Candi Lincoln
Bay City,MI
Summary
As a professional documentary photographer and visual artist I bring a passion for sharing and empowering students to creatively express their ideas.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Photography, Journalism, Video Teacher
Lansing School District
Everett High School, Lansing, Michigan
08.2023 - Current
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans incorporated into daily lesson plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of hands on group activities and collaborative projects.
- Collaborated with other teachers on VAPA department performances and promotional graphics.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons as the students at Everett speak 52 different language and have a large immigrant population.
K - 12 Art Teacher
Bear Lake School District
Bear Lake, MI
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed curriculum for a K - 12 Art program.
- Taught art to students who had never had access to visual arts lessons.
- Had 6 school wide art shows.
CTE Photography and DMA Teacher
Lake Tahoe Unified School District
South Tahoe High School, California
08.2008 - 08.2022
- Students won the first place award from California State Board of Education CTE annual Streaming Contest eleven years in a row.
- Students won first place awards from National Scholastics nine years in a row.
- Students participated in two annual three day field trips to photograph Pow Wows and China Town in San Francisco.
- Students participated in afterschool and weekend photography workshops taught by the teacher.
- Students work was published on multiple sites and publications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - K - 12 Art Education
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MINo Degree - Educational Administration
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI1 Year Certificate Program - Photojournalism
International Center For Photography
New York, NY12.2023
Skills
- Enabling Creative Expression
- Empowering Visual Communication Skills
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Innovation and Development
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Photography, Journalism, Video Teacher
Lansing School District
08.2023 - Current
K - 12 Art Teacher
Bear Lake School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
CTE Photography and DMA Teacher
Lake Tahoe Unified School District
08.2008 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - K - 12 Art Education
Central Michigan University
No Degree - Educational Administration
Central Michigan University
1 Year Certificate Program - Photojournalism
International Center For Photography