Dawn Deming
Superior
Summary
\Experienced with creating dynamic and engaging art lessons that motivate students. Utilizes diverse art techniques to enhance student creativity and learning. Strong understanding of educational needs and developmental stages of students.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Visual Art Teacher
Centaurus High School
Lafayette, CO
08.2016 - Current
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Established a positive classroom environment that encouraged self-expression while fostering a strong sense of respect and accountability among students.
- Worked collaboratively with school administrators to implement intellectually challenging visual arts program that provided creative outlet for students.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues through effective communication and collaboration.
- Developed new courses, selected curricula, sourced materials and created syllabi to fill educational gaps.
- Increased student participation in extracurricular art events, such as contests and exhibitions, showcasing their talents within the community.
Middle School Art Teacher, Manhattan Middle School
Boulder Valley School District
Boulder, CO
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Established a multi-media art program in Art Focus Middle School, which resulted in a 93% increase in enrollment in three years, by facilitating inquiry-based, cross-curricular learning that engaged students to produce award-winning artwork and increase their matriculation.
- Teacher of numerous local, state, and national (Scholastic Arts) art winners.
- Demonstrated the ability to work with learners, peers, and community members from diverse backgrounds in order to build an effective and collaborative school community.
- Fostered a creative classroom environment that encouraged self-expression and artistic exploration.
- Organized annual art exhibitions showcasing student work, enhancing community involvement and appreciation for the arts.
- Mentored new teachers in effective instructional strategies and classroom management techniques, contributing to a supportive work environment.
- Increased student participation by incorporating interactive classroom activities and group projects.
High School Art and History Teacher
West End Public Schools
Nucla, CO
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Developed A.P. Art, A.P. Government, and Psychology curricula to reflect state standards and desired benchmarks and produce Congressional award-winning works.
- Served on the Student Improvement and Safety committee, secured the Colorado Court of Appeals to hear three appellate cases in the school environment, and garnered a reputation as “one of the most expert classroom managers in the school”.
- Took the time to mentor new teachers, receiving praise for “unflagging cheerfulness” and the “ability to energize people”. Recipient of three Board Commendations and two Teacher of the Year awards.
Elementary Art Teacher and Talented and Gifted Coordinator
Mescalero Apache Schools
Mescalero, NM
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Developed Art and Talented and Gifted curriculum for 400+ students, which met the needs of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and New Mexico Department of Education; yielding success in modified teaching methodologies and approaches to suit the cultural values, history and heritage.
- Created best practice-based programs that resulted in numerous state award-winning works, strong community support, and never-failing over-enrollment.
- Demonstrated professionalism and respect while engaging at-risk student population; earning a Teacher of the Year award from the Mescalero tribe.
High School Art Teacher
Westerville City School District
Westerville, OH
01.1993 - 01.1997
- Promoted to Department Head for the High School Art Program, working in tandem with four peers to create a strong art curriculum for 1,800 students.
- Served as the Extracurricular Advisor for the Academic Enrichment Program and coordinated scholarship opportunities.
- Recognized for differentiation and integration of science and art into lessons to connect and reinforce key concepts across the curriculum.
Education
Career And Technical Education in Media Arts -
#24523172
Colorado Department Of EducationProfessional Teacher License-Visual Arts - K-12 Art Education Endorsed
#30490
Colorado Department Of Education01-2019
Principal Certification - undefined
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX01-2015
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Education and Human Resources; Specialization in Adult Education and Training
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO01-2012
Bachelor of Science - Art Education
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH01-1993
Skills
- Expertise in drawing, painting, photography, ceramics, sculpture, animation, digital art
- Interactive classroom instruction
- Classroom management
- Motivational
- Curriculum implementation
- Project-based learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Individualized and group instruction
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Active learning
- Complex Problem-solving
- Time management abilities
- Curriculum development
Accomplishments
- Dedicated Art Teacher with proven success in mentoring students to earn regional and national accolades, (including multiple award-winning entries in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards]."
- Supervised team of staff members as a Principal Intern on an Art Focus extended field trip to New York City; “Manhattan-to-Manhattan”, Boulder Valley School Manhattan Middle School
- Student Motivation - Developed materials for after-school art/book club to motivate student to read classic novels and increase literacy among middle school students.
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom, reversing scores on art comprehension tests from 65% average to 87% average.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Curriculum Implementation - Instructed pupils in reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, and physical education using the curriculum established by the Board of Education.
