LAURA GORDON

Experience

Visual Arts Teacher
Austin High School
2021 - 2022

• Collaborated on creating a department-wide curriculum in alignment with state standards and intended learning outcomes
• Took leadership role in departmental project assignments and task delegation
• Allocated budget and ordered supplies for over 150 students
  

Photography Teacher
Headwaters School
2018 - 2021

• Independently developed core curriculum for photography program, from entry level to advanced. Constructed lesson plans, slide decks, projects, and assessments 
• Adapted in-person instruction to eLearning environment, utilizing multiple softwares for both asynchronous and synchronous models
• Facilitated communication with families and administrators to provide updates on student performance, progress, and achievement
  

Artist in Residence - Teacher
A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts
2017 - 2018

• Cataloged inventory of digital photography studio equipment and assisted in developing a centralized checkout system 
• Supported students in the development of individual portfolios and provided feedback alongside actionable next steps for their work 
• Trained digital design students in preparation for Adobe Photoshop Certification resulting in ~90% of students passing