Karn Middleman

Visual Arts Teacher at Grand Rapids Public Schools - Harrison Park Academy K-8

Responsible for teaching over 600 students in a K-8 building; currently teaching 30 classes per week, 9 of them middle school (6th–8th); create student artwork displays in the school; participated in GRPS Citywide Arts show, the largest student art show in Michigan.

Visual Arts Teacher at WellSpring Preparatory High School, Grand Rapids MI

Teaching multiple sections of high school art to over 180 9th–12th grade students (2D, 3D and digital arts); college advisory; created two semesters of curriculum for Media Design; organized photography after-school club and field trips; collaborated with regional art department leads on curriculum development and art shows.

Visual Arts Teacher at Fruitport High School, Fruitport, MI

Teaching over 600 students at two district elementary schools and high school; development of art curriculum for virtual, hybrid and synchronous learning; participation in multiple student art shows and competitions; several students placed in MAEA Top 100.

Paraprofessional at Grand Rapids Public Museum School, Grand Rapids MI

Push-in support in all classrooms; one-on-one general Ed & IEP; lesson planning assistance for ELA and Performance classes; proctoring for NWEA, PSAT and M-STEP; other duties as assigned.

Continuing Studies Instructor at Kendall College of Art and Design, Grand Rapids MI

Created all lessons; taught multiple sessions of digital photography summer camp for teens.