Visual Arts Teacher
Michael Muller
Oklahoma City Public Schools
Oklahoma City
46
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Experienced with guiding students in exploring and mastering various art forms. Utilizes innovative teaching methods to inspire creativity and critical thinking. Knowledge of curriculum development and classroom management ensures productive and engaging learning environment.
Work History
Visual Arts Teacher
21 Years 4 Months- Belle Isle Enterprise Middle School
- Job description includes managed full-time class schedule, effectively balancing 35 classes per week in 45-minute blocks. At one time (15 classes per week in 90 minute blocks), and currently (35 classes per week in 45 minute blocks), developed and taught art curriculum aligned with national art standards and state P.A.S.S. objectives for middle school.
- Designed visual arts curriculum aligned with district standards and student learning objectives.
- Taught drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media techniques across diverse grade levels.
- Assessed student progress through critiques, portfolios, and project-based evaluations.
Art Instructor (museum school workshops)
13 Years 4 MonthsI was a visiting artist instructor for 12 years teaching evenings and summertime at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. I taught workshops for children through adults in both printmaking and digital photography.
Designed age-appropriate art lessons aligned with museum programming and exhibition themes.
Taught drawing, painting, and mixed-media techniques to diverse community groups.
Demonstrated studio methods, materials handling, and cleanup procedures for safe classroom use.
Visual Arts Teacher/A+ Arts Building Coordinator
2 Years- Britton Elementary
- Job description involved maintaining a full time class schedule (24 classes per week), preparing and teaching an art curriculum which correspond with national art standards and state P.A.S.S. objectives taught in all elementary grade levels. Ordered and managed inventory for all equipment and supplies related to the visual arts program. I coordinated arts integration with classroom teachers. Oversaw photo and video equipment to document performances, exhibits, and class activities, preserving key moments for community engagement.
- Planned visual and performing arts lessons aligned with state standards and student learning goals.
- Delivered differentiated instruction to support diverse learners across multiple grade levels.
- Assessed student progress using critiques, rubrics, and performance-based evaluations.
Visual Arts Assessor
- Assessed teacher curriculum portfolios as the external Visual Arts Assessor for National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
- Saint Eugene’s Catholic School
- Evaluated candidate submissions against national teaching standards and scoring rubrics with consistency.
- Calibrated scoring decisions with assessment teams to maintain inter-rater reliability.
- Applied detailed review criteria to verify evidence quality, alignment, and completeness.
Visual Arts Examiner
- Examined visual arts for the external Visual Arts Examiner role at Classen School of Advanced Studies IB program in Oklahoma City, OK.
- Classen School of Advanced Studies – IB Program
- Applied assessment criteria consistently to evaluate candidate responses with accuracy and fairness.
- Reviewed examination scripts promptly, maintaining deadlines and marking standards across assignments.
- Interpreted subject-specific mark schemes to ensure reliable scoring and alignment with examiner guidance.
Visual Arts Resource Teacher
4 Years 5 Months- Dewey School of Visual and Performing Arts
- 3500 N. Lindsay
- Designed differentiated instruction aligned with IEP goals and student learning needs.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to implement accommodations, modifications, and behavior supports.
- Monitored student progress using assessment data to adjust intervention plans.
Artist-in-Residence
8 Years- Traveled to school districts and arts organizations across Oklahoma to deliver art education programs.
- Led residencies that integrated art with subjects including history, science, math, and language arts, enabling K-12 students to enhance their learning through lectures and hands-on activities while aligning with Oklahoma P.A.S.S. requirements.
- Received sponsorship from the Oklahoma Arts Council to support arts initiatives.
- See attached list of residencies and workshops given for dates and locations.
Adjunct Faculty
4 Months- Delivered comprehensive Printmaking course focusing on water-based monotype and screen-printing techniques, enhancing students' technical skills and artistic expression.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Advisory Board Member
1 Year- Designed and co-wrote arts integrated units for public school teachers using Oklahoma City Art Museum collection as primary visual resource, incorporating field trips and student-produced artworks to enhance learning outcomes.
