JORDAN J. DeWILDE

ART EDUCATOR

mrdewildeart.com

jordandewilde@gmail.com

My mission is to encourage students' individual creativity through inclusive curriculum. 

Work Experience

Art Educator
​Oregon High School
2019-Present

Develop an engaging and inclusive curriculum for high school students.

Teach students in courses:
​Studio 1-4 and Photoshop/Digital Media. 

Prepare all students to be college and career ready.
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Mentor students in need of support and develop action plans to serve their needs.

Writer
The Art of Education University
2019-Present

​Write monthly articles for publication in The Art of Education University Magazine.

Instructor
NBC Universal Bluprint
2018

Instructed techniques and projects on the children's program, Jump into Drawing!

Co-wrote and developed content.

Art Educator
Oregon Elementary School
2012-2019
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Developed an engaging and inclusive curriculum for elementary students.

Taught students in grades: kindergarten, first, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth.

Developed and maintained an elementary art club.
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Presented research and experience at local and regional education conferences.

Awards

2019 Lowell Milken Education Center Fellowship

2018 Illinois Art Education Association (IAEA) Elementary Art Educator of the Year

2016 Those Who Excel Award of Excellence for Early Career Educator
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2013 Those Who Excel Award of Excellence for Fine Arts Team

Skills

Drawing
Printmaking
Painting
​Ceramics
Level 1 Certified Google Educator
Photoshop
Microsoft Office

Fun Facts

Dog owner
Music lover
Prolific traveler

Descriptors

Positive
Thoughtful
Self-reliant

Pacesetter
Motivated
​Creative

Education

Illinois State University
MS - Art Education + Teaching Certificate

Western Illinois University
BS - Broadcasting + Art