Lindsey Reid
Statesboro,GA
Summary
Collaborative visual artist with proven skills in teaching others to develop artistic talents. Natural mentor and motivator bringing patience and knowledge useful to students and workplace professionals. Dedicated to continuous professional development and comprehensive workplace support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
VISUAL ART TEACHER
Mattie Lively Elementary School
07.2022 - Current
- Taught students to identify key elements of style, intent and emotion when experiencing and creating art
- Adapted curricula to meet current standards and promote student knowledge and skills
- Tracked student behaviors and gave feedback to provide comprehensive support for student growth and development
- Guided students through process of artistic self-discovery, helping each evaluate and develop personal talents.
- Facilitated peer critiques among students, enabling them to grow through constructive feedback from classmates.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Worked collaboratively with school administrators to implement intellectually challenging visual arts program that provided creative outlet for students.
- Collaborated with community arts organizations to bring real-world experiences into classrooms and provide students with opportunities for learning and growth.
VISUAL ART TEACHER
Burke County Middle School
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Worked collaboratively with school administrators to implement intellectually challenging visual arts program that provided creative outlet for students
- Maintained current and accurate grade book for each student covering assignments, projects and examinations
- Instructed students on visual arts techniques and assigned related art projects for students in Number grade levels.
- Mentored students on developing their personal artistic styles while building a strong foundation in technical skills.
- Established a positive classroom environment that encouraged self-expression while fostering a strong sense of respect and accountability among students.
- Researched best practices for arts integration and visual arts trends and applied new techniques to lesson plan material.
PRINT PRODUCTION ARTIST
Metter Graphics
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Maintained Xerox printing equipment and performed minor repairs to reduce production downtime
- Produced high-quality brochures, flyers, four-color artwork and mailers and adapted files for layout and print
- Reviewed customer job specifications and document proofs to obtain printing project instructions
- Trained junior-level employees in operation and proper maintenance of printing equipment
- Enhanced production quality by streamlining workflows and implementing efficient processes.
- Coordinated vision with customers, marketing and project managers.
- Assisted in training new team members on company-specific processes and software tools, promoting a cohesive work environment.
- Displayed strong problem-solving skills in resolving technical issues that arose during the production process.
- Carefully prepared design layouts into prepress files for offset, web and digital printing.
Education
B.F.A. - 2D Studio Art
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
12.2020
High School Diploma -
STATESBORO HIGH SCHOOL
05.2016
Skills
- Adobe
- Progress reporting
- Photoshop
- Visual Arts education
- Digital art knowledge
- Portfolio creation
- Collaboration
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- DSLR camera use
- Differentiated instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Collaborative teaching
- Visual arts instruction
- Student evaluation
- Digital art proficiency
- Visual communication
- Interactive classroom instruction
- Classroom management
- Multimedia design
- Curriculum implementation
- Lesson planning
- Project-based learning
- Event planning
- Individualized instruction
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical thinking
- Creativity and artistic expression
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Task prioritization
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the GaDoE stART Grant of $10,000 by working collaboratively with school administration and instruction director to implement funds
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
VISUAL ART TEACHER
Mattie Lively Elementary School
07.2022 - Current
VISUAL ART TEACHER
Burke County Middle School
07.2021 - 06.2022
PRINT PRODUCTION ARTIST
Metter Graphics
01.2018 - 01.2020
B.F.A. - 2D Studio Art
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
High School Diploma -
STATESBORO HIGH SCHOOL
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