Jeff Sherry
Clarksville
Summary
I have been a Digital Art teacher at Hunters Lane High School for 29 years. I use Adobe Photoshop and a room full of equipment to offer students a chance to learn hands on what it is to be a graphic designer. Students come away with a porfolio full of original designs and a room full of finished design projects that we actually produce in class.
I have also taught the same concepts to students in summer school programs for several years now and enjoy doing so immensely.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Digital Art Teacher
Hunters Lane High School
Nashville, TN
08.1997 - Current
- Developed engaging digital art curriculum incorporating multimedia tools and technology.
- Facilitated collaborative projects to enhance creativity and teamwork among students.
- Mentored students in digital design principles, fostering their artistic skills and confidence.
- Integrated innovative software programs to improve student learning outcomes in digital art.
- Organized workshops and exhibitions, showcasing student artwork to the school community.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Collaborated with faculty to align digital art programs with educational standards and goals.
- Developed innovative curriculum to introduce students to the latest trends in digital art and design.
- Maintained, reviewed and updated course descriptions, outcomes and outlines.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends to provide students with the most current information and resources in digital art.
- Established a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered open discussion among diverse learners.
EL/ Digital Art Teacher
Pomising Scholars
Nashville, TN
05.2023 - 07.2025
- Developed engaging digital art curriculum enhancing student creativity and technical skills.
- Facilitated workshops utilizing industry-standard software, fostering hands-on learning experiences.
- Mentored students in digital design techniques, promoting individual artistic expression and confidence.
- Implemented project-based learning strategies, encouraging collaboration and critical thinking among students.
- Enhanced student creativity by incorporating digital art techniques into lesson plans.
- Provided constructive feedback on student work, encouraging growth and development of artistic skills.
Summer School Digital Art Teacher
Naza Program
Nashville, TN
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance digital art skills for diverse student groups.
- Facilitated hands-on workshops utilizing various digital art software and tools.
- Mentored students in creative processes, fostering individual artistic expression and confidence.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects integrating digital art across curricula.
- Organized community exhibitions showcasing student artwork, promoting program visibility and student achievements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Art Education
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, IN05.1997
Skills
In my work as a Digital Art teacher at Hunters Lane I have tried to focus on project based, real world lessons We cover basic concepts of graphic design while focusing on actual projects that we create in class Using a lab full of equipment such as inkjet printers, t-shirt heat presses, vinyl cutters, button makers and more I help students create original shirt designs, poster art ,stickers buttons and many other design projects that we go thru the entire design process from concept, brainstorming to adding final touches on a physical piece of art that they have created Not only does this give the students a much deeper understanding of actually being a designer but it also is a powerful motivation to learn the concepts and skills of being a graphic artist
Students learn primarily Adobe Photoshop to create their artwork although we do some work in other programs occasionally we try to focus on PhotoShop the most so that students can actually learn the ins and outs of the software
I have used this same approach the last few years in my work with Promising Scholars teaching EL students the same concepts and skills used to create t-shirts, posters, stickers and buttons while they learn the basics of the software and equipment The basics for the class help overcome any language barriers as most of the information can be conveyed through visuals and demonstrations
I have enjoyed working with the students the last few summers in Promising Scholars and would love to do so again this summer!
Certification
I am certified in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator programs.
Timeline
EL/ Digital Art Teacher
Pomising Scholars
05.2023 - 07.2025
Summer School Digital Art Teacher
Naza Program
05.2017 - 07.2019
Digital Art Teacher
Hunters Lane High School
08.1997 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Art Education
Indiana University, Bloomington