JOHANNA DICKSON
Haymarket
Summary
Knowledgeable secondary level art instructor with solid background in art education and curriculum development, fostering creativity and critical thinking in students. Successfully implemented engaging lesson plans that align with educational standards and encourage artistic exploration. Demonstrated ability to cultivate positive and inclusive classroom environment, utilizing strong communication and classroom management skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Teacher
Mason Community Arts Academy, Fairfax VA
07.2019
- Created and taught lesson in polymer clay relief sculpture for ages 12-17.
- Taught students ages 8-14 stop motion animation; taught printmaking, sculpture, origami, shibori dye to students ages 5 - 9 in weeklong camps.
Tutor
All In Tutoring, The Nokesville School
08.2025 - Current
- Tutored students in Reading using Lexia.
Teacher, Middle School Art
The Nokesville School, Prince William County Schools, VA
08.2020 - Current
- Taught grades 6-8 in ceramics, sculpture, textiles, drawing, painting.
Teacher
Discovery Arts Enrichment Program, PWCS
- 07.2025
- Planned curriculum and taught 2D and 3D art to rising 5th grade students.
Teacher
Discovery Arts Enrichment Program, PWCS
- 07.2024
- Planned curriculum and taught 2D and 3D art to rising 3rd grade students.
Student Teaching Intern
Fairfax County Schools, VA
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Taught clay, textile art and printmaking at Centreville ES
- Created lessons for distance learning for Centreville HS
- Taught Digital Art, Studio Art, Animation using distance learning methods for secondary students, April 2020
Art Teacher
Mason Community Arts Academy, Fairfax VA
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Taught weekend classes for ages 11-17. Lessons included printmaking, soft sculpture and collage.
Education
MAT - Art Education
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05-2020
BA - Studio Art
Kenyon College
Gambier, OH05-1989
Skills
- Painting Techniques
- Sculpture Techniques
- Collaborative projects
- Lesson planning
- Arts integration
Affiliations
- Member, National Art Education Association
- Member, Virginia Art Education Association; attended November 2025 conference
Timeline
Tutor
All In Tutoring, The Nokesville School
08.2025 - Current
Teacher, Middle School Art
The Nokesville School, Prince William County Schools, VA
08.2020 - Current
Student Teaching Intern
Fairfax County Schools, VA
01.2020 - 05.2020
Art Teacher
Mason Community Arts Academy, Fairfax VA
07.2019
Art Teacher
Mason Community Arts Academy, Fairfax VA
09.2018 - 12.2018
Teacher
Discovery Arts Enrichment Program, PWCS
- 07.2025
Teacher
Discovery Arts Enrichment Program, PWCS
- 07.2024
BA - Studio Art
Kenyon College
MAT - Art Education
George Mason University