Cha Peralta Martinez
Cha Peralta Martinez
Cha Peralta Martinez
Visual Arts Teacher
Education & Credentials
Bachelor of Fine Arts - The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Associates in Fashion Production - Illinois Institute of Art Chicago
Educational Licensure PEL K-12 Visual Arts - Trinity Christian College
ESL Endorsement K-12 - Trinity Christian College
Master's In Educational Leadership - American College of Education
Areas of Specialization or Focus
K-12 Visual Arts
K-12 ESL Endorsement
Room Lowel Level L235 (1A)
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Services & Supports Provided
Classroom Instruction
Role at Outlook Academy
As the Visual Arts Teacher at Outlook Academy, I teach a range of courses that inspire creativity, artistic growth, and self-expression. My classes include Introduction to Art, Visual Design, Painting, Drawing, and Ceramics. Through these courses, I help students develop artistic skills, explore a variety of media and techniques, and build confidence in their creative abilities.
Philosophy & Approach
My teaching philosophy centers on fostering a creative, student-centered learning environment grounded in the Studio Habits of Mind and Teaching for Artistic Behavior (T.A.B.) approach to art instruction. I believe art education helps students build confidence in their creativity, think outside the box, and challenge themselves to create meaningful, personal artwork. Through the creative process, students also develop valuable interpersonal and transferable skills, including hands-on problem-solving, perseverance, self-expression, and the ability to find innovative solutions.
I believe in setting high expectations for students’ personal growth, not only in their artmaking, but also in becoming the best version of themselves. My goal is to encourage students to take creative risks, develop independence, strengthen their critical thinking skills, and grow in confidence both as artists and as individuals.
To support student success, I incorporate instructional strategies such as scaffolding, chunking lessons, Bloom’s Taxonomy, and the Gradual Release of Responsibility model. These components are essential to effective teaching and learning, helping students build skills, deepen understanding, and engage meaningfully in their artistic development.
Favorite Part of Working at Outlook
My favorite part of working at Outlook Academy is seeing students’ confidence and creativity grow and flourish. It is especially rewarding to watch students take pride in the artwork they create and recognize their own artistic growth and potential.
Professional Interests / Fun Fact
I love spending time in museums and making art.
Key Skills Students Will Learn in Visual Arts Classes
Students in my classes will develop a variety of artistic, creative, and transferable life skills. These include creative thinking, problem-solving, self-expression, and the ability to think outside the box. Students will also build confidence, strengthen their fine motor and technical art skills, learn to work with a variety of materials and techniques, and develop perseverance through the creative process. In addition, they will practice following directions, making thoughtful artistic choices, and creating meaningful, personal artwork they can be proud of.