Michael C. Winfield
Summary
Creative teaching artist adept at teaching an array of visual art mediums. Dedicated to creating detailed lesson plans and monitoring individual student progress in an innovative classroom setting. Successful at integrating technology and culture studies into curriculum.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Arts Teacher
Beacon Academy
08.2021 - Current
- Researched best practices for arts integration and visual arts trends and applied new techniques to lesson plan material.
- 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.
Visual Arts Teacher
The Chicago High School For The Arts
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Offered each student equal access to instruction and activities by enforcing fair and equitable classroom policies.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Teacher Assistant
SAIC
09.2018 - 05.2020
- Studio Symposium/ Practice
Work closely with faculty and students throughout the semester to document a project from sketch to advanced stage, thinking about creative decision-making and process. In order to track students’ growth and development over time.
- Screen printing for Alternative Fabric
Help students to develop personal conceptual concerns and expand their existing knowledge of a range of print processes. A studio-based lab to explore gestures of line, plane, form, structure, and action via material studies and prototypes. While immersed in an interdisciplinary fiber studio - Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies
Lead Teacher
St. Vincent De Paul Center
12.2016 - 08.2018
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of ages 5- 12yrs
- Developed and deepened relationships with students, family members and faculty to promote optimal student learning environments.
- Researched and incorporated current trends and data into standard curriculum for art education.
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing benchmark lessons like after school STEAM.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Fiber And Material Studies
School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL2020
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fine Arts
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL2016
Skills
- Two-Week Fashion Course: I-Term Description:
This immersive course introduced my students to the captivating world of fashion through a dynamic visual approach Through a Two-week-long journey, my students will explore the fundamental principles of fashion design, drawing inspiration from various sources such as art, global impact, culture, and current trends
- Two-Week Community Mural Painting : I- Term Description:
In this immersive course, students have the opportunity to engage with their community through the dynamic medium of mural painting Grounded in visual arts principles and community engagement, the project aimed to empower participants to transform public spaces while honing their artistic skills
Websites
Lectures & Symposium
2019 Building Fluidity , Acre Gallery , Chicago
2019 Fairy Land , School of Art Institute of Chicago , Chicago
2018 Demask , School of Art Institute of Chicago , Chicago
Exhibitions
2022 Abstract Lunch, LVL3, Chicago
2021 Relay Freedom, Goethe Institute, Chicago
2020 Decorientations, Siblings, Chicago
2020 Abstract Lunch: Buffet , Sullivan 318 , Chicago
2018 Amethyst Art, Jimmy's Bean Gallery, Chicago
2017 Mask, Jimmy’s Beans Gallery , Chicago
2016 Connections, Fulton Street Collective, Chicago
2016 Identity, Silent Funny, Chicago
2015 Artist of the month, Jax & Debb , Chicago
Timeline
Visual Arts Teacher
Beacon Academy
08.2021 - Current
Visual Arts Teacher
The Chicago High School For The Arts
08.2020 - 06.2021
Teacher Assistant
SAIC
09.2018 - 05.2020
Lead Teacher
St. Vincent De Paul Center
12.2016 - 08.2018
Master of Fine Arts - Fiber And Material Studies
School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fine Arts
Columbia College Chicago
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