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Margaret (Fish) Taitt

Margaret Taitt is an artist/preservice teacher living in King George VA with her husband, their two dogs, and two cats. She is currently an MAT student at George Mason University. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts with a concentration in drawing from George Mason University’s School of Art. Taitt makes art in a multitude of fields, including (but not limited to) print, book making, ink, graphite, clay, paint, needle point, sculpture, and nontraditional materials. She draws inspiration from her family, her past, and the media she consumes, while also attempting to experiment with new media to become a more rounded teacher in the future.

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EDUCATION:

George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Master’s in Art and Teaching                                                                             Expected Graduation: December 2021

 

George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art and Visual Technology                                                     August 2018 – May 2020

  • Dean’s List at George Mason University in

Fall 2018, Spring 2019, and Fall 2019

 

Northern Virginia Community College, Manassas, VA                                         August 2013 – December 2017

General Studies           

  • Dean’s List at Northern Virginia Community College Fall 2013

and 2014, Presidential Scholar Fall 2016, Spring 2017 and Fall 2017.

 

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Student Teaching (Internship) ­– Fairfax, VA (August 2021 – December 2021)

Intern Student/Teacher

  • Observing the classroom daily for Elementary and Middle School levels

  • Creating lesson plans appropriate for given age levels

  • Taking over responsibilities from mentor teacher, starting with one class/grade level and increasing until full take over

 

Edgemoor Arts Studio – Woodbridge, VA (April 2021 – July 2021)

Lead Teacher (summer camp)

  • Create Lesson plans to fit camp themes and timeframes while upholding a high standard of artmaking

  • Classroom management of students ranging from 3 - 14 years old while maintaining Covid precautions

  • Greet parents and update on lessons learned during the week and their child’s progress

 

Fairfax County School Observations – Fairfax, VA (September 2019 – May 2021)

Student observer and class aid – done in Elementary and Secondary settings

  • Observe student interactions, teacher support, lesson integration, and teaching space

  • Interact with students and help create inclusive and supportive environments

  • Create lesson plans and prep demonstrations to aid teacher in content delivery

 

George Mason Arts Academy – Fairfax, VA (September – November 2019)

Assistant Teacher

  • Responsible for behavior management of 10 four to seven-year-old children in an art room setting

  • Lead crafts and artwork, prep and cleanup of classroom

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