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Lauren Grinde
(970) 769-8326

laurengrinde2003@gmail.com

 

Education

University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Filmmaking, Animation
Bachelor of Fine Arts Filmmaking/Animation
May 2025 | GPA: 3.90

 

Professional Experience

The Juniper School | Durango, CO

Visual and Digital Arts Teacher K-8th grades

Aug 2025- Present 

  • Designed and implemented a comprehensive K–8 visual and digital arts curriculum from the ground up, integrating contemporary mixed media practices with age-appropriate learning objectives. 

  • Led hands-on instruction across traditional and digital mediums, fostering creativity, technical skills, and self-expression in students from kindergarten through 8th grade. 

  • Developed a flexible, project-based learning environment aligned with charter school values, incorporating recycled materials, interdisciplinary themes, and student-led exhibitions. 

 

Seed Studio | Durango, CO
Administrator and Children’s Art Teacher
June-Aug 2025

  • Designed and led engaging, age-appropriate art lessons for children ages 5-13, fostering creativity and confidence through hands-on projects.

  • Managed classroom environment with a focus on exploration, positive reinforcement, and artistic experimentation across various media including painting, drawing, and sculpture.

  • Served as an administrator, managing class schedules, coordinating student enrollment, maintaining communication with parents, and ensuring smooth day-to-day studio operations.

 

Durango Arts Center | Durango, CO
Children’s Art Teacher
June-Aug 2024

  • Developed and implemented art lesson plans for children aged 4-12.

  • Fostered creativity and artistic skills in a supportive and engaging environment.

 

Animas Trading Company | Durango, CO
Sales Associate
May-Aug 2022, June-Aug 2024

  • Provided excellent customer service and assisted with sales transactions.

  • Managed inventory and maintained a clean and organized store.

  • Engaged with local artist and their work

 

University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) | Winston-Salem, NC
Teaching Assistant, Summer Animation Intensives
July-Aug 2023

  • Teaching animation techniques to students.

  • Provided feedback and support to students on their animation projects.

 

The Art Supply House | Durango, CO
Sales Associate/Customer Service
2018-2021

  • Assisted customers with product selection and provided product knowledge.

  • Managed sales transactions and maintained store displays.

  • Expanded knowledge of art supplies and techniques.

 

Projects

  • Animator, Character Designer, Storyboard Artist | Animated Film "All Eyes On Me" 2024-25

  • Animator, Color Artist, Background Artist, | UNCSA animated Film"33rd & Clover st." 2024-25 (Full Bloom Film Festival)

  • Director, Producer, Pre-vis, Screenwriter, Lead Animator | UNCSA animated Film "It's About You," 2024 (Durango Independent Film Festival 2025 and 2025 REEL Learning School Program)

  • Key Animator | UNCSA 3D animated Film “Red Bird," 2023 (Reel to Real and RiverRun International film festival 2023)

  • Animation/Editing | UNCSA documentary Film"Wilderness Therapy," 2023 (Reel to Real and RiverRun International film festival 2023)

  • Animator | UNCSA mixed media Film "Rooms," 2023

  • Graphics Artist | UNCSA live action film “SCOTCH,” 2022

  • Key Animator | UNCSA animated film “Treasure Hunt,” 2022 (Reel to Real international film festival 2022)

 

Activities

InterVarsity Treasurer | UNCSA 2024-2025

  • Supported growth of campus ministry.

  • Managed events, budget, donations and accounts.

  • Encouraged and engaged with students in need.

National Art Honor Society | Durango High School
2019-2021

  • Honored and supported the arts in school and community.

  • Participated in art-related activities and community service.

 

Skills

Toon Boom Harmony Advanced, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Google Suite, Autodesk Maya, Procreate, Zbrush, Blender, and Nomad Sculpt, 3D modeling, texturing, and rigging, Graphic design, Advertisements, Motion graphics and Website building

 

Awards

  • 2020 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, Colorado Art Region

    • Silver Key Winner – Digital Art Category

    • Honorable Mention – Comic Art Category

  • Durango School District 9-R Youth Art Award | 2020

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