Fine Arts Instructor Barnstable High School


Masters of Fine Arts University of Connecticut 2003 Installation Art
Bachelors of Fine Arts University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth 1995
Graduated Cum Laude Art Education
Mass Teachers Certification 1997 ​

Ambitions 

I’ve taught foundation and graduate level courses at various institutions. As a visual artist I’ve studied for many years as a painter and sculptor, and I am interested in discovering new alternative approaches, materials and techniques that I can include in my teaching practice.  

Experience

Barnstable High School Fine Arts Teacher 2016-present
Hunakai Studio 2010-2011
Alternative Process  Teen art class
Bridgewater State College 2002 - 2009 Visiting Lecturer
3-D design, Drawing I , Drawing 2, Advanced Drawing, Graduate Drawing, Painting 1 and 2, Advanced Painting and Graduate Painting.
Stonehill College 2002 taught Drawing 1

University of Connecticut Graduate program. 2000-2001
taught three semesters of drawing I and drawing II.
Artworks New Bedford MA. After school teen out-reach program. 2001 Led teen art projects.
Fuller Museum of Art 2001
Artist in residence program.
Taught after school program in Brockton Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth
Observation in field. Student teaching.
Brockton High School 1995
Fuller Museum of Art Brockton Massachusetts
1996-97 taught art courses 2-D 

Teaching Skills 

  
• Sensitive to students developmental and individual needs. At Hunakai Studio, helped students develop more dynamic portfolios for college applications.
• Strong skills in multi-media applications, Encaustic painting, all Water based media, paper cutting, plaster, plastics, oil painting, some digital media, photographing art, website design and video production, Clay Modeling, Silicone Mold-making, Casting, many forms of Sculpture, Assemblage with repurposed materials, Wood construction,
• Extensive knowledge about art history and recent developments in contemporary art. I have led artist talks and lectures for public presentations.
• Strong organizational skills. Help create a community art collective called SNAC Southern New England Artist Community
Excellent verbal and written skills. Frequently been awarded group shows for written proposals and artist calls.
 • Active in the Art Community - Currently serving on a Gallery Committee at the Trescott Street Gallery in Taunton. Curated and organized multiple art shows.
• Caring and generous person – donated time and art to many projects. Most recently April 18, Bridgewater Library Fundraiser. In 2014 I led an instructional Paint Night at The Edgewood Club in Raynham, Donated artworks to auctions at the Franklin School of Performing Arts and Hunakai Studio Foxboro. 
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Other Types of Teaching 

USPTA/PTR Certified Tennis Professional. I’ve been coaching tennis for juniors and adults for 20+ years.  I’ve coached and captained multiple teams to championships including adult USTA teams and Bridgewater State university. 

Student Work