Kathleen D. Flowers: CURRRICULUM VITAE

Kathleen D. Flowers, M.F.A
329 Ashburton Avenue, SE * Atlanta, GA 30317
Home: 404-378-2835 * Cell: 404-246-6415 * Email: kathleenflowers@yahoo.com

Professional Overview
Statement of Teaching Interest: Qualified to teach Studio Arts and Art Appreciation with an exposure to painting, sculpture, architecture and other arts of contemporary and earlier times.

Accomplishments

· Student Gallery Facilitator-Initiated, converted and modified students hub and visitors seating areas into Student Art Gallery -Georgia Highlands College

· As Art Club Faculty Adviser-Approve gallery exhibitions, fundraisers and field trips-Georgia Highlands Art Club

· As Summer Program Coordinator-Coordinated and articulated program goals and plans for the advancement and success of the program, promoting a 20% increase in student enrollment the following year-Savannah College of Art and Design

Education

Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA 2010
Master of Fine Arts-Studio Art (GPA 3.61)

Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 2008
Bachelor of Fine Art –Studio Art (GPA 3.65

Experience

Lecturer- Art Appreciation -2010-present
West Georgia Technical College-2014-present
Teacher of Record, Lecture 30-50 students on the history of art from current, Classical Antiquity to Conceptual and universal changes in art

· Explore analytical tools used to answer key questions concerning the functions of art

· Discuss composition with the elements of design. Examine the critique process, utilizing the works of master and contemporary artists

· Develop and utilizes course syllabus and course outline to maintain evaluation methods that analyzes student learning and outcomes

· Employ classroom integrated technology, demonstrate artistic techniques and encourage research

· Communicate professionalism, respect, and student integrity. Provide assistance in the preparation of major art projects for gallery presentations

Lecturer- Art Appreciation -2010-present
Georgia Highlands College, Cartersville, Georgia

· Teacher of Record, Lecture 30-50 students on the history of art from current, Classical Antiquity to Conceptual and universal changes in art

· Explore analytical tools used to answer key questions concerning the functions of art

· Discuss composition with the elements of design. Examine the critique process, utilizing the works of master and contemporary artists

· Develop and utilizes course syllabus and course outline to maintain evaluation methods that analyzes student learning and outcomes

· Employ classroom integrated technology, demonstrate artistic techniques and encourage research

· Communicate professionalism, respect, and student integrity. Provide assistance in the preparation of major art projects for gallery presentations

Community Education-Studio Art Instructor
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Atlanta, Georgia 2010-2013

· Taught emerging high school students and adults of all artistic levels.

· Provided lectures on historical and contemporary art practices

· Taught the formal aspects of drawing I and drawing II, basic painting instructions utilizing various mediums and mixed media

· Explored a variety of techniques working with encaustic wax

· Assisted students with implementation of ideas, professionalism in craft and construction of supports and presentation of art works for gallery presentations

Upward Bound TRIO Program, Studio Art Instructor
Atlanta Metropolitan College, Atlanta, Georgia Summer 2013

· Teacher of record (40+ Students) of students ages 14-18 years old

· Lectured on historical and contemporary art, utilized the formal aspects of drawing, painting and mixed media techniques

· Delivered hands instructions for projects relating to various cultural experiences, symbolism in art and integration of art across the curriculum

· Prepared art work for student exhibition and closing program.

On-Site Coordinator-
SCAD ART SMARTS SUMMER PROGRAM
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Atlanta, Georgia 2010-2012

· Collaborated with Galloway administrators in securing classrooms and other needed materials and technologies

· Reviewed and approved appropriate lesson plans to ensure high quality classroom instructions

· Coordinated and outlined classroom schedules, outlined and assigned duties to 10 instructors and 11 counselors. Assisted instructors and counselors with monitoring of 300 plus students, ages 8-14

· Oversaw and monitored aftercare procedures and policies for 20 students and served as primary parent contact

· Gauged classroom supplies within provided budget and arranged for proper distribution to and from campsite. Coordinated end of camp program for student and parent weekly exhibitions

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT –

USG Faculty Development 2012-2013

· Video in GALILEO: Online Videos for the Classroom and Beyond

· Copyright for Fun and Non-Profit: How to Safely Use Books, Movies and the Internet in the Classroom Without Getting Sued

· Assessing Student Learning in the Classroom, Professional Development Blackboard Collaboration

AWARDS/HONORS

· Cum Laude, Georgia State University 2008

· Artist Merit Award, Women Caucus for Art of Georgia 2005 · AmeriCorps Educational Award, Atlanta Chapter 2000

PUBLICATION-(Published art work)

Minardi, Cara, and Martin Singer. "Informing Ourselves and Analyzing the World Around Us." In First Essays: A Peer Approach to Freshman Composition, 72. Third Edition ed. Plymouth, Michigan: Hayden Mcneil Publishing, 2009.

MEMBERSHIPS 2008-present

· AmeriCorps/VISTA, (Lifetime Membership), Atlanta, Georgia

· The Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, Atlanta, Georgia

· The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia

· The Atlanta High Museum of Art, Atlanta Georgia