Christopher Lewis
Arlington,TX
Summary
Dynamic art teacher with expertise in classroom management, lesson planning, and collaborative projects. Proven ability to enhance student engagement and participation in art competitions, driving exceptional outcomes for student creativity.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Art Teacher
Grand Prairie Independent School District
Grand Prairie, TX
08.2007 - Current
- Designed and implemented engaging art curriculum that encourages students to draw inspiration from the world around them, observing people, places, cultures, and ideas.
- Facilitated student understanding of various artistic techniques and mediums through direct demonstration, while encouraging independent experimentation.
- Enhanced student creativity and critical thinking by implementing diverse art projects, providing frameworks for critical analysis.
- Introduced interdisciplinary topics into lessons, integrating art with other subjects, enriching the overall educational experience.
Event Coordinator
PCX (Panther City Exchange)
Fort Worth, TX
2011 - 2022
- Coordinated logistics for multiple events, ensuring seamless execution and adherence to timelines.
- Developed event layouts and design concepts to enhance guest experience and engagement.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to optimize costs and services provided.
- Facilitated communication among team members, ensuring alignment on event objectives and responsibilities.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Painting And Drawing
University of North Texas
Denton, TX1994
Skills
- Painting: Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor
- Classroom management
- Drawing
- Lesson planning
- Ceramics
- Collaborative projects
- Sculpture
- Event planning
Accomplishments
- Expanded the 3D program for Grand Prairie High School and developed a specific sculpture curriculum, upon the state offering it as an elective.
- Collaborated for 10+ years in our district's Empty Bowls Event. Teaching our students about the value of community service as they learned to make wheel thrown bowls and vessels which, in turn, we sold to raise money for the Grand Prairie Food and Clothing Co-Op.
- Encouraging greater participation in TAEA Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE), seeing many of my students advance to the State VASE event, over the past 13 years as a high school teacher.
- Encouraging greater participation in the Young American Talent Regional Competitive Exhibition, hosted by Booker T. Washington School for the Performing and Visual Arts, seeing a marked increase in students being accepted. and winning awards.
Certification
Texas State Board of Educators Certificate: Art PK-12, valid through 6/30/27
College Board AP Certification; Drawing; 2D Design; 3D Design
Timeline
Art Teacher
Grand Prairie Independent School District
08.2007 - Current
Event Coordinator
PCX (Panther City Exchange)
2011 - 2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Painting And Drawing
University of North Texas