- Developed curriculum framework for the Developed "Building Bridges-Core Curriculum Project" to foster connections between arts education and core academic subjects..
- Advised leadership on strategic priorities, governance, and long-term institutional planning.
- Reviewed exhibition initiatives, providing guidance on curation, audience engagement, and community relevance.
- Supported fundraising efforts through donor outreach, cultivation, and philanthropy strategy recommendations.
Visual Arts Teacher – Traveling
1 Year 4 MonthsCounselor/Gallery Manager/Drawing Liaison
6 Years- Responsible for the well-being of the students during all activities at a fine arts summer camp. ’90, ’91, ’92, ’96- Oversaw gallery operations included hanging and supervising of faculty and student exhibits. ’93, ’94-Assisted instructor in drawing class, facilitating communication and support between students and faculty. Delivered art instruction-Nathan Goldstein (Boston Academy of Art)
- Quartz Mountain Arts and Conference Center
- Supervised participant wellbeing during residential arts programming, maintaining safe, supportive environment.
- Guided students through daily schedules, activities, and transitions with clear, consistent direction.
- Resolved behavioral concerns promptly, reinforcing expectations and preserving program standards.
Adjunct Faculty
7 Months- Instructed core courses in figure drawing and art fundamentals, enhancing students' foundational skills and artistic expression.
- Facilitated a four-day workshop in mixed-media mono-printing, equipping students with diverse techniques and fostering creativity in the printmaking department.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Graduate Teaching Fellow
2 Years 8 Months- Taught core level courses in Design and Drawing. Developed and implemented class syllabi in accordance with the core curriculum requirements. Instructed and evaluated students.
- Instructed Design I course for 24 credit hours, engaging students in foundational design principles. Led Figure Drawing I course for 9 credit hours, focusing on techniques for capturing human form. Conducted Drawing II course for 3 credit hours, refining students' drawing techniques and styles.
- School of Visual Arts
Guest Artist
- Delivered slide lecture and conducted relief-printing workshop alongside one-person exhibition Mind, Body, and Spirit, engaging attendees in interactive artistic exploration.
- Supported art department initiatives
Photographer/Darkroom Technician
9 Months- Shot and processed black and white and E-6 color film, mounted and proofed slides for effective classroom presentations.
Printer
7 Years 10 Months- Executed printing tasks to produce high-quality printed materials. Created photo-reproductions of artwork for transfer to screens using the photo-stencil method. Performed basic layout and paste-up.
- Set up screen printing presses and adjusted registrations for accurate, consistent output.
- Mixed inks and coatings to match color specifications and production requirements.
- Inspected printed materials for defects, alignment issues, and finish quality.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Printmaking, Minor-Drawing and Painting
Related Courses - Printmaking, Photography, Art History, Research Methods, University Teaching.
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Printmaking
Related Courses - Printmaking, Painting, Photography, Art History.
Skills
Etching and lithography operation
Digital Content Creation
Ceramics and kiln operation
Artwork framing techniques
Experienced in computer graphic design and in the setup and operation of PC and Mac computers. Completed Oklahoma City Public Schools Technology Literacy Certification
September
2002. Served as Lead Technology Educator for Britton Elementary in 2004-2005. Proficient with online learning platforms such as Gradebook
Infinite Campus
Canvas
Google Drive
Google Meet and Zoom
Color Theory Application
Visual Storytelling Techniques
Contemporary Art Trends
Mixed Media Techniques
Student Art Evaluation
Project-Based Assessment
Mixed Media Painting
Lesson planning
Cross-Disciplinary Integration
Accomplishments
- 2023 Selected to appear on Maker Nation Challenge T.V. Show – Screen Printing Competition show, currently airing on Hearst Television/KOCO “Very Local “ Streaming app.
