Michael Robert Gordon Schmidt
**** ****** ***, ******, ** 32765
Cell 407-***-****
E-mail *********@*****.***
Objective
Seek a position that incorporates my skills and utilizes my abilities in order to enhance student learning and artistic abilities.
Education State of Texas Temporary Educator’s Certificate, Art K-12
State of Florida Educator’s Certificate, Math 5-9
State of Florida Educator’s Certificate, Art K-12
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art, Major in Ceramics, UCF, Graduated 2003
High School Degree, Martin County High, Graduated 1997
Employment
East River High School Orlando, FL August 2010- Present
Drawing, Painting, Jewelry Making Teacher
• Complied with new models of teaching as mandated by the state, specifically Manzano’s Model.
• Exhibited student artwork at art shows with professional matting and framing techniques. .
• Instructed students on Elements and Principles of Design and the applications of each.
• Maintained a safe and healthy environment for student learning.
• Created new and exciting lessons to engage students about the creation of art in a new and professional manner.
Cypress Creek High School Orlando, FL August 2006- August 2010
Ceramics, Painting Teacher
• Developed lesson plans to adhere to Sunshine State Standards and engage students at different intelligence levels.
• Increased student reading and mathematics comprehension for state mandated exams.
• Instructed students daily on basic and advanced clay working techniques.
• Maintained a safe and healthy environment for student learning.
• Prepared students for advanced art critiques and aesthetic judgment evaluations.
Huntington Learning Center Winter Park, FL May 2007-May 2008
SAT and Special Needs Tutor
• Followed a set of guidelines in order to best facilitate student needs.
• Assisted students with special needs and learning disabilities.
• Raised SAT scores of students through intense question analysis and skill building.
Axner Pottery Supply/Laguna lay Co. Oviedo, FL September 2002-August-2006
Studio Engineer/Sales Associate
• Ensured industrial clay production and quality.
• Advised customer services, ceramic technical support.
• Evaluated new products and conducted testing.
• Responsible for overall operations of ceramic art studio.
• Conducted kiln firings, manufacturing, maintenance including ceramic workshops.
References
Nicole Moitoza, Drawing and Painting Teacher, Boone High School 407-***-****
Alison Stewart, Floor Manager, Huntington Learning Center 407-***-****
Gabriel Dorrego, Ceramics Teacher, East River High School 407-***-****
Michal Mahon, Clay Manager, Laguna Clay Co. 407-***-****