Sanhita Banerjee, Art Teacher

Sanhita Banerjee

Art Teacher

Belvedere British School

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Higher diploma, Post Graduation Diploma in Teaching
Experience
15 years, 3 Months

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Total years of experience :15 years, 3 Months

Art Teacher at Belvedere British School
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since August 2021

• Plan, develop and implement art and art history curriculum to meet learning goals
• Maintain the inventory of art materials
• Prepare and arrange art materials and art equipment in the classroom for students to use
• Deliver lectures to students on art, art techniques, art history and aesthetics
• Instruct students in working in different drawing, painting, pottery, sculpting and colouring techniques
• Discuss various artistic approaches and traditions and encourage students to express themselves artistically
• Assign art projects to students, grade the finished art projects, conduct art exams and maintain records of the students' progress
• Organise art exhibitions to display the artworks of students and help them develop their art portfolios
• Support the school administration in developing art programs, attend faculty meetings and participate in parent-teacher discussions

Art Teacher at Global Indian International School (GIIS), Abu Dhabi
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • August 2016 to July 2021

Job Duties:
 Teach knowledge and skills in art including painting, sculpture, drawing, print making and history of art
 Provide instructions by which students develop aesthetic concepts and ability to judge their work of art
 Provide and develop art instructions for the special children along with the other specialist
 Instruct student in proper care to use and use of tools and equipments
 Organize storage areas and control use of equipment, tools and materials to prevent loss or abuse and to minimize time required for distribution and collection
 Maintain inventory records
 Participate in curriculum and other development program such as after school art/theatre activity, set designing for music, dance drama, theatre to celebrate multicultural festivals
 Perform any other duties as may assigned by administration
 Plan and present art displays and exhibitions
 Communicate with parents, school counselor and principal about students’ progress

Visual Art Teacher at Bankstown Art Centre, Sydney
  • Australia
  • November 2014 to March 2016

Bankstown Art Centre
https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/arts-centre
http://www.bankstown.nsw.gov.au
https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/facilities/community-halls-centres/bankstown-arts-centre

Visual Art teacher
Job responsibilities:
 Teach knowledge and skills in art including sketch, drawing & painting
 Plan and implement curriculum for art lesson (age group 3 - 10 years)
 Communicate students’ progress to parents
 Plan and exhibit students’ work of art

Community Artist at St. Clair Youth and Neighborhood Team (Magnetic Places Project)
  • Australia
  • July 2014 to March 2015

Job responsibilities:
 Facilitate workshops with young people (age between 12 to 18 years)
 Work collaboratively with other SCYNT and Penrith Council employees
 Share cultural knowledge and own experience with the multicultural group to execute community art in the public place

http://www.scynt.org.au
St. Clair Youth and Neighborhood Team (Magnetic Places Project)

https://www.communityjunction.org.au

Visual Art Teacher (Primary and Secondary section) at Central School of India - Kendriya Vidyalaya
  • India - Kolkata
  • January 2011 to January 2012

Central School India (Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan)
http://www.andalkv.in

Visual Art Teacher (Primary and secondary section)
Job responsibilities:
 Teach knowledge and skills in art including painting, sculpture, drawing and history of art
 Provide instructions by which students develop aesthetic concepts and ability to judge work of art
 Instruct student to take proper care and use of tools and equipments
 Organize storage areas and control use of equipment, tools and materials to prevent loss or abuse
 Maintain inventory records
 Participate in curriculum and other development program such as after school art/theatre activity
 Perform any other duties as may assigned by administration
 Plan and present art displays and exhibitions
 Communicate with parents about students’ progress

Art Teacher at Pathways World IB School (International Baccalaureate)
  • India - Delhi
  • May 2010 to January 2011

Pathways World IB School (International Baccalaureate)
https://www.pathways.in

Visual Art teacher (Primary year program - PYP)
Job responsibilities:
 Teach knowledge and skills in art including painting, sculpture, drawing, print making and history of art
 Provide instructions by which students develop aesthetic concepts and ability to judge their work of art
 Provide and develop art instructions for the special children along with the other specialist
 Prepare unit of enquiry and scope and sequence for Nursery to Class 5 (PYP)
 Instruct student in proper care to use and use of tools and equipments
 Organize storage areas and control use of equipment, tools and materials to prevent loss or abuse and to minimize time required for distribution and collection
 Maintain inventory records
 Participate in curriculum and other development program such as after school art/theatre activity, set designing for music, dance drama, theatre to celebrate multicultural festivals
 Perform any other duties as may assigned by administration
 Plan and present art displays and exhibitions
 Communicate with parents, school counselor and principal about students’ progress

Gallery Attendant at Aakriti Art Gallery
  • India - Kolkata
  • April 2008 to March 2010

Attending Press, meet and collaborate with artists, art critics, Put up exhibitions, meet customers.

https://www.aakritiartgallery.com

Gallery Attendant at Khoj International Artist's Association
  • India - Delhi
  • March 2004 to February 2006

( the story of Khirki )

http://khojworkshop.org/

Education

Higher diploma, Post Graduation Diploma in Teaching
  • at AbuDhabi University
  • December 2021

I have completed professional Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching from Abu Dhabi University. This course includes 7 papers- Method of teaching Art, Classroom Management, Educational Psychology, Educational Technology, Education in UAE, School Curriculum and practical.

Master's degree, Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) (Specialization: Sculpture)
  • at College of Arts, University of Delhi
  • July 2005

College of Arts, University of Delhi 2005 Master of Fine Arts (MFA): Sculpture New Delhi, India 62% percentage; First Class I studied sculpture, History of arts and Art criticism. Also submitted 2 thesis on each year. 1st year thesis : How concept is Overpowering Form 2nd Year thesis: Transformation of Literary content into sculptural concept. I passed M.F.A. with first class. http://www.delhi.gov.in/wps/wcm/connect/lib_collegeofart/Collegeofarts/Home/

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A) (Specialization: Sculpture)
  • at Visva Bharati University
  • May 2003

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A) (Specialization: Sculpture) Visva Bharati University Passed Out: May 2003 I did 5 Years Degree in Bachelors in Fine Arts (BFA) . First two years was preliminary. I studied Pottery, Sculpture, painting, Textile designing, Print making and History of Arts. From 3rd Year I did specialization on Sculpture and studied History of Art.I passed BFA with 1st Class. http://www.visvabharati.ac.in

Specialties & Skills

Languages

Hindi
Intermediate
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

IB teaching Course (Training)
Training Institute:
pathways World school
Date Attended:
May 2010
Duration:
56 hours

Hobbies

  • Watch movies and read books