Ann Trondson
Perrysburg,OH
Summary
Visual Art Teacher with proven skills in teaching others to develop artistic talents. Natural mentor and motivator bringing patience and knowledge useful to students grades 4th-12th. Dedicated to continuous professional development and comprehensive student support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor
University of Toledo
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Taught Drawing and provided instruction to up to 15 undergraduate students.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Graded daily classwork, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.
- Contributed to curriculum development efforts, ensuring content was up-to-date and relevant to industry trends.
Teacher Substitute
Various Schools
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented lesson plans.
- Provided one-on-one support for students.
Photography Teacher
Altamont School
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Crafted a new digital photography curriculum for 5th-12th graders.
- Mounted a school-wide exhibition with students from each grade level.
- Sparked conversations and projects with students about how contemporary art can foster change in their own lives and communities.
- Participated in school-wide initiatives to promote arts education, advocating for the importance of visual literacy and creative expression.
- Organized field trips to galleries and museums, exposing students to various styles of photography and inspiring their own artistic vision.
- Incorporated guest speakers from the photography community to provide real-world insights and networking opportunities for students.
- Enhanced student creativity by incorporating hands-on photography projects into the curriculum.
Adjunct Professor
University of Alabama
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Taught Introduction to Design and Imaging courses, providing instruction to up to 25 undergraduate students.
- Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
- Enhanced student comprehension by employing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Empowered students to take ownership of their education by facilitating opportunities for independent research projects within specific areas of interest.
Education
Master of Arts - Studio Art
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA08.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts
University of Denver
Denver, CO05.1998
Skills
- The knowledge of art mediums including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, video art, and design
- Spark curiosity in students
- Mentoring and guiding students in the creative field
- Enthusiastic
- Interdisciplinary approach
- Innovative teaching
- Curriculum creation
- Diversity awareness
- Classroom presentations
- Lesson development
- Faculty communication
Interests
Tennis, Rock Climbing, Hiking, Sewing, Reading, Writing, Making Art, Photography, Reading the New York Times on Sundays
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
University of Toledo
01.2024 - 05.2024
Teacher Substitute
Various Schools
01.2024 - 05.2024
Photography Teacher
Altamont School
08.2021 - 05.2022
Adjunct Professor
University of Alabama
09.2014 - 05.2015
Master of Arts - Studio Art
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts
University of Denver