Dash Kaur Swani
Artist | Educator
www.artwithmsdash.com
duangchaiswani@gmail.com
+66-988824196
Family Status: Single, no dependents
Teaching Methodology
Structure studio environment, ability to engage with learners. learner-centric, encourage exploration of media to develop independent thinking and risk-taking, investigation and art critiques integral to student's voice
Education
Moreland University | Washington, DC, U.S.A - September 2020
Master's in Education with Teacher Preparation: Early Childhood Education
Asian College of Teachers | Bangkok, Thailand - June 2019
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification
School of the Art Insitute of Chicago (SAIC) | Chicago, IL, U.S.A - August 2016
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Minor in Art History
Experience
BASIS International School Bangkok (BISB) - Subject Expert Teacher- Art Teacher | July 2021 - Current
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Implemented BASIS Visual Arts Curriculum
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Planned, prepared, and delivered instructional activities related to various art mediums
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Organized and displayed Bi-Yearly Visual Arts Show that is popular with students and parents
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Encouraged student creativity with motivation, positive feedback, and constructive criticism
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Worked closely with the Fine Arts Team to put up Musical and Drama Productions
The Art of Education University - NOW Conference Presenter - July 2021
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At the global online conference for art educators, I spoke on self-care for teachers and provided strategies and digital resources to thrive during the school year for an audience of over 2000 educators.
Canadian International School of Thailand (CIST) - Early Years and Elementary Art Teacher | Bangkok, Thailand | August 2019 - July 2021
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PreK-3 - G5 Visual Arts
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Establishing a positive classroom climate through efficient classroom management Explaining, demonstrating, and implementing Elements of Art and Principles of Design
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Building PYP Visual Arts curriculum and collaborating with grade-level teachers to integrate transdisciplinary teaching, vertically and horizontally.
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Inspired students and assisted them in developing their creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media
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ECA - Introduction to Watercolour
Shrewsbury International School - Work Experience Teaching Assistant | Bangkok, Thailand | May 2019 - July 2019
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Developing fine motor skills, knowledge and use of color, exploration of materials as well as fine-tuning & honing skills such as drawing, painting, three-dimensional understanding
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Teach students to use the creative process and problem-solving skills, encourage independent investigation and decision in art-making
School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) - Portfolio Reviewer | February 2017 - Current
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Review high school students' portfolios and give them constructive feedback, encouragement, and guidance
Professional Development
Making the PYP happen: Implementing agency Category 1 - November 2019
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Teachers trained about the fundamentals of IB and implementing student agency
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Emphasis on collaborative teaching and learning
Skills
Teaching Qualities
Early Childhood Learning Concepts
Age Appropriate Activities
Graphic Design Software
Student-Centered Learning
Experiential Learning
Technological Instructions
Art
Art History
Colour Theory
Art Installation
Hand Drawing
Art Vocabulary
Colour Theory
Multi-Media Artwork
Creative Processes
Computer
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Microsoft Office
Personal Qualities
Creative Thinking Skills
Teamwork Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Enthusiastic
Organized
Reflective Listener
Goal-Oriented
Great Sense of Humor
Ability to connect with learners
Hands-On
Digital Fabrication
Model Making
Photography
Multimedia Artwork
References
Available upon request