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Millie Lawson

Grand Junction,CO

Summary

University student with a passion for continuous learning, childcare, and creative innovation.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

Camp Hope
Grand Junction, Colorado
07.2024 - Current
  • One-on-one counseling for this scholarship Summer camp for potentially at-risk youth.
  • Organized and led engaging recreational activities tailored to individual campers' interests.
  • Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors.
  • Being an intern, not just volunteer during camps, but also helped prepare activities, cook, maintain campgrounds, and further work behind the scenes before and after camps.

Artist In Residence

Orchard Avenue Elementary
Grand Junction, Colorado
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Managed a classroom of up to 30 students, fostering an environment conducive to learning and creativity.
  • Created engaging lesson plans for teaching basic art concepts for K-5 classes.
  • Provided individualized support to students in developing their artistic concepts and confidence.
  • Attended professional development workshops related to teaching visual arts.

Educational Instructor

Bansho Inc
Online
01.2020 - 03.2021
  • Created educational content for the K-6.
  • Designed curriculum, lesson plans, and instructional materials for online teaching.
  • Edited my videos to enrich educational content.
  • Organized activities and resources to promote student engagement in online learning.
  • Managed online classroom environments to promote participation and engagement.

Paraeducator

Homestead Academy
Grand Junction, CO
02.2016 - 06.2018
  • Supported teachers in classroom management and student engagement activities.
  • Prepared instructional materials and resources for classroom activities and lessons.
  • Developed creative activities designed to engage all levels of learners within the small classroom setting.
  • Enhanced classroom environment through decoration, cleaning, and maintenance; specially for holidays and fun activities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English & Studio Arts

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO
04-2026

Skills

  • Creativity and innovation
  • Classroom management
  • Passionate and dedicated to excellence
  • Calm demeanor
  • Individualized support for students
  • Self-Directed
  • Excellent team player
  • Curriculum design
  • Art therapy and play therapy techniques
  • Over a decade of experience in childcare, babysitting, and tutoring

Timeline

Artist In Residence

Orchard Avenue Elementary
08.2024 - 05.2025

Intern

Camp Hope
07.2024 - Current

Educational Instructor

Bansho Inc
01.2020 - 03.2021

Paraeducator

Homestead Academy
02.2016 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Arts - English & Studio Arts

Colorado Mesa University
Millie Lawson