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Shweta Gakare

@shwetagakare

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IB-trained Visual Arts educator specializing in DP/MYP curriculum.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role teaching IB Visual Arts where I can lead curriculum design, mentor students on EE and CAS, use digital tools and creative practices, and collaborate in a supportive, inquiry-driven school culture focused on student-centered learning.

I am an IB-trained Visual Arts educator with experience designing and delivering DP and MYP visual arts curricula, coordinating Extended Essay supervision, and integrating DP core elements (ToK, EE, CAS) into subject teaching. I have led assessment planning, e-portfolio execution, and contributed as a core member in IBDP evaluation and documentation processes.

I combine practical art and design skills (calligraphy, typography, photography, 3D walkthroughs) with proficiency in educational platforms like ManageBac, InThinking and Kognity, and Adobe Creative Suite to create inquiry-based, student-centered learning environments that foster creativity and academic rigor.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

DP Visual Arts Teacher

D Y Patil International School

Jul 2020 - Jun 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Designed and delivered IBDP Visual Arts curriculum, integrating ToK, EE and CAS to improve student inquiry and portfolio quality; coordinated Extended Essay timelines and trained staff for EE supervision.

IBDP Visual Arts Extended Essay Coordination Curriculum Design ManageBac Lesson planning

MYP Visual Arts Teacher

Victorious Kidss Educares

Mar 2016 - Jul 2017 (1 year 4 months)

Planned and executed MYP Visual Arts curriculum and MYP5 e-portfolio assessments, supervised personal and community projects and maintained assessment records to meet IB MYP standards.

MYP Visual Arts Personal Project Supervision IB MYP E Assessments

3D Walkthrough Artist

Nashine Architect & Associates

Jul 2008 - Oct 2009 (1 year 3 months)

Produced 3D walkthroughs, stills and presentation drawings for architectural and interior projects, created coloured renderings, freehand drawings and physical models to support client presentations.

3D Walkthroughs Freehand Drawing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Applied Arts / Visual Arts

Activities and societies: Specialisation in Calligraphy & Typography; Specialisation in Photography; participation in professional development sessions (SAIBSA, Kognity, Managebac, Classicipe).

Completed Bachelor of Fine Arts (Applied Arts) with specialisations in Calligraphy & Typography and Photography; associated coursework and IB-related training up to 2008.