John Dell
Whiteland,IN
Summary
Experienced Visual Arts Instructor with a strong focus on innovative curriculum design. Demonstrated ability to enhance student engagement and foster creativity through adaptive learning strategies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Arts Instructor
Chicago Public Schools, Swift Specialty School
Chicago, IL
09.1990 - 06.2010
- Developed and implemented innovative visual arts curriculum for diverse student populations.
- Fostered a collaborative learning environment that encouraged creativity and self-expression among students.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans to enhance student engagement and artistic skills.
- Organized art exhibitions showcasing student work, promoting appreciation for visual arts within the school community.
- Mentored aspiring art teachers, providing guidance on instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Assessed student progress through formative evaluations, adapting teaching methods to meet individual needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects, enhancing cross-curricular connections through visual arts.
- Implemented assessment tools for evaluating student progress, enabling tailored instruction to support individual growth and development.
- Adapted teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs, resulting in improved student understanding and engagement with course material.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by actively participating in faculty meetings, professional development sessions, and extracurricular activities involving the arts community.
- Increased interest in the visual arts program by developing informative presentations for prospective students and parents during open house events.
- Enhanced student creativity by incorporating hands-on projects and visual learning techniques into the curriculum.
- Mentored fellow teachers in incorporating visual arts elements into their lessons, enriching overall curriculum offerings.
- Organized successful art exhibitions for showcasing student work, raising awareness of the visual arts program within the school community.
- Assisted students in creating diverse portfolios by encouraging experimentation with different media and techniques.
- Developed engaging lesson plans, fostering a classroom environment that encouraged artistic expression and skill development.
- Managed classroom resources effectively, ensuring materials were readily available and maintained for optimal use throughout the academic year.
- Adapted instruction to meet individual student needs to differentiate instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Communicated with parents to maintain regular communication about student progress and any concerns.
- Planned and delivered lessons to teach classes in arts to engage and educate students.
- Managed classroom behavior to establish and maintain clear classroom behavior and discipline expectations.
- Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.
- Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.
Professor Undergraduate Level
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
09.2008 - 12.2009
- Developed and implemented innovative curriculum enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Mentored junior faculty, fostering professional growth and collaborative teaching practices.
- Led departmental committees to refine academic policies and improve program effectiveness.
- Conducted research contributing to scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Designed assessments aligning with learning objectives, ensuring consistency in evaluation standards.
- Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Evaluated student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.
- Developed innovative teaching methods tailored to diverse learning styles, enhancing student comprehension and success rates.
- Developed diversified course curriculum to meet regulatory standards and support learning objectives.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts
School of The Art Institute Chicago
Chicago, IL05-1984
Master of Arts in Education - Education
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL08-2003
Visual Arts K-12 - Education Art
School of The Art Institute
Chicago, IL06-1987
Skills
- Collaborative teaching
- 3D modeling expertise
- Student engagement
- Adaptive learning
Timeline
Professor Undergraduate Level
Loyola University of Chicago
09.2008 - 12.2009
Visual Arts Instructor
Chicago Public Schools, Swift Specialty School
09.1990 - 06.2010
Master of Arts in Education - Education
Olivet Nazarene University
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts
School of The Art Institute Chicago
Visual Arts K-12 - Education Art
School of The Art Institute