Stephanie Claybrook
Minneapolis
Summary
Emerging museum education and community engagement leader with experience designing and supporting arts-based learning experiences, cultivating visitor engagement, and collaborating across teams to implement successful programs and events. Skilled in relationship building, program coordination, public communication, and inclusive engagement strategies. Passionate about connecting communities through art and advancing equitable access to cultural experiences for audiences of all ages.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Art College Lab Assistant-1
Minneapolis College
Minneapolis, MN, USA
08.2025 - Current
- Coordinated daily operations for ceramics studio, photography lab, and fine arts open studio spaces, enhancing student learning and accessibility.
- Developed and managed staffing schedules to ensure consistent open lab coverage across multiple Fine Arts departments.
- Developed and managed staffing schedules, ensuring consistent lab coverage across fine arts departments to support student engagement.
- Provided one-on-one technical assistance and guidance to students in ceramics, photography, and other fine arts disciplines.
- Maintained safe, organized, and well-equipped studio environments by monitoring supplies, equipment, and facility needs.
- Collaborated with Purchasing and administrative staff to establish blanket purchase orders and procure supplies for instructional labs and special events.
- Submitted and tracked facilities, IT, and student employment requests, working closely with cross-functional teams to resolve operational needs.
- Liaised between students, faculty, administration, and support departments to facilitate communication and streamline operations.
Art Teacher
Lionsgate Academy
Minnetonka, MN, USA
08.2019 - 07.2024
- Designed and delivered visual arts instruction for students in grades 7-12, primarily serving students on the autism spectrum and students with a variety of other disabilities.
- Developed engaging, differentiated curriculum aligned with individual learning needs, enabling students to express creativity while building new artistic skills and techniques.
- Adapted instructional strategies, materials, and assessments to support diverse learning styles and maximize student success.
- Collaborated with special education staff, service providers, and families to enhance student growth and achievement.
- Collaborated with special education staff, related service providers, and families to support student growth and achievement.
- Supervised and trained 15 educational assistants across multiple classes, ensuring effective classroom support and engagement.
- Fostered inclusive, student-centered learning environment that promoted creativity, independence, and self-advocacy.
- Served on the school's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Cohort, contributing to initiatives that promoted equity and belonging within the school community.
- Held a leadership role as Board Chair of the Governance Committee, supporting organizational oversight, policy development, and strategic decision-making.
Education Assistant
Lionsgate Academy
Minnetonka, MN, USA
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Provided individualized academic, behavioral, and executive functioning support to middle and high school students, helping them develop organization, self-regulation, and classroom participation skills.
- Facilitated academic success by modeling, prompting, tutoring, and implementing differentiated support strategies for students.
- Reinforced classroom expectations, routines, and behavior plans, contributing to a positive and productive learning environment.
- Collaborated closely with teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational and physical therapists, mental health professionals, and families to implement student support plans and ensure consistent services.
- Participated in team meetings regarding student progress, IEP updates, behavioral interventions, and educational accommodations.
- Supported students who were nonverbal or had complex communication needs through the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices and American Sign Language (ASL).
- Provided assistance to students in resource room settings and general education classrooms, adapting support to meet individual academic and behavioral needs.
- Assisted students in developing social, communication, and independent living skills in both school and community-based learning environments.
- Documented student progress accurately and communicated insights to educational teams, enhancing support for student success.
Education
Masters - Art Education
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN05-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN05-2015
Associates of Fine Arts - undefined
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Minneapolis, MN05-2013
Skills
- Visual Arts Instruction
- Program Coordination
- Collaboration and Partnership Building
- Community Engagement
- Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion
- Visitor Engagement and Public Communication
Timeline
Art College Lab Assistant-1
Minneapolis College
08.2025 - Current
Art Teacher
Lionsgate Academy
08.2019 - 07.2024
Education Assistant
Lionsgate Academy
07.2016 - 07.2018
Associates of Fine Arts - undefined
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Masters - Art Education
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art
University of Minnesota