Andrea Menchhofer
Blue Ash
Summary
Experienced Visual Art Teacher at Lakota Local Schools, adept at fostering student engagement and artistic self-discovery. Expert in curriculum design and classroom management, I successfully integrated art history into each lesson, enhancing relevance and cultural sensitivity. Committed to creating a respectful environment, I guided students to develop their unique talents through constructive peer feedback.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Art Teacher
Lakota Local Schools
08.2000 - Current
- Managed classroom resources effectively, ensuring all necessary materials were available for successful lesson implementation.
- Worked with struggling students to offer additional help with classroom and hands-on learning.
- Facilitated peer critiques among students, enabling them to grow through constructive feedback from classmates.
- Adapted curricula to meet current standards and promote student skills.
- Guided students through process of artistic self-discovery, helping each evaluate and develop personal talents.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Incorporated art history into every curriculum discussion, contextualizing artistic movements for increased relevance to contemporary society.
- Established a positive classroom environment that encouraged self-expression while fostering a strong sense of respect and accountability among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create stimulating art curriculums.
Education
Master of Arts - Art Education
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH06-2007
Post Graduate Certificate in Art Education
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH06-2000
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH06-1994
Skills
- Artistic techniques
- Student engagement
- Teaching strategies
- Cultural sensitivity
- Course design
- Historical research
- Contemporary art
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum implementation
- Course development
- Art history
Accomplishments
2023-2024 Writer for Lakota Local Schools Curriculum Department: Lakota Local Schools Visual Art Standards
2014-2015 Writer for Lakota Local Schools Curriculum Department: Lakota Local Schools Visual Art Standards
2013 Writer for the Ohio Department of Education: Fine Arts Model Curriculum developing a working curriculum for the state of Ohio school districts.
2006-2024 Cooperating Teacher for student teaching from the University of Cincinnati and Miami University Art Education Programs
2005-2011 “Trained Individual” for administration of assessment for Lakota’s Identification of Gifted Students K-12 in the Visual Arts
2008-2009 Writer for the Ohio Department of Education: Wheel of Learning for Fine Arts: Services and Resource Guide for Educators of Gifted Students
2008-2010 Lakota Report Card Committee
2006 Writer for Lakota Local Schools Curriculum Department: Lakota Local Schools Visual Art Standards
Technical Skills
Canvas Course Design
Google Slides
Microsoft Office Powerpoint
Interactive 3M projector
Document camera
Using interactive Smart technology to engage learning
Not hesitant of getting into anything technical for the classroom
Timeline
Visual Art Teacher
Lakota Local Schools
08.2000 - Current
Master of Arts - Art Education
University of Cincinnati
Post Graduate Certificate in Art Education
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
University of Cincinnati
Similar Profiles
Adam HuffmanAdam Huffman
ISA Monitor/District Substitute at Lakota Local SchoolsISA Monitor/District Substitute at Lakota Local Schools
Luis E RodriguezLuis E Rodriguez
EMIS Generalist at Lakota Local SchoolsEMIS Generalist at Lakota Local Schools
Alicia JonesAlicia Jones
INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE at LAKOTA LOCAL SCHOOLSINSTRUCTIONAL AIDE at LAKOTA LOCAL SCHOOLS
Eric RigelskyEric Rigelsky
Volunteer at Cincinnati Children's Hospital - Sports PT ClinicVolunteer at Cincinnati Children's Hospital - Sports PT Clinic
Dylan ConnorsDylan Connors
Student Master 2 Undergrad at Miami University IT ServicesStudent Master 2 Undergrad at Miami University IT Services