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Education
2009-Present MAT Education, Dominican University
2003-2005 MFA in Studio, School of the Art Institute of Chicago
2001-2003 BFA in Ceramics, Indiana University
1997-2001 BSPA in Environmental Management, Indiana University
Teaching Experience
Science Resource Teacher
Curtis Elementary – AUSL / Chicago Public Schools
Taught Kindergarten through 8 th
grade science, and managed two science labs and all grade’s lab materials. Managed and after school science club for grades 5-8 and managed the whole school Mighty Acorns partnership with the Field Museum. Managed the all school Science Fair for grades 3rd-8 th
. I also managed an after school art club that designed and built the set for our all school musical “The Lion King”.
4 th Grade Self-contained Teacher
Ninos Heroes Elementary – Chicago Public Schools
Taught 4 th grade, all subjects, reading, writing, math and social studies with departmentalized science. I also managed an after school science club for grades 5-8 and managed the 4 th
grade Mighty Acorns partnership with the Field Museum.
Instructor, Body Casting
School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)
Taught SAIC students the fundamentals of body casting. The course consisted of a materials approach where different media for casting from the body were introduced, examples of which are alginate, flex wax and plaster impregnated bandages. Students were also introduced to problem solving techniques related to specifically to removing casts from the body but that were also generally applicable to all around model and mold development. Examples of which are dam construction on organic forms and proper selection of mold material in relation to final end product
Teaching Assistant, First Year Program
School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Engaged First Year Students in their initial experience in producing conceptually based art and the development of various critical thinking tools to aid them throughout their art making careers. Projects ranged from the construction of Derives, based on notions of psychogeography, conceptual mapping related to the space they inhabit within the city of Chicago and collaborative installations relating to their cartographic

experiences. Students were also required to design and construct socially conscious garments, meaning that the garments were informed through their potential affect from wearing them in our society. Students were also introduced to many new forms of construction in wood, metal, cloth, and other various materials and in this process they were introduced to a full-scale production woodshop and all of the equipment inherent in that environment, such as the table saw. Lastly, the students were required to participate in group and individual critiques, which for many, was a new experience.
Teaching Assistant, Non-traditional Approaches to Clay
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Engaged students in unorthodox methods of working in ceramic materials, processes involved were, performance using deflocculated slip, onsite construction of adobe kiln/structures, use of biological organisms (ants) in the production of a video installation and ceramic objects, alternative firing techniques and the use of glaze as the final product and not as surface treatment.
Teaching Assistant, Advanced Ceramic Sculpture
The School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Taught advanced ceramics students methods of sculpture construction using ceramic materials, introduced gas and electric kiln firing techniques with development towards independent firing. Introduced methods of developing personalized clay bodies and glazed surfaces, provided guidance in the construction of portfolios and application packets towards entrance into graduate programs in ceramics and sculpture. Lastly, I engaged students one on one in a critique format to strengthen their abilities to talk about their own work.
Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Furniture Design
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Guided students in the completion of projects relating to flat materials and the design of dividing screens. The aim of the class was to build competence in the use of 3-
D drawing programs and to provide an introduction to the use of computer controlled milling equipment in the precise cutting of flat materials.
Teaching Assistant, 3-D Fundamentals (wood Construction)
Indiana University
Introduced students to the fundamentals of wood construction using both power equipment and hand tools along with connection methods involving both chemical and mechanical techniques. The focus of the section of this course was to not just provide experience in wood construction but also to present problem solving methods useful to wood construction in an art making format and involved non-traditional approaches.
Teaching Assistant, Galileo’s Renaissance (Italy study trip)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Students on this trip could take the course for credit in art history, liberal arts or studio and so my role was multifaceted and revolved less around sheer academics and was oriented more towards a source of guidance in navigating a foreign country and

