Beth Chucker

Work History

Volunteer Photography Instructor

Self Employed

09.2019 - Current

Taught classes on photography practices and ways of seeing to 4th and 5th graders.
Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback.
Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
Collaborated with colleagues to create stimulating art curriculums.
Fostered love for art and learning to inspire students to pursue passions and interests.
Adapted instruction to meet individual student needs to differentiate instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Created supportive and inclusive learning environments to foster positive classrooms that support student growth and learning.

Cyanotype Instructor

Self Employed (Volunteer) Instructor

02.2017 - Current

Teaching sun print (Cyanotype) workshops to Preschoolers, Community events, and Elementary School Children 4th grade
Explain as concisely what a Cyanotype is
Allowed the kids to pick their own objects and place them on the pre treat paper.
Older Students are taught how to apply the paper and the different ways to develop the image.
This process allows the student to create an image of their liking over and over in a safe environment.
Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.

Volunteer Photographer Community and School System

Self-employeed

10.2019 - Current

Photographing for Northeast Elementary and local festivals, Montclair Pride and Design week.
For the School I provide documentation of events and everyday life of the students.
Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
Captured stunning images by utilizing various lighting techniques and creative compositions.
Provided exceptional customer service throughout the entire process from initial consultation to delivery of final products.

Photo History

Art Institute of North Hollywood

06.2012 - 02.2013

Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
Fostered a positive classroom atmosphere encouraging open communication between peers and instructor alike.
Tracked student progress using formative assessments, adjusting instructional methods accordingly for optimal results.
Boosted student engagement through the incorporation of interactive activities, group projects, and hands-on experiences.
Promoted cultural understanding and global awareness by integrating world history themes into curriculum.
Developed students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating primary source analysis in lessons and assignments.

Photo Essay Instructor

Art Institute of North Hollywood

06.2012 - 01.2013

Brought in diverse photographers for the students to get inspired from for their own personal essay they wanted to work on.
Showed examples of my own work with photo essay and explained how I went about making the work and planning the work.
Had the students bring in examples of what they wanted to do, with their own imagery and imagery that inspires them.
Discussed planning and brainstormed ideas
Critiqued the work in progress each week and checked in with the students to see where they needed help.
Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.

Intro to Lighting

The Art Institute of California

06.2011 - 01.2013

Created a curriculum to teach how to control light first without with available light only and then with commercial lighting. The students learn about the zone system and how to control the values in their camera, then in the studio we begin with working with continuous light to on simple objects that they have parameters to meet. Each week we discuss how photographers use light to create mood, highlight product, create mystery. During studio time we take those ideas and I demonstrate how I would achieve them and then have them do it for the rest of class.
Enhanced photo quality by utilizing proper lighting techniques and poses during shoots.
Collaborated with photographers to achieve desired looks for various projects.
Established a positive classroom environment where students felt comfortable sharing their ideas and receiving constructive criticism on their work.
Introduced students to different camera types and functions, ensuring they had a solid foundation in both film and digital photography techniques.
Evaluated student work using rubrics and assessment tools that measured both technical skill development and artistic growth over time.

Curator

Icon Projects

08.2012 - 11.2012

Finding Family exhibition
The exhibition concept was looking at artist who photograph communities as families or make work that is inspired by family experiences.
Contacted artists (photographers and videographers) who I knew created work that fit the concept of the show.
Promoted events and exhibits via social media, email and other communication methods, boosting attendance.
Created a catalog of the show for patrons and artists.
Curated visually appealing exhibits that showcased various artistic styles and interest.

Freelance food photographer

The Lee Fish Group

02.2012 - 02.2012

Lee Fish is a wholesale fish and direct to consumer company the concept of the shoot was to create content for their customers. Their in-house marketing person had create with a chef recipes and I with my assistant created visual to match the type and origin of the dish. We had a food stylist and chef in the shoot that was photographed on location.
Client and I work out the visual concept pre shoot and made sure we had all the prop needed.
Directed my assistant in setting up the lighting, backdrops and camera placement.

Coach Art Volunteer

Coach Art

10.2010 - 09.2011

Coach Art provides a place for kids who are sick to choose something they want to learn from a professional. I worked with a child who had finished chemo therapy and was teaching him photography. I would show him artist that I thought he may relate to and gave him assignments that fit the needs he was looking for. We worked around his abilities. Sadly he passed away. Being able to have him talk about himself through learning photography I hope gave him some calm.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Volunteer Photography Instructor

Cyanotype Instructor

Volunteer Photographer Community and School System

Photo History

Photo Essay Instructor

Intro to Lighting

Curator

Freelance food photographer

Coach Art Volunteer

Education

MFA - Advanced Photographic Studies

BFA - Photography

Web Design

Art History, Contemporary Art History

BFA - Photography

Skills

Timeline

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