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Matthew Heimann

15 Lincoln Woods Way Apt 2A - Perry Hall, MD 21128

317-908-0492 - mmheimann@gmail.com - http://www.matthewheimann.com/



Education

Certification, Transition to Teaching, Elementary Education

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis December 2009

Indianapolis, IN

 

Advanced Woodworking Class

Indianapolis Art Center, Indianapolis, IN - Fall 2006

 

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Sculpture

Ball State University - May 2006

Muncie, IN




Employment History

2nd Grade Teacher for Baltimore City Public Schools, Baltimore, MD

August 23, 2010 - June 30, 2011

         Second Grade Teacher at Eutaw-Marshburn Elementary School # 011 - Title I

         Planned, prepared and implemented lessons in the subject areas of Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies and Health

         Managed the classroom to maximize learning through positive reinforcement behavior systems

 

Substitute Teacher for MSD Lawrence Township, Indianapolis, IN

February 8, 2010 - May 21, 2010

         Full time substitute at five different elementary schools in several different classrooms each day while the classroom teacher is in their weekly hour-long meeting

•         The grades I teach range from 1st to 5th grade and my responsibilities are the same as the classroom teacher throughout the duration of the meeting

 

Bronze Foundry Technician Sincerus Bronze Art Center, Indianapolis, IN

August 2006 - May 2008                  http://bronzeartindy.com/

         I worked as a bronze foundry technician for fine art sculptures. I worked in every step of the process including making the rubber and ceramic mold, creating the wax of the original, chasing and gating the wax, preparing the wax for firing and pouring, pouring the bronze, rebuilding, chasing, applying patina to metal and shipment of the sculptures.

 

Custom Cabinet and Furniture Maker, Re-Directional Sign and Design, Indianapolis, IN

August 2007 - October 2007            http://www.needsignage.com/

         Custom cabinet and furniture maker. Including residential and commercial woodworking.

 

Shop Assistant, Ball State Art and Journalism Wood Shop,  Muncie, IN

August 2005 – May 2006

         Assisted students in creating their art projects, including sculpture, furniture and picture frames.

         Maintained safe clean working environment.

 

Ice Deliver Driver, Driver/Sales Worker, Home City Ice, North Webster, IN

June 1999 - August 2007

         Delivered ice and ice storage boxes to stores including grocery stores, gas stations and others. I also did the training of many new employees.

 


Teaching Certification

•         Maryland Educator Certificate Standard Professional 1 Elementary Education 1-6

 


Student Teaching

Student Teaching, MSD Lawrence Township Skiles Test Elementary

Third Grade, Gifted and Talented Classroom August 17 - October 9, 2009

First Grade October 12 - December 11, 2009

 

         Developed lessons that met the needs of the students

         Maintained classroom discipline through positive reinforcement

         Collaborated with other teachers, including grade level meetings

         Implemented readers workshop, writers workshop and guided reading groups

         Incorporated technology into many areas of learning

 

Additional Information

I have had a variety of jobs each requiring a certain skill set. I have found that I am able to pick up on new things and learn new skills with ease and confidence. My background as an Artist gives me a wide range of experiences and has allowed me to work with a variety of materials. These experiences have shaped me to be the experienced well-rounded individual that I am.

 

Professional Affiliation

Artist Member of the Hoosier Salon - 2009 to present

Artist Level Member of the Indianapolis Art Center - 2006 to present


Art Shows and Exhibitions

Artwork Featured on Cover of: Buying Indy Art: A Guide for Businesses - 2009

Gallery One, Murphy Building, Fountain Square, Indianapolis, IN - Three Person Show, July 2007

Indianapolis Art Center - Annual Student Show, Professional Division, Spring 2007

    Rockler Woodworking Award

Artist Within, Muncie, IN - Two Person Show, August 2006

Atrium Art Gallery, Muncie, IN - Bachelor of Fine Arts Senior Sculpture Exhibition, Spring 2006

Ball State Museum of Art, Muncie, IN - 71st Annual Student Art Show, Spring 2006

    Frank Miller Lumber Award

Student Art Gallery, Muncie, IN - Group Show, Spring 2006

16th Minnetrista Annual Juried Art Show & Sale, Muncie, IN, Spring 2006

Ball State Museum of Art, Muncie, IN - 70th Annual Student Art Show, Spring 2005

15th Minnetrista Annual Juried Art Show & Sale, Muncie, IN, Spring 2005

Student Art Gallery, Muncie, IN - Group Show, Fall 2004

Ball State Museum of Art, Muncie, IN - 69th Annual Student Art Show, Spring, 2004

Atrium Art Gallery, Muncie, IN - Beginnings: Annual Juried Foundations Show, Fall 2003

Ball State Museum of Art, Muncie, IN - 68th Annual Student Art Show Foundations Category, Spring 2003

Atrium Art Gallery, Muncie, IN - Beginnings: Annual Juried Foundations Show, Fall 2002