TYLER KRATZ
Animator AND iLLUSTRATOR
Art Education Portfolio
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
Lesson Plans/ Curriculum Examples:
Tyler has worked as an inspiring educator in several different schools, districts, and organizations. His professional experience includes working as an Art Instructor at the Baum School of Art, teaching classes like drawing, painting, graphic design, and animation.
Additionally, Tyler experience working as an Art Counselor at Hopwood School and Camp for four consecutive summers, teaching and directing children on crafts and other artistic techniques like watercolor, pottery throwing/ceramics, printmaking, sculpting and more. He has also worked as a professional per diem Substitute Teacher at Northwestern, General McLane, and currently North Penn School District.
While taking on general substitute assignment, Tyler has also been specifically requested to substitute for several art foundations and AP classes, throughout the North Penn district. Tyler has a wealth of experience creating lesson plans and developing curriculums that support artistic development for all ages.
Teaching Philosophy
When it comes to teaching the foundations for a successful artist, its important to teach the balancing act of confidence and commitment. Creating a safe and inspiring environment will helps foster this growth. It’s important, especially in project based learning, to be on top of deadlines and meeting the classroom goals. This is achieved through organization and accountability.
A confident teacher inspires confidence in their students. Especially within the skill sets in an art class. This also relates back to the teacher's performance. High performance in teaching correlates to high performance in student learning.
Not only do I have a wide range of technical experience, I also have proficient knowledge in art history. I love to learn about specific artists, movements, and periods. I often incorporate my influences in art history in my own personal work, as well as lessons I’ve instructed over the years.
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In essence, my teaching philosophy is designed to foster an artistic community that will prepare students how to have an open honest critique, while staying creatively motivated, comfortable, and successful inside and outside the classroom.
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Classroom/Student Work
