Anne Musson
Educator
Rochester Hills,MI
Summary
Professional educator with a strong foundation in teaching young learners. Adept at developing engaging lesson plans and fostering a creative learning environment. Skilled in integrating cross-curricular themes and utilizing various art media. Known for effective collaboration with colleagues and adapting to evolving classroom needs to achieve educational goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Art Teacher
Bloomfield Hills Schools
Bloomfield Hills, MI
07.2003 - Current
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Assessed student progress through ongoing formative assessments.
- Designed and implemented various lessons, units, and curriculum focusing on age-appropriate themes and material.
- Assisted students in developing unique artistic skills and techniques.
- Managed and organized art room supplies, equipment, and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Created nurturing and safe classroom to meet needs of students and enhance engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, social skills, and critical thinking.
- Collaborated with colleagues during weekly Professional Learning Communities.
- Documented all student work to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.
Graphic Designer
Suburban Lifestyles
Rochester, MI
06.2000 - 12.2002
- Worked with design systems to develop and present magazine layouts.
- Created logos, typography, and page layouts for a local magazine.
- Utilized Quark, Microsoft Office, Illustrator, and Photoshop to implement designs.
- Encouraged feedback and suggestions from clients to improve designs.
- Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Technology And Instructional Design
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT2025
Master of Arts - Educational Studies, Focus in Art Therapy
Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI2007
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design, K-12 VA Certificate, Sociology
Saginaw Valley State University
Saginaw, MI2000
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Special Needs Instruction
- Lesson and Course Development
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Constructive Feedback
- Supply Management
- Organization and planning
- Digital art tools
- Collaborative teaching
- Student engagement
- Project-based learning
- Cross-curricular integration
Accomplishments
- Taught virtual classes to a variety of age levels.
- Restorative Practices training for educators.
- Attended the TAB Institute in Boston.
- Global Education training.
- Visible Thinking training.
- Member: MAEA, AATA, MEA
- Awarded various grants for supplies for my students.
- Committees: PBIS, Sustainability, Multicultural, Global Education Team, School Initiative, K-12 Art Educators.
- Annual art shows and informances.
- Host to student teachers and mentoring program for new teachers.
Certification
K-12 Visual Arts Teaching Certificate, Michigan
6-12 Sociology Teaching Certificate, Michigan
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Elementary Art Teacher
Bloomfield Hills Schools
07.2003 - Current
Graphic Designer
Suburban Lifestyles
06.2000 - 12.2002
Master of Arts - Educational Technology And Instructional Design
Western Governors University
Master of Arts - Educational Studies, Focus in Art Therapy
Oakland University
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design, K-12 VA Certificate, Sociology
Saginaw Valley State University