Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
Exhibits
Awards
References
Painting , Drawing, Hiking and Longboarding
Timeline
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Bryce Giesmann

Clarinda,IA

Summary

Dedicated visual artist with strong understanding of photography equipment and techniques. Skilled in capturing and editing stunning images with keen eye for detail. Creative and committed to telling stories through photographs.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Art Teacher

Clarinda Community School District
01.2019 - Current
  • Instruct 7-12 grade art students in age-appropriate art techniques
  • PLC The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
  • Yearbook Sponsor - NATIONAL YEARBOOK PROGRAM OF EXCELLENCE - Gold Recipient School 2022 & 2023
  • Taught Dual Credit Digital Photography through Iowa Western Community College
  • Taught Chemical and Digital based photography
  • Created 'Cardinal Cage' Mural for the Gym with students
  • Mentor for Student Teacher
  • Created Cardinal 2023 Sports Calendar
  • Camp Invention 2022 & 2023 Summer Instructor.

Art Teacher

Sweetwater Community School District #1
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Instruct K-12 art students in age-appropriate art techniques
  • Assisted with Yearbook
  • Taught remotely during Pandemic via Google Classroom and Canvas.

Photography TA

Central Wyoming College
01.2018
  • Developed curriculum for digital photography class on panoramic stitching
  • Developed curriculum for film photography class on alternative developing process.

Outreach Teacher

Central Wyoming College
01.2017
  • Developed curriculum for and led a 4 day long photography class for interested participants through CWC’s community outreach program
  • Students ranged from teenagers to adults.

Photography Studio Owner

Bigfoot Photography
01.2012 - 01.2017
  • Lander Chamber of Commerce Member
  • Specialize in landscape wildlife, sports, weddings, senior portraits
  • Created a website to display and sell photography online
  • Developed a landscape calendar three years in a row
  • Closed to focus on MFA.

Art Teacher

Fremont Community School District #25
01.2008 - 01.2016
  • Designed and executed age-appropriate art lessons for K-3rd grade
  • Mentored a new art staff member and oversaw student teacher
  • Member of the PBIS team which examined data to refine our building PBIS program and events
  • Participated in MANDT Training and PLC
  • Stop to work on MFA in photography.

Education

MFA Photography -

Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, GA
05.2019

BA Fine Art -

Luther College
Decorah, IA
05.2003

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-Solving
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Active Listening

Certification

Certified Art Teacher, WY, IA

Exhibits

  • Central Wyoming College Solo display of thesis photography, 2019, https://sites.google.com/view/bryce-giesmann-photography/forlorn-terroir?fbclid=IwAR1S0txS-Z4LwwlQbZxF_m2JknheakiRdrbmW3CBgyWzOYutXAM5An5ss30
  • THE MIDDLE FORK - Solo display of large photography, 2014
  • WALDORF COLLEGE - Solo display of oil paintings, 2004
  • NORTH - IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Group show of emerging college artists, 2003
  • LUTHER COLLEGE - Solo display of landscape oil paintings, 2002

Awards

2023 Clarinda Fund -Charity event Donated Photo to their auction helping raise $350

2016 WYOMING WILDLIFE MAGAZINE - Photography Contest Placement,

2014 WYOMING WILDLIFE MAGAZINE - Photography Contest Placement, 

 2014 COUNTY TEN NEWS - Fourth of July Photography Contest Winner, 

2014 LANDER PET CONNECTION’S TASTE OF LANDER, Donated photos to their auction fundraising event 3 years, $1000, 

1999 NJCAA – ALL REGIONAL OFFENSE - Waldorf College Football

1999 NJCAA – ALL ACADEMIC - Waldorf College

References

Available upon request

Painting , Drawing, Hiking and Longboarding

I have many oil paintings, drawing in the private collection of Waldorf College, Luther College and many private party collections.

Timeline

Art Teacher

Clarinda Community School District
01.2019 - Current

Art Teacher

Sweetwater Community School District #1
01.2018 - 01.2019

Photography TA

Central Wyoming College
01.2018

Outreach Teacher

Central Wyoming College
01.2017

Photography Studio Owner

Bigfoot Photography
01.2012 - 01.2017

Art Teacher

Fremont Community School District #25
01.2008 - 01.2016

MFA Photography -

Savannah College of Art and Design

BA Fine Art -

Luther College

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