Teaching Experience

Instructor, Beginning Drawing

Alfred University, Alfred, NY (January-May 2020)

Entry-level liberal arts class open to all students

Planned drawing exercises to introduce 16 students to basic elements of drawing: line, form, shape, perspective, and value

Teaching Assistant, Mixing Materials with Kevin Wixted

Alfred University, Alfred, NY (January-May 2018)

Junior-level painting class for BFA students

Demonstrated techniques for using different materials in painting, set up classroom, facilitated critiques for 20 students

Teaching Assistant, Junior Painting with Stephanie McMahon

Alfred University, Alfred, NY (August-December 2017)

Junior-level class for BFA students

Prepared classroom, facilitated critiques for 20 students, co-taught course for two weeks while Prof. McMahon traveled

Professional Experience 

Gallery Attendant 

Alfred Ceramic Art Museum, Alfred, NY (Summer 2019). Front desk reception, answered guest questions, sold tickets and merchandise, provided security for artwork   

Open Draw Model Coordinator

Alfred University, Alfred, NY (Fall 2018). Facilitated weekly live drawing sessions for member of the community, Scheduled a live model, Offered drawing advice  and instruction 

Studio Assistant for Mark Schatz 

Kent, Ohio (Summer 2018). Built custom crate, cut metal, managed project deadlines, packaged metal and wood sculpture 

Arts and Crafts Instructor 

Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls Nursing Home 190 W Bath Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH  44236 (Summer 2017). Helped Alzheimer’s and Dementia patience use basic art and crafts materials such as watercolor paints and  polymer clay 

Gallery Co-Director

Robert C. Turner Student Gallery, Alfred University, Alfred, NY (August 2016-May 2017). Facilitated smooth and successful operation of the gallery; created and maintained an effective link between  artists, curators, and the audience; coordinated exhibition design; managed public relations