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
- Student Mentor - Volunteered as temporary student guidance counselor to help resolve student personal issues.
- Received commendations from the West End Public School Board for successfully working with students with behavior problems, career advancement and future endeavors, and overall teaching abilities.
Affiliations
- National Honor Society, 2011-2015
- Professional Association of Colorado Educators, 2012, 2015
- Colorado Business Committee for the Arts, 2010-2012
- National Art Educator Association, 1995-2013
- National Association of Education 2005-2013
Certification
Benefits of Career and Technical Education (CTE):
Having or offering a Media Arts endorsement provides major benefits for both students and educators:
- Real-World Career Readiness: Students move beyond basic art appreciation into industry-standard practices. They learn exactly how to manipulate sight, sound, and motion using professional software (like Adobe Creative Cloud).
- Interdisciplinary Learning: It successfully merges academic standards with technical training, allowing students to seamlessly blend subjects like computer science, visual arts, and storytelling.
- Increased Funding and Resources: Programs designated as CTE often have access to specialized funding streams, upgraded technology, and support from Colorado Career and Technical Education or state equivalent frameworks. \
Presentations
- Deming, D. (September 2014- February 2015). Facilitator of student and parent meetings for Art Focus New York City Trip. Presentations at the Manhattan Middle School Assembly, Boulder, CO.
- Deming, D. (October 2014). Facilitator of staff meeting for an online scheduler program (Canyon Creek software) to train staff on methods for improving parent/teacher conferences. Presentation at the Manhattan Middle School Staff Meeting, Boulder, CO.
- Deming, D. (August 2014). Facilitator of staff meeting on the book “Crucial Conversations”. Presentation at the Manhattan Middle School Staff Meeting, Boulder, CO.
- Deming, D. (August 2014). Facilitator of staff team-building activity. Presentation at the Manhattan Middle School Staff Meeting, Boulder, CO.
- Deming, D. (April 2014). Introductory speaker for the Diversity Day Assembly. Presentation at the Manhattan Middle School Assembly, Boulder, CO.
- Deming, D. (March 2013, December 2013, & March 2014). Synopsis of the Visual Art Program. Presentation at the Manhattan Middle School Open Enrollment Assemblies, Boulder, CO.
- Deming, D. (January, 2014). Growing Up with Art. Interview at Manhattan Middle School with Boulder Lifestyle, Boulder, CO. http://issuu.com/lifestylepubs/docs/blmarch2014finallr/33?e=10131829/6889472
- Deming, D. (November, 2011). The Mustang Mission: Bully Prevention Program. Presentation at the West End School District In-service, Nucla, CO
- Deming, D. (March, 2010). The Seven Structures of Best Practice Teaching. Presentation at the West End School District In-service, Nucla, CO
Additional Training/Professional Development
- “Spanish for Adults-Level 1”, Boulder Valley School District, April 2015
- “Best Practices”, Boulder Valley School District, May 2014
- “Effective Communication” and “Classroom Management”, Adams State University, April 2013
- “Ed Tech: Secondary Core Software, Boulder Valley School District, October 2013
- “Never Too Late to Differentiate”, Adams State University, December 2012
- “Google Learning”, Boulder Valley School District, November 2012
- “Reading Apprenticeship”, Montrose County School District, January 2011
- “Autism Training”, West End Public School District, August 2009
- “Curriculum and NWEA Mapping”, West End Public School District, January 2006
- “Problem Solving in Education”, Adams State University, July 2005
Professional Affiliations
- National Honor Society, 2011-2015
- Professional Association of Colorado Educators, 2012, 2015
- Colorado Business Committee for the Arts, 2010-2012
- National Art Educator Association, 1995-2013
- National Association of Education 2005-2013
Timeline
High School Visual Art Teacher
Centaurus High School
08.2016 - Current
Middle School Art Teacher, Manhattan Middle School
Boulder Valley School District
01.2012 - 01.2016
High School Art and History Teacher
West End Public Schools
01.2004 - 01.2012
Elementary Art Teacher and Talented and Gifted Coordinator
Mescalero Apache Schools
01.2000 - 01.2004
High School Art Teacher
Westerville City School District
01.1993 - 01.1997
Principal Certification - undefined
Lamar University
Career And Technical Education in Media Arts -
#24523172
Professional Teacher License-Visual Arts - K-12 Art Education Endorsed
#30490
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Education and Human Resources; Specialization in Adult Education and Training
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science - Art Education
The Ohio State University