- 2020 Contributing Teacher and Artist for the textbook, “Teaching and Learning in Art Education: Cultivating Student’s Potential from pre-K through High School” by Debrah C. Sickler-Voigt Routledge Publishing
- 2016 – 2017 Teacher of the Year Belle Isle Enterprise Middle School, OKCPS Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- 2012 Merit Award Finalist The Professional Oklahoma Educators Foundation Annual awards ceremony for members of the Professional Oklahoma Educators Foundation.
- July, 2003 Visual Arts Assessor National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Saint Eugene’s Catholic School, Oklahoma City, OK Served as the external Visual Arts Assessor of teacher curriculum portfolios for National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
- May, 2003 Visual Arts Examiner Classen School of Advanced Studies – IB Program International Baccalaureate Organization, Cardiff Wales, UK Served as the external Visual Arts Examiner for Classen School of Advanced Studies IB program in visual arts.
- September, 2000 5th Annual OKCPS Core Knowledge Conference – Presenter Presented a half day teacher workshop on arts integration in the classroom for Oklahoma City Public Schools.
- February, 2000 Bravo Entertainment’s Start Smart 2000 Awards Program National Certificate of Recognition Award for efforts in helping to enrich the lives of young children and expose them to all of the fine arts. Selected after sending documentation of my work at Dewey School of Visual and Performing Arts.
- 1994 Cash Award/ Honorable Mention, 21st Annual Competition, Masur, Museum of Art, Monroe, LA.
- August, 1991- May, 1994 Graduate Teaching Fellowship, University of North Texas, School of Visual Arts- awarded by semester; merit based contingent upon grade point average and teaching performances.
- 1992 Invitational Print Exchange Portfolio- Teachers and Students, Edition of 22 in cooperation with 5 participating universities: University of North Texas, Denton; University of Notre Dame, South Bend; University of Tennessee, Knoxville; School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; and University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls.
- 1990 Oklahoma Scholarship Leadership Enrichment Program Art, Values, and Differences. Visiting Scholar Lucy Lippard (art critic) 1990-'91
- Ben Y. Barnett Scholarship, University of Oklahoma, School
WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
- Attended Oklahoma Arts Institute - Lone Wolf, OK OAI Fall Institutes in the Arts – 2026, 2025, 2024, 2015, 2002, 1996, 1992 and 1989. ’26 – Mono-printing ’25 – Mono-printing ’24 – Monotype Printing ’15 – Narrative Video, ’02 - Photography ’96 - Collagraph Printing, ’92 - Color Intaglio Printing, ’89 - Monotype Printing. Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute - 1979 and 1981. ’81-Printmaking, ’79-Painting.
- March 7th- 8th, 2005 Oklahoma A+ Schools Oklahoma A+ Schools – Networking Workshop Oklahoma City Zoo Education Center - Oklahoma City, OK
- June, 2004 Oklahoma A+ Schools Oklahoma A+ Schools – Continuing Oklahoma A+ Schools Summer Institute Oklahoma School of Science and Math, Oklahoma City, OK
- November 14th – 16th, 2003 Oklahoma A+ Schools Oklahoma A+ Schools – A+ Faculty and Fellows Retreat Ramada Inn Hotel and Conference Center, Edmond,OK
- November 4th – 5th, 2003 Oklahoma A+ Schools Oklahoma A+ Schools – New A+ Faculty Orientation Ramada Inn Hotel and Conference Center, Edmond,OK
- October 27th, 2003 Oklahoma A+ Schools Oklahoma A+ Schools – Networking Workshop Russell Dougherty Elementary School, Edmond, OK
- July 14th- 18th, 2003 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Visual Arts Teacher Assessment Workshop Saint Eugene’s Catholic School, Oklahoma City, OK
- June 18th – 20th, 2003 Oklahoma A+ Schools Oklahoma A+ Schools – New Oklahoma A+ Schools Summer Institute Oklahoma School of Science and Math, Oklahoma City, OK
- September 23rd– 26th, 2002 Technology Literacy Certification Metro Tech in Oklahoma City, OK A 32 hour computer training course for educators including training on Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Publisher and web design.
