Natalie Wier is seeking a career change utilizing her strong interpersonal and communication skills. She has over 10 years of experience as an elementary art teacher developing innovative curriculum that promoted critical thinking. She is also a certified aerobic instructor who motivates class participants. Her education includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education from Virginia Commonwealth University with study abroad experience in Italy.

1. Natalie Wier
4703 Fitzhugh Avenue Richmond, VA 23230
Phone: (804) 339-5251 E-Mail: nataliewierlawson@gmail.com
Objective
Making a career change to utilize exceptional interpersonal and communication skills while acquiring
new skill sets to make positive contributions in future work environment. Interested in leading or joining a
team of motivated, innovative thinkers that can make positive and effective improvements.
Experience
Henrico County Public Schools August 2005 – June 2015
Varina and Mehfoud Elementary Schools January 2006 – June 2015
Elementary Art Teacher
- Created innovative curriculum incorporating classroom studies with art projects that promoted critical
thinking and execution of successful products.
- Motivated students by encouraging self-reflection and problem solving skills during design process.
- Contributed to positive school environment by effectively communicating with students, parents, and
staff.
- Coordinate appointments and meetings with administrator and parents.
- Attended numerous seminars, conferences, staff developments, and classes to remain current and
refine professional qualities.
- Created an animated video to catch the attention of decision makers when my classroom was in need
of new technology.
- Launched a fundraising, social-media platform to engage students and parents while raising funds for
the school art room.
- Implemented an art program for students with behavioral and social issues in order
to decrease the number of Code of Conduct infractions handled by administrations.
Varina Elementary School August 2012 – June 2015
School Website Editor
- Designed and maintained a user-friendly school website to communicate information with both parents
and staff.
- Collected vital material from staff members and organized content on the website in form of posts, links,
media, and calendar
- Cultivated a partnership with public library to communicate information on website and strengthen
programs at school and library.
R. C. Longan Elementary School August 2005 – November 2005
Professional Development Coordinator
- Instilled team-building values through coordination of collaborative staff development projects involving
entire school faculty. Motivated participants to establish positive working relationships and atmosphere.
- Created design that all staff members could assemble as a team.
- Displayed finished product in central location for staff and students.

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Jazzercise of Richmond October 2008 – Present
Certified Aerobic Instructor
- Leads an upbeat, enthusiastic class for adults in a high intensity aerobic dance workout.
- Builds and maintains a strong relationships with each client to ensure that all fitness goals are met.
- Motivates class and inspires participants to return each day.
- Provides public demonstrations at local events to showcase Jazzercise to new markets and promote
business.
- Mentors prospective students that are training for the Franchisee audition.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts January 2005 – July 2005
Lead Teacher
- Planned art program that coordinated school lessons with art collection in the museum.
- Organized information of artwork in the museum.
- Researched useful information to create an interactive lesson for public promotional event.
- Volunteered for the service learning program in the Educational Outreach division to help design and
manage early education instruction.
Bottoms Bridge Baptist Church March 2004 – May 2004
Community Outreach Leader
- Volunteered at a local church with a group of sixth grade students. Managed and directed group in
large mural project.
- Inspired students to generate ideas for a meaningful theme and artistic design for the mural.
- Facilitated novice group through painting process starting from initial idea to finished product.
- Used church hallways as a means for prominent displays.
- Instilled a sense of pride and accomplishment using positive words of affirmation.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education December 2004
Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA
Classes included Semester Abroad (six weeks in Florence, Italy studying photography and drawing),
Service Learning, Exceptional Education, and Technology in Art Education, Drawing, Photography,
Sculpture, Ceramics, Painting, Watercolor, and Art History.