- Music creation and listening to various music genres
- I have a passion for photography and editing photos
- I like trying new recipes and food trends
- Drawing and Painting
- Video Gaming
- Photography
- Deejaying
- Cooking Japan style meals
Learvis Templeton
Wichita,KS
Summary
Dynamic educator with over 8 years of experience in media arts education and professional production. Expertise in lesson planning, cross-curricular connections, and problem-solving, contributing to the development of district curriculum and a vibrant classroom environment.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Media Arts Teacher
USD 259 Wichita Public Schools
Wichita, KS
08.2017 - Current
- Formulated and applied innovative lesson plans that meet state standards, fostering an engaging classroom environment.
- Developed district curriculum and standards for media arts classes at the middle school level.
- Utilized various teaching tools and technologies to support diverse learning styles.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations to inform instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to expand cross-curricular connections, enriching students'' overall educational experience.
- Encouraged a culture of collaboration and respect, fostering teamwork and a positive learning environment for students.
Owner/Operator
WBPTL Media LLC
Wichita, KS
01.2003 - 10.2019
- Developed comprehensive marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
- Assisted in creating media and marketing content for diverse businesses, including music production and corporate clients. Supported teams in developing promotional materials to enhance brand visibility. Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives.
- Established and maintained client relationships to drive repeat business and referrals.
- Coordinated project timelines, ensuring timely delivery of services to clients.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Freelancer
Various Local, National and International Organizations
Tokyo, Japan
05.2010 - 06.2018
- Oversaw editing processes for film and commercial projects as a freelance editor. Managed production sound mixing to ensure high-quality audio output. Directed dialogue and ADR editing efforts to improve narrative clarity. Led color grading initiatives for productions to enhance visual storytelling.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, maintaining high quality standards.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality work within deadlines.
Medical Media Assistant
Via Christi Hospitals
Wichita, KS
05.2006 - 05.2010
- Coordinated media projects to enhance hospital communications and outreach efforts.
- Assisted in developing multimedia content for internal and external audiences.
- Maintained digital asset management system for efficient retrieval of media resources.
- Supported live streaming and location audio and video support for medical conferences and educational classes and seminars.
- Recorded and photographed a range of surgical operations to enhance medical training and documentation.
Audio Production Manager
KDGS Radio Station
Wichita, KS
06.1999 - 08.2002
- Led audio production teams to enhance broadcast quality and ensure adherence to industry standards.
- Achieved engaging listener experiences through co-hosting afternoon drive show and leading late night quiet storm program.
- Managed production and scheduling of commercial ads to enhance operational efficiency and resource utilization.
- Collaborated with content creators to produce engaging audio segments that resonate with target audiences.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Southwestern College
Winfield, KS05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Wichita State University
Wichita, KSBachelor of Arts - Radio And Television Broadcasting
Wichita State University
Wichita, KSAssociate of Arts - Recording Arts Technology/Technican
Art Institute of Atlanta
GASkills
- Fine arts expertise
- Cross-curricular connections
- Arts advocacy
- Lesson planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Course development
- Multimedia instruction
- Skilled in using editing software
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Creative thinking
Interests
Timeline
Media Arts Teacher
USD 259 Wichita Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
Freelancer
Various Local, National and International Organizations
05.2010 - 06.2018
Medical Media Assistant
Via Christi Hospitals
05.2006 - 05.2010
Owner/Operator
WBPTL Media LLC
01.2003 - 10.2019
Audio Production Manager
KDGS Radio Station
06.1999 - 08.2002
Master of Science - Education
Southwestern College
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Wichita State University
Bachelor of Arts - Radio And Television Broadcasting
Wichita State University
Associate of Arts - Recording Arts Technology/Technican
Art Institute of Atlanta
Good Apple Award 2018, 2022
In 2018 was I was awarded USD 259's Good Apple award for setting up the media arts program when Gordon Parks Academy changed it's magnet theme to Media Arts. This included acquiring all related equipment, supplies and creating the media classes curriculum for the transition. I won the award again for outstanding implementation of a magnet theme in the classroom.