Resume

Tabitha Nygaard

(435) 705-9319

tabithanygaard@gmail.com

3046 Swaps Drive

St. George, UT 84770

Summary

Dedicated educator and arts advocate who thrives when challenged. Great with multitasking and working under pressure. Passionate about arts education.

Highlights

  • Flexible and adaptive

  • Knowledgeable in art, humanities, and music

  • Multitasker

  • Quick learner

  • Can easily learn and navigate new programs and software

  • Knowledgeable marketer on social media

  • Dependable

  • Assertive

  • Good with adults and children

  • Organized

Education

Masters in Arts Administration (in progress), 2021-2023

Southern Utah University - Cedar City, UT

Teaching Endorsement, 2017-2020

Alternate Route to Licensure, USBE

Bachelors of Science with an Art Emphasis in painting and drawing, 2013-2017

University of Utah- Salt Lake City, UT, 2013-2015

Dixie State University- St. George. UT, 2015-2017

Associate of Science, 2006-2009

Dixie State College- St. George, UT

Work Experience

Elementary School Art Specialist, WCSD (Horizon Elementary and Little Valley Elementary)

September 2017-Present

Duties include:

Teaching K-5th grade students art skills, principles, and history while integrating other grade-specific core subjects

After School Program Leader: September 2013– May 2014

SLC School District (Newman Elementary and Hillside Middle School), Salt Lake City, UT

Duties include:

  • Help students with homework and keep them on task during homework time

  • Plan and execute art, music, and other enriching activities

  • Take roll and distribute snacks

Volunteer and Board Experience

St George Jazz Festival, Administrative Coordinator: November 2016-Present

Duties include:

  • marketing and public relations

  • communications

  • scheduling

  • manage merchandise

  • ticket sales

  • coordinate festival events and meetings

Intern with the DiFiore Art Center: January 2017-May 2017 Volunteer: May 2017-October 2020

Duties include:

  • Organize and run the High School Jazz Jam (Jan 2017-June 2018)

  • Market the event to the local schools

  • Find sponsors for prizes for participants

  • Teach occasional art classes

  • Help with other events

MAT Camp in Evanston, WY: July 2018, July 2021

Duties include:

  • Teaching art classes to all ages, preschool and up

  • Performing on French Horn

Southwest Symphony Member: 2008-present

Performing on French Horn and Trumpet

ArtSmarts Camp DSU: June 2018

Duties include:

  • Taught art classes to children ages 8-11

  • Helped with dance classes

  • Helped organize final program

Missionary for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: December 2009-June 2011

Houston TX, Spanish speaking