Professional Resume/CV
Education
MFA Savannah College of Art and Design, Illustration May 2021
Thesis: “Metaphysical and Occult Themes in Fantasy Card Games”
Committee: Ron Spears (chair), Denise Carson, Heather MacRae
MA Eastern Michigan University, Art Education November 2007
Advisor: Guey-Meei Yang
BFA Michigan State University, Art Education May 1999
Minored in Visual Arts/Art History with Graduate Studies in Curriculum
Research Experience
Metaphysical and Occult Themes in Fantasy Card Games,
Savannah College of Art and Design; Savannah, GA April 2021
Advisor: Ron Spears
22 Illustrations for 104 Cards, including digital work on face and back
Graphic Design on each Card Face and Back
Extensive research into Metaphysical and Occult usage of cards
Work Experience
Polk, Hillcrest, Wasatch, Heritage and Elementary Schools, Ogden, UT Aug 2022 to Present
Visual Arts Specialist, Beverly Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program
Communicate, Collaborate and Synthesize schedules with Wasatch, Heritage, Hillcrest, and Polk Elementary Schools
Teach students Kindergarten through Sixth Grade, averaging 60 students per class per semester, covering the following topics: Aesthetic Terminology, Color Theory, Materials Usage, Depth of Visual Space, Theatrical Studies, Improvisation, and Theater Games
Develops projects with classroom teacher input, integrated cross-curriculum standards, and critique scaffolding
Coordinates evaluations with classroom teachers including Special Education Students
CEOKids & Company, LLC, Santa Clara, CA (Remote) April 2016 to November 2023
Lead / Head Content and Curriculum Program Developer for Young Art
Propose designs and implement images, content, curriculum for other instructors to teach
Leads key training, interviewing and performance overview for instructors
Tests and optimizes content strategies for growth
Recommend and manage content for other YA platforms
Pitch create and execute experiments and tests
Manages curriculum design execution from idea creation testing and delivery
Collaborate with cross-functional team members
Develop test plans and apply data-driven techniques to optimize learning
Design and implement effective classroom experiments.
Analyze and communicate results to management
Brighton High School, Cottonwood Heights, UT Aug 2015 to April 2022
Visual Arts Teacher, Fine and Performing Arts Department
Drawing I and II, undergraduate courses averaging 140 students per semester, covering the following topics: linear perspective, varied media/materials, human figure, human facial structure, anatomical studies, texture implementation
Calligraphy I and II, undergraduate course averaging 60 students per semester, covering the following topics: kerning of letters, varied calligraphic tips/techniques, illustration/imagery composition
Commercial Arts & Electronic Media, undergraduate course averaging 30 students per semester, covering Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Art Foundations, undergraduate course averaging 30 students per semester, covering the following topics: aesthetic terminology and Implementation, materials exploration, composition
Develop projects, sketchbook assignments, and critique scaffolding
Utah Valley University, Orem, UT January 2022 to May 2022
Adjunct Professor, Arts and Design Department, ART 2100
Demonstrated curriculum writing techniques, pedagogical progression and teaching methodology for Visual Arts Instruction ages 5-12
Remotely worked with students to integrate virtual and in-person learning experiences for students
Maintained and fostered online discussions and critiques
Initiated group theory and technique discussions for weekly class meetings
Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA May 2020 to Aug 2020
Teaching Assistant, Foundations & Illustration Departments, DRAW 101 and ILLU 201
Worked under Professor Heather MacRae and Jay Peteranetz in the instruction of Introduction to Drawing and Digital Illustration Students
Maintained and fostered online discussions and critiques
Initiated group theory and technique discussions for weekly class meetings
Demonstrated traditional Drawing and Digital Design techniques and methodology
Willow Canyon and Quail Hollow Elementary Schools, Cottonwood Heights, UT Aug 2014 to August 2015
Visual Arts Specialist, Beverly Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program
Taught students First through Sixth Grade, averaging 600 students per class per semester, covering the following topics: Aesthetic Terminology, Color Theory, Materials Usage, and Depth of Visual Space
Developed projects with classroom teacher input, integrated cross-curriculum standards, and critique scaffolding
Coordinated evaluations with classroom teachers
Broadview Entertainment Arts University, Salt Lake City, UT June 2013 to Aug 2015
Adjunct Instructor, Visual Arts Department
Classes taught: Creature Design, Human Form & Action, Costume, Head, & Hands
Initiated critiques, group theory and technique discussions for weekly class meetings
Demonstrated advanced illustrative techniques, methodology, and narrative processes
Organized and scheduled bi-weekly model sessions
Mt. Nebo Junior High School, Payson, UT March 2012 to June 2014
Visual Arts Teacher, Fine and Performing Arts Department
Drawing I, courses averaging 30 students per semester, covering the following topics: linear perspective, varied media/materials, human figure, human facial structure
