KEELEY M.

DODSON

♦ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Creative and dedicated Visual Arts Teacher committed to creating meaningful and stimulating art
programs to improve student’s skills, creativity, appreciation, and awareness. I aim to inspire youth to
stretch themselves and their work through education and volunteer work.

♦ OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position as an Art Teacher utilizing teaching experience and comprehensive knowledge of all traditions
of art in order to assist student to realize their potential and develop their artistic skills.

♦ EDUCATION
GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY
Master of Arts in Teaching- (current)

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

Bachelors of Fine Arts - May 2015

♦ CAREER-RELATED EMPLOYMENT
August 2018-May 2019, High School Visual Arts Teacher, Westside High School, Macon, GA

Developed and implemented dynamic lessons designed to teach a rich variety of artistic
techniques, appeal to a range of abilities/levels, and enrich student learning. Presented
subject matter in accordance to school curriculum guidelines using different art techniques.
Established dynamic learning environments that highlight student work and stimulate
creative expression.

June 2016-August 2016, Camp Assistant/Art & Drama Instructor, Summer Kids University Day
Camp,
Fort Valley State University, Warner Robins, Georgia

Planned lesson plans/activities for the children that gave the opportunity to express
themselves creatively. Used group management skills to engage all children in daily
activities. Developed age appropriate activities that kept children active and help them
develop skills, teamwork and leadership. Led weekly arts and crafts activities for youth
campers. Organized talent show for campers.

June 2014-August 2015 Internship, Shirts Like Mine, Perry, Georgia

Trained on creating visual concepts, by hand and using computer software, to

communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers. Help developed the
overall layout and production design for advertisements, brochures, magazines, and t-
shirts.

 COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Windows; Windows 2007 & 2010; Microsoft Word; Excel; Power point; Microsoft
Works; Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver Website Design; Smart Board Certified