Michelle Fry
Art Teacher K-12 License
LIMA,OH
Summary
Outgoing professional engages with students to promote love of learning. Fosters creative environment, designing lesson plans and assessing student progress. Valuable educator passionate about art and art history.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Family Formation Teacher
Volunteer Teacher At St. Charles Borromeo
08.2017 - Current
- Volunteer Sunday Mornings at St. Charles Borromeo
- 8/2017 to 5/2020 taught Kindergarten
- 8/2022 to 5/2023 taught K-2
- 8/2023 to current teaching 2nd and 3rd
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Art Teacher
Kalida Local Schools
08.2001 - 05.2007
- Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students in grades seven through 12th.
- Taught classes on drawing, sculpture, painting, collage, ceramics, printmaking, technology, different techniques, art history, aesthetics, art criticism, elements and principles of art and color theory.
- Organized, researched, planned and led field trips to museums to enrich curriculum, student experience and learning.
- Developed students'' artistic skills by providing personalized feedback and guidance on their artwork.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formal evaluations, informal observations, and one-on-one conferences, ensuring each learner's growth was accurately documented.
- Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.
- Organized school-wide, county-wide and submitted student art to local juried exhibits showcasing student talent and promoting importance of visual arts in education.
- Displayed art on continual basis for students, teachers and public to see and appreciate art students created
- Established positive and inclusive classroom environment that encouraged open communication and collaboration among students.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, maintaining discipline while fostering creativity and individuality in student work.
- Assisted in development of student portfolios for college and scholarship applications and letters of recommendation for art school.
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback.
- Assessed student learning to evaluate learning and progress through tests, assignments and portfolios.
- Managed classroom behavior to establish and maintain clear classroom behavior and discipline expectations.
Junior High Art Teacher
Southmont Schools
08.1996 - 06.2000
- Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students in grades seven and eight.
- Collaborated with other teachers to create interdisciplinary projects, connecting art with other subject areas.
- Presented at two National Middle School Conferences: Denver, Colorado - "Technology and Careers in Art" and Orlando, Florida - "Gender Equity"
- Taught classes on drawing, sculpture, painting, collage, ceramics, printmaking, technology, different techniques, art history, aesthetics, art criticism, elements and principles of art and color theory.
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Organized and led field trips to museums to enrich curriculum and student experience and learning.
- Developed students artistic skills by providing personalized feedback and guidance on their artwork.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formal evaluations, informal observations, and one-on-one conferences, ensuring each learner's growth was accurately documented.
- Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.
- Organized school-wide art show and submitted student art to local exhibits showcasing student talent and promoting importance of visual arts in education.
- Displayed art on continual basis for students, teachers and public to see and appreciate student created art.
- Established positive and inclusive classroom environment that encouraged open communication and collaboration among students.
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback.
- Managed classroom behavior to establish and maintain clear classroom behavior and discipline expectations.
- Helped schedule artists to visit students to talk to students about career in arts.
- Provided Summer Enrichment opportunity for students with Science Teacher, Bugs and Bleach Discharge Pillows.
SSR - Site Service Representative
Goodyear Tire & Rubber And ATS
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Maintained safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular site inspections.
- Maintained consistently high level of professionalism when interacting with clients, colleagues, and vendors, solidifying company's reputation for exceptional service delivery.
- Coordinated logistics for material deliveries to job sites, ensuring timely arrival while minimizing transport costs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving site service issues promptly and professionally.
- Provided exceptional customer support, handling inquiries regarding site services and recommending solutions .
- Generated reports, tracked parts and shipped them for repairs.
- Received parts daily and organized storeroom and cleaned area daily.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Art Education
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH 08.1991 - 12.1995
Skills
Art Instruction
undefinedAccomplishments
- 10 years teaching experience
- Volunteer to teach religion at St. Charles Borromeo Sunday mornings to Kindergarten through third grade for seven years currently.
- Presented at two Middle School National Conventions and presented "Technology and Careers in Art" and "Gender Equity."
- Had published a persuasive speech in a textbook, "Communicating Effectively."
Timeline
SSR - Site Service Representative
Goodyear Tire & Rubber And ATS
08.2018 - 01.2020
Family Formation Teacher
Volunteer Teacher At St. Charles Borromeo
08.2017 - Current
Art Teacher
Kalida Local Schools
08.2001 - 05.2007
Junior High Art Teacher
Southmont Schools
08.1996 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Science - Art Education
Bowling Green State University
08.1991 - 12.1995
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