Art Teacher

Cody Langford

*** *. ********** ****. *** A*, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 *****.********@*****.*** 931-***-****

A degreed art educator looking to enrich students’ lives and develop an exceptional art program through basic art principles and general life skills.

Education:

Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN

Bachelor of Science in Art Education December, 2012

Minor in Secondary Education GPA: 3.57/4.0

• Dean’s List Fall 2008- Spring 2010

• Honor’s Diploma, Cum Laude

Teaching Experiences:

Student Teaching Murfreesboro, TN

• John Pittard Elementary School Fall 2012

• Central Magnet School

Art Education Practicum Murfreesboro, TN

• Community Elementary School Fall 2010

• Rockvale Middle School

Frist Center for the Visual Arts Nashville, TN

• Egypt and the Creation of Desire Fall 2011

• Heroes: Mortals and Myths in Ancient Greece Fall 2010

Other Experiences:

Murfreesboro City Schools Murfreesboro, TN

ESP Staff January 2013- present

• Provide mentorship trough tutoring and homework management

• Develop nine week unit plans that enrich student achievement

Substitute Teacher January 2013- present

• Provide a safe and educational environment

• Implement lesson plans of regular classroom teacher

MTSU Housing Murfreesboro, TN

Resident Assistant August 2009- February 2011

• Developed and conducted educational and social programs

• Advised college students on educational and personal issues

• Maintained a safe environment through crisis management and preventive counseling

MTSU Art Department Murfreesboro, TN

Art Education Teaching Assistant August 2009- December 2009

• Organized and Maintained an orderly and safe classroom environment

• Prepared teaching tools and paperwork

Ceramics Teaching Assistant August 2011- May 2012

• Taught beginning hand building and throwing ceramic classes

• Organized classroom and ceramic facilities

Camp Arrowhead for Boys Tuxedo, NC

Camp Counselor/Ceramics instructor Summer 2011 & Summer 2012

• Taught art and archery activities to small groups of boys ages 6-16

• Ensured campers’ physical, mental, and emotional health

Professional Membership and Activities:

• Member of National Art Education Association August 2011- Present

• Study Abroad: Italy May- June 2011

Skills and Certification:

• Adept in Drawing, Painting, Sculpting, Collage, and Ceramics

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher

• Strong with Interpersonal Relationships and Creative Thinking

• Certified K-12 Art Teacher

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