Alexia Lounds - Resume

As an an innovative, passionate and bilingual art educator with over five years of experience, my growth mindset has allowed me to collaborate and lead within a fast-paced environment. Described as an enthusiastic content creator called “Traveling Art Room” on YouTube, I infuse current trends, visual culture, and state standards within my lessons that empowers students beyond my classroom to be creative. By implementing differentiated and bilingual instruction all needs of students are met within a positive learning environment using consistent classroom systems of organization. As a potential candidate for your school, I pledge to inspire, guide, and encourage students to be confident and creative with no limitations.

Education

Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | Aug. 2009 - May 2013

Bachelor of Arts, Art Education - Minor: Spanish

   • Coursework includes: Secondary & Elementary Art Methods, Secondary Classroom Management, Content Area Literacy, Printmaking, Painting, Ceramics, and Spanish.

Cuyahoga Community College Cleveland, OH | Aug. 2006 - May 2008

Associates of Arts, Liberal Arts

   • Coursework includes: Social Sciences, Mathematics, Communications, and Visual Arts.

Professional Experience

Art Educator

Highlands Elementary School Immokalee, FL | 2014- Present

   • Manage art department budget and acquire additional funding through grant writing and fundraising within the community.

   • Organize school wide art contests, art clubs, and art shows to encourage community engagement.

   • Create culturally relevant art lessons that build skills in 2D & 3D design for grades K-5.

   • Lighthouse beautification team member.

   • Guide student lead collaborative art projects that enhance the visual culture of the school.

Art Educator & ELA Teacher

Guadalupe Center Immokalee, FL | 2015 - 2018

   • Created standard based art instructional videos on Youtube for a virtual summer camp.

   • Implemented arts integrated ELA strategies for an after school tutoring program for K-2.

Art Educator

Bonita Springs Center For The Arts Bonita Springs, FL| 2016 - 2018   

   • Managed student lead stage and prop design for theater productions.

   • Instructed youth 2-D & 3-D summer camp courses.

Art Educator

United Arts Council of Collier County Naples, FL | 2014 - 2017

   • Developed multicultural art curriculum for intermediate students in an after school program.

   • Created cross curricular STEAM courses with an emphasis on painting exploration.

Art Educator

Lake Erie College Preparatory School Cleveland, OH | 2013 - 2014          

   • Planned and organized art curriculum for grades K-8th.

   • Managed an art budget and classroom organization systems.

Technical Skills

  • Fluency in written and oral Spanish, Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe In-design, Adobe   Photoshop, iMovie, video editing, and traditional media art