Mary Walling
Art Teacher & Graphic Design Mavin
RESUME
WORK EXPERIENCE
ART TEACHER - 7TH - 12TH GRADE
Pegasus School of Liberal Arts & Sciences
​2014 - Present
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Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of school's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required
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Support colleagues by developing art integration lessons to bring the fine arts into the core subjects
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​Teach art classes to a diverse array of students of varying ages and abilities Incorporating cultural, social, and historical components into the curriculum to diversify and expand learning material
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Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations
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Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
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Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
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Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members
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Organize field trips to various state parks in Dallas/ Ft. Worth area with ICO: The Sierra Club
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Plan and organize hands-on activities that encourage active student participation, involvement, and team work
STUDENT TEACHER
7th - 9th Visual Arts
Pegasus School of Liberal Arts & Sciences
​8/2014 - 12/2014
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Worked together with collaborating teacher to plan semester and week-long goals
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Managed classroom of 30 students independently using positive behavior management strategies
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Motivated students with innovative lesson plans
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Participated in parent-teacher conferences
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Business Resource Group
​2011 - 2014
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Coordinated with key internal departments to support new product development and ideas to foster appropriate marketing materials
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Facilitated internal and external virtual events
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Designed compelling print and virtual pieces: corporate branding, templates, sales pieces, PowerPoints, multipage informational pieces, RFPs, email blasts, and web design
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Maintained and update corporate website
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Created and manipulate raw camera footage, dialogue, sound effects, and graphics using iMovie
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Supported managers by incorporating relevant and timely data into Salesforce
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Worked independently as well as in cross functional team environments
GRAPHIC SPECIALIST
Careington International
​2007 - 2011
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Designed marketing collateral for US corporations and UK affiliates
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Created logos for internal and external distribution
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Designed materials for nationally-recognized clients and sales agents
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Prepared program-specific direct mail pieces, enrollment booklets and brochures, HR forms and guides, and marketing materials as needed
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Developed customer surveys to evaluate experience and solicit feedback
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Designed award-winning trade show displays
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Worked with Marketing Coordinator and outside vendors on print and prepress service specifications, template design, purchasing, approvals, and quality control
ACTIVITIES
TCSAAL Fine Arts Festival
Arts Integration
Academic Competition
Advanced Art Club
Community Service Club
High School Girls Volleyball
Outdoor Club
Basic drawing
Painting
Collage
Color theory
Basic drawing
Figure drawing
Sculpture
3d design
2d design
Typography
Communication design
Art history
Art appreciation
SKILLS
ATTACHMENTS
EDUCATION
THE ART INSTITUTE OF DALLAS
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Major: Graphic and Web Design; Minor: Studio Art
Dallas, Texas
March, 2007
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CERTIFICATION:
Texas Standard Certification
​Art Certificate EC-12
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
My teaching philosophy is driven by the belief that knowledge empowers one with the ability to accomplish things in life, as we are life-long learners. When a student enters my classroom they will be entering a place where their learning is the main focus. From the way the topics are taught to my management style, everything will be done with the students’ best interests in mind. My goal as an educator is to create a positive learning environment where my students will feel successful every day.
My idea of a teacher is one, who inspires learning in addition to relating the required facts. I want my students to fall in love with learning; to create, inquire, and explore throughout their lifetime. A large amount of creativity, enthusiasm, and motivation is required of a teacher to meet this expectation. Certainly, this is a tall order for anyone in such a difficult profession as teaching. However, considering that children are our future, the effort is more than worth it!