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Trellis Payne

Trellis Payne

Thomasville,Georgia

Summary

Dynamic Visual Arts Educator and Professional Artist with 25 years of experience fostering creativity, confidence, and technical skill in students grades 7–12. Expertise in drawing, painting, and 2-D design with a strong emphasis on portfolio development and creative problem solving. Proven leader in building engaging art programs, producing large-scale exhibitions and events, and leading both student and adult travel international experiences.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Visual Arts Teacher & Department Chair

Brookwood School
01.2024 - Current
  • Serves as Visual Arts Department Chair
  • Teaches Upper School AP Art & Art Foundations grades 9-12
  • Teaches Middle School Art grades 7-8
  • Teaches Summer Art Camps grades 2-6
  • Leads international summer travel trips for students
  • Designs and creates annual schoolwide themed artwork for t-shirts, signage, etc
  • Serves as Prom Sponsor
  • Designs artwork for annual senior christmas ornament
  • Organizes annual school auction student artwork
  • Coordinates local, state and national exhibitions & competitions
  • Mentors students in developing portfolios for advanced art programs or competitions
  • Participates in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in art education
  • Contributes to a strong arts culture within the school by supporting drama productions and other creative events

Professional Artist

Trellis Payne Art & Design
01.2002 - Current
  • Creates and sell original artwork
  • Produces commissioned works
  • Partners with galleries and retailers
  • Hosts workshops and events

Visual Arts Teacher & Department Chair

Savannah Chatham Co. Public Schools
Savannah Arts Academy
2006 - 2021
  • Taught AP Studio Art, Drawing, Painting, and Art Foundations
  • Served as Dept. Chair of 6 Visual Arts Instructors
  • Creator and Artistic Director of the annual 'Junk 2 Funk Fashion Show,' a multi-show, community sell-out production
  • Designed Visual Arts Curriculum and Program of study
  • Served on School Leadership Team
  • Organized and emceed exhibitions, showcases, and awards programs
  • Mentored students in portfolio development, college admissions, and scholarship applications
  • Led and hosted local and state art education workshops
  • Sponsored National Art Honor Society
  • Served as liaison to parent organizations and community partners
  • Hosted student teachers from SCAD, Armstrong and Georgia Southern University
  • Served as Gulfstream Aerospace's Student Leadership Program Advisor

Visual Arts Teacher & Department Chair

Laurens County Board Of Education
Dublin, GA
08.2002 - 06.2006
  • Taught Foundations and Advanced Art grades 9-12.
  • Founded and sponsored the WLHS Art Club
  • Coached Varsity Girls Tennis
  • Adapted instruction to meet individual student needs to differentiate instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Fostered creative expression through various mediums, including painting, sculpture and mixed media
  • Organized art exhibitions showcasing student work to promote community involvement and support.

Education

Master of Education - Foundations of Education

Troy University
Troy, AL
05-2003

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Painting

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
05-2002

Art Education Certification -

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
05-2003

Skills

  • Cross-curricular connections
  • Fine arts expertise
  • Art critique
  • Arts advocacy
  • Artistic techniques
  • Studio maintenance
  • Student engagement
  • Project-based learning
  • Portfolio assessment
  • Color theory
  • Public speaking
  • Classroom management

Accomplishments

  • Distinguished Alumna Award, College of the Arts, Valdosta State University
  • Savannah Woman of Distinction, Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia
  • American Council for International Students, Travel Leader
  • Featured Artist in Thomasville, GA & Tallahassee, FL

Affiliations

  • American Council of International Studies
  • Alumni Board, Valdosta State University
  • The Method Thomasville
  • Thomasville Center for the Arts
  • Pebble Hill Plantation
  • National Art Education Association
  • Professional Association of Georgia Educators

Certification

  • Georgia Gifted Education In-Field Endorsement
  • Apple Certified Teacher
  • First Aid & CPR
  • Stop the Bleed
  • Group Fitness, Strength Training
  • Group Fitness, Indoor Cycling

Interests

  • International Travel
  • Gardening
  • Group Fitness & Wellness
  • Drawing and Painting
  • Photography
  • Fashion
  • Sports

Timeline

Visual Arts Teacher & Department Chair

Brookwood School
01.2024 - Current

Visual Arts Teacher & Department Chair

Laurens County Board Of Education
08.2002 - 06.2006

Professional Artist

Trellis Payne Art & Design
01.2002 - Current

Visual Arts Teacher & Department Chair

Savannah Chatham Co. Public Schools
2006 - 2021

Master of Education - Foundations of Education

Troy University

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Painting

Valdosta State University

Art Education Certification -

Georgia Southern University