Lex Lyon

Lex Lyon

Assistant to Fabric Artist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Multilingual Learner Teacher

  • Education

    • Phillips Exeter Academy

      1990 - 1993

      Activities and Societies: ESSO (Exeter Social Service Organization) Architecture Award

    • Bowdoin College

      1993 - 1997
      B.A. Asian Studies, minor in Psychology

      Activities and Societies: Bowdoin Rugby Football Club Bowdoin Outing Club Kappa Psi Upsilon Studied Buddhism in Sri Lanka.

    • University of Southern Maine

      2011 - 2012
      Master of Science in Education K-8 certification

      ETEP program

    • Maine College of Art & Design

      2001 - 2004
      BFA Ceramics

      Activities and Societies: attended NCECA conferences, Haystack workshop, interned at the ICA Ceramic sculpture and installation art

  • Experience

    • Dyeing to Impress You

      Jan 1997 - Jan 1998
      Assistant to Fabric Artist

      Applied dyes, combed designs, and printed fabric to assist in producing merchandise for store and special ordersDesigned and built window displaysDemonstrated printing process at monthly Art Walk.

    • Brattleboro Clayworks

      Jan 1997 - Jan 1997
      Potter's Assistant

      Open ceramic studio and storeMixed colorants and clays, created colorful slabs with slab rollerUsed hand-building techniques to cut and assemble pouches, vases, and bottlesLoaded and unloaded gas and electric kilns

    • America's Adventure

      Jan 1998 - Jan 1999
      Wilderness Adventure Trip Leader

      Led teenagers on wilderness experiences.Taught low impact camping, backpacking, and travel skills.

    • Cuddle Care

      Jan 1998 - Jan 1999
      Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

      Assisted in full day Kindergarten

    • The Environmental Schools

      Jan 1999 - Jan 1999
      Environmental Education Teacher

      Developed lesson plans and created teaching tools for outdoor environmental education classes

    • Preble Street Learning Center

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2000
      Multi-Age Teacher

      City day care center for infants through Kindergarteners Assisted children with computers and art projectsTaught communications skills through play, and directed and supervised various areas of play

    • The Children's Center

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2001
      Developmental Therapy Aide

      Toddlers through Kindergarteners learning through playAssisted preschool teachers through one on one guidance of socially and emotionally delayed child

    • Center Day Camp

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2003
      Art Director

      Day camp program for preschoolers through 6th graders on Sebago LakeCreated and instructed art activities for day camp of 250 campersManaged staff, budget, and supplies

    • Maine College of Art - Institute for Contemporary Art

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2003
      Art Education Intern

      Exhibitions and public programs showcasing new perspectives and trends in contemporary artDesigned workshop to teach contemporary art to children combining museum and classroom settingsStudied Discipline Based Art EducationManaged budget and supplies, hired assistant

    • Funky Pretty Jewelry

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2005
      Jewelry Maker's Assistant

      Maine-made sterling silver and glass jewelry Bent wire to create spirals and earring hooks for jewelry.Assembled earrings, file wire tipsUsed acetylene torch to bead tips of silver wireSpring 2004 DESIGNS BY LUCINDA Scarborough, MEUniquely designed wearable art to benefit social causesJewelry Designer/Assembler Designed and assembled scenes for a variety of fundraising pins

    • Spiral Arts

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2005
      Art Teacher

      Designed and lead taught intergenerational, community-based art classes

    • Running With Scissors

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2006
      Ceramic Artist

      Worked as exhibiting artist in collective studio space.Installed, curated and publicized solo gallery showCreated sculpture of a brain with wings for Mind Freedom International

    • Amistad Inc.

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2007
      Activities Coordinator

      Peer support and recovery center for adults with mental illness Planned and led creative and healthy activities for adults with mental illnessConnected adults in need to local resourcesGenerated financial support from community organizationsDesigned and distributed newsletter and calendarTaught First Aid and CPR to staff and clients

    • APS Healthcare

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2010
      Appeals and Grievances Specialist

      Start-up Maine office reviewing utilization of state funded behavioral health care servicesFacilitated resolutions for mental healthcare professionals who had been denied treatment authorizationWorked with doctors to scheduled utilization reviews to ensure patients received the appropriate level of careListened to the concerns of behavioral health patients and their parents and guided them through the steps of the appeal processStudied company processes, documented inefficacies, designed and developed new methods and materials to increase employee availability and coordinated with various teams to implement improvementsAnalyzed web applications for errors and inefficienciesCreated visual materials to present problems and solutions to IT teams through web conferencesDeveloped and edited instructional materials for system "work-arounds" for both front-end and backend users2007-2009 Senior Provider Relations SpecialistPromoted to team leader of call center after one month in the roleTrained and managed 4 employeesTrained internal and external users of utilization review web application.Served as company go-to person for system problems, organized rapid-response triage team Show less

    • The Reach School, Child Development Services Cumberland

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
      Educational Technician III
    • Portland Public Schools

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2024

      Designing Digital Literacy curriculum for middle school students, using digital tools to enhance literacy skills, while also increasing literacy with digital tools. Exploring ways to teach students to become ethical digital citizens, enhancing global competence through digital mapping strategies and connecting with students around the world. Creative Writing Club advisor Designed English Language Arts curriculum to meet Common Core State Standards for 6th and 7th grade students. Examined ways to enhance student skills with digital tools and global competence through Teachers College style narrative, informative, and argumentative writing units. Advisor to student clubs such as: Rap Club, Games Club, and Dance Club.

      • Social Studies Teacher

        Jan 2018 - Jan 2024
      • Digital Literacy Teacher

        Jan 2015 - Jan 2018
      • 6th-7th Grade English Language Arts Teacher

        Jan 2012 - Jan 2015
    • Lewiston Public Schools

      Aug 2024 - now
      Educator
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified First Aid Instructor

      American Red Cross of Southern Maine
      Jan 2006
    • Wilderness First Responder

      Wilderness Medical Associates
      Jan 1999
    • Duolingo Spanish Fluency: Elementary (Estimated)

      Duolingo
      Feb 2017
      View certificate certificate
    • Duolingo French Fluency: Intermediate (Estimated)

      Duolingo
      Feb 2017
      View certificate certificate
    • Duolingo German Fluency: Beginner (Estimated)

      Duolingo
      Feb 2017
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Director

      Issued by Welcoming and Safe Schools Youth Conference on May 2017
      Welcoming and Safe Schools Youth ConferenceAssociated with Lex Lyon
    • Judge

      Issued by Scholastic Art and Writing Awards on Jan 2011
      Scholastic Art and Writing AwardsAssociated with Lex Lyon