Lecturer and Lead Faculty; Foundations and Studio Art

• Aug 2019 - Present

Head of Studio; International Foundations Department

• Sep 2018 - Mar 2019

Lead faculty team of 6 in teaching art and design foundations curriculum to first year university students at CAFA. Design foundations year structure and objectives. Assess curriculum success and supervise faculty within the program. Handle program logistics, lead the design of the final student exhibition, responsible for pedagogical aims and structure of the department of 85 students. Lead faculty team of 6 in teaching art and design foundations curriculum to first year university students at CAFA. Design foundations year structure and objectives. Assess curriculum success and supervise faculty within the program. Handle program logistics, lead the design of the final student exhibition, responsible for pedagogical aims and structure of the department of 85 students.

Lecturer

• Aug 2016 - Mar 2019

Full time Lecturer within the International Foundations Course at The Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA). Teach first year students in an interdisciplinary and progressive set of courses intended to both broaden their experiences in art and design and to provide a solid foundation for their futures as professionals in the creative fields. Classes taught are based in painting, drawing, sculpture and installation fine art practices. Full time Lecturer within the International Foundations Course at The Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA). Teach first year students in an interdisciplinary and progressive set of courses intended to both broaden their experiences in art and design and to provide a solid foundation for their futures as professionals in the creative fields. Classes taught are based in painting, drawing, sculpture and installation fine art practices.

Instructor of Art

• Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

Courses Taught: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Visual Arts Cambridge International A Level Art and Design Introductory Art Courses Taught: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Visual Arts Cambridge International A Level Art and Design Introductory Art

Art Teacher; ES Department

• Sep 2014 - Aug 2015

Workshop Instructor; Castellani Museum

• Aug 2014 - Aug 2014

Taught expressive and imaginative drawing workshop at Kids and Art Camp for children ages 6 to 12. Taught expressive and imaginative drawing workshop at Kids and Art Camp for children ages 6 to 12.

Adjunct Instructor; Art

• Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

Taught "3 Dimensional Design" course to GCC students. Taught "3 Dimensional Design" course to GCC students.

Art Teacher

• Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

Led 6 separate art classes co-currently for elementary, middle and high school students in a nationally grant-funded after/summer school designed to enhance the academic and social development of at-risk students. Class work included two and three dimensional, and collaborative projects. Taught a total of 150 students. Led 6 separate art classes co-currently for elementary, middle and high school students in a nationally grant-funded after/summer school designed to enhance the academic and social development of at-risk students. Class work included two and three dimensional, and collaborative projects. Taught a total of 150 students.

Arts Resource Center Graduate Supervisor

• Aug 2011 - May 2013

Oversaw daily operations of the center that serves to loan equipment and supplies for art students to use.Managed large technical equipment and material supply inventory; such as video and projection equipment, photographic equipment, educational dvds, magazines and newspapers, printmaking and sculpture supplies.Employed FileMaker Pro database to communicate with individuals based on their respective loans. Populated new database with equipment and resource information.Supervised and guided undergraduate work-study students, worked with graduate students, staff and faculty. Show less

Instructor of Record

• May 2011 - May 2013

Taught a total of six college courses: Art and Everyday, (twice); Self and Ritual; Drawing Fundamentals, (twice); and Drawing Concepts I. Developed syllabi in accordance with overall course objectives, and designed with clarity in mind.Met with students individually during, and after class within regular office hours and extended appointments to actively listen and contribute to their own reflection and progress.Informally advised students on course choices, career and future life goals.Familiar and experienced with working with students of many backgrounds. Coached to students’ strengths. Established an accessible and safe learning atmosphere. Flexible in student approach and lesson implementation as students came to classes with varying levels of experience and cultural exposure.Utilized differentiated instruction to meet the needs of each student in the class. Created engaging classes with short visual lectures, small groups, and collaborative and discussion formats. Stressed collaboration. Assessed learning through a series of very concrete objectives set up for each class and assignment, as well as creative, open-ended questionnaires throughout the semester.Please see attached document above for course descriptions. Show less

Arts Resource Center Assistant

• Aug 2011 - Aug 2012

Worked as a team with other staff members to sell materials and loan technical equipment to students. Inventoried DVD collection using WorldCat.Digitalized parts of department photography collection using copy stand and photo imaging software.

Visual Studies Department Graduate Student Leader and panel participant at annual conference

• Jun 2012 - Jul 2012

Visual Studies Department Graduate Student Leader and panel participant at "Strategies of Effective Teaching Conference": Served as a leader for my departmental group during the common seminar Spoke on an interactive panel at the closing session for all conference participantsHeaded a workshop that gave participants hands-on experience using communicative techniques to effect students’ learning.

Functional Family Therapy Program Office Manager

• Jan 2009 - Jul 2010

Performed general clerical work, along with correspondence drafting and editing to clients and external practitioners. Populated both an internal organizational database, and one operated by Erie County- both containing highly confidential information. Correlated information between the two databases. Managed schedules and supply budgets. Processed detailed medical insurance information. Traveled to and maintained other office locations as necessary. Assisted clients on an over 15 line telephone and face-to-face at check-in window. Show less