EDUCATION
2014 Master of Fine Arts | University of Houston, Houston, Texas
Concentration: Sculpture 18+ hours in both: New Media and Critical Theory
2007 Bachelor of Fine Arts | University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
Major course of study: Sculpture Minor course of study: History and Philosophy
2002 Associate of Sciences | Amarillo College, Amarillo, Texas
Major course of study: Theatre
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2020 - present Shanghai Livingston American School, Shanghai, China
Fall 2018 - Present Teaching Faculty: Visual Arts Department - Responsible for curriculum, syllabus, instruction, grading, budget and ordering. Instructed students at a variety of levels in the production of artworks, principals of art and design, art appreciation and related topics as necessary. Mentored students to reach both personal and course specified goals for their own artistic work.
2018 - 2020 Shanghai Shangde Experimental School, Shanghai, China
Fall 2018 - Spring 2020 Teaching Faculty: IB Visual Arts - Responsible for curriculum development, instruction, grading, budget and ordering. Guided students in developing a body of work for exhibition as well as documenting and reflecting on that process in order to develop a process portfolio. Aided students in developing academic studies on topics related to art and the analysis of art. Mentored students to reach both personal and course specified goals for their own artistic work. Assessed internal coursework components for IB Examinations.
2014 - 2018 YewWah School of Shanghai Changning, Shanghai, China
Fall 2016 - Spring 2018 Teaching Faculty: Art and Design - Responsible for curriculum, syllabus, instruction, grading, budget and ordering. Instructed students in principals of art and design, mentored students to reach both personal and course specified goals for their own artistic work. Administered A Level and IGCSE Coursework and Examinations.
Fall 2014 - Spring 2016 Teaching Faculty: Design and Technology - Responsible for curriculum, syllabus, instruction, and grading. Instructed students in use, design, and fabrication of resistant materials as well as teaching related skills and processes. Administered IGCSE Coursework and Examinations.
2011 - 2014 University of Houston, Houston, Texas
Fall 2013 - Spring 2014 Teaching Fellow (Instructor of Record) - Responsible for curriculum, syllabus, instruction, and grading. Mentored an Instructional Assistant.
Fall 2012 - Spring 2013 Teaching Assistant - Worked with teaching faculty to develop curriculum for metal working component of the class. Graded students work for metal working component of the class. Provided instruction to students in the metal working component of the class.
Fall 2011 - Spring 2012 Instructional Assistant - Provided instruction to students in the metal working component of the class.
2011 - 2014 Art History Grader - Evaluated students papers on the basis of both content and composition for the purpose of assigning grades. Provided critical feedback to students in areas of both content and composition for the purpose of building writing and critical thinking skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2012 – 2014 Haden Garrett Designs: Lead Fabricator | Houston, Texas
Fine Art Fabrication, Custom Fabrication, Studio Assisting
2010 – 2011 Billings Productions Inc.: Production Artist | McKinney, Texas
Design, construction and maintenance of large scale animatronic dinosaurs; On site service calls to instillations around the US; Painting; Prototyping; Mold making; Creative problem solving
2007 – 2008 Serve International: Field Team (Stinter) | Shanghai, China – Moscow, Russia Language and culture acquisition; Assisting long term field staff; Coordinating and supervising volunteer teams; Maintaining communication with domestic support team; Personal development
2004 – 2007 University Of North Texas: Center for Media Production: Assistant Engineer | Denton, Texas
Instillation, maintenance, and repair of AV systems and components; On-site and in- house audio and video production
2006 – 2005 University Of North Texas: Sculpture Dept.: Shop Tech | Denton, Texas
After hours supervision of Sculpture shop and lab facilities; Maintenance and upkeep of shop and lab facilities; Checking in and out tools and other department property
2001 – 2000 Amarillo College: Theatre Dept.: Scene Shop Tech | Amarillo, Texas
Construction of sets and properties; Maintenance and upkeep of shop and theatre facilities
EXHIBITIONS
2016 Inclusion on Bi-Polar Records Sampler
2015 Artist’s Talk, Shanghai Artists’ Collective, 1984 Cafe, Shanghai, China, August 4th
2013 A Taste of the Arts, Dudley Recital Hall, Houston, Texas, October 17th
2013 University of Houston Student Show, Blaffer Art Museum, Houston, Texas, April 26th - May10th
2011 U of H School of Art Open Studio Show, UH Projects Gallery, Houston, TX, December 2nd
2011 Graduate Showcase for CAMH Collectors Circle, UH Projects Gallery, Houston, TX, October 31st
2009 Annual Open Show, 500x Gallery Dallas, Texas, October 10th - 31st
2009 The Garden of Eden Showcase, Texas Women’s University, Denton, Texas, May 29th
2008 Opening Celebration, The Renewal Center, Shanghai China, May 10th (piece donated to collection)
2007 Solo Show, Art Six Denton, Texas, June 3rd - 30th
2007 Tori, Faith, & Josh, Art Six Denton, Texas, January 21st- February 10th (invitational)
2006 Pushing Ropes Up Hill, The Cup, Denton, Texas, April 23rd - May 20th (solo show)
AWARDS, GRANTS, & HONORS
2013 Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts Fellowship
2013 Graduate Tuition Fellowship, University of Houston
2013 Graduate Tuition Grant, University of Houston
2012 George R. Bunker Scholarship
2012 Ruth Blain International Design Endowment
2012 Presidential Fellowship, University of Houston
2012 Doctoral Student Tutition Fellowship, University of Houston
2012 Graduate Tuition Grant, University of Houston
2011 Joan Wich Scholarship
2011 Presidential Fellowship, University of Houston
2006 Deans List, University of North Texas
2005 Deans List, University of North Texas
2005 Soaring Eagle Service Award, University of North Texas
2003 Honor Roll, Amarillo College
2002 Honor Roll, Amarillo College
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2018 Apple Everyone Can Code Swift Playgrounds Training Seminar
2017 Completed Cambridge IGCSE Art and Design Professional Development
2016 Completed Cambridge AS and A Level Art and Design Professional Development
2015 Cambridge Certified IGCSE Design and Technology Coursework Assessor