Rebecca Lothspeich

Effectively managed 4 - 5 classes per day ranging from 20-30 students per class Designed an individualized art curriculum for each grade level with an emphasis on culture, history, social emotional learning, reading, and writing Completed weekly detailed lesson plans

Kindergarten - 8th Grade Art Teacher at Chicago International Charter School (CICS) Bucktown (2022-08 – Present)

• Effectively managed 4 - 5 classes per day ranging from 20-30 students per class
• Designed an individualized art curriculum for each grade level with an emphasis on culture, history, social emotional learning, reading, and writing
• Completed weekly detailed lesson plans
• Created school-wide spring art shows, showcasing the art created by students over the school year
• Represented the 3-person arts & drama department as the Arts Liaison to effectively obtain and allocate a $1,000 budget
• Volunteered as campus representative for the district's Culture and Retention team; participated in District-wide meetings to discuss initiatives to increase student and staff retention
• Collaborated with the 5-person Enrichment team to develop multiple school-wide cultural events, including a Dia de Los Muertos celebration, Black History Month after-school event, and Holiday Showcase; responsibilities included designing props, backdrops, and art displays during each event
• Supervised after-school art club for a group of 20-30 students

Kindergarten - 8th Grade Art Teacher at Wolcott School District 154 (2021-08 – 2022-05)

• Managed classroom with up to 35 students in each class
• Designed and implemented curriculum for Kindergarten through 8th grade
• Led Exceptional Children Have Opportunities (ECHO) art classes for 10-15 students
• Designed art displays throughout school hallways
• Organized an end-of-year art show

Summer Art Teacher at Adler Arts Center (2019-06 – 2019-07)

• Designed and executed a unique and engaging curriculum for 8 mixed age group classes
• Coordinated an end-of-summer art show
• Collaborated with a team of 3 art teachers to create an enriching, fun experience for all

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2021-05)