Digital Design and Photography, course averaging 30 students per semester, covering Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, camera usage and studio lighting
Art Foundations 2D, course averaging 60 students per semester, covering the following topics: aesthetic terminology and Implementation, drawing/painting materials exploration, composition
Art Foundations 3D, course averaging 60 students per semester, covering the following topics: aesthetic terminology and Implementation, sculptural materials exploration, composition
Plymouth Canton Educational Park, Canton, MI Aug 2000 to January 2012
Visual Arts Teacher, Fine Arts Department, Canton and Salem High Schools
Drawing I and II, undergraduate courses averaging 140 students per semester, covering the following topics: linear perspective, varied media/materials, human figure, human facial structure, anatomical studies, texture implementation
Photography I, undergraduate course averaging 60 students per semester, covering the following topics: film and digital photo production, darkroom use/maintenance, enlarger processes, pinhole camera production
Painting I and II, undergraduate course averaging 60 students per semester, covering color theory, intensity/value scales, illusion of depth, varied painting materials
Ceramics, undergraduate course averaging 30 students per semester, covering the following topics: wheel throwing and handbuilding, glazing, and kiln firing
Professional Affiliations
National Art Education Association, August 2000-Present
National Education Association, August 2000-Present
Utah Art Education Association, March 2012-Present
Michigan Art Education Association, August 2000-2011
Utah Education Association, March 2012-Present
Exhibitions
Urban Arts Gallery; Various Shows, July 2016 - Present
Utah Arts Festival Gallery; Annual Mask Fundraiser, December 2016-2018
Art Access Gallery; 300 Plates Annual Fundraiser, April 2016 - Present
Holladay Arts Council Fine Arts Show, March 2018 - March 2021
2020 – Best of Show – Watercolor
Utah’s Hogle Zoo Annual Animal Art Show, August 2019, August 2021
Curator; Urban Arts Gallery, Salt Lake City, Utah;
“Those Who Can’t” Utah Visual Arts Educators’ Show, January 2018
Woodbury Gallery; Art of Our Century – May 2012 - May 2016
Urban Arts Festival; September 2015 – September 2019
Utah Pride Festival; June 2016 - June 2019, June 2022
Spring Salon; Springfield Museum of Fine Art – April 2012 - April 2015
Partial Client List
Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum
SpaceX Starbase / Ad Astra School, Boca Chica, TX
Alpha School, Brownsville, TX
UpSchool, Remote/Australia
Young Art/Art Cadets, Remote
Premio Publishing
Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
Refuge and Alliance LARPs
Next Stage Productions
Slut Walk, Salt Lake City
Midway Games
Critical Moves
Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts
SEGA of America
New England Roleplaying Organization – Great Lakes
Interlochen Arts Academy
Greek International Fraternity Council – Michigan State University Chapter
Michigan State University
Work Related Experience
Mural Artist; Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum; Salt Lake City, UT; December 2023 - Present
Artist in Residence; SpaceX, Starbase; Boca Chica, TX; June 2023 - August 2023
Visual Arts Specialist Curriculum Writer; UpSchool; March 2023 – Present
Member; Weber County R.A.M.P. (Recreation, Arts, Museums, Parks) Advisory Board; October 2022 – Present
Member; Art Access Board; September 2022 – Present
Programming Committee; January 2024 – Present
Executive/Steering Committee; January 2024 – Present
Member; Salt Lake County Arts and Culture Advisory Board; Mar 2019 – Nov 2021
Inclusion Recruitment Nominating Committee 2020 - 2021
Mural Collaboration: “Utah Women 2020”; with Jann Haworth; 2019
Head of Logistics; Alliance LARP Utah and Refuge LARP Salt Lake; 2018 – 2023
Co-Chair; Springville Museum of Art; Art Ball 2012; Spring 2012
Curriculum Experience
Beverly Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program Visual Arts Liaison, 2014 - Present
Ad Astra School at SpaceX Starbase Boca Chica, TX
Montessori/Acton Academy Model Hybrid - CampX, June - July 2023
Art Cadets Summer Camp 2022, 2023
Bite Size Aesthetics Video Series for Young Art (With Creative Outfit)
Camp FutureX Winter 2022
Gamification Framework Instruction
WiP Virtual Instruction Curriculum Model
Conundrum Continuation Visual Arts Modality for The Network
Design Thinking Lesson Structure
Art Cadets Lesson Plan Design Thinking Strategies; Young Art Virtual/Video Instruction
Curriculum Additions and Modifications/PLC and Common Assessment Reviews; Canyons School District; Fall 2014 – Spring 2021
Co-Wrote District-Wide Curriculum and Common Assessments Expectations; K-5 BTS Visual Arts; Canyons School District; 2015
Curriculum Additions and Modifications/PLC and Common Assessment Reviews; Nebo School District; Fall 2012 – Spring 2014
Faculty Advisory Council Member; School Policy & Faculty Grievance Review; Brighton High School; Fall 2017 – Spring 2021
Curriculum Coordination Council (C-3) Member; Plymouth Canton Community Schools; Fall 2002 – Fall 2009
Leadership Team Member; Plymouth Canton Community Schools; Fall 2003 – Spring 2005
Plymouth-Canton Educational Park; Co-wrote and mapped Curriculum for Art Program; 2000 to 2012