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EDUCATION Master of Fine Arts in Photography (May 2012) -- University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN Master of Art Education (August 2009) – Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX GPA: 3.95, Minor in Studio Art Master of Arts in Philosophy (December 2006) –Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX GPA: 4.0, Emphasis in Aesthetics, Thesis Title: "Photography as Readymade Art" Thesis Committee members: Robin Germany, Daniel Nathan, Alan Hazlett Bachelor of Arts in English (December 2003) – Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX English major, Philosophy minor INDIVIDUAL EXHIBITIONS 2009 - Unlivable Body: A Journey of Body Actualization, MAE thesis exhibition, TTU Junction Center Gallery, July 2009, Junction, TX 2008 - Reflections, solo show, J&B coffee house, March 2008, Lubbock, TX 2007 -Transitions, solo show, r Gallery, December 2007, Lubbock, TX GROUP EXHIBITIONS 2010 - (currently showing) Foot in the Door, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, February-June 2010, Minneapolis, MN 2010 - While in Class (juried), Woman Made Gallery, January-February 2010, Chicago, IL 2009 - Here and Now, Katherine E. Nash Gallery, October 2009, Minneapolis, MN 2009 - Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts, Gallery 1, May 2009, Lubbock, TX 2008 - Cantanker exhibition (juried), juror: Leona Scull-Hons, September 2008, Austin, TX 2008 - For the Love of the Page, Texas Tech University library, February 2008, Lubbock, TX UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE Teaching Assistant -- Introduction to Black and White Photography, Fall 2009, Spring 2010 (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN) Instructor of Record – Rethinking Art Education, Spring 2009 (Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX) Taught two classes of undergraduate non-majors. Wrote syllabus, developed curriculum, led discussions, provided feedback on studio work, and dealt with classroom discipline and camaraderie Teaching Assistant – Rethinking Art Education, Fall 2008 (Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX) Assisted Dr. Ed Check in classroom activities. Helped students develop ideas for studio work, kept attendance, led discussions on weekly readings dealing with sensitive issues, maintained class blog, and kept art supply inventory for room Teaching Assistant – Art History Survey I, Spring 2008 (Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX) Assisted professor in the teaching of early art history in the period of ancient to late 1400’s. Proctored exams, graded papers, and led discussions Teaching Assistant – Art Appreciation, Fall 2007 (Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX) Assisted instructor in classroom tasks. Kept attendance, graded four hundred papers three times during the semester, hosted movie showings, gave lecture on History of Photography and 20th century Modern Art. Graduate Part-Time Instructor – Ethics, Spring-Fall 2006 (Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX) Taught two classes of undergraduate majors and non-majors. Developed curriculum, wrote syllabus, wrote and led three lectures weekly, dealt with sensitive and controversial topics, managed classroom disputes, and graded philosophical papers. Teaching Assistant – Ethics, Fall 2005 (Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX) Assisted Dr. Howard Curzer in weekly lectures covering such topics as Aristotle, Mills, Kant, and ethical problems. Led a weekly one-hour discussion section to supplement lecture. Graded papers, kept attendance. Teaching Assistant – World Religions, Spring 2005 (Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX) Assisted Dr. Mark Webb in weekly lectures covering the five major world religions. Led a weekly one-hour discussion section to supplement lecture. Deal with sensitive issues and controversial topics. INTERNATIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE English Language Teacher, (Jeju, Korea, January-June 2007) Taught English conversation to Korean children aged 3-12 at a private language institute. Created lesson plans and implemented creative and alternative methods to teach English as a Second Language. Embraced language and cultural barriers. PRESENTATIONS/TALKS/WORKSHOPS Artist Talk -- Unlivable Body project, Women and the Arts class in the Gender, Women, & Sexuality Studies (GWSS) department – University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN (October 2009) Artist Talk -- Unlivable Body project and book presentation, Rethinking Art Education, Visual Studies department – Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX (Spring-Fall semesters 2008) Workshop -- led digital photography demos and ceramics demos to three Visual Studies, Rethinking Art Education – Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX (Spring-Fall 2008) Workshop -- developed “How to write a philosophy paper,” for undergraduate students, Philosophy department -- Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX (Fall 2006) PUBLICATIONS 2009 – Harbinger magazine publication, March 2009, Lubbock, TX 2008 -- Cantanker magazine publication, theme: “transitions”, juror: Leona Scull-Hons, September edition, Volume 2, Austin, TX PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE President -- Erjen, Inc. (El Paso, TX 2003-2004) Created and ran online internet book business. Managed employees, purchased and maintained inventory, responded to customer service inquiries and emails, created and maintained database. Advisor -- College of Arts and Sciences (Texas Tech University, June-August 2007) Wrote degree plans, met with and advised undergraduate students, helped organize students at commencement ceremony. COMMUNITY SERVICE Volunteer – Women’s Protective Services (Lubbock, TX, February 2009 -- August 2009) – Work on hotline. Assist clients with check-ins, materials, etc., Mentor clients. Volunteer -- HUG program through the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts (Lubbock, TX, November 2007) – taught photography to children's ward in local hospitals (United Medical Center and Covenant Health Center). Visited children aged 4-14, developed a photography project to help with the boredom of hospital stays, worked with a $50 budget for supplies. Volunteer -- Centennial Gala at Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts (Lubbock, TX, March 2008) Assisted with silent auction, provided help with catering and food preparation. AWARDS Helen Devitt Jones Academic Scholarship $6000, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX (Fall 2007-2008) Presidential Academic Scholarship $2500, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX (Fall 1999-2003) RESEARCH AND TEACHING INTERESTS Intro to Black and White photography (darkroom), Intro to Digital Photography, Art Appreciation, Rethinking Art Education (non-major introduction to studio art and discussions on implementing social justice in the classroom), Ethics, Intro to Philosophy KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Foreign Languages: Proficient in verbal Spanish Computer Skills: Windows, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Adobe Photoshop CS4, Final Cut Express and Pro, Beginning HTML Photographic Skills: Black and white darkroom printing, digital manipulation, 35mm SLR, digital SLR, digital video, super 8 film, digital inkjet printing, video production and editing * REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST* |
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