LESLIE DICKERSON/Sheridan
Brown Deer
Summary
Skilled educator with strong expertise in visual art. Adept at developing tailored learning plans, employing effective instructional strategies, and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Proficient in behavior management, meeting the needs of diverse learners and student assessments. Offer extensive experience as an art instructor for grades 9 - 12.
Design medium based curriculum for high school coursework. Utilize best instructional practices across visual art mediums including ceramics, sculpture, painting drawing and multi media.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Hamilton School District
Sussex, WI
08.2025 - Current
- Adapted curriculum materials for students with varying abilities and learning styles.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
Cross Categorical Special Needs Teacher
Milwaukee Academy of Science
Milwaukee, WI
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Collaborate with grade level teams to plan ability level curriculum and implement learning targets. Incorporate behavior management plans and communicate with families.
Art Teacher, grades K–12
Madison Metropolitan School District
Madison, WI
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Created and implemented high school ceramics program and two-dimensional art classes. Taught virtual art classes and in person art classes for grades K through 5.
- Special Needs Teacher- Elementary, 2022-2024
- Implemented specially designed instruction according to IEPs. Provide literacy and math instruction according to IEPs. Monitor ongoing progress using with a variety of assessments.
Visual Art Teacher/English Co-Teacher
Banner Preparatory School
Milwaukee, WI
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Instructed visual art classes as lead teacher, as well as co-taught English classes for an alternative high school, a Milwaukee Public Schools charter school program.
Art Teacher, Grades 6 - 12
Plank Road School
Wauwatosa, WI
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Provided comprehensive art program at an alternative school setting for students’ grades; 6 - 12 in partnership with The Wauwatosa School District. Designed project-based lessons that encouraged self-expression with the use of the elements of design and state standards for art.
MPS Community Learning Center, Site Coordinator
Silver Spring Neighborhood Center
Milwaukee, WI
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Directed staff and volunteers in carrying out the program plan and operations. Developed tutoring programming in reading and math for after school and summer programs.
Teacher of Art, Grades 9 – 12
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Cambridge, MA
01.1999 - 01.2007
- Implemented and taught fine art curriculum for media-based course electives. Adapted best teaching practices and strategies to art instruction. Created student art exhibits in the school community.
Education
Cross Categorical Special Needs - Licensure program -
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WIMaster of Arts in Teaching/Art Education - undefined
Tufts University/School of the Museum of Fine Arts
MABachelor of Fine Arts - undefined
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Incorporate creative expression into early childhood learning strategies
- Extensive experience as an art instructor for grades 9 - 12
- Design medium based curriculum for high school coursework Utilize best instructional practices across visual art mediums including ceramics, sculpture, painting drawing and multi media
Certification
Teaching Licensures; Wisconsin DPI; #1550- Art, Pre-K-12- #1880- Cross Categorical Special Needs, Pre-K-12
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Hamilton School District
08.2025 - Current
Cross Categorical Special Needs Teacher
Milwaukee Academy of Science
01.2024 - 01.2025
Art Teacher, grades K–12
Madison Metropolitan School District
01.2016 - 01.2022
Visual Art Teacher/English Co-Teacher
Banner Preparatory School
01.2015 - 01.2016
Art Teacher, Grades 6 - 12
Plank Road School
01.2010 - 01.2014
MPS Community Learning Center, Site Coordinator
Silver Spring Neighborhood Center
01.2007 - 01.2009
Teacher of Art, Grades 9 – 12
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
01.1999 - 01.2007
Master of Arts in Teaching/Art Education - undefined
Tufts University/School of the Museum of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts - undefined
Pratt Institute
Cross Categorical Special Needs - Licensure program -
Viterbo University