Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Professional Development and Training
INTERNSHIPS AND ARTS EXPERIENCE
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SHARMILA MAJUMDAR

Hanoi,HN

Summary

Dynamic visual art educator with a proven track record at St. Paul American School Hanoi, specializing in curriculum design and interdisciplinary collaboration. Expert in fostering student engagement and creative problem solving, I successfully coordinated art exhibitions and developed innovative programs, significantly enhancing student artistic expression and community involvement.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Middle School Visual Art Teacher

St. Paul American School Hanoi
Hanoi
08.2023 - Current
  • Planned and designed visual art curriculum for grades six through eight, aligning with Common Core Standards.
  • Co-created Functional Art course for 2025-2026 school year, focusing on practical creativity.
  • Collaborated with educators to integrate art across departments, enhancing student motivation.
  • Provided individualized guidance to maximize each student’s artistic potential.
  • Organized storage areas and managed materials to minimize loss and waste.
  • Coordinated student art exhibitions to showcase artwork and promote community engagement.
  • Established a safe environment for Middle School Advisory Class, fostering support and collaboration.

MYP Visual Art Teacher

United Nations International School of Hanoi
Hanoi
08.2022 - 06.2023

Aug. 2022 - Dec. 2022: MYP Visual Art Maternity Cover

Jan. 2023 - June 2023: Priority Substitute K-12

  • Planned and instructed visual arts program for grades eight to ten in MYP curriculum.
  • Worked with diverse range of students to foster creativity and self-expression through instruction in visual arts.
  • Co-led 20 students in UNIS’s MRISA Art Exchange at ISE International School, Thailand. Developed specialized workshop and guided students in organizing self-led workshops.
  • Created curriculum for elective gymnastics I-Block course to enhance physical education.
  • Mentored 12th grade Homebase section, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
  • Assisted Personal Project students with time management strategies and resource utilization.

K-8 Visual Art Teacher

Colegio Albania
Mushaisa
08.2020 - 06.2022
  • Planned, designed, and instructed visual arts curriculum for students in first through eighth grade.
  • Collaborated with classroom teachers to develop interdisciplinary units aligned with IB requirements.
  • Organized mobile classroom adhering to COVID-19 biosecurity protocols for student safety.
  • Employed diverse strategies to differentiate instruction for learners of all ability levels.
  • Created painting club to enhance learning experiences for PYP visual arts students.

High School Visual Art Teacher

University Prep Science and Math High School
Detroit, MI
08.2017 - 06.2019
  • Developed and implemented art curriculum for grades nine through twelve aligned with Common Core Standards.
  • Founded first art club, providing a platform for students with high artistic aspirations.
  • Collaborated with community leaders to create impactful Black Lives Matter mural through art club.
  • Revived initiative to showcase student artwork at district exhibitions, increasing visibility.
  • Integrated artistic principles into STEM-focused professional learning community to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration.

High School Visual Art Tecaher

Evergreen High School
Vancouver, WA
08.2015 - 06.2017
  • Planned and designed art curriculum for visual art students in grades nine through twelve based on Common Core Standards.
  • Submitted student artwork for district-wide exhibition, achieving recognition for several winners.
  • Organized educational excursions to various venues, enhancing students' understanding of art.

High School Visual Art Teacher

Henrietta Lacks High School
Vancouver, WA
08.2015 - 06.2017
  • Developed and implemented visual art curriculum for grades nine through twelve aligned with Common Core Standards.
  • Founded art department for new school, serving same district as Evergreen High School.
  • Achieved threefold increase in enrollment during second year, reflecting positive community feedback.

Education

Master of Education - K-12 Visual Art

Portland State University
Portland, OR
06.2015

Bachelor of Fine Art - Drawing

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
06.2007

Skills

  • Visual art curriculum
  • Creative problem solving
  • Student engagement
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Art exhibition coordination
  • Instructional design

Certification

Michigan Standard Teaching Certificate: Visual Art Education K-12

Expires June 30, 2028

Professional Development and Training

  • Asia Region Workshop For Art Educators (ARWAE) - November 2025
  • Art Workshop with Adele Darlington - April 2025
  • Making the PYP Happen: Implementing Agency. Arts Category 1 - April 2021
  • Implementing the MYP. Arts Category 1 - October 2021

INTERNSHIPS AND ARTS EXPERIENCE

The Heidelberg Project (Detroit, MI) - December 2010 - June 2011

  • Worked in a high-concept, open-air art environment that offered services to disadvantaged youth.
  • Assisted in grant writing to continue arts programming and experiences for the local community.
  • Collaborated with world-renowned artist Tyree Guyton on numerous projects.
  • Reinterpreted outdoor environment to serve the needs of various community events on a monthly basis.
  • Co-created a merchandise line of purses and bags made from recycled materials that were in turn provided by the local community.

Ellen Frank Illumination Arts Foundation (East Hampton, NY) - January 2008 - April 2008

  • Assisted in the installation of various art exhibitions in New York City.
  • Learned the art of illumination, otherwise known as ‘gold-leaf.’
  • Fostered understanding of cultural heritage through the art of illumination.

References

  • John North, middle school principal, St Paul American School Hanoi: ms.principal@stpaulhanoi.com
  • Jeff Leppard, secondary principal, UNIS Hanoi: jleppard@unishanoi.org
  • Claudia Nieto, secondary principal, Colegio Albania: claudia.nieto@colegioalbania.edu.co
  • Juan Rodriguez, primary principal, Colegio Albania: juan.rodriguez@colegioalbania.edu.co

Timeline

Middle School Visual Art Teacher

St. Paul American School Hanoi
08.2023 - Current

MYP Visual Art Teacher

United Nations International School of Hanoi
08.2022 - 06.2023

K-8 Visual Art Teacher

Colegio Albania
08.2020 - 06.2022

High School Visual Art Teacher

University Prep Science and Math High School
08.2017 - 06.2019

High School Visual Art Tecaher

Evergreen High School
08.2015 - 06.2017

High School Visual Art Teacher

Henrietta Lacks High School
08.2015 - 06.2017

Master of Education - K-12 Visual Art

Portland State University

Bachelor of Fine Art - Drawing

Eastern Michigan University
SHARMILA MAJUMDAR