MADISON DOTSON
M.Ed Candidate ✶ Art and Technology Educator Contact
About
Philosophy: Belief in academic studio practices that integrate arts and technology to prepare students for real 706.581.4252 world problem-solving through hands-on learning and innovative thinking. msdotson@gmail.com Background: I have a passion for the history of art and design. Work in academic administration, classrooms, 2110 15th Ave North and applied design fields has equipped Nashville TN 37208 me with meaningful insights into how creative, collaborative, and critical thinking merge with dynamic curriculum. madisondotson.com Objective : to make the art studio an investigative laboratory for all creators.
Education Emory University Bachelor’s of Arts 2003 - 2007
Art History Visual Arts Architectural Studies
Georgia Institute of Technology Master’s Studies 2011 - 2012
Industrial Design Architecture
Tennessee State University
Master’s of Education - Candidate 2018 - Present Degree Anticipated
December 2019
Curriculum & Instruction Secondary (7-12) Visual Arts Education
Skill Individualized Instruction
Work
Private Childcare, 2014-2019 - Nashville TN ✶ A trusted child care provider, household manager, early childhood expert, travel nanny, personal organizer, shopper, and Graphic & Web Design chef. synthesizing visual and technical information to create innovative and effective learning tools Online Sales Coordinator, 2012-2014 - Calhoun GA ✶ An online retail merchandiser and sales analyst for a small Environmental Design textile company. Worked with a tight-knit team to produce organizing practical & mindful spaces for creating evolving daily product packages. Interdisciplinary Arts Programming Preschool Atelierista, 2011-2012 - Atlanta GA collaborating across core and arts subjects to ✶ An art teacher crossed with an artist-in-residence at a Reggio create integrative curriculum Emilia Preschool. Specialized in open-ended art projects, exploring multiple learning modes, and process documentation. PRAXIS Interior Designer, 2008-2011 - Atlanta GA PLT: Grades 7-12 196 ✶ Design projects leveraging materials & construction knowledge. Art Content & Analysis 191 Arts Administration, 2006- 2008 - Atlanta GA Technology Education Pending ✶ Developed and promoted student-targeted arts programming across Emory University within the multidisciplinary Center for Creativity & Arts. creatively approaching instructional methods to reflect and evolve with student’s needs