- March 6th-9th, 2002 11th Core Knowledge Annual Conference Nashville, Tennessee
- November, 2001 The Drama of Science Presented by The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts and B.L.A.C. Inc. Dewey School of Visual and Performing Arts, OKC, OK.
- January, 2001 Arts in Education: Art Saves Lives Exploring Ugandan Cultures Through Dance- Instructor: Namu Lwanga Presented by The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts and B.L.A.C Langston University Urban Campus, OKC, OK
- April, 2000 Arts in Education: It Will Blow Your Mind Presented by The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts and B.L.A.C. Inc. Langston University Urban Campus, OKC, OK 1. Responding to Visual Arts through Movement Instructor: Kimberli Boyd 2. Writing Poetry: Every Student Can Instructor: Sandy Lyne
- November, 1999 Creative Drama in the Classroom- Instructor: Lenore Kelner Presented by The Kennedy Center and B.L.A.C. Inc. Dewey School of Visual and Performing Arts, OKC, OK.
- September, 1999 Expressive Arts in Alternative Education- Oklahoma Arts Council. University of Oklahoma Center for Continuing Education, Norman, OK. 1. Crossing Boundaries through Music Instructors: D.C. and Selby Minner 2. Standing in the Light- Discovering the Hero within through Creative Writing and Poetry Instructor: Marco Columbus 3. From Trauma to Drama Instructor: Nick Sweet
- April 27th-May 1st, 1999 Magnet Schools of America 17th Annual Conference- Magnet Schools for the New Millenium. Tampa Bay, Florida.
- February, 1999 Arts in Education: Global Warming Presented by The Kennedy Center and B.L.A.C. Inc. Arts Integration in the Classroom. Oklahoma City Art Museum, OKC, OK.
- January, 1999 Ugandan Dance Workshop: Instructor: Namu Lwanga- Presented by The Kennedy Center and B.L.A.C. Inc. Dewey School of Visual and Performing Arts, OKC, OK.
- December, 1998 N.A.E.P. Arts Report Card - National Teleconference on the Arts. National Assessment of Educational Programs, Langston University Urban Campus, OKC, OK.
- October, 1997 Responding to Visual Arts through Movement Instructor: Kimberli Boyd, Kennedy Center for Performing Arts/ BLAC Inc.- Hilton Hotel and Conference Center, OKC, OK.
- November, 1995 OEA Convention/ Artscience: Science and Art teachers from around the state gathered to participate in hands on activities that integrated art and science. Omniplex, OKC, OK.
- October, 1996 Collagraph & Monoprinting Workshop Instructor: Juane Quick-To-See-Smith, Oklahoma Arts Institute, Lone Wolf, OK.
- October, 1992 Color Intaglio Workshop Instructors: Warrington Colescott and Frances Myers, Oklahoma Arts Institute, Lone Wolf, OK.
- Spring, 1992 Relief Printing Demonstration and Workshop Instructor: Mary Dryberg Printmaking department, University of North Texas, School of Visual Arts, Denton, TX.
- October, 1990 Art, Values, and Differences - visiting scholar Lucy Lippard (art critic), Oklahoma Scholar Leadership Enrichment Program, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- October, 1988 Monotype Workshop Instructor: Tom Berg, Oklahoma Arts Institute, Lone Wolf, OK.
Certification
- Oklahoma Teacher Certification
- Acquired in June 1997 for Art K-12 (Standard Certificate-Masters degree) Exp.6/30/2030
- National Board Certified Art Teacher – Early Adolescent to Young Adult
- (National Board for Professional Teaching Standards) Exp, 11/1/2019
2023 Selected to appear on Maker Nation Challenge T.V. Show – Screen Printing Competition show
Screen Printing Competition show, currently airing on Hearst Television/KOCO “Very Local “ Streaming app.
