Richard Heckman
Flanders,
Summary
Dynamic art educator with a proven track record of nurturing creativity and artistic skills in the students. Skilled in creating dynamic lesson plans and known for adaptability and strong communication skills, contributing to the overall development of the students. I successfully implement differentiated instruction and foster a strong parent-teacher communication, culminating in annual vibrant school-wide art exhibitions that celebrate the diverse artistic expressions of my students.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Art Teacher
Sandshore Elementary/CMS Elementary
09.2009 - Current
- Integrate multicultural perspectives into art lessons, promoting an appreciation for diverse cultures and artistic expressions.
- Enhance student creativity by introducing various art techniques and mediums.
- Design engaging lesson plans that fostered artistic growth while adhering to state and national standards for arts education.
- Implement differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate the varying skill levels and abilities of each individual student.
- Organize annual school wide art exhibitions showcasing work from all students in the school.
- Taught Gifted/Talented Art program for 4th and 5th grade since coming here.
Teacher of Television Production and Art
Mount Olive High School
03.2004 - 06.2009
- Managed the previous Television Production Studio (along with 4 levels of T.V. Prod. classes) as well as helped design, layout and create the current T.V. Studio.
- Taught Art classes including Composition and Design, Web Design and Graphic Design I.
- Managed a T.V. Production Club/Crew which broadcast the morning announcements every morning in a mini news show format to start the day.
Teacher of Art and Teacher of Video Production
Sparta Middle School
01.1999 - 03.2004
- 6th grade Art
- 8th grade Video Production
Computer Graphic Designer
Torre Lazur Communications
07.1996 - 01.1999
Teacher of Art
Sparta Junior High
02.1996 - 06.1996
- 7th Grade Art
- 8th Grade Art
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
Kean University
Union, NJSkills
- Visual arts instruction
- Artistic talent
- Organization and planning
- Creative lesson planning
- Color theory expertise
- Sculpture techniques
- Drawing and painting
- Printmaking techniques
- Art exhibition organization
- Art history
Timeline
Elementary Art Teacher
Sandshore Elementary/CMS Elementary
09.2009 - Current
Teacher of Television Production and Art
Mount Olive High School
03.2004 - 06.2009
Teacher of Art and Teacher of Video Production
Sparta Middle School
01.1999 - 03.2004
Computer Graphic Designer
Torre Lazur Communications
07.1996 - 01.1999
Teacher of Art
Sparta Junior High
02.1996 - 06.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
Kean University
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