Lisa Jurgens
Visual Arts Educator
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced teaching professional with solid multitasking, time management and communication skills combined with unwavering devotion to student success. Familiar with different instructional approaches and technology options used in Visual Arts classrooms. Knowledgeable about curricula, lesson planning and individual student mentoring approaches.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Arts Teacher-Student Teacher
Saint Paul Public Schools
Saint Paul, MN
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Developed lesson plans surrounding various types of art, history and culture.
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
- Created and delivered lessons through distance, virtual and face-to-face learning and fulfilled requirements of district's curriculum program.
- Modeled interpersonal relationships with staff members, students and administrators and strived to enhance student learning and well being.
- Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
ELA Interventionist
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Implemented learning strategies to assist students in
moving up to their grade-level reading skills, resulting
in a 98% success rate.
- Tracked learning progress to optimize tutoring
methods and help students achieve goals.
- Evaluated student performance using formal
assessments, guiding the development of effective
tutoring strategies based on results.
- Improved students'' reading fluency through tailored
lesson plans and engaging activities.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify areas of
improvement for struggling readers, resulting in
personalized tutoring sessions.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a
supportive learning environment that empowered
them to succeed.
- Led recess sessions for K-2nd grade
Visual Arts Teacher-Student Teacher
Minneapolis Public Schools
Minneapolis, MN
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Instructed students on visual arts techniques and assigned related art projects for students in middle school grade levels.
- Researched best practices for arts integration and visual arts trends and applied new techniques to lesson plan material.
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Taught students to identify key elements of style, intent and emotion when experiencing art.
- Adapted curricula to meet current standards and promote student skills.
- Offered each student equal access to instruction and activities by enforcing fair and equitable classroom policies.
- Guided students through process of artistic self-discovery, helping each evaluate and develop personal talents.
- Tracked student behaviors and gave parents feedback to provide comprehensive support for student growth and development.
- Lectured students on art history and current techniques in disciplines such as drawing, painting, and collage.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
Virtual Art Teacher-fieldwork
Saint Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Taught students to identify key elements of style, intent and emotion when experiencing art.
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Guided students to promote art studies and support student success and achievement.
- Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
- Prompted student motivation and peer participation through implementation of positive reinforcement and rewards.
- Guided students to develop and hone creative processes and problem-solving skills.
- Educated students on cultural influences on music and art styles and techniques of modern and historic art.
Education
Master of Arts - K-12 Education
Saint Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN 09.2019 - 06.2022
Master of Arts - Interdisciplinary Arts
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL 09.2011 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Minneapolis College of Art And Design
Minneapolis, MN 05.2001 -
Skills
Adobe Creative Cloud proficiency
undefinedTimeline
ELA Interventionist
Chicago Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Visual Arts Teacher-Student Teacher
Saint Paul Public Schools
03.2022 - 05.2022
Visual Arts Teacher-Student Teacher
Minneapolis Public Schools
02.2022 - 03.2022
Virtual Art Teacher-fieldwork
Saint Catherine University
10.2020 - 12.2020
Master of Arts - K-12 Education
Saint Catherine University
09.2019 - 06.2022
Master of Arts - Interdisciplinary Arts
Columbia College Chicago
09.2011 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Minneapolis College of Art And Design
05.2001 -
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