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Teaching
Instructor and Visiting Artist at schools, museums, and art centers
Leading and assisting in workshops for fun mathematics, math art, and art
Teaching students from ages 3-80’s by adapting lessons to suit different learners
Developing math art and art projects for classes and private lessons
Tutoring math Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry
Private lessons in weaving, dyeing, other textiles techniques
Leading Math Festivals, hands-on community events, for 20-200 people
Ability to dedicate extensive hours to setup/take down, volunteer training, event leading
If I learn how to do a thing, I can teach it
Art Hand Skills
+20 years of weaving and dyeing experience
Expertise in making and teaching many areas of textiles such as spinning, basketry, knitting, crochet, felting, embroidery, sewing, silk screening, shibori, and other resist techniques
Drawing and making in a variety of mediums including papercraft, metal and wood fabrication
Painting with watercolor, acrylic, and oils
Art Digital Skills
Graphic designer proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Utilize current art making technologies including laser cutting, soft circuit, integrating LEDs, basic programing with Arduino and Processing, and stop motion videos
Computer Jacquard: teaching, weaving, loom maintenance, and set up
Using weaving software Pointcarré, Weavemaker, and WeaveIt
Project Management
Author of Polyhedra: Eye Candy to Feed the Mind, which included being the photographer, illustrator, graphic designer, mathematical researcher, and writer
Designer of Cubes and Things, a set of 3D coloring books
Ran a successful Kickstarter Campaign Polyhedra Party
Designing, making, and installing large scale art installations
Consultant and Creative Coaching for a wide range of projects
Administrative Skills
Administered a $40,000 yearly, multi-line budget
Oversaw facilities: Weaving Studio, Print Studio, Dye Lab, and Fiber Sculpture Studio
Managed supplies and equipment, including repairs and maintenance
Worked with faculty and students on proper use of technology and equipment
Outreach to school administrators, parents, museums, corporations
Strong problem solver, can work on projects at the detail level and the big picture
Supervisory Skills
Hired, trained, and supervised between 6-12 student workers through each academic year
Mentored undergraduate and graduate students as they started work in their first-year and throughout their academic career
Trained 8-80 year olds as Table Leaders for 40 Math Festivals