Emily Gibson

About Emily Gibson

I began my career as an interior designer, specializing in workplace and K–12 school design that foster creativity, collaboration, and learning. Over time, I realized that while designing environments was meaningful, I wanted to be in those environments, connecting directly with the people they serve.That realization led me to a fulfilling career shift to get into teaching K–8 visual arts. I bring the same passion for creativity, function, and human-centered design into the classroom. My goal is to help students discover their unique voices through art, feel seen and heard, and gain the confidence to express themselves authentically. I believe that art is more than a subject, that it is a tool for connection, self-awareness, and empowerment.Whether I’m encouraging a kindergartener to take their first creative risk or guiding a middle schooler to explore identity through mixed media, I aim to make art accessible, meaningful, and joyful for every student.

Experience

1. K-8 Visual Arts Teacher

   Wake Forest Charter Academy

   Aug 2025 — Present · Wake Forest, NC, US

   Visual Art Teacher to 700 students ranging from kinder-8th - Yearbook Committee Advisor- Head Soccer Coach (Middle School Girls)- Designing and delivering developmentally appropriate visual arts curriculum for grades K–8, aligned with National and State Visual Arts Standards- Building strong relationships with students and families to promote engagement, attendance, and positive school culture- Organizing and curating school-wide art displays, showcases, and hallway exhibitions to celebrate student work and build school pride- Managing large, multi-grade classes while maintaining high expectations for behavior, craftsmanship, and creativity- Differentiating lessons for a wide range of learning needs, including ELL students, IEPs, and 504 plans- Adapting instruction to meet the academic, social-emotional, and cultural needs of a diverse low income student population

Education

• Marymount University

  Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, Interior Design

  2013 — 2017

• Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts

  Fine and Studio Arts

  2012 — 2012

• Northern Virginia Community College

  Childhood Development and Education

  2021 — 2021

Skills

• Adobe Photoshop
• Autocad
• Render
• Revit
• Microsoft Office
• Illustrator
• Sketching
• Space Planning
• Hand-Drawing
• Sketchup
• Rendering
• Indesign
• Earnest