Experience

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  Valley Center Middle School

  • Valley Center, California, United States

  • Art & Design Teacher

    • Aug 2020 - Present
    • Valley Center, California, United States
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  International Baccalaureate

  • Geneva Area, Switzerland

  • DP Visual Arts Examiner

    • May 2009 - Present
    • Geneva Area, Switzerland

    Script marking of HLA/SLA Part A Studio work and moderation of IA of Part B Investigation workbooks of candidates and give written feedback based on set criterions.

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  Poway Unified School District

  • Greater San Diego Area

  • Art & ASB Teacher

    • Aug 2019 - Jun 2020
    • Greater San Diego Area
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  Thrive Public Schools

  • Greater San Diego Area

  • High School Art & Design Teacher

    • Aug 2018 - Jun 2019
    • Greater San Diego Area
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  Beijing World Youth Academy

  • China
  • Education Administration Programs
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Head of IB Design Department

    • Aug 2009 - Jun 2017

    Providing professional leadership and management to secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and ongoing development of learning and achievement for all students.Contribute to operational/strategic planning, curriculum development, quality assurance, management of resources and pastoral system implementation.Lead weekly department meetings to discuss day-to-day concerns, student progress and reflection on the overall running of the Design courses.In 2009 set up the Design Technology department from scratch, formulating the middle school curriculum, equipment purchases and room designs.Designing and delivering creative extracurricular clubs and contribute to enforcing school’s disciplinary policies.Act as tutor to personal project students.

  • IB MYP Design Teacher

    • Aug 2009 - Jun 2017

    Teaching Product Design to the whole of Middle School, grades six to ten using the IB MYP framework.

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  China Central Academy of Fine Arts

  • Beijing Suburb, China

  • Senior Design Tutor

    • Nov 2006 - Aug 2009
    • Beijing Suburb, China

    Contributed to the development of studio practice design projects.Provided specialist input in a multi-faceted approach to learning and teaching in the studio units in the following fields: Visual Communication, Textile Design, Interior Design, Silversmithing & Jewelry and Ceramic Design.Deli...

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  Etonkids Bilingual Kindergarten

  • Beijing

  • Art Teacher

    • Sep 2006 - Nov 2006
    • Beijing

    Taught the Fun with Art class, an enrichment program for kindergartners. The lessons focused on monochrome still life, discovering form & tone, perspective, expressive drawing, zoo studies, developing a visual memory, the color wheel and starting work with color. All emphasized the small musc...

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  Lofty Design

  • Teaneck NJ

  • Creative Director

    • Nov 2000 - Jul 2005
    • Teaneck NJ

    Increased the clientele for this design firm that provides conceptual solutions with original ideas and evolving capabilities. Some clients included: Atlantis Waterworks, Chemdry Carpet Cleaners, Columbia University, Children’s Theatre Company, Daphne, Downtown Express Newspaper, Dyerich Polyconc...

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  Burson-Marsteller

  • New York, NY, USA

  • Graphic Designer

    • May 1998 - Nov 2000
    • New York, NY, USA

    Worked on a variety of print materials ranging from newsletters to invites and booklets for both internal and external usage. The clients were all high profile companies that required superior standards in conceptual solutions as well as immaculate execution.

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  Millennium Hotels and Resorts

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Graphics Center Manager

    • Feb 1995 - Oct 1996
    • Greater New York City Area

    This hotel consisted of a high-end restaurant, a landmark theatre and several floors of conference rooms. Produced collateral that promoted all these spaces and worked closely with the marketing and general manager of the hotel to keep a consistent look while providing variety and freshness in th...