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Creative and Education Bio

The purpose of my life is to use my creativity, love for community, reflective optimism, and my innovative thinking.

 

By

  • Building community connections

  • Creating art and design

  • Experiencing life through the eyes of other cultures

  • Mentoring young artists

  • Loving every moment with family and friends

 

To create a world in which people have all the possibilities and resources  available to create amazing careers and futures, where each of our voices are heard and understood, and where every creative soul can impact others.

 

Additional info: Jeff comes to the creative world from with a BFA in Graphic Design and Photography from the University of North Florida. Before, while, and after teaching, Jeff worked as an art director, graphic designer and marketing coordinator both in the commercial and corporate world including the use of print, web, and social media specialties.

Education

University of North Florida

Bachelor of Fine Art
Focus: Graphic Design

Minor: Photography

Location: Jacksonville, FL
Year: 2003
GPA: 3.2

University of North Florida

Masters in Education 
Focus: Educational Leadership

Location: Jacksonville, FL
Year: 2005
GPA: 4.0

Licenses and certifications
 

State of Colorado Teaching  Credentials, K-12 Art

State of Florida Teaching Credentials, K-12 Art, Social Sciences 6-12

State of North Carolina Teaching Credentials, K-12 Art

Education  Class websites

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Hopewell High School

1/2022 to Present

Media Design and Yearbook Teacher

Taught subjects including digital art.digital photography, graphic design, video editing, animation, yearbook.

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Rocky Mountain Prep-Berkeley

 08/ 2021 to 1/2022

Visual Art Teacher

Taught subjects including painting, ceramics, drawing, art history, and digital art.

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Tennyson Center for Children

 01/ 2020 to 11/2020

Visual Art and Music Appreciation Teacher

Taught subjects including painting, ceramics, drawing, art history, digital art, and music appreciation.

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Heath Middle School

08/2018 to 06/2019

Visual Art Teacher

Taught subjects including painting, ceramics, drawing, art history, and digital art.

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Academy of Advanced Learning

08/2017 to 06/2018

Visual Art Teacher

Taught subjects including painting, ceramics, drawing, art history, and digital art.

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University High School

 08/ 2010 to 06/2017

Visual Art Teacher

Taught subjects including painting, ceramics, drawing, art history, and digital art.

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Credentionals and Certifications

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  • State of Colorado License Art K-12 

  • CPR/AED Certified: 2020

  • TCI Certified: 2020

  • LSI Certified: 2020

  • Circle Certified: 2021

Ready for School

Sponsorship and more

Professional Teacher

Art Club - Sponsor 

Coordinated campus and community projects including: Home Coming, ESE Prom, Prom,  

school shields, and faculty events. 

 

National Art Honor Society (NAHS) - Sponsor 

Coordinated campus and community projects including: Home Coming, Prom, service events, and faculty events. 

 

Extended Essay Mentor 

Faculty mentor for student developing extended essays and portfolio pieces. 

 

Head of Visual Arts Department Chair of the Department for the school year 2014-15. 

 

Supervision  

Supervision of after school Detentions and Wednesday School, Lunch Supervision, and Bus dismissal duties. Open for additional administrative assistance when needed. 

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