
I'M
S.KIRK.
ARTIST | EDUCATOR | DESIGNER
01 PROFESSIONAL
MY KNOWLEDGE LEVEL IN SOFTWARE
VISUAL ARTS & DESIGN
CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING
PROJECT BASED LEARNING
CRITICAL PEDAGOGY
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
AI LITERACY
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Teaching is guiding, facilitating and helping others reach their full potential; it's understanding and differentiating. Objectives frequently change depending on the needs of the students. Helping a student self-regulate their current state of emotion is a need in the moment. Learning happens in a variety of ways, but when one is able to push past their mental block(s) they encounter an "AHA!" moment. They are able to make connections, understand and reapply the skills on their own in their own way. AI integration into educational platforms can help walk students problem solve when a teacher is not able to, however it cannot detect the emotions one is currently feeling from being frustrated with the program. When technology fails, teaching does not stop. The objective just changes.

02 PORTFOLIO

03 Experience
2026- Present
GRAD STUDENT
Educational Learning Technologies,
NMSU Global
Pursuing a Master's degree in Educational Learning Technologies with a focus on critical pedagogy, culturally responsive teaching, and instructional design.
2025-Present
MIDDLE SCHOOL
VISUAL ARTS TEACHER
Alamogordo Public Schools, NM
Building and developing a middle school art program while integrating technology, project-based learning, and culturally responsive teaching practices.
2024-2025
3RD GRADE TEACHER
Math & Science
Taught third grade science and math, working with a diverse classroom that included students with hearing impairments and varying ability levels.
2020-2024
1ST GRADE TEACHER
All Subjects
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2035-2035
ELEMENTARY ART TEACHER PK - 6
2014-2016
UI/UX Design
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EARLY TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Art Teacher PK-8 & Substitute Teacher K-8
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CONTACT
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