Lee Alexander
Art Instructor
Houston,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic Art Instructor with 19 years of teaching experience, and a passion for integrating math, science, and literature into his lessons. Recognized for dedication, not just as an educator, but as a child mentor, valued team player and community member.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Art Instructor
Bear Creek Elementary School
Houston, TX
07.2012 - Current
- Develop lesson plans surrounding various types of art, history and culture, while purposefully integrating math, science, and language arts
- Communicate and worked closely with parents of students with ongoing behavioral concerns
- Coach and sponsor school Destination Imagination Teams
- Work extensively with PTA officers and Administrators with planning and hosting all fundraisers, dances, festivals and school-related family events
- KEYS mentor for several students with emotional, behavioral, or academic needs
- Member of the Red Ribbon Week preparation committee
- Member of the PBIS integration committee
- Prepare stage decorations and props, as well as running lights and sound for school shows and performances
- Volunteer for food and water distribution during 3 neighborhood-wide floods, as well read-aloud volunteer for dispossessed families in neighborhood shelters
- Co-founder and annual committee member of the school talent show
- Co-founder and annual committee member of the Joan Dailey Award Foundation, bringing in two thousand dollars a year in additional funding for special school-wide art projects
3rd and 4th Grade Teacher (Self-Contained)
Bear Creek Elementary School
Houston, TX
07.2006 - 07.2012
- As 4th Grade Team Leader, collaborated with administrators and other grade-level team leaders on classroom policies, management strategies, response to intervention and discipline
- Implemented classroom management improvements such as Love & Logic and PBIS to enhance class engagement and positive interaction
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies for achievement and growth in all core subjects
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension through informal evaluation in small groups, as well as routine tests and standardized examinations
- Administered after-school tutorials for students struggling in mathematics and reading comprehension
- Fostered consistent communication with parents about their child's academic and/or behavioral progress
- Participated in all PTA fundraising events
4th Grade Teacher (Language Arts Block)
Mission Glen Elementary - Fort Bend ISD
Alief , TX
07.2004 - 07.2006
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class engagement and positive interaction
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies for achievement and growth in all core subjects
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension through informal evaluation in small groups, as well as routine tests and standardized examinations
- Collaborated with administrators on management strategies, response to intervention and discipline
- Fostered consistent communication with parents about their child's academic and/or behavioral progress.
- Organized stations, supplies and decorated room to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Participated in all PTA fundraising events.
Education
Alternate Certification - EC-4 General Education
University of St. Thomas (ICW Region IV)
Houston, TX2003
Bachelor of Arts - Communications Radio/Television
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX1996
Skills
- Gallery and Exhibit Preparation
- Electronic Media: video, audio, photo, graphic editing, web design
- Instructional Music Performance
- Artistic Technique Demonstration
- Student Support and Mentoring
- Planning Campus and Community Events
- Community Engagement
Websites
Accomplishments
2020 Student artwork selected for permanent display at the Katy ISD Jeanne Coleman Student Support Annex
2019 Illustrator of children's book Teaching is A Piece of Cake
2018 Mentor recognition - First Robotics Competition
2017 Student artwork receives Best of Show Award - Houston Live Stock Show and Rodeo Art Competition
2016 Personal artwork Taxman chosen as feature illustration for Houston Press article
2016 YouTube channel Artsy Hombre launched to teach arts and crafts online
2015 Student design team wins 1st place for School Banner Design Contest at the Katy Equestrian Center Joust Fest Benefit
2014 Destination Imagination (Team Coach) 3rd Place Gulf Coast Regional
2014 Children's music album Children of All Ages released; featured in Katy Magazine and The School Library Journal
2013 Destination Imagination (Team Coach) 3rd Place Gulf Coast Regional
2012 PTA Centurion Award for Service
2010-2012 Fourth Grade Team Leader
2010 Teacher of the Year - Bear Creek Elementary
2009-2011 Classroom pass rate of 98% for all standardized exams
2004-2010 Classroom pass rate of 100% for all standardized exams
Certification
Art Instruction TEA
EC-4 General Education TEA
ESOL TEA
Timeline
Art Instructor
Bear Creek Elementary School
07.2012 - Current
3rd and 4th Grade Teacher (Self-Contained)
Bear Creek Elementary School
07.2006 - 07.2012
4th Grade Teacher (Language Arts Block)
Mission Glen Elementary - Fort Bend ISD
07.2004 - 07.2006
Alternate Certification - EC-4 General Education
University of St. Thomas (ICW Region IV)
Bachelor of Arts - Communications Radio/Television
Stephen F Austin State University
Art Instruction TEA
EC-4 General Education TEA
ESOL TEA
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