Iver W. Lofving
32 Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-7370
To continue to learn and teach.
I believe that I am an excellent choice for any position dealing with people. I have over 25 years experience working in many settings. I have dealt with budgets, run programs of all sorts and gotten things done even in ambiguous situations. I can deal with what needs dealing with. I am used to working in diverse cultures and languages. I am a very effective person and could help your program immensely.
1990 Masters in Education and Teaching certification, U. Maine
1982 B.F.A. NYSCC at Alfred University, NY
1977 High School degree John Jay H. S., NY
1992-present Art Teacher, Skowhegan Area H.S., Skowhegan, Maine
Taught pottery and printmaking to over 2000
teenagers for over 12 years. Kids
have learned through doing a creative process from conception to finished
product. Students have learned
about the art of many diverse cultures.
1991-1992 Spanish Teacher, Garland Middle School, Bangor, ME
Taught the Spanish language and Latin American
culture in many innovative
ways. An example is the Dia de
Mercado , or market day, combining fun and learning.
1987-1990 Peace Corps Representative, University of ME, Orono, ME
Interviewed applicants, managed program, inspired people to make a difference in
the world.
1986-1987 Art and Spanish Teacher, Vershire School, Vermont
Also ran dormitory and outdoor program for troubled youths.
1983-1985 Peace Corps Volunteer in Purulha, Baja Verapaz, Guatemala
Worked with Mayan villagers in water projects and vaccinating animals. Learned about their culture and ours. Became fluent in Spanish and passable in Kekchi.
2000Ðpresent Maple syrup producer, Skowhegan, Maine
1995Ðpresent Registered Maine Sea Kayak Guide
1993Ðpresent Advisor to the Outing Club at Skowhegan Area HS
1993Ðpresent IverStudio on SwanÕs Island, Maine
Agroforestry, Art, Outdoor Recreation, Religion and Politics
2000 Frame Studio Art Gallery, Skowhegan, ME Featured Artist in print show
1996 New Bedford Art Museum Ð New Bedford, MA , Ceramic pieces
1993 Panoply Gallery, Waterville, ME Earthenware Ceramics
1992 Archangel Project- Russia Ð Prints selected for exhibition.
1991 Guatemala, Tierra de Imagenes Ð Curated show of textiles, paintings, photos and prints at U.Maine Orono that toured the state with the Satellite gallery program.
1990 Maine Coast Artists- juried show. Rockport, Maine
1990 SeamanÕs Club Ð Portland, ME Group show of paintings
1990 Worlds of Change Ð One person show of paintings and prints at UMO
1982 North Salem Gallery, NY Midsummer Melange show.
1982 Somerstown Gallery, NY Featured artist
1982 Public Illumination Gallery, NYC 10x10 show