all art classes from 7-12 grades. Emphasis in the creation of lessons to meet the needs of all

students. Developed and implemented new units consisting of glass fusing, jewelry, batik & tie dye while updating prior curriculum.

ELEMENTARY ART TEACHER EARLHAM SCHOOLS 2005-2006

Accepted new position as enrollment increased and mandated the need for full-time elementary art

teacher. Taught Pre-K through 6th grade. Developed a curriculum, lesson plans and incorporated reading into many lesson introductions. Collaborated throughout the elementary home rooms for cross-curricular educational theme units.

ELEMENTARY ART/P.E. EARLHAM SCHOOLS 2004-2005

Accepted the interesting position as 1/2 time art - 1/2 time P.E. for the Earlham Elementary Schools.

Worked with classroom teachers to develop schedules for both art and p.e. classes that would incorporate quality instruction and results. Enrolled in classes to better educate myself in the instruction of physical education for elementary students.

EDUCATION

Dana College, Blair NE — 1979-1980 / Iowa State University, Ames - 1980-1984

Upper Iowa University, Des Moines - 2003-2004 Cum Laude

1994 Graduate of Mercy School of EMS, Des Moines

SKILLS

Enthusiastic, highly personable. life learner with experiences that are easily incorporated into the

classroom setting. Able to connect with students both in a large group and one-on-one settings.

Willingness to adapt to an ever changing educational climate while still incorporating the core educational values of traditional schooling. Love taking on new challenges in both the classroom and extra-curricular activities.