Resume

Lulu Jones

Germantown MD. 20876  240-821-0816
lest_84@yahoo.com  www.lulu101.com

Objective       
Artist, PreK-12 Art Teacher, Curriculum Writer, Creative Lead

Education

Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore MD.                             Graduation: Spring 2021
Business of Art and Design Candidate

Kennesaw State University (KSU), Kennesaw GA.                               Graduation: Dec 2012
Bachelors of Science in Art Education

Montgomery College, Rockville MD.                                                        Graduation: Dec 2008
Associates Degree in Art Education

Certification

Maryland Educator Certificate                                                                Effective: August 2019
Art PreK-12

Washington State Teaching Certificate                                                 Effective: August 2014
Art PreK-12

Maryland Educator Certificate                                                                Effective: July 1st 2013
Art PreK-12

Georgia Educator Certificate                                                                   Effective: Dec. 14, 2012
T4 Art Education (P – 12)


Art Teaching Experience

Wheaton Woods Elementary, Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville MD.
  • Plan, prepare and teach art lessons to Pre-K-5th Grade focused on history, culture, process and craftsmanship.
  • Prepare, organize and maintain the art classroom and materials.
  • Exhibit students’ work in school and off campus art shows. 
  • Communicate clearly, effectively, and frequently with teachers, parents, students, and administrators.  
  • Create and implement accommodations that help acclimatize students with disabilities to the pace of the class. 
  • Organize and teach after school activities such as art club and an apprentice program. 
  • Participate in professional development programs.
  • Collaborate with and invite professional artists to create lessons and workshops for K-5 art classes.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools,​ Laurel, MD. Art Teacher – Monarch Global Elementary
  >  Plan, prepare and teach Primary Years Programme (PYP) art lessons to craftsmanship.
  • Prepare, organize and maintain the art classroom and materials.
  • Exhibit students’ work in school and off campus art shows.
  • Communicate clearly, effectively, and frequently with teachers, parents, students, and administrators.
  • Create and implement accommodations that help acclimatize students with disabilities to the pace of the class.
  • Plan and direct after school activities such as drama club set design.
  • Participate in professional development programs.
  • Collaborate with and invite professional artists to create lessons and workshops for K-5 art classes. ​

Richland School District, Richland WA.                                                                                       Aug 2014 – Present
Art Teacher – Lewis and Clark Elementary
  • Plan, prepare and teach art lessons to K-5th Grade focused on history, culture, process and craftsmanship.
  • Prepare, organize and maintain the art classroom.
  • Exhibit students’ work in school and off campus art shows.
  • Communicate clearly, effectively, and frequently with parents, teachers, students, and administrators. 
  • Create and implement accommodations that help acclimatize students with disabilities to the pace of the class.
  • Participate in professional development programs
  • Organize and teach after school activities such as art club and an apprentice program 
  • Collaborate with professional artists to create lessons, workshops and field trips for K-5 students.
  • Mentor college students as well as teachers who are new to teaching art.
  • Participate in professional development programs. 

Frederick County Public Schools, Frederick MD.                                                                         Aug 2013 - Present
Art Teacher – North Frederick Elementary and Lincoln Elementary
  • Plan, prepare and teach art lessons to K-5th Grade focused on history, culture, process and craftsmanship.
  • Prepare, organize and maintain two art classrooms at separate schools.
  • Exhibit students’ work in school and off campus art shows.
  • Communicate clearly, effectively, and frequently with parents, students, and administrators. 
  • Create and implement accommodations that help acclimatize students with disabilities to the pace of the class.
  • Participate in professional development programs

Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.                                                                                       May 2013 - Aug 2014
Adjunct Instructor
  • Teach lessons focused on exposing students to a variety of material, techniques and resources.
  • Schedule tours to nearby art galleries/museums and invite guest artist to help reinforce learning.
  • Order and maintain camp supplies and resources.

Public Education Intern                                                                                                                                   Jan 2013 – May 2013
  • Led school tours and workshops.
  • Researched and prepared docent/educator materials.
  • Created art projects inspired by the Corcoran Gallery’s exhibitions at select DC public schools.

YMCA Summer Art Camp and School Age Program, Reston VA                                           May 2012 – May 2013
Lead Counselor
  • Planned, prepared and taught curricular focused on history, production and creativity for campers in elementary and middle school.
  • Ordered and managed supplies for the art camp.
  • Delegated assignments to my junior counselors and counselors in training. 

