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 Primary Years Programme (PYP) art lessons to craftsmanship.
Richland School District, Richland WA. Aug 2014 – Present
Art Teacher – Lewis and Clark Elementary
Frederick County Public Schools, Frederick MD. Aug 2013 - Present
Art Teacher – North Frederick Elementary and Lincoln Elementary
Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. May 2013 - Aug 2014
Adjunct Instructor
Public Education Intern Jan 2013 – May 2013
YMCA Summer Art Camp and School Age Program, Reston VA May 2012 – May 2013
Lead Counselor
Palmer Middle School, Kennesaw GA Spring 2012
Student Teacher
Practicum Fall 2011
Big Shanty Intermediate GA.
Volunteering
Work Experience
Independent Contractor for Art Lessons Jan. 2019 - Present
Kennesaw State University, GA.
Student Assistant: Visual Arts Resource Center 2010 - 2012
Montgomery College, Rockville MD.
Student Assistant (Library) 2006 – 2008
Exhibitions
Skills
Organizations
Awards
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.
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.
> 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.
- 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
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.