Julie Stocker
Huntington Woods,USA
Summary
Results-driven art educator and designer with a solid background in fostering artistic skills in students. Experienced in creating engaging lesson plans that align with educational standards and promote artistic expression. Skilled in collaboration and building partnerships within a community.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fiber Arts Designer
Crown Jules Creative Arts
Huntington Woods, MI
04.2017 - Current
- Designed custom art pieces and wearable tie-dye garments for various events.
- Collaborated with customers to create personalized tie-dye clothing and home decor.
- Managed communication and bookkeeping effectively.
- Conducted tie-dye classes to enhance participant skills.
- Promoted services through website and social media channels, increasing visibility.
- Maintained clean environments at events to ensure safety and professionalism.
- Resolved customer issues promptly, achieving high satisfaction levels.
- Created mockups and prototypes for clients, demonstrating design concepts.
Graphic Design & Creative Consulting Business
Crown Jules Creative Arts
Huntington Woods, MI
09.2015 - Current
- Collaborated with clients to plan unique events, including birthdays and corporate gatherings.
- Designed custom graphics for logos, T-shirts, invitations, flyers, and booklets.
- Developed engaging social media content to enhance event visibility.
- Created comprehensive Bar and Bat Mitzvah packages featuring logos, sign-in boards, and centerpieces.
Student Teacher Supervisor
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Supervised four to five student teachers each semester, providing effective instructional support.
- Evaluated student teacher performance through classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Developed resources and materials for student teachers to enhance lesson planning.
- Facilitated communication among student teachers, faculty, and school administrators.
- Cultivated relationships with site school leadership to foster collaboration.
- Transitioned instruction to a virtual format during the final five weeks due to the pandemic.
- exited my position due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
High School (9th-12th Grades) Visual Arts Teacher
Lake Orion Community Schools
Lake Orion, MI
09.2009 - 01.2013
- Designed and maintained school website to enhance digital presence and accessibility.
- Advised Art Club and led Summer Digital Photo Art Camp activities.
- Taught drawing, jewelry, design introduction, photography, computer art, and graphic design courses.
- Developed comprehensive Photography curriculum for introductory through advanced placement levels.
- Created detailed Photography textbook to support curriculum standards.
- Collaborated on interdisciplinary projects involving alternative education and special education students.
- Planned and organized multiple art exhibitions and auctions to showcase student work.
- Integrated technology using Adobe Creative Suite to enhance lesson engagement.
- Managed supply inventory and budget for art materials, ensuring resources were available for all projects.
Middle School (6th-8th Grade) Art Teacher
Eastpointe Community Schools
Eastpointe, MI
09.2006 - 08.2009
- Advised Yearbook and Art Club, fostering student engagement in creative projects.
- Taught intermediate and special education students diverse media and art techniques.
- Developed lesson plans that included clear goals and objectives for each class.
- Integrated Art History into lessons to enhance understanding of artistic concepts.
- Incorporated digital technology using Adobe Suite to enrich art instruction.
- Delivered differentiated instruction aligned with classroom curriculum for varied learning needs.
- Facilitated independent studies for Advanced Art students, meeting individual interests and standards.
- Organized & participated in all-district and school-wide art shows, resulting in 17 Scholastic Awards.
Education
Master's Degree in Education Technology - Bachelor's of Fine Art + Teaching Certificate (LX)
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI12.2025
Bachelors of Fine Arts - Certificate in Teaching, Concentration in Ceramics, Photography Drawing, and Fibers
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Ypsilanti, MISkills
- Curriculum development
- Visual communication
- Graphic design and Adobe Suite
- Student engagement strategies
- Computer proficiency
- Creative collaboration
- Leadership and supervision
- Classroom observation techniques
- Instructional design principles
- Organizational skills
- Dependability and responsibility
Pronouns
she/her
Affiliations
Parent Mentor Lansing, MI
Family Centers for Children and You with Special Health Care Needs
- Trained to work as parent mentor for children with health & special needs
HUNTINGTON WOODS WOMEN’S LEAGUE; Huntington Woods, MI
- Home Tour Gala Committee Chair & Graphic Designer: Created Artwork for distribution for events
BURTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Huntington Woods, MI
- PTA Member, Room Parent, Art Room Volunteer, Committee Chair
SUMMER IN THE CITY; Detroit, MI
LIVING ARTS; Detroit, MI
SCHOLASTICS ART AND WRITING COMPETITION; Detroit, MI
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; Lansing, MI
Visual Arts Curriculum Writing Committee Member for the State of Michigan (Middle School)
- Grade Level Content Expectation (GLCEs)Consulted on the Elementary and High School State of Michigan’s Visual Arts Curriculum.
References
References available upon request.
Certification
- Apple Education Certification, 09/01/23
- Michigan State Secondary Teaching Certification, LX: K-12 Art Education
- Fundamentals of Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention (FAODP)
Accomplishments
- Adobe Express Beta Tester
- New program developer - Alpha stage of Adobe Express
- Adobe Express: Video program
Timeline
Student Teacher Supervisor
Wayne State University
01.2020 - 04.2020
Fiber Arts Designer
Crown Jules Creative Arts
04.2017 - Current
Graphic Design & Creative Consulting Business
Crown Jules Creative Arts
09.2015 - Current
High School (9th-12th Grades) Visual Arts Teacher
Lake Orion Community Schools
09.2009 - 01.2013
Middle School (6th-8th Grade) Art Teacher
Eastpointe Community Schools
09.2006 - 08.2009
Master's Degree in Education Technology - Bachelor's of Fine Art + Teaching Certificate (LX)
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelors of Fine Arts - Certificate in Teaching, Concentration in Ceramics, Photography Drawing, and Fibers
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
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