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Benedictine CollegeVisiting Professor of Art
Aug. 2023 - Dec. 2023Atchison, Kansas, United StatesPainting and Drawing courses
MidAmerica Nazarene UniversityAdjunct Professor Humanities
Nov. 2021 - May. 2022Olathe, Kansas, United StatesHumanities fine arts course for non majors and majors.
go GUILDitFacilitator-Arts
Mar. 2020 - Sep. 2020Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Metropolitan Community College-Maple WoodsAdjunct Professor
Jan. 2020 - Aug. 2022Kansas City, Missouri AreaLiterary magazine, creative writing, English 101, 102, 201, 202, 203
Mid-Continent Public LibraryWriting Instructor for Elementary
Jan. 2020 - May. 2020Kansas City, Missouri AreaCommunity Education for Young Writers at the Library
Polly Alice Design & Consulting Creative Consultant
Apr. 2019Kansas City, MoAs a professional Creative Consultant, I provide developmental editing, copywriting, and creative coaching for artists, poets and picture book writers. My purpose is to provide engaging and meaningful feedback so you can get to the next level in your creative work.
Flying Ketchup PressCEO Managing Editor
Apr. 2018Kansas City, MOFlying Ketchup Press-to develop new voices in poetry and short story-to create worlds of wonder and delight, to share stories. Maybe yours.
Society of Young InklingsOnline Creative Writing Instructor
Aug. 2017 - Jul. 2020Sacramento, California AreaI currently provide elementary through high school students writing mentorships for creative writing, writing circles, and editors letters for young novelists.
InterUrban ArtHouseYouth Program Manager
Mar. 2017 - Aug. 2017Overland Park, KS
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas CityAdjunct Instructor of English
Aug. 2016 - Jan. 2019Penn Valley Kansas City, MO• Encourage critical thinking and participation with a class debate in English 101 • Encourage diverse learning styles in classes with the use of games, acting, debate, video, journaling, music, and timed writing observations of their personal and local culture
• Use hip hop to teach English students how to summarize and how to understand the repetitive pattern of an essay with a “hook” as a way to incorporate local culture into classroom teaching • Usage of Pre-Survey for new composition students to understand audience awareness; types of readers, synthesize reading, learning strategies and the use of SI leader
Promoting Student Success and Advancement
• Write recommendations for student scholarships
• Tour students around campus to encourage library, student center and other resources and technologies
• Encourage students to attend leadership training, events, and use the student success center and office with an average of 20 percent students per class using the center • Arrange guest speakers in class and with the common read committee to increase student awareness about local work with social justice, arts and humanities
• Collaboration with Penn Valley library tour and instruction on evaluating sources Professional Advancement
• Attended SoTL 2017 conference March 2017 as part of Title III Grant
• Participate in Title III training, Humanities Core Group Meetings for Title III training for synthesis of materials across disciplines in Humanities as well as Common Read committee
• Use rubrics to emphasize learning goals and sharing them with other instructors
• Grant writing training, KCPD; Fall 2016
Paper Birch Landing: a Midtown Studio, Gallery & Writers' SpaceCo-Founder, Co-Owner, Gallery Curator
Oct. 2015 - Jun. 20163740 Broadway Suite 3w Kansas City, MO 64155Co Founded an exciting new gallery for emerging artists in Kansas City's Midtown. Using a system I co developed called #ArtLocal. Inviting emerging artists to show art with emerging musicians, spoken word poets, and designers. Celebrating creatives and building connections! Offering a resource for a meeting place and teaching place for creatives.
Park Hill Community EducationInstructor
Jun. 2011 - May. 2012Parkhill School District, Kansas City, MOTeach Courses for Families, Children, Seniors, and adults in the area of Fine Arts, Crafts, and Writing.
Kansas City Art InstituteInstructor
Apr. 2011 - May. 2012RiversideTeacher with School of Continuing and Professional Studies
Green Living ExaminerWriter
Mar. 2010 - Sep. 2012Green Living Articles for the Kansas City area with a local flavor. Radio Interviews for Earth Day 2010. How to Articles, Reviews, and Earth Friendly Ideas for Home and Office.
Harrisburg Community CollegeArt Instructor/ Atelierista
Sep. 2005 - May. 2007Harrisburg, PADesigned a Reggio Art studio for the Pollock Children's Center, a safe arts studio for ages two to six. Wrote and taught Emila Reggio-based arts curriculum to children age six months to six years. Taught and developed fine arts to teachers and staff. Studied curriculum writing.
Grantham BIC ChurchAssistant Art Gallery Curator
Oct. 2004 - Jun. 2007Harrisburg, PAHelp with curating shows. Currated two shows. Hosted a group for artists. Helped with liturgical arts group. Advocated for Children's art. Member and Teacher for the Worship Arts Weekend Committee.
Messiah CollegeAdministrative Assistant
Apr. 2004 - May. 2007Temporary admin. to various offices: Financial Aid, Agape Center, Human Resources, Development, Student Housing, Book Store, etc.
Polly Alice DesignVisual Artist
Jan. 2001Kansas City, Missouri AreaPolly Alice Artist merges oil painting and soft sculpture with imperfect stitching. Her art and illustration have been published in US newspapers and magazines and shown in America and Europe. Now as light-hearted prints and posters at thatPollygirl.com. Find her published books and poetry online.
Oakes Museum of Natural HistoryInternship
May. 1999 - Aug. 1999Catalog and Transport
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