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Cha Lakshmi Asokan cha.asokan@gmail.com

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La Salle Catholic College Prep

11999 Se Fuller Road

Milwaukie, Oregon 97222

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My Objective

 I am a motivated, forward-thinking, progressive educator, excited to contribute my skills as a productive team member, art educator, and program facilitator in art education and Leadership in Equity and Inclusion at La Salle High School. 

I am looking to  build my skills and further my work in student-centered educational practices, STEAM-based curriculum, Social Justice and Identity through visual arts, and promote Arts Advocacy throughout my personal and professional community.

Professional Profile

  • MAADE Master of Design and Art Education 2020 VCFA

  • La Salle Educator of the Year 2022

  • Visual Arts Teacher at LaSalle Catholic College Prep AP Studio

  • Public school educator in Visual Arts and Special Education EC-12 23 years.

  • Graduate work in Progressive Educational Administration.

  • Undergraduate studies:  Theology and Studio Art 

  • AP 2D and 3D Studio Art instructor and certification.

  • Curriculum design for STEAM coursework. Development of a high school level science lab course exploring sciences involved in art-making processes, glaze chemistry, color theory, photographic processes, and studio processes.

  • Independent and collaborative working artist in Ceramics, Photography, and Printmaking.  

  • Creative problem solver and a strong ability to work in teams and in the community.  

  • Strong technology skills and knowledge.  

  • Multiple grant recipient for international study and education, classroom improvement, and program development.  

  • 2010 Hudson Bend Middle School Teacher of the Year.  

  • National Art Honor Society sponsor 2014-2019

  • Extensive experience in developing art curricula and building art programs in competitive schools.

  • Community programs, fundraising, and art advocacy, artists in service.

  • High success in student scholarships, acceptance to higher-level institutions, website, and portfolio development.

  • Multiple Awards for working with Special Education Students and Leadership

  • Professional Photography and Editing, high technology skills

  • Leadership in Equity and Inclusion

Work Experience

  • High School Visual Arts teacher, AP Studio Art, La Salle Catholic College Prep 2018-current

  • High School Visual Arts teacher, AP Studio Art, Ceramics, Sculpture, and Art 1 Lake Travis High School, Austin TX, Lake Travis ISD  2012-2017

  • Middle School Visual Arts teacher, Hudson Bend Middle School, 6-8th-grade Visual Arts classroom teacher and Team Leader in Visual Arts Lake Travis ISD,  Austin TX  2008-2012

  •  Special education teacher,  Reynolds School District,  Portland Oregon 2006-2008   2-5th grade Life Skills Self Contained Classroom Teacher

  • Elementary Art Teacher for Eanes Independent School District, Elementary Art EC-5 Forest Trail Elementary Austin Texas  2000-2006 K-5 Visual Arts classroom teacher

Education

  •  Masters in Art and Design Education, Vermont College of Fine Art, 2020

  •  Lewis and Clark, Center For Equity and Inclusion   Certificate in Leadership In Equity and Inclusion 2018-2019

  •  Bank Street College of Education and Parsons School of Design  Educational Leadership and Administration   2004-2005

  •  University of Texas, Austin  All Level Certification and Visual Arts  1998-2000

  •     St Edward's University, Austin Tx BA Visual Arts, Theology  1996-1997

  •  Loyola University, New Orleans Theology and Visual Arts 1993-1995

  •   New York University, NY NY Philosophy and Theology 1992-1993

References

  • Andrew Kuffner  President, La Salle High School  akuffner@lsprep.org

  • Alanna O'Brien Principal , LaSalle Catholic College Prep aobrien@lsprep.org

  • Gordon Butler, Principal, Lake Travis High School

  • Elizabeth Stearns, MS.,MA. Information and Library Science Department Head, Lake Travis High School

  • Tom Payne, Principal, Hudson Bend Middle School

  • Debbie Aceves Torres, Principal, North East ISD, San Antonio

  • Amber Forgey, AP Studio Art Teacher, Lake Travis ISD

Letter of Reference: Amber Forgey

Professional Development and Continuing Education

  • Developed and presented workshops on Creative Thinking, Art Standards, and Community based project building.

  • Continued graduate work in Studio Art

  • Provided training in Curriculum Development for Visual Arts

  • Mentor teacher for new art faculty.  

  • Collaborated with higher education institutions for Portfolio review, scholarship opportunities school visits.

  • Active in state and national assessments and competitions, including National Art Education Association, NCECA, Scholastic Art and Writing, VASE, the Texas Visual Arts Scholastic Event, and the Texas Art Education Association. 

  • Developed community-based art programs and projects.   

  • In applying for the Oregon Teacher Leader License, I have compiled a portfolio of evidence that supports my leadership and continued work in education.  

 

 

 

  • ​​Included in these PDF documents are recent evaluations demonstrating exemplary status, accomplished and distinguished rankings, more available upon request.

 

 

 

 

 

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  • Orela Test Scores for Art, Special Education, and Protecting Civil Rights, taken January 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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