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Alexandra R. Lemp

Artist and Educator

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Experience

Ozark Jr/Sr High School, Ozark, AR — Teacher

August 2020 - Present

  • Visual Arts Foundations I-IV, 5 years

    • Developed a scaffolded art program to support progressive artistic growth and real-world problem-solving through each course level.

    • Taught Art III and Honors Art IV as a combined class, utilizing a rotating curriculum.

    • Taught in a blended-learning model during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Art History I and II, 2 years

    • Instituted a new Art History course, increasing enrollment from 5 to 15 students.

  • Psychology/Sociology, 1 year

    • Due to increased student enrollment, assumed responsibility for teaching an additional section of Psychology/Sociology to accommodate demand.

  • Thea Foundation Classroom Supplies Grant, Fall 2024

  • $1,500 for studio easels

  • Founded the National Art Honor Society Chapter.

  • Facilitated OHS Art Club and OHS NAHS community service and community involvement.

  • Annual student placement in Summer Art Camps at both UARK and UALR.

  • Student work accepted to the 6th Annual Arkansas High School Students Art Exhibition at Historic Cane Hill.

  • Proctored ACT and ATLAS exams.

  • Served on the Homecoming Committee.

Fort Smith School District, Fort Smith, AR — Substitute Teacher

February 2019 - May 2020

  • Taught in a variety of classrooms, Kindergarten through 12th grade.

  • Ensured lesson plans were fulfilled and students were on task, bell-to-bell.

  • Substituted an average of 5 days a week.

  • Highly recommended substitute teacher, regularly serving multi-day and repeated assignments across multiple campuses and classrooms.

ESS, Western Arkansas — Substitute Teacher

October 2018 - May 2020

  • Taught in a variety of classrooms, e.g., core subjects, electives, and A.L.E.; grade levels Kindergarten through 12th grade.

  • Ensured lesson plans were fulfilled and students were on task, bell-to-bell.

  • Highly recommended substitute teacher, regularly serving multi-day and repeated assignments across multiple campuses and classrooms.

  • Utilized Classroom Dojo to provide student feedback and communicate with parents.

Springdale School District, Springdale, AR — Substitute Teacher

August 2018 - May 2019

  • Taught in a variety of classrooms, e.g., core subjects, electives, E.L.L., and A.L.E.

  • Ensured lesson plans were fulfilled and students were on task, bell-to-bell.

  • Highly recommended substitute teacher, regularly serving multi-day and repeated assignments.

  • Taught in Springdale High School, Harber High School, Don Tyson School of Innovation, and Archer Learning Center.

The New School, Fayetteville, AR — Substitute Teacher

August 2018 - May 2019

  • ​Taught in a variety of classrooms from early childhood through 12th grade.

  • Ensured lesson plans were fulfilled and students were on task, bell-to-bell.

  • Highly recommended substitute teacher, regularly serving multi-day and repeated assignments.

Education

2019-2022

Master of Education
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR

Program of Study: Educational Leadership

GPA: 4.0

2011-2014

Bechelor of Fine Arts

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR

Program of Study: Studio Art

  • Concentration in Art Education

  • Minor in History

Magna Cum Laude

GPA: 3.9

2010-2014

High School Honors Diploma
Greenwood High School,

Greenwood, AR

GPA: 4.2

AP Scholar

Memberships:

  • Beta Club

  • National Honor Society

  • Mu Alpha Theta

  • Art Club

Certifications and Honors

  • K-12 Certification in Art, expires 12/31/2027

  • 7-12 Certification in Social Studies, expires 12/31/2027

  • Building Level Administration Certification, pending

  • University of Arkansas Honors College Travel Grant, Fall 2017

  • University of Arkansas Art Department, Summer Research Grant, Summer 2017

  • University of Arkansas Honors College International Experience Scholarship, Summer 2016

  • Charles-Okerbloom Scholarship, Summer 2016

  • Sturgis Study Abroad Grant, Summer 2016

Professional Activities

Wisconsin, Art Education ASsociation Virtual Conference — Presenter

24 October 2020

  • "What Your Sub Needs to Know"

Arkansas Art Eduators State Conference, Little Rock, AR — Presenter

7 November 2019

  • "Using Narrative to Explore Big Ideas"

  • "Influence of Diversity & Popular Culture on Student Identity"

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR — Researcher

2016 - 2018

  • Honor Thesis, "Using Narrative in Art Education to Explore Cultural Identity and the Influence of Popular Culture"

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, AR — College Ambassador

September 2017 - May 2018

  • Organized and facilitated community engagement between Northwest Arkansas college students and the museum.

National Art Eduatucation Association Connvention, Seattle, WA — Presenter

23 March 2018

  • "Using Narrative to Explore Cultural Identity and the Influence of Popular CUlture," Preservice Division Roundtable

Arkansas Art Eduators State Conference, Little Rock, AR — Presenter

1 November 2018

  • "Understanding Cultural Identity Through Visual Narrative"

I.P.S.T.D. Stendhal High School, Rome, Italy — Guest Educator

17 - 26 November 2017

  • Four-Lesson Unit, "Discovering Your Cultural Identity Through the Use of Narrative"
  • 32 students, ranging 15 - 18 years old

Springdale High School, Springdale, Italy — Guest Educator

1 - 8 November 2017

  • Four-Lesson Unit, "Discovering Your Cultural Identity Through the Use of Narrative"
  • 13 IB Visual Arts students, ranging 16 - 18 years old

National Art Education Association National Convention, New York City, NY — Attendee

2 - 4 March 2017

  • Attended various lectures and participated in various workshops.

Picturing the Americas International Symposium, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, AR — Attendee

14 November 2015

  • Participated in panel discussions.

Exhibitions

NAEA 2018 Member Exhibition  Virtual Gallery

www.arteducators.org

1 October 2018 - 4 January 2019

Deconstructing Art: Why am I Looking at a Telephone Lobster?

Gearhart Hall, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR

19 - 23 February 2018

On View

Faulkner Performing Arts Center, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR

13 - 16 March 2017

Skills

  • Windows and Macintosh OS

  • Microsoft Office & Google Suites

  • Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, & InDesign

  • Develop a positive rapport with students & parents

  • Teamwork and Communication

  • Woodshop & Ceramics Experience

  • Film & Digital Photography

  • Critical Thinking

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