Lynne Merkle

• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
• Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
• Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.

• Attended department meetings and collaborated with other camp leaders To determine weekly themes and goals And number of students for planning.
• Developed and maintained relationships with local parents to enhance student learning.
• Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
• Ordered and managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for weekly projects.
• Taught 3 classes a day broken up by ages 4-6, 7-9, 10-12 in class sizes that ranged from 20 to 45.

• Created concept designs and sketches to develop images and scenes.
• Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable custom canvas parameters.
• Exercised and demonstrated use and mastery of elements of design to meet goals.
• Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, paints, and pencils to complete unique piece for customers.

Created custom sized canvases for clients based on wall sites and colors needed based on interior designer requests

• Developed and facilitated after-school art clubs and activities for students to hone skills.
• Collaborated with art team members to create stimulating art curriculums.
• Sponsored student fine arts clubs, attending club meetings and events.
• Enhanced classroom instruction with divided time blocks.
• Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.
• Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
• Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.
• Assisted students in developing unique artistic skills and techniques.
• Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
• Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback.
• Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
• Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
• Managed a diverse range of learners, adapting lesson plans to accommodate different abilities and interests.

• Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
• Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
• Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress through rubrics
• Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback.
• Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
• Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
• Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.
• Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
• Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
• Developed and maintained relationships with local artists and museums to enhance student learning.
• Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
• Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Collaborated with colleagues to create stimulating art curriculums that fell in line with things happening in Atlanta
• Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
• Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
• Assisted in development of student portfolios for college and scholarship applications.
• Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
• Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
• Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
• Established a positive learning environment by fostering mutual respect, open communication, and active listening among students.
• Enhanced students'' creativity and self-expression through the introduction of various artistic mediums and techniques.