culture. In short I was generally a source for students to turn to for problems ranging from how to get around, where things are and how to get things done but. My other prime task was to aid students in the generation of ideas on what to write their papers on or to make their projects about and then to help them discern the best avenue for doing research on that topic while in Florence.
Teaching Assistant, Instructional Fabrication Shop
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Gave instructional lectures and demonstrations in the proper and safe use of a wide range of shop equipment used in wood fabrication to both students and Faculty.
Also demonstrated a wide range of fabricating techniques for wood that involved joining and cutting methods. Supplied general advice and aid to faculty and students in their wood fabricating endeavors. Monitored students in the use of equipment
Teaching Assistant, Designed Objects: Performing
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Worked with students to develop site investigation and research techniques, with a specific emphasis on redefining typology and notions of form to action. The course also introduced students to the Instructional shops and guided the use of such facilities, introduced students to various forms of body casting and model production techniques, developed students abilities to design and implement a feasible route of exploration to the end that something real can be produced. Introduced students tot the use of the 3-D micro-scribe for the input of real-life data into Rhinoceros 3-D drawing program and in the basic use of said program.
Teaching Competencies
Mold production and ceramics casting techniques
Body Casting
Model production for casting in materials other than ceramics, i.e. rubber, plastic
Hand building and wheel thrown construction using ceramic materials
Ceramics chemistry, glaze calculation and clay body development
Multiple firing techniques / electric, gas, slat/soda, wood, raku, sawdust/pit firing
Wood construction techniques, furniture design, joint construction and alternative practices (laminate molding, and other material approaches)
Metals construction, welding (MIG, TIG, ARC, Oxy Acetylene, Plasma) and shaping
Electronic construction, with an emphasis in light production and control
Fundamental drawing for art production / print and stencil media
Electronic production of art using Photoshop, Illustrator, and other image production / design programs

Related Professional Experiences
2007 Art Fabrication Project Manager – Skyline Design
-Managed custom art fabrication jobs from estimation through design, fabrication , installation and budgeting, worked for clients such as Children’s Memorial Hospital, W
Hotel and Duke University. Managed and contracted outside vendors, managed in house build teams and time lines for job completion, managed on-site installation teams for signage and architectural objects installation. Managed the design and fabrication of a line of environmentally friendly children’s furniture called “GreenPlay”. Main functions
– design for fabrication, process engineering, materials selection and research, packaging and shipping logistics, fabrication time lines and product estimation and pricing. I also worked heavily in client relations in both areas of art and furniture fabrication to ensure proper customer support.
2005 Redmoon Theatre’s Build Shop Manager and Internship Program Director
- Maintained all of the theatre’s resources and facilities, including a 12,000-foot performance/rehearsal space. Recruited interns every twelve weeks or as needed and managed the intern team in undertaking artistic and creative projects in accordance with the theatre’s needs and goals. Undertook special projects for the theatre, such as the design and build of unique, show specific objects that ranged from mechanical devices to static set pieces. My role as the build shop manager and intern director requires me to be intimately involved in the theatre’s long-term production and facilities.
2004 Construction and assemblage of SAIC Instructional Wood Shop – assembled and planned the placement of all power equipment and built the necessary furniture and fixtures for housing the equipment
2003-2005 Ceramics Studio Shop Technician – equipment maintenance of throwing wheels, electric and gas kilns, and clay mixing/handling equipment. Organized the storage, inventory and distribution of ceramic materials; maintained shop glazes and slip materials. Lastly, instituted shop upgrades requiring light construction.
Honors & Awards
Chicago Foundation for Education ARLI Research Grant 2011
Chicago Teaching Fellows / Americorp Award 2009
Collaboraction Sketchbook series – Best Production Award 2006
Indiana Artist/Craftsman/Talbot Street Artist Award
Indiana University Honors College Research Event
Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts Area Award in Ceramics
Americorp Education Award 2000
Youth For Understanding (YFU) Travel Scholarship
United States Department of Agriculture Merit Award

Boy Scouts of America – Eagle Scout Award
Exhibition Record
2005 Manipulations , G2, Chicago IL
2005 Edit: Text & The Magnificent Mark , 1926, Chicago IL
2005 SIAC MFA Thesis Exhibition , G2, Chicago IL
2004 The Next Generation , Santa Fe Clay, Santa Fe NM
2004 32 Key Concepts (with Jesse Seay), Luck Pierre Performance Space, Chicago IL
2003 Theatremania , SOFA Gallery, Bloomington IN
Theatrical Productions
2008 Hunchback , Redmoon Theater, Chicago, IL
2007 Princess Club , Redmoon Theater, Chicago, IL
2007 Once Upon a Time , Redmoon Theatre, Chicago, IL
2006 Twilight Orchard , Columbus Park, Chicago IL
2006 Project Z , Redmoon Theatre, Chicago, IL
2006 Liaka’s Coffin , Chopin Theatre, Chicago, IL
2006 BalloonMan , Millennium Park, Chicago, IL
2005 / 2006 The Golden Truffle , Redmoon Theatre, Chicago IL
2005 From Nothing , Redmoon Theatre, Chicago IL
2005 Loves Me…Loves Me Not , Redmoon Theatre, Chicago IL
2005 The Cabinet , Redmoon Theatre, Chicago IL
Collections
The Kinsey Institute, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN