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

2023 - present     Bettye Myers Middle School, Denton ISD, Texas

Fall 2023 - Present  Teaching Faculty: Visual Arts  - Responsible for classroom management, instruction, curriculum application, syllabus development, grading, budget and ordering. Instructed students in principles and practices of art. Mentored students to help them reach both personal and course specified goals for their own artistic work. Sponsored and facilitated the exhibition of student work in a variety of settings.

2020 - 2023     Shanghai Livingston American School, Shanghai, China

Fall 2018 - Spring 2023  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

2023 Denton ISD Faculty Art Show, UNT Collab, Denton, TX December

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