Contributing Teacher and Artist
Contributing Teacher and Artist for the textbook,“Teaching and Learning in Art Education: Cultivating Student’s Potential from
pre-K through High School” by Debrah C. Sickler-Voigt
Routledge Publishing
LIST OF WORKSHOPS TAUGHT
- 3/00-07/13 Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Oklahoma City, OK. Art Instructor (museum school workshops) Taught printmaking and digital photography camps for children and night classes for adults.
- 3/02 Studio Mid-Del/Mid-Del Schools, Del City, OK. Taught a one-day teacher training workshop dealing with arts integration implementing the P.A.S.S. skills in art.
- 9/00 Oklahoma City Public Schools Annual Core Knowledge Conference- University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK. Taught a workshop entitled “Incorporating the Visual Arts across the Curriculum”
- 8/00 Give Me Five for Art-Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Oklahoma City OK. Co-taught a one-day workshop with photographer Jim Meeks on hand-altered Polaroid photos in conjunction with several other arts activity booths.
- 7/00 Eufala Summer Arts Institute- Creek Nation Dormitory, Eufala, OK. Taught a five-day workshop in printmaking and drawing.
- 8/99 Give Me Five for Art-Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Oklahoma City OK. Taught a one-day workshop in printmaking in conjunction with several other arts activity booths.
- 6/99 Mid-Del Schools, Del City, OK. Taught two-week summer arts institute and teacher training workshop dealing with arts integration and implementing the P.A.S.S. skills in art.
- 2/99 Oklahoma Department of Education/Oklahoma Arts Council- Guest Panelist, Statewide Teleconference on the Arts Integration and the Oklahoma State P.A.S.S. requirements.
- 11/98 Putnam City Schools, Oklahoma City, OK. "Filling in the Gaps", a one-day workshop dealing with gifted and talented students. Workshop focused on responding to poetry with visual arts.
- 11/98 Arts Council of Oklahoma-AIR Professional Development Day- University of Oklahoma Center for Continuing Education, Norman, OK. Presented workshop on arts integration and P.A.S.S. skills in art.
- 8/98 City Arts Center, Oklahoma City, OK. Art class for students ages 8-12. (Two weeks).
- 6/98 Mid-Del Schools, Del City, OK. Taught two-week summer arts institute and teacher training workshop dealing with arts integration implementing the P.A.S.S. skills in art.
- 7/98 Choctaw-Nicoma Park Schools, Choctaw, OK. Field Trip- Traveled with students, parents, and teachers to the Great Salt Plains National Park in northern Oklahoma for a crystal dig and to create artworks on site. (One day)
- 7/98 Choctaw-Nicoma Park Schools, Choctaw, OK. Taught a teacher training workshop on arts integration implementing the P.A.S.S. skills in art. (One day)
- 7/97-8/97 Ponca City Arts Adventure, Ponca City, OK. Taught drawing and painting. (Grades 6-9 2 weeks).
- 2/97 Lawton Public Schools, Kuntz Elementary Extended Daycare Program, Lawton, OK. Taught drawing and printmaking. (Grades T1 to 4, 2 weeks)
- 1/97-2/97 Edmond Public Schools, Will Rogers Elementary, Edmond, OK. Taught workshop integrating art with Oklahoma history. (Grades K-4 4 weeks)
- 11/96-12/96 Norman Public Schools, Monroe Elementary, Norman, OK. Taught workshop integrating art with Oklahoma history. (Grades K-4, 2 weeks)
- 11/96 Lawton Public Schools, Lawton Senior High, Lawton, OK. Integrated art with world history and English. (Grades 10-12, 4 weeks).
- 10/96 Eisenhower Junior High School, Lawton, OK. Taught fundamentals of art, aesthetics, art history, and art criticism. (Grades 7-9, 4 weeks).
