Amy Davis
Pleasant Grove,UT
Summary
Talented Instructor effectively facilitates learning for students at the university level by providing engaging, relevant instruction. Proficient in crafting lesson plans with clear objectives easily communicated to students. Instructor with ability to foster positive learning environment conducive to success. Knowledgeable in making complex concepts easier to understand while challenging students to think critically.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor
Art & Design Department, Utah Valley University
09.2005 - Current
- 20 years of teaching experience at the university level
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Enhanced classroom collaboration through the implementation of group critiques.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Freelance Artist
Self Employed
01.1997 - Current
- Portraiture, illustration, figurative painting
- Expanded artistic skills by experimenting with new techniques and mediums, diversifying portfolio offerings.
- Created commissioned artwork for organizations and private clients.
Lecturer
Art & Design Department, Utah Valley University
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Evaluated high school instructors through assessments, including on site classroom visits, providing feedback for improvement and growth.
- Created outreach for area high school instructors, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Served as a mentor to high school instructors utilizing concurrent enrollment, offering guidance on course expectations and curriculum planning.
Instructor
Art Department, Utah State University
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Drawing courses
- Independently designed and implemented drawing courses to attract and retain incoming students, including non-majors
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom standards.
- Evaluated student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
Art Instructor
Hillside Living Center
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Enhanced student creativity by implementing diverse art techniques and mediums in lessons for adults with special needs.
- Collaborated with support staff to develop a supportive environment involving art experiences, resulting in increased resident engagement.
- Organized and led educational field trips to museums and galleries, exposing residents to various artistic styles and cultural influences.
- Mentored students on their individual projects, providing constructive feedback and guidance for improved artistic expression.
Graduate Instructor
Art Department, Utah State University
01.1998 - 01.2000
Education
MFA - Illustration
Utah State University
Logan, UT01.2000
BS - Drawing & Painting
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT01.1998
Skills
- Course Instruction
- Technology Integration
- Student Rapport
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Lesson Planning
- Student Advocacy
- Strong communication skills
- Expertise in subject matter
- Creative problem-solving
- Student-centered learning focus
- Project-based learning implementation
Published Work
- 2005, Illustrations for The Plan Revealed, Merrill Osmond
- 2001, Postcard for Feed the Body, Feed the Soul exhibition
- 2001, Multiple illustrations for Ensign magazine and Friend magazine
- 1998, Illustration for Utah Shakespearean Festival's Midsummer magazine
Additional Artistic Involvement
- 2007, Presented as a guest artist for schoolchildren at Park Elementary in Spanish Fork, Utah and independent education group in Orem, Utah
- 2002, Joined with 16 other artists in invitational Quickdraw fundraising event for Pleasant Grove Public Library
- 2002, Participated in Paint Utah's workshop with nationally known painter Steve Childs
- 2002, Participated in Paint Utah's workshop with internationally known portrait artist and illustrative painter Del Parson
- 2001, Collaborated with Professor Greg Schulte and seven other artists in creation and installation of a grant-funded mural hung at Utah State University
- 2000, Volunteer at Bear River House in Logan, Utah teaching art techniques to students
- 1997, Presented paper, A Culture Threatened, at University of Utah Art Symposium
Selected Exhibitions
- 2009, Utah Valley University Faculty Exhibit, Springville Museum of Art, Springville, Utah
- 2006, AAUW 13th Utah Women Artists Exhibition, Rose Wagner Theater, Salt Lake City, Utah
- 2006, Salt Lake Community College President's Art Show, Museum of Utah Art & History, Salt Lake City, Utah
- 2005, 81st Annual Spring Salon, Springville Museum of Art, Springville, Utah
- 2003, The Mystery of Windows, Wasatch Gallery, Sugarhouse, Utah
- 2002, Homo Sapiens, Bountiful-Davis Arts Center, Utah
- 2002, New Orleans Art Assoc 22nd National Juried Exhibition, Poydras Plaza, Metairie, Louisiana
- 2001, Feed the Body; Feed the Soul, Fitton Center for Creative Arts, Hamilton, Ohio
- 2001, If These Walls Could Talk, Radisson Hotel, Fort Worth, Texas
- 2001, National Oil & Acrylic Painters Society Exhibit 2001, Ella Carothers Dunnegan Gallery of Art, Osage Beach, Missouri
- 2001, Fort Smith Art Center Exhibition, Fort Smith, Arkansas
- 2001, Provo Freedom Festival Art Show, Brigham Young University Art Museum, Gateway, New Mexico
- 2001, Spring Salon, Springville Art Museum, Springville, Utah
- 2001, SUU Alumni Art Show, Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery, Southern Utah University
- 2001, A Celebration of Women's Courage & Vision, Transition Gallery, Idaho State University
- 2001, Greater Midwest Int'l Exhibition XVI, Art Center Gallery, Central Missouri State
- 2000-2002, AAUW Exhibit, Utah Arts Council Traveling Exhibit Program
- 2000, Seeking the Intangible, Twain Tippetts Gallery, Utah State University
- 2000, AAUW 12th Utah Women Artists Exhibition, Springville Museum of Art, Springville
- 2000, Realism '00, Period Gallery, Omaha, Nebraska
- 2000, Utah State University Art Department Faculty, Myra Powell Art Gallery, Ogden, Utah
- 1999, Young Contemporaries, Sundance, Utah
- 1998, 1999, MFA Student Exhibition, Twain Tippetts Gallery, Utah State University
Awards
- 2005, Award of Merit, Purchase Award, Spring Salon
- 2005, Merit Award, 2005 Spring Art Show, Utah County Art Board
- 2002, Beatrice Carroll Award of Merit, AAUW Utah Women Artists Exhibition
- 2001, Best of Show, Feed the Body, Feed the Soul
- 2001, First Place, Gateway National Juried Art Show
- 2001, Finalist Winner, Artists Magazine 2001 Art Competition
- 2000, Genevieve Lawrence Family Award of Merit, AAUW Utah Women Artists Exhibition
Timeline
Lecturer
Art & Design Department, Utah Valley University
01.2010 - 01.2011
Instructor
Art & Design Department, Utah Valley University
09.2005 - Current
Instructor
Art Department, Utah State University
01.2000 - 01.2001
Art Instructor
Hillside Living Center
01.2000 - 01.2001
Graduate Instructor
Art Department, Utah State University
01.1998 - 01.2000
Freelance Artist
Self Employed
01.1997 - Current
MFA - Illustration
Utah State University
BS - Drawing & Painting
Southern Utah University
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