Derrick Brett Durham
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Derrick Brett Durham

Derrick Brett Durham
Marietta, GA 30080 |------------ | ------------

Profile

Dynamic, multifaceted Educator with experience developing, coordinating, and leading middle school art programs for schools. Skilled in art history, curriculum development, classroom management, and dispute mediation. Coach, evaluate, and support students on various behavioral and academic issues. Effectively develop methods and activities that encourage exploration and provide students with resources needed to understand artistic processes. Foster collaborative, respectful learning environment while increasing student appreciation of art. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Photoshop.

Experience

Mills Park Elementary School/Goddard School, Durham/Cary, NC
Parent Volunteer | 2013–2019
Assisted in activities such as reading to classes, special events and holiday programs.

Woods Charter School, Chapel Hill, NC
Advanced Placement Art Educator/Advisor | Aug 2005 – Dec 2013
Provided standards-based arts instruction and created testing/grading materials for sixth through twelfth grade students; developed curriculum for History of Western Art, including cultural relationships/influences content.
Prepared studio and materials for classes. Maintained cleanliness and organization of studio and equipment.
Worked with fellow teachers on cross-curricular projects for English and social studies classes.
Served as advisor for seventh to ninth grade students, including mentoring, evaluating, and coaching on specific behavioral and academic issues; mediating disputes; and providing various evaluations.
Instructed curriculum for high school Studio Arts, including painting (acrylics/watercolors), drawing (charcoal, pencil, and ink), and ceramics.
Taught Advanced Placement (AP) Studio Arts with focus on painting and drawing; assisted students in submitting art portfolios and slide sets to the AP College Board at the end of the school year.
Hosted professional artists-in-residence sessions to demonstrate art expertise to high school students.
Instructed middle and high school students in afterschool art/mural classes.

Art Educator | Aug 2002 – Jun 2005
Taught curriculum for fifth through twelfth grade middle school Art History program, including art projects and creation of testing/grading materials.
Instructed curriculum for high school Studio Arts class, including painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed media.
Introduced photography lab; taught photograph and film development.
Served as advisor for sixth grade, including coaching on specific behavioral and academic issues in collaboration with parents to resolving disputes.
Reported academic and behavioral evaluations each trimester.
Acted as an assistant coach for the high school girls’ basketball team and led quiz bowl team featured on WRAL’s The Brain Game.

Educator | Jan 2001 – Jun 2001
Taught sixth to eighth grade science classes, including earth science, astronomy, and biology. Led fourth and fifth grade English, science, math, and history classes based on core knowledge curriculum.
Developed lesson planning, assessment, and classroom management skills.
Implemented instructional strategies and managed classroom of students with behavioral and academic issues.
Co-led cross-country running club.


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Experience continued

Augusta Preparatory Day School, Martinez, GA
Photography Instructor | Jun 1999 – Aug 1999 / Jun 1998 – Aug 1998
Instructed and evaluated students on the features/functions of the 35mm camera.
Led students in film development; demonstrated process of developing and pulling prints from negatives.
Served as substitute art teacher during 1998 and 1999 school year as needed.

Education / Certification / Training

Master of Art Education, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
Bachelor of Arts in Art, Georgia Regents University, Augusta, GA
International Baccalaureate of Teaching & Learning Certificate, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
AP Certified, Portfolio for Drawing and Painting, College Board of NC
Continuing Studies in Education, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
Introduction to Exceptional Children, Psychology of Learning in School, Middle School Content Reading & Writing