Andrew Thorp
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Educator equipped with comprehensive teaching experience and strong commitment to academic excellence. Known for fostering collaborative environments and adapting to diverse student needs. Skilled in curriculum development, student mentorship, and educational technology integration. Reliable team player focused on achieving measurable outcomes and enhancing student success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor
McDaniel College
01.2024 - Current
- Taught both Drawing 1 and 2D Design courses, providing instruction to undergraduate students.
Sommelier and Floor Manager
The Wine Source
01.2018 - Current
- Manage Wine Inventory and assist customers with wine sales, with a focus on unique, lesser-known, and natural wines
Adjunct Professor
Carroll Community College
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Taught both Drawing 1 and 2D Design Courses
Adjunct Professor
Baltimore City Community College
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Taught Intermediate Drawing in a Dual Enrollment Program in Baltimore's Mergenthaler Vocational High School
Adjunct Professor
Towson University
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Taught intro painting and drawing classes to undergraduate students
After-care teacher
Baltimore Montessori
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Worked with children from first to third grade in an after school program to enhance overall educational experiences of students beyond the classroom setting
Co-founder
Preston Street Studios
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Founded a DIY artist studio space in Greenmount West, created a dozen work spaces for local Baltimore artist that were affordable and accessible
Co-founder
Ash Street Studios
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Helped found and build a 13 person studio in the Baltimore neighborhood of Hampden
Resident
Vermont Studio Center
05.2013 - 05.2013
- Was a resident at the fall session of the Vermont Studio Center Residency
Student employee
Media Resource Collection
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Took part in digitizing the entire MICA slide collection, worked front desk and edited slides
Education
Master of Arts - Studio Art
Towson University
Baltimore, MD12-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Painting
Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore05-2013
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Visual arts instruction
- Art technique demonstration
- Course planning
- Student engagement
- Cultural history
- Classroom management
- Educational technology
- Public speaking
- Mentoring students
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
McDaniel College
01.2024 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Carroll Community College
01.2023 - 12.2023
Adjunct Professor
Baltimore City Community College
01.2023 - 05.2023
Adjunct Professor
Towson University
01.2021 - 01.2022
Sommelier and Floor Manager
The Wine Source
01.2018 - Current
After-care teacher
Baltimore Montessori
01.2015 - 01.2018
Co-founder
Preston Street Studios
01.2015 - 01.2017
Resident
Vermont Studio Center
05.2013 - 05.2013
Co-founder
Ash Street Studios
01.2013 - 01.2015
Student employee
Media Resource Collection
01.2009 - 01.2013
Master of Arts - Studio Art
Towson University
Bachelor of Arts - Painting
Maryland Institute College of Art
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