Resume

Career Objective

Diligent and results-oriented, multidisciplinary visual artist seeking to awaken the inner artist in every child and make the learning of art a joyful experience. Artistic disciplines of interest include painting, drawing, illustration, 3D design, printmaking, ceramics, digital art, art history and art theory.

Education

Northeastern Illinois University

GPA: 4.0

Chicago, IL

K-12 Licensure Program Art Education Candidate (Expected graduation May 2022)

Relevant Coursework

· Curriculum Development, Classroom Management, Education Theory and Pedagogy, Cognitive Development

University of Iowa

GPA: 3.94

Iowa City, IA

Master of Fine Arts Visual Arts (May 1993)

Relevant Coursework

· Painting and Drawing

· Printmaking

· Theatrical Scenic Painting

· Art History

Illinois State University

GPA: 3.87

Normal, IL

Master of Science (M.S.) Visual Arts (May 1991)

Relevant Coursework

· Painting and Drawing

· Printmaking

· Art History

Illinois State University

GPA: 3.51

Normal, IL

Bachelor of Fine Arts Visual Arts (1989)

Relevant Coursework

· Painting and Drawing

· Printmaking (Intaglio, Lithography)

· Sculpture

· Photography

· Ceramics

· Art History

Certifications

K-12 Visual Art Education

Experience

Student Teacher

Elgin High School, Elgin, IL / Jan 2022 - Present

· Acting art teacher for 125 plus high school students, 9th - 12th grade, in Beginning 2D Art and Beginning 3D Art.

· Developing and instructing three-week unit plans designed for beginning art students and adaptable for all skill levels.

· Establishing learning targets, assessing student work and academic behavior, and entering of grades.

Teaching Artist

Chicago Artists Partnership in Education , West Chicago, IL / Jan 2021 - Present

· Art educator for an after-school arts program that serves disadvantaged children grades K - 8.

· Responsible for developing my own curriculum and lesson plans centered around creative inquiry and integration with other subject areas.

· Responsible for maintaining a safe and positive learning environment for the students with an emphasis on social emotional learning.

Clinical Experience

Lincoln Elementary School, River Forest, IL / Aug 2021 - Nov 2021

· Engaged in more than 100 hours of classroom observation.

· Planned and executed two-week art lessons for 1st - 4th grade students.

· Assisted my cooperating teacher with instruction, classroom organization and materials maintenance.

Artisan/Owner

BPS Artisans, West Chicago, IL / Jan 1994 - Oct 2021

· Artist/artisan managed my own contracting business specializing in custom decorative finishing.

· Supervised crews of up to four employees whom I trained as painters, plasterers and decorative finishers.

References

References available upon request

Community Service

Organizer and Curator

Community Arts Organizing, West Chicago, IL / Mar 2018 - Present

· Organizing and curating local art exhibits.

Commissioner and Vice-Chairperson

West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission, West Chicago, IL / Oct 2011 - Present

· Currently developing a cultural arts master plan for the city of West Chicago. Responsible for conducting meetings in the absence of the commission's chairperson. Involved in the organizing of arts and cultural events for the community, and the selection and acquisition of public art.

Art Exhibits

August - October 2021 The Amusement of Mortals, solo exhibit, McLean County Art Center, Bloomington, IL.

October 2019 Solo Show, Kindred Coffee Roasters Art Space, West Chicago, IL.

September - November 2018 Vicinity Show, Norris Cultural Arts Center, St. Charles, IL. Group exhibit. Best in Show Award.

September - November 2017 Vicinity Show, Norris Cultural Arts Center, St. Charles, IL. Group exhibit. Best in Show Award.

September - November 2016, Vicinity Show, Norris Cultural Arts Center, St. Charles, IL.

May - June 2015 Art Caravan Invitational Show, Aurora City Hall, Aurora, IL.

July 2012 Gallery 200 Solo Exhibit, West Chicago, IL.

September 1993 Dorothea Thiel Gallery, South Suburban College, Solo Exhibit.

March 1993 Master of Fine Arts Degree Solo Exhibit, The University of Iowa.

October - November 1989 Mid-States Biennial Exhibition, Evansville, IN.