Experience

Northwest Vista College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Instructor of Record

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  My background is in Fine Art Photography and Art History. My experience includes teaching commercial photography at San Antonio College, Fine Art photography and Art Appreciation at UTSA, Northwest Vista College and Our Lady of the Lake.

• Instructor of Record

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Spring 2018 - PresentAdjunct Instructor of Record • Northwest Vista CollegeFine Art Photography 1 and 2 ARTS 2356 and 2357Art Appreciation ARTS 1301• Created curriculum and engaging assessments for a diverse group of students in accordance with Texas State Student Learning Outcomes through lecture, power points, videos, discussion and research• Engaged students in daily artistic practice using sketchbook exercises and a variety of artistic media• Incorporated collaborative learning and peer to peer techniques to yield student-led learning of modern concepts in photography and the Fine Arts Show less



Desiree Schanding Photography

• Photographer

  • Aug 2009 - Present

  Here to provide photography needs in the fashion industry and retail. Here to provide photography needs in the fashion industry and retail.



Our Lady of the Lake University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Instructor of Record

  • Aug 2017 - May 2020

  Fall 2017 - Spring 2019 and Spring 2020Adjunct Instructor of Record • Our Lady of the Lake UniversityArt Appreciation ARTS 1361Digital Photography I and II ARTS 2350 and 3350History of Art ARTS 2361• Designed curriculum through the lenses of cultural diversity and feminism according to department guidance• Guided students through discussions to challenge critical thinking skills • Integrated fundamental techniques in photography with personalized fine art expression• Created a lecture-based course through a culturally diverse lens in art history with integrated documentaries and student research Show less

• Professor of Fine Art

  • Aug 2017 - Jan 2018



San Antonio College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Instructor of Record

  • Aug 2010 - May 2018

  Fall 2010 - Summer 2017 and Spring 2018Adjunct Instructor of Record • San Antonio CollegePhotography I and II COMM 1318 and 1319Photographic Perceptual Design PHOT 2373• Engaged students in comprehensive photographic assessments with a focus on written and verbal critiques as well as student-led feedback• Incorporated elements of commercial and retail photography for real world experience under the umbrella of personal vision and artistic expression

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Aug 2010 - Jan 2018