Meridith Winner
Celebration,FL
Summary
Creative Visual Arts Teacher with extensive art education experience, specializing in virtual instruction and curriculum development. Proven ability to create engaging digital resources and foster creativity through innovative lesson plans. Skilled in leveraging educational technology and collaborating with colleagues to enhance student learning outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Visual Arts Teacher
Digital Academy of Florida
Celebration, Florida
12.2022 - Current
- Develops and implements a creative visual arts curriculum for middle school art students. Courses include World Art and American Art, including 2-D and 3-D mediums, art critique and art history.
- Produced engaging, standards-based digital resources for online learning environments.
- Presented lessons on platforms such as Zoom, Engageli, Canvas, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams.
- Leveraged digital solutions like Google Classroom, Canvas, and Moodle for resource sharing.
- Executed virtual parent-teacher conferences and conducted regular student check-ins.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse visual arts courses.
- Integrated technology into lessons using digital art tools and software.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional strategies.
- Incorporated technology into teaching methods to make lessons more interactive and engaging for students.
- Created engaging lesson plans that incorporated different techniques in visual arts such as drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking.
- Participated in professional development activities related to Visual Arts education.
- Encouraged creativity by introducing innovative ideas into the classroom setting.
Middle and High School Teacher
Orange and Osceola County Public Schools, FL
Orlando, Florida
01.2005 - 12.2022
- Developed and implemented curriculum for kindergarten through high school courses. Middle school and high school course development included Art History, 2-D and 3-D introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses, and Digital Photography.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans in accordance with curriculum standards.
- Consultant for Orange County for 8 years in developing End of Course Exams (EOCs) for Middle School and High School art courses within all county schools to provide end grades for courses.
- Facilitated virtual and in-person instruction utilizing Zoom, Google Classroom, and Microsoft Teams.
- Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments.
- Provided tailored support to address diverse learning needs, including IEP accommodations.
- Participated actively in staff meetings, professional development, and curriculum planning.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and student needs.
- Delivered instruction in various subjects, fostering critical thinking and collaboration.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and adapt teaching methods.
Director of Education
Downtown Arts District
Orlando, FL
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Designed and implemented workshops, instructional materials, art projects, budgets, mentor artists, and speaker recruiters.
- Recruited mentor artists and speakers to enrich program content and participant experiences.
- Directed education initiatives for Central Florida area arts program, fostering community engagement.
- Developed innovative educational programs for community engagement and enrichment.
- Collaborated with local artists to enhance curriculum and instructional materials.
- Managed staff training and development to support educational initiatives.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback from participants and stakeholders.
- Fostered partnerships with schools and organizations to expand educational outreach.
- Oversaw budget planning for educational activities and resource allocation.
- Advocated for arts education policies at local government meetings and forums.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art
University of Central Florida
Skills
- Virtual instruction and educational technology
- Online teaching methods
- Art curriculum development and implementation
- Digital art tools and content creation
- Instructional design and strategies
Certification
Professional Teaching Certificate, State of Florida
Timeline
Visual Arts Teacher
Digital Academy of Florida
12.2022 - Current
Director of Education
Downtown Arts District
01.2010 - 01.2016
Middle and High School Teacher
Orange and Osceola County Public Schools, FL
01.2005 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Art
University of Central Florida