Melissa Hoesman Johnson

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cryza7@r.postjobfree.com

As an art teacher I encourage creativity in my students by slowing down the art making process and allowing extra time for intentional choices and individual craftsmanship. Emphasizing cognition as a creative activity engages students more emotionally and raises their levels of observation. Art Education K-12 should provide the skills and demonstrate the patience necessary for executing intricate handiwork.

EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Secondary Education, Art Education: Licensure K-12

University of Tennessee Chattanooga GPA 3.7 Completed: May 2009

Student Teaching Placements:

Norman Park Museum Magnet Elementary School

Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences

Bachelor of Arts: College Scholars/Honors Program

University of Tennessee Knoxville GPA 3.7 Completed: August 2005

Art History, Painting and Drawing, both portfolio programs completed

Employment: Ivy Academy Environmental Charter of Chattanooga July 2009- June 2010

• Visual Art Educator 9th Grade

I designed the art curriculum which produced innovative individual and group projects that taught students to become creative thinkers and independent problem solvers.

Ivy interview on Channel 12 News http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8L5c2sJric

Substitute teacher: Hamilton County Department of Education 2007- 2009

• Howard School of Academics and Technology

HSAT Art Teacher: September 26, 2008 to January 27, 2009

I designed the entire art curriculum, focused on unique and economical ways to teach art, conducted group and individual critiques, and assigned expressive writing projects.

Mural for Ashley Furniture of Johnson City 2006

• Acrylic paint on mural paper, approx. 6 feet high by 36 feet wide

Historical landmarks were portrayed within the city and surrounding areas.

Art Activities: Volunteer opportunities with non-profit art organizations in Chattanooga, Tennessee

• Mark Making- mosaic mural at Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences

• Chattanooga Cares- drum and rhythm workshops with the Shaking Ray Levis Society

Gallery assistant at Ewing Gallery 2004-2005, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

• I was instrumental in designing the 2005 Annual Student show.

Volunteer Elementary Art Educator Knox County Schools 1989-2002

• Sarah Moore Green Magnet and Rocky Hill Elementary Schools

• I designed my own art lessons and taught weekly art classes.

Awards and Shows: 2011 Dogwood Art’s Festival Regional Exhibition, Knoxville Tennessee

January-February 2011 Bliss Home Solo Show, Knoxville Tennessee

http://www.wbir.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=742*********#/Melissa+Johnson/742*********

Fall 2010 Association of Visual Artists Member’s Show, Chattanooga

2010 Palette 2 Palette, Ivy Academy students received Honorable Mention

2010 Pasha Coffee and Tea Chattanooga, solo show

2005 University of Tennessee Annual Student Exhibition, scholarship award

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