teaching art is the perfect balance of philosophy and manual labor
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Visual Arts Teacher
Artist
Arts Administrator
Musician
Chinese Speaker
My teaching philosophy is based upon giving every student the opportunity to employ thinking skills most prevalent in the visual arts but applicable to every facet of life. Each unit contains assessed segments for idea development and design, studio, and response. It is important to my teaching practices that students develop an understanding of art history, and art criticism, including critical analysis. I am always looking for opportunities to be involved with, and involve the school community into my classes as well as the art community outside the school.
Curriculum Vitae At A Glance
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BEIJING - Current position
High School visual arts and design teacher, including IB Diploma. Social and emotional learning planning committee, Homeroom mentor, and Extended Essay advisor.
THE GALLOWAY SCHOOL
Upper learning visual arts teacher, homeroom advisor, professional development committee, musician in pit orchestra, across the school collaborator
ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Middle and High school visual arts teacher, Theory of Knowledge teacher, middle school advisor, musician in school band
BEIJING CITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Middle and high school visual arts teacher, Theory of Knowledge teacher, middle school advisor, Theory of Knowledge subject coordinator
GALLERY D PLUS
My own, online gallery that produces pop up exhibits and events.
I have also worked for art galleries in San Francisco, Shanghai, and Columbus, Ohio; as well as Burnaway, a non-profit visual arts magazine, and Midtown Alliance, a community improvement non-profit.
EDUCATION
Art Administration, Savannah College of Art and Design
Art Education, Capital University
Art History, Capital University
Chinese Language, Beijing Language and Culture University
Chinese Painting, Tang Gu Art Academy
I also have training and certificates in the IB’s MYP and DP program, differentiation, and teacher leadership
Personally
I am originally from Cleveland, Ohio but have lived in three other cities in the USA. I spent ten years in East Asia with most of that time in Beijing. I recently moved back to Beijing, gained five kilos from eating, and obviously, started using the metric system again. When not teaching I am making art, playing my bass or learning a new instrument, watering the flowers, or eating Chinese food.
Artist
Arts Administrator
Musician
Chinese Speaker
My teaching philosophy is based upon giving every student the opportunity to employ thinking skills most prevalent in the visual arts but applicable to every facet of life. Each unit contains assessed segments for idea development and design, studio, and response. It is important to my teaching practices that students develop an understanding of art history, and art criticism, including critical analysis. I am always looking for opportunities to be involved with, and involve the school community into my classes as well as the art community outside the school.
Curriculum Vitae At A Glance
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BEIJING - Current position
High School visual arts and design teacher, including IB Diploma. Social and emotional learning planning committee, Homeroom mentor, and Extended Essay advisor.
THE GALLOWAY SCHOOL
Upper learning visual arts teacher, homeroom advisor, professional development committee, musician in pit orchestra, across the school collaborator
ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Middle and High school visual arts teacher, Theory of Knowledge teacher, middle school advisor, musician in school band
BEIJING CITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Middle and high school visual arts teacher, Theory of Knowledge teacher, middle school advisor, Theory of Knowledge subject coordinator
GALLERY D PLUS
My own, online gallery that produces pop up exhibits and events.
I have also worked for art galleries in San Francisco, Shanghai, and Columbus, Ohio; as well as Burnaway, a non-profit visual arts magazine, and Midtown Alliance, a community improvement non-profit.
EDUCATION
Art Administration, Savannah College of Art and Design
Art Education, Capital University
Art History, Capital University
Chinese Language, Beijing Language and Culture University
Chinese Painting, Tang Gu Art Academy
I also have training and certificates in the IB’s MYP and DP program, differentiation, and teacher leadership
Personally
I am originally from Cleveland, Ohio but have lived in three other cities in the USA. I spent ten years in East Asia with most of that time in Beijing. I recently moved back to Beijing, gained five kilos from eating, and obviously, started using the metric system again. When not teaching I am making art, playing my bass or learning a new instrument, watering the flowers, or eating Chinese food.