EDUCATION
Truman State University, Kirksville, MO
Master of Arts in Education, Visual Arts, August 2003
The Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland, OH
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Painting, May 1998
Hiram College, Hiram, OH; English Literature major. 1992-1994
Fall quarter at Cambridge, England with Hiram College; English Literature Colloquium.
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
Cross-registered to study Japanese. 1997-1998
CERTIFICATION
Ohio Teacher’s License, Ohio Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Columbus, OH; Visual Art, K-12, 2005-2010
Missouri Teacher’s License, Missouri State Board of Education, 2003-2006
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Beans Club - Kids English Classroom, Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan, 2009-present
- Manage the operation of a private English school (2-years to adult)
- Keep accounting records
- Develop materials and curriculum for children’s and adult lessons
- Prepare and deliver English lessons
Tokyo Metropolitan Government/Education, Shinjyuku, Tokyo, Japan, 2009-present
- Perform as ALT in Tokyo Senior High Schools
- Minorigaoka High School, 2009-2011 school year
- Rokugo Technical High School, 2010-2011 school year
- Mukogaoka High School, 2009-2010 school year
- Prepare English lessons for Oral Communication and other English-based classes
- Diversify planning/instruction for all skill levels
- Collaborate with JTEs to create lessons and curriculum
Hino Social Education Center, Hino, Tokyo, Japan, 2010-current
- Prepare and deliver semi-weekly English lessons for 5-7 year-old students
- Connect with students and generate enthusiasm for English study
Computer Graphics Perspective Pass/Character Modeling, freelance, Tokyo, Japan, 2008-current
- Use different computer software to produce 3-D visualizations of designers’ ideas
- Meet with designers to discuss visualization goals
- Meet strict deadlines and high quality expectations
Visual Art Teacher, Weisenborn Middle School, Huber Heights, OH. 2004-2007
- Prepared and delivered daily instruction for 8th grade visual art classes
- Diversified instruction for all skill levels and disabilities
- Maintained communication with parents and colleagues
- Maintained records, evaluated students and assigned grades
- Produced examples/materials for classes
- Ordered and maintained art materials for the school
Visual Art Teacher, Vandalia-Butler High School, Vandalia, OH, 2003
- Semester-long substitute teaching position
- Delivered instruction for Introduction to Art classes
- Evaluated students’ performance and assigned grades
Student Teaching Internship, Kirksville Middle School, Kirksville, MO, 2003
- Created unit and daily lesson plans for a 5-month semester
- Produced examples/materials for classes
- Delivered instruction for 6th, 7th and 8th grades
- Evaluated students
- Reflected on teaching experience
Ray Miller Elementary School, Kirksville, MO, 2002
- Planned, prepared, and taught a three-week summer school art course
Adair County Family Advocacy Center, Kirksville, MO, 2002
- Planned, prepared, and taught a three-week art course for at risk teenagers
Truman State University Language Department, Kirksville, MO, 2001-2002
- Prepared and presented tutoring lessons for students studying Japanese
JET Programme, Consulate-General of Japan, Detroit, MI, 1998-2000
Misato Kogyo Gijutsu and Kasukabe Joshi Senior High Schools, Saitama, Japan
- Created and presented English language lessons (40 students)
- Prepared lesson materials and participated in school activities
- Raised international awareness/understanding of American culture
ORGANIZATIONAL AFFILIATIONS
African Students Association, Truman State University, Vice President, 2001-2002
- Raised awareness of diversity on campus
- Organized activities; general meetings, guest performers, community events
- Participated in main event, ‘Sights and Sounds of Africa’
AWARDS
Hearst Art Scholarship, Hearst Foundation, 2002
Awarded through Truman State University Foundation Scholarships
Kathleen Strikler Scholarship, Truman State University Alumni Scholarship, 2002
Awarded through Truman State University Foundation Scholarships
GALLERY REPRESENTATION
DEZART One Gallery, Palm Springs, CA. 2004-2008
EXHIBITIONS: JAPAN
‘Made in Japan’. Solo Exhibition, Harajuku, Tokyo, Japan, 2000
EXHIBITIONS: USA
DEZART One Gallery, Palm Springs, CA. ‘Faces, Places & Things’ group show, September, 2005
DEZART One Gallery, Palm Springs, CA. Group show, December, 2004
Fairmount Fine Arts Center, Russel, OH. Annual Russel Art Show. Juried. 2001
Solon Arts Center, Solon, OH. Annual Invitational Exhibition. 1995, 1997
EXHIBITIONS: STUDENT
Student Exhibition, Juried. Truman State University. Presented ‘Jurors Recognition’ award, 2002
Tom Thumb Gallery, Student-run exhibition. Truman State University, 2001
B.F.A. Review. The Cleveland Institute of Art, Reinberger Gallery, Gund Bldg., Cleveland, OH, 1998
Student Independent Exhibition. Juried. The Cleveland Institute of Art, Reinberger Gallery, Gund Bldg., Cleveland, OH, 1997
PUBLICATIONS
Windfall, Vol. 25. Truman State University, Kirksville, MO. Literature & Art Journal, Presented ‘Best Art’ award, 2002
Windfall, Vol. 24. Truman State University Literature & Art Journal, 2001
Presented ‘Best Art’ award
PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
Barbato collection, Rancho Mirage, CA. 'Coffee & Apple,' 'Tomato Slices,' Oil Jar & Apple,' 2005
Ramblas collection, Palm Springs, CA. 'Floor,' 'Masking Tape,' 2005
Maeda collection, Saitama, Japan. ‘Toshiya Maeda,’ 2005
Hamlin collection, Ypsilanti, MI. ‘Snow, Suddenly,’ 2005
Shimizu collection, Shizuoka, Japan. ‘Sisters,’ 2004
Orenbaun collection, Kettering, OH. ‘Children and Dog,’ 2004
Helmich collection, Kirksville, MO. ‘Brick,’ 2003
