enthusiastic team player with mfa eager to contribute proven instructional and classroom management talents,

as well as painting, drawing, printmaking, collage, sculpture, jewelry making, and textile design expertise,

toward actively supporting an ethical academic community in delivering quality art education.

 

profile

 

         drive to inspire students of all ages and education levels with the confidence to conquer life s obstacles en route toward achieving wide-ranging personal, academic, and creative goals.

         knowledgeable in all facets of art history, materials, and techniques; performed fingerprinting for the state of new jersey.

         expert at establishing valuable professional associations with individuals of culturally diverse backgrounds.

         contribute superior communication abilities, strong interpersonal relations talents, and solid problem-solving proficiencies.

         recognized for outstanding artistic achievement with the prestigious prince of wales fellowship (2007) which included accommodations at château de balleroy (balleroy, france); the prince owns a piece of my work in his private collection.

 

~ education and professional development ~

 

master of fine arts in painting                                                                                                                  new york academy of art

bachelor of fine arts in painting                                                                                           laguna college of art and design

 

~ laguna college study abroad france (june 2002) • parsons art college paris, france (july 2000) ~

 

~ exhibition history ~

 

château de balleroy (august 2007) • 25^th annual summer exhibition (june 2007)

diploma project exhibition (may 2007) • denny ecxstrom studio (may 2005)

 

professional synopsis

 

 

         apply strong communication talents toward providing a fundamental art curriculum for students by facilitating creative educational activities through the employment of effective teaching methodologies.

         support comprehensive homework assistance efforts within a 4^th grade homeroom.

 

         plan and present results-focused art curriculums to include delivering enthusiastic instruction in drawing, painting, collage, art history, and mixed media.

         maximize children s awareness regarding how art plays a major role in everyday lives.

 

 

         provide multifaceted drawing, painting, collage, art history, and mixed media instruction that emphasize the fundamentals of design and art basics while concurrently utilizing artists from history to present day as classroom examples.

 

 

         created a structured yet positive learning atmosphere for girls ages 5-6, along with delegating group rules and overseeing all activities, snacks, and lunches which ensured a productive camp environment at all times.

 

 

         support the artistic expressions (via painting) of mentally and physically disabled adults, as well as coordinating gallery representation for outside artists by contacting local venues and generating broad-based public interest.

 

~ additional job history ~

 

art educator ages 7-12, young rembrandts after school program                                                                 2003 c 2004

community educator printmaking booth, saw dust festival                                                                              summer 2003