Michael Carlson

Bentonville, Arkansas
(479) 633-2889

Objectives

To obtain a position as an art educator and to teach in accordance with the

schools values and goals
To foster an understanding and appreciation for art in each student

m.carlson.design@gmail.com
michael-carlson.weebly.com

Education Credentials
Expected 05/2016
2010

Expected 05/2016

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Bachelor of Arts in Visual Design with a minor in General Business
Summa Cum Laude
Arkansas Department of Education
State Certification, Art K12

Professional Affiliations
2015present

National Art Education Association

2015present

Arkansas Art Educators Association

Teaching Experience
03/201605/2016

Elza R. Tucker Elementary School, Rogers, Arkansas

Student Teacher, Grades K5
Collaborated with mentor teacher to enhance and assess learning
Employed classroom management techniques used throughout the school
to keep students engaged and on task

01/201603/2016

Bentonville High School, Bentonville, Arkansas

Student Teacher, Grades 912
Developed lessons for and taught Art I, Art III, Computer Graphics, and
Art History
Utilized rubric to rate student performance objectively

12/2015

05/2015

Westwood Elementary School, Springdale, Arkansas

Guest Art Teacher, Third Grade
Co-taught a lesson that tied Native American art history to the current
learning unit about storytelling
Life Styles, Inc., Springdale, Arkansas
Guest Art Teacher for Adults with Disabilities
Created a lesson with modifications for students with differing abilities

Professional Development
2015 & 2016

National Art Education Association National Convention

Gained insight into multiple levels of art education
Discovered new lessons to employ in the classroom

2009

Diversity Leadership Institute, University of Arkansas

Increased empathy and respect for students of diverse backgrounds
Continued...

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Honors and Awards

2015 Rickey Medlock Art

Education Scholarship Award
Achieved Deans List for 3 years
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
Chancellors Scholarship

Technical Skills

Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator,

Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat,
After Effects, Premiere,
Soundbooth)
Google SketchUp
SketchBook Pro

Honors College Study

Abroad Grant
Charles Okerbloom Award
20082009 Outstanding
Cross Cultural Mentor
Proficient with HTML and CSS
Introductory ProSpace
knowledge
Proficient in Microsoft Office:
Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Work Experience
2010Present

Summer 2011

Freelance Graphic Designer

Listened to clients needs and created logos, advertisements, web graphics,
posters, T-shirts, album art, and technical drawings
Tyson Modular Planning Assistant
(Temporary Position)
Analyzed product data and shelf placement
Learned to use ProSpace

Other Experience
20082011

Disc Jockey for KXUA, University Radio

Developed strong verbal communication and multitasking skills

20082010

Cross Cultural Mentor

Led orientation and aided visiting international students in acclimation to
the U of A and the U.S.
Expanded intercultural and interpersonal leadership skills

Summer 2009

Unfamiliar Japan Study Abroad Program

Studied Japanese culture, history, and art

References
Dr. Angela LaPorte
Associate Professor of Art
Education, University of Arkansas
(479) 575-8749
alaporte@uark.edu

Olivia Slone
Art Educator, Elza R. Tucker
Elementary School, Rogers, Arkansas
(479) 631-3561
oslone@rps.k12.ar.us

Kim Davenport
Art Educator, Bentonville High
School, Bentonville, Arkansas
(479)254-5100
kdavenport@bentonvillek12.org