- 7/96-8/96 Ponca City Arts Adventure, Ponca City, OK. Taught drawing and painting. (Grades 6-9 2 weeks).
- 4/96 Yukon Public Schools Gifted Education Program, Yukon, OK. Taught Fundamentals of art and printmaking.
- 3/96 Lawton Arts and Humanities Council, Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club. Lawton, OK. Taught printmaking. (Grades 4-8, 2 weeks).
- 2/96 Lawton Public Schools, Lawton Senior High School, Lawton, OK. Integrated art with English and math. (Grades 10-12, 4 weeks).
- 1/96 Putnam City Schools, Putnam City Academy, Oklahoma City, OK. Printed portfolio exchange. Integrated art with science and math. (Grades 9-12, 2 weeks).
- 10/95-11/95 Lawton Public Schools, Central Junior High School, Lawton, OK. Integrated art with science and math. (Grades 7-9, 4 weeks).
- 9/95-10/95 Lawton Public Schools, Sheridan Road Elementary, Lawton, OK. Taught art fundamentals. Integrated art with Oklahoma history. (Grades 1-6, 6 weeks).
- 9/95 Visiting Artist, Cameron University, Lawton, OK. Taught a three-day workshop with the advanced painting class.
- 4/95-5/95 Lawton Public Schools, Lee Elementary, Lawton, OK. Taught art fundamentals. (Grades 1-6, 4 weeks)
Teacher of the Year
2016 – 2017 Teacher of the Year
Belle Isle Enterprise Middle School, OKCPS
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
2012 Merit Award Finalist
2012 Merit Award Finalist
The Professional Oklahoma Educators Foundation
Annual awards ceremony for members of the Professional Oklahoma Educators Foundation.
Visual Arts Assessor - NBPTS
Visual Arts Assessor
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
Saint Eugene’s Catholic School, Oklahoma City, OK
Served as the external Visual Arts Assessor of teacher curriculum portfolios for National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
Bravo Entertainment’s Start Smart 2000 Awards Program National Certificate of Recognition Award
Bravo Entertainment’s Start Smart 2000 Awards Program
National Certificate of Recognition Award for efforts in helping to enrich the lives of young children and expose them to all of the fine arts. Selected after sending documentation of my work at Dewey School of Visual and Performing Arts.
Timeline
Visual Arts Teacher
Oklahoma City Public Schools
07.2005 - CurrentRead More
Visual Arts Assessor
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
07.2003 - 07.2003Read More
Visual Arts Teacher/A+ Arts Building Coordinator
Oklahoma City Public Schools
07.2003 - 07.2005Read More
Visual Arts Examiner
International Baccalaureate Organization
05.2003 - 05.2003Read More
Adjunct Faculty
Oklahoma Christian University
01.2001 - 05.2001Read More
Art Instructor (museum school workshops)
Oklahoma City Museum of Art
03.2000 - 07.2013Read More
Advisory Board Member
Oklahoma City Museum of Art
12.1999 - 12.2000Read More
Visual Arts Resource Teacher
Oklahoma City Public Schools
12.1998 - 05.2003Read More
Visual Arts Teacher – Traveling
Oklahoma City Public Schools
08.1997 - 12.1998Read More
Artist-in-Residence
Artist-in-Residence Program
04.1995 - 04.2003Read More
Adjunct Faculty
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
01.1995 - 08.1995Read More
Guest Artist
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
10.1993 - 10.1993Read More
Graduate Teaching Fellow
University of North Texas
09.1991 - 05.1994Read More
Counselor/Gallery Manager/Drawing Liaison
Oklahoma Arts Institute
06.1990 - 06.1996Read More
Photographer/Darkroom Technician
University of Oklahoma Instructional Services Center
08.1989 - 05.1990Read More
Printer
McKenzie and Co. Screen Process Printing
05.1981 - 03.1989Read More
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Fine Arts from Printmaking
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University of North Texas
Master of Fine Arts from Printmaking, Minor-Drawing and Painting
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