Experience Summary
The key strengths that I possess for success in this position include a strong teaching experience that focuses on collaborative interdisciplinary approaches, an Ivy League education, a passion for students success, ongoing research, and the following accomplishments:
• Designed and implemented art classes in Watercolor, Drawing Fundamentals, Traditional Book Making, Collaborative Projects, Non-traditional drawing methods, Color Theory, Painting, Design Fundamentals, Perspective Drawing, and Nude Figure Drawing
• Art Institute of Fort Worth, The Free Library of Philadelphia, two elementary Schools in Conway Arkansas, and Independent Living Services of Conway, Arkansas
• Teaching at the college level and non-profit organizations
• Teaching for diverse groups of traditional, non-traditional, special education and children in economically challenged environments.
• A strong desire to continue being a pro-active member of the community environment.
• Promoted Literacy for children in West Philadelphia
• One to One student mentoring
• Guide students with finding internships, art related work, grant writing, and artist residencies
• Able to teach Art History and Art Appreciation in a variety of topics
With a Masters Degree in Fine Art from the University of Pennsylvania, I have completed the following courses: Conceptual Drawing Seminar, Contemporary Art History, Book Making, Printmaking and Letterpress, Conceptual Painting Studies, and Women in African Art History.