At Park Forest Middle School, I was responsible for co-teaching and independently teaching 7th grade art as a student teacher. Throughout my 8-week placement, students learned 2D art making techniques, such as watercolor, colored pencil, collage, as well as an extensive review of the elements of art and principles of design. Everything they learned was incorporated into a choice based project that I designed and taught. Working with 7th grade gave me diverse experience in behavior management, working with students during a crucial transitional time in their lives, and navigating the art world alongside them.