Palmer Middle School, Kennesaw GA                                                                                                 Spring 2012
Student Teacher
  • Planned, prepared and taught curricular focused on technique, creativity, and multicultural education.
  • Taught students with moderate to severe learning disabilities and provided hand over hand assistance to a few students.
  • Assumed the role of primary teacher while the resident teacher took a medical leave of absence.
  • Assisted colleagues with the implementation of discipline management.
  • Prepared and entered students artworks in the Middle School Masters Art Show.

Practicum                                                                                                                                                          Fall 2011
Big Shanty Intermediate GA.
  • Observed and assisted in teaching and motivating students through their creative process
  • Designed and taught curricula that focused on multicultural and interdisciplinary enrichment.

  • Lassiter High School GA.
  • Designed and taught curricula that focused on creativity and the artistic process
  • Planned, prepared, and taught both Drawing/Painting and Ceramics to a mixed high school art class and an AP art class.

Volunteering
  • Arts Grant Committee Member for Lewis and Clark Elementary                                                   Fall 2016 
  • Corcoran Gallery of Art Friends and Family Events                                                                          Spring 2013-14
  • Volunteer at the KSU All State Art Symposium                                                                                  Spring 2011
  • Assistant Judge at the Istanbul Center’s 5th Annual Art and Essay Contest                                Spring 2011
  • Volunteer at Suffield Academy. Suffield Connecticut                                                                        Summer 2006
  • Taught high school level English class and ESL to the international students as they prepared for the Test of English as a Foreign Language


Work Experience

Independent Contractor for Art Lessons                                Jan. 2019 - Present
  • ArtWorks Studio and Art parties on wheels: teaching mixed media art lessons to elementary students.
  • Wine and Design studio and on wheels: hosting and leading painting lessons for adult paint night events and K-12 painting parties. 
Arts in education Program Grant Panelist, Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia, WA    Spring 2017
  • Review grant applications and rate each application.
  • Meet with panelists to discuss and decide which programs will receive grant funding and amount.

Kennesaw State University, GA.
Student Assistant: Visual Arts Resource Center                                                                                        2010 - 2012
  • Assisted students and professors alike in utilizing the available visual art resources.
  • Researched, analyzed, compiled and recorded visual art images in the library’s database. 

Montgomery College, Rockville MD.
Student Assistant (Library)                                                                                                                            2006 – 2008
  • Assisted patrons in researching a wide range of topics by efficiently utilizing the library’s research facilities. 
  • Organized and displayed the library’s collection of magazines, books and DVDs.

Exhibitions
  • Off-the-Wall Pin-Up Show and Sale                                                                                                   Fall 2012
  • Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia (MOCA-GA), Atlanta GA.
  • Kennesaw State University Senior Students Art Show, Kennesaw GA.                                         Fall 2011
  • Off-the-Wall Pin-Up Show and Sale                                                                                                   Fall 2011
  • Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia (MOCA-GA), Atlanta GA.
  • Kennesaw State University Selected Students Work, Kennesaw GA.                                           2010 - 2011
  • Montgomery College Annual Juried Student Art Show, Rockville MD.                                           Spring 20

Skills
  • I possess the ability to create 2D and 3D artworks, as well as photography and some website development.
  • Proficient user of Windows OS and Macintosh OS, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator CS5.
  • Able to prioritize tasks, manage multiple assignments, work well in teams and individually.
  • Successfully work in a fast paced environment in a timely and concise manner.

Organizations
  • Washington Education Association                                                                                                    2014-Present
  • Gambian Christian People Association (GCPA)                                                                                2012-Present
  • National Art Education Association (Treasurer of the student chapter) KSU, GA.                       2009-Present
  • Georgia Art Education Association, GA                                                                                             2009-2012
  • International Student Association, KSU, Kennesaw GA.                                                                2009-2012

Awards
  • Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw GA. Dean’s List                                                                2010 - 2012
  • Montgomery College, Rockville MD. Dean’s List                                                                            2006 - 2008
  • Ndows Comprehensive Senior Secondary School Best Art Student,                                          2003
         Banjul The Gambia.


Community Service
Member of St. Vincent de Paul, Banjul The Gambia                                                                             2000 - Present
Collect and distribute food, clothes, toys, books, and money to underprivileged people.