Lex Lyon

Experience

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  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.

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  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

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  America's Adventure

  Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  Wilderness Adventure Trip Leader

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

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  Cuddle Care

  Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

  Assisted in full day Kindergarten

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  The Environmental Schools

  Jan 1999 - Jan 1999

  Environmental Education Teacher

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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  Spiral Arts

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Art Teacher

  Designed and lead taught intergenerational, community-based art classes

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  The Reach School, Child Development Services Cumberland

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  Educational Technician III
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  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
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  Lewiston Public Schools

  Aug 2024 - now

  Educator