Leslie J. Stimmel

• Coordinated ministry communications, supporting group leaders, participants, and care team follow-up.
• Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive proactive teamwork attitude.
• Greeted guests with with friendliness and professionalism.
• Prepared materials, supplies, and meeting spaces for support group gatherings.
• Responded to inquiries and directed individuals to appropriate Celebrate Recovery resources.

Taught Intro to Drawing 1 & 2 using sketchbook assignments, demonstrations and one-on-one teaching as preferred teaching methods.

Taught Photoshop 1 to Juniors and Seniors using project-based learning and critiques as preferred teaching methods.

Taught Ceramics 1 to Juniors and Seniors using lectures, reading assignments, demonstrations and project-based learning as preferred teaching methods.

• Created engaging art projects and lessons on artists and art movements for K-8 students, fostering appreciation for art history.
• Organized and installed the school’s annual art show at K-12 gallery displaying over 350 works of art.
• Taught 4th-8th graders a successful method for critiquing one another’s artwork.
• Developed 2D and 3D projects for all 9 grade levels.
• Showcased student art projects in main floor hallway and St. Luke app, enhancing visibility of student creativity for staff and parents.

• Taught comprehensive art curriculum for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades, fostering creativity and artistic skills.
• Developed and implemented reward system using drawing prompts to enhance student engagement and motivation.
• Co-led Art Club and demonstrated a variety of investigative and collaborative projects.
• Implemented new reward system using drawing prompts.
• Received an Accomplished rating for SLO goals three years in a row.
• Facilitated Art Club meetings, encouraging student participation in creative projects. and demonstrated a variety of investigative and collaborative projects.

• Fostered student art exploration and creativity through hands-on activities.
• Supported art instruction and facilitated classroom engagement.
• Developed innovative lessons and activities that enhanced young students' artistic skills.

• Implemented guided notes to enhance student understanding and engagement during lectures.
• Created independent projects to foster student learning and creativity to bridge the gap of different levels of student learning.
• Created and taught a unit on Pop art, integrating technology to enrich student learning experiences.

• Co-taught graphic design lessons and conducted GIMP software tutorials to enhance students' digital design skills.
• Developed a method for students to design style guide pages for a collaborative project, STEM Characters, inspired by Paul Frank.
• Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and classroom learning objectives
• Delivered instruction using differentiated strategies to support diverse student learning needs
• Managed classroom routines and behavior to maintain focused learning environment

• Supported educational initiatives promoting abstinence for middle school girls
• Delivered weekly curriculum and collaborated with school guidance counselor to address student needs.
• Mentored students through academic, social, and behavioral challenges
• Modeled positive conduct and reinforced school expectations consistently
• Coordinated support with teachers, counselors, and families

• Supported classroom activities and helped students in grades 1-5 at Parkwood Elementary School.
• Facilitated effective learning experiences for students and developed worksheets for a unit on Aboriginal art.
• Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and classroom learning objectives.
• Delivered small-group instruction to reinforce concepts and support varied student needs.
• Managed classroom routines and behavior expectations to maintain focused learning environment.

• Designed and launched a new line of female accessories for Atari.
• Conceptualized and designed licensed products such as belts, jewelry and novelty items for Pacman, Halo Wars, Nintendo, Zelda, Peanuts, and others.
• Worked closely with the manufacturer in China to ensure quality of samples and final production.
• Managed projects and schedule.

• Designed calendars and office products for licensor's such as Disney, Nickelodeon and Mead.
• Brainstormed and collaborated with other designers and managers to create products sold at Target, Walmart and Office Depot.
• Worked closely with the proofreading and prepress departments.
• Managed projects and schedule.