Lauren Lortie
Centerville,MA
Summary
Innovative teaching artist specializing in collaborative learning and tailored lesson development. Enhanced student engagement through interactive workshops and creative lesson plans, resulting in improved visual literacy across diverse age groups. Committed to integrating arts into education to inspire creativity and artistic expression.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Artist and Preschool Assistant
Cape Symphony Conservatory and Preschool
West Barnstable, MA
11.2018 - Current
- Taught studio art to students ages 3 to 18, delivering individual and group lessons across diverse mediums to foster creativity and artistic skills.
- Supported preschool classroom by assisting with daily activities and promoting a safe and engaging learning environment.
- Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse age groups in music and arts education.
- Collaborated with educators to integrate arts into the preschool curriculum effectively.
- Introduced visual literacy and art history into preschool curriculum
Teaching Artist
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
Hyannis, MA
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Created a successful open studio format for children ages K-3rd grade
- Taught painting and mixed media arts while encouraging exploration with new materials
- Established lasting relationships with students and parents
- Welcomed students into a safe space where they could be themselves
Graduate Teaching Internship
Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore, MD
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of students to accomplish goals and address issues related to their undergrad senior thesis
- Provided guidance, support, and mentorship to those students working in different mediums
- Assisted with grading and critiquing student work
Patient Services Coordinator II
MGH Benson-Henry Institute and Population Health
Boston, MA
10.2008 - 07.2017
- Coordinated group programs and integrated financial, clinical, and patient service systems for specialized services including One Fund Boston and Cardiac Rehab
- Supported Marketing and Development in coordinating lectures and informational sessions to promote patient education.
- Assisted patients with insurance verification and eligibility inquiries.
- Collaborated with research teams to facilitate data collection processes.
- Assisted Population Health Coordinators in patient and physician outreach, and conducted medical records review and analysis
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Painting
LeRoy E. Hoffberger School of Painting
Baltimore, MD01-2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Boston, MA01-2020
Studio Diploma - Fine Arts
School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University
Boston, MA01-2016
Skills
- Arts integration
- Collaborative learning
- Multimedia instruction
- Portfolio assessment
- Group and individual instruction
- Visual literacy
- Positive student engagement
Timeline
Teaching Artist
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
10.2025 - 02.2026
Graduate Teaching Internship
Maryland Institute College of Art
09.2021 - 05.2022
Teaching Artist and Preschool Assistant
Cape Symphony Conservatory and Preschool
11.2018 - Current
Patient Services Coordinator II
MGH Benson-Henry Institute and Population Health
10.2008 - 07.2017
Master of Fine Arts - Painting
LeRoy E. Hoffberger School of Painting
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Studio Diploma - Fine Arts
School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University