Alexis Foran
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Artist and educator, focused on user experience, who thrives in diverse environments. I enjoy gathering insights to understand objectives, then using my knowledge of behavioral science and design to deliver customized services and experiences, including educational plans and product recommendations. After years as an educator, I am seeking a new career path utilizing my skills in project management, creative thinking, and people-centric communications.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Visual Art Teacher
Mount Jordan Middle School
Sandy, UT
08.2016 - 01.2023
- Managed 6 art classes for 180 students by balancing objectives, designing tailored curriculum and defining success metrics to increase understanding and appreciation of art.
- Maintained positive relationships across various stakeholder groups including district leadership, parents, colleagues and students
- Designed and implemented unique learning plans for a range of learning styles to maximize engagement and knowledge retention, then reviewed and analyzed that data to improve desired outcomes.
- Active leadership committee participant reviewing data on school-wide budget, behavior, and academics to create action plans to be implemented schoolwide.
Resource Teacher K-6
Central Elementary
Pleasant Grove, UT
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Provided training to colleagues on best practices for client support and valid data collection in order to provide the most up to date and unified levels of student performance.
- Conferred with stakeholders (parents, administration, general education teachers, district representatives, and/or student advocates) by scheduling and leading meetings to review a student’s academic progress, testing, and future education and behavior based goals.
- Developed and implemented modified instruction based on each client's specific Individual Education Plan (IEP) to help narrow their achievement gap.
- Managed classes with empathy and patience in order to focus on highest priorities of student needs; dependent on their level of academic abilities and their emotional regulation.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
FRANCIS C. HAMMOND MIDDLE SCHOOL
Alexandria, VA
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Collected data on a given goal and calculated accuracy and progress of individual client growth
- Monitored client engagement and provide support to maximize understanding and retention.
- Weekly collaboration with supervisors to analyze data and brainstorm solutions for reaching desired outcomes for behavior and academics.
VISUAL ART TEACHER / HERITAGE
SUBSTITUTE, SCHOOL RTC
Provo, UT
03.2008 - 03.2014
- Designed and presented art lessons that cater to a therapeutic setting.
- Administered a nationally norm-referenced academic test to assess clients' baseline then developed a plan for reaching academic goals.
- Held trainings to teach collogues current methods on sensory and communication disorders.
- Lead meetings with administration from across the country to discuss client progress to determine program completion and success.
Education
Master of Science - SPECIAL EDUCATION
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 09.2013 - 08.2015
Post Baccalaureate - Art Education
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT 08.2009 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Studio Arts
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT 08.2003 - 12.2007
Skills
Visual arts instruction
Fine art
Digital art knowledge
Art history
Goal Setting
Student Intervention Planning
Behavior Intervention Plans
Performance monitoring
Curriculum design
Course material creation
Additional Information
- Secondary Education License - Visual Arts
- Ed Tech Level 2 Certification
- QPR Suicide Prevention Training
- Canvas Fast Track - Basic & Advanced
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Visual Art Teacher
Mount Jordan Middle School
08.2016 - 01.2023
Resource Teacher K-6
Central Elementary
08.2015 - 05.2016
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
FRANCIS C. HAMMOND MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2014 - 08.2015
Master of Science - SPECIAL EDUCATION
Western Governors University
09.2013 - 08.2015
Post Baccalaureate - Art Education
Utah Valley University
08.2009 - 12.2010
VISUAL ART TEACHER / HERITAGE
SUBSTITUTE, SCHOOL RTC
03.2008 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Studio Arts
Utah Valley University
08.2003 - 12.2007