Laura Gordon

Experience

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  Dreyfoos School of the Arts

  Sept 2017 - Jun 2018

  Educator - Artist In Residence

  ✦ Cataloged inventory of digital photography studio equipment and assisted in developing a centralized checkout system ✦ Supported students in the development of individual portfolios and provided feedback alongside actionable next steps for their work ✦ Trained digital design students in preparation for Adobe Photoshop Certification resulting in ~90% of students passing

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  Headwaters School

  Aug 2018 - May 2021

  Educator - Photography Guide

  ✦ Independently developed core curriculum for photography program, from entry level to advanced. Constructed lesson plans, slide decks, projects, and assessments✦ Adapted in-person instruction to eLearning environment, utilizing multiple softwares for both asynchronous and synchronous models✦ Facilitated communication with families and administrators to provide updates on student performance, progress, and achievement

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  Austin Independent School District

  Aug 2021 - May 2022

  Educator - Visual Arts

  ✦ Collaborated on creating a department-wide curriculum in alignment with state standards and intended learning outcomes✦ Led departmental projects, assignments, and task delegation✦ Allocated budget and ordered supplies for over 150 students

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  Academy of Art University

  Sept 2022 - Feb 2024

  Training Specialist

  ✦ Coordinates and develops synchronous learning management system training sessions for over 500 virtual instructors✦ Conducts needs analysis and creates written and visual tutorials for new processes within the LMS✦ Assures quality of new LMS features and develops corresponding training materials