Lynn Grieve
Omaha,Nebraska
Summary
Creative art teacher with several years of experience instructing students on basics of drawing, painting and sculpture, and photography. Articulate communicator skilled at conveying ideas to students with various learning styles. Supporting students in understanding artistic concepts and building creative abilities.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Art Teacher/Beveridge MIddle
Omaha Public Schools
Omaha , NE
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented art curricula for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students, including photography.
- Created lesson plans to teach basic principles of art such as color theory, drawing, painting, sculpture, and printmaking.
- Assessed student progress through observation and evaluation of artwork produced in class.
- Assisted in supervising after-school art club and taught photography for afterschool journalism club.
Photography Teacher at The Career Center
Omaha Public Schools
Omaha, NE
08.2006 - 05.2021
- I instructed introductory photography classes for tenth, eleventh, and twelfth graders at multiple high schools within the district.
- Our training included both film cameras and digital SLRs, encompassing darkroom techniques, Photoshop, studio lighting, as well as commercial and fine art photography.
- Instructed students on proper use of darkroom equipment and developing film negatives into prints.
- Facilitated discussions about professional practices in the industry, including copyright law issues and ethical considerations related to photographing people or places.
- Supervised student labs while they worked independently with cameras or computer
Middle School Art Teacher
Monroe Middle School
Omaha
01.2001 - 01.2006
- 7th grade Art and 7 Grade Study Skills
- Created lesson plans to teach basic principles of art such as color theory, drawing, painting, sculpture, and printmaking.
Elementary Art Teacher
Omaha Public Schools
Omaha
01.1992 - 01.2001
- I taught Elementary Art in the district at various locations until I moved to Monroe Middle School.
- Developed and implemented creative, age-appropriate art curricula for elementary students. Instructed students in the use of a variety of mediums including paint, clay, charcoal, markers, and paper crafts.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to integrate the arts into core subject areas.
Assistant
Art Attack
01.1990 - 01.1991
- Assisted in the planning and implementation of special events and window display designs.
Art Teacher
St. Anne's School
01.1980 - 01.1988
- Created engaging activities for students to explore their creativity through art projects.
- Assisted in the selection of appropriate supplies needed for classroom use.
- Demonstrated techniques in a variety of mediums including charcoal, pastels, acrylics, watercolors and oils.
Education
Master of Arts - Teacher Education and Art History
University of Nebraska at Omaha
01.1999
Certificate - Art Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
01.1992
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Painting
University of Houston
01.1990
Associate Degree - Fashion Merchandising
The Art Institutes
01.1985
Skills
- Art
- Art History
- Photography
- Journalism
- Student Engagement
- Project-based learning
- Individualized Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Lesson Planning
Personal Information
Title: Teacher, Artist, and Children's Book Author.
Certification
- Cerificate in Art Education K-12
Accomplishments
- Ilustrated and Published a childrens book
- Acheived Staff Member of the Year while at the Career Center.
Timeline
Middle School Art Teacher/Beveridge MIddle
Omaha Public Schools
08.2021 - 05.2023
Photography Teacher at The Career Center
Omaha Public Schools
08.2006 - 05.2021
Middle School Art Teacher
Monroe Middle School
01.2001 - 01.2006
Elementary Art Teacher
Omaha Public Schools
01.1992 - 01.2001
Assistant
Art Attack
01.1990 - 01.1991
Art Teacher
St. Anne's School
01.1980 - 01.1988
- Cerificate in Art Education K-12
Master of Arts - Teacher Education and Art History
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Certificate - Art Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Painting
University of Houston
Associate Degree - Fashion Merchandising
The Art Institutes
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