BRIAN BOSWORTH
OKC
Summary
Experienced with creating dynamic and engaging art curricula that stimulate student creativity and learning. Utilizes effective teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles and foster love for art. Knowledge of classroom management techniques and art history, ensuring well-rounded educational experience.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Art Teacher
John Marshall Enterprise High School
08.2024 - Current
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Managed a diverse range of learners, adapting lesson plans to accommodate different abilities and interests.
- Enhanced student creativity by incorporating various art mediums and techniques into lessons.
- Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students in grades 9th through 12th.
- Established a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encouraged open communication and collaboration among students.
- Communicated effectively with parents about their child''s progress in the arts program, addressing any concerns or suggestions for improvement as needed.
- Developed students'' artistic skills by providing personalized feedback and guidance on their artwork.
Art Instructor
Studio School: Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center
01.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students in grades kindergarten through 12th.
- Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback.
- Taught intro to Ceramics and Beginning wheel throwing.
- Developed a Large ceramic sculpture class and and hand built sculpture class
BKB ceramics
08.2011 - Current
- Produce all ceramic work for retail space
- Manage all operations of ceramic studio and kilns
- Manage and control shop supply inventory to ensure timely ordering or requisition of depleted or low-level stock
- Manage shipping and packing of products
- Communicated with contractors and vendors to place and receive orders
- Organize art exhibitions and sales of artwork
Adjunct Art Instructor
Copper Mountain College
Joshua Tree, United States
01.2011 - 12.2020
- Company Overview: Copper Mountain College is located in Joshua Tree, CA
- Teach Art History, Sculpture, Art Concepts, Beginning and Intermediate Ceramics
- Manage the operation of kilns and firings
- Order and manage all supplies relating to ceramics studio
- Completed recordings of classroom lessons, tests and special instructions for courses
- Created and utilized lesson plans that covered all required topics
- Handed out course syllabus and answered student questions regarding standards, material, grading and progression
- Utilized technology in classroom instruction for a well-rounded and modern approach
- Kept appropriate office hours to help students with questions and educational support
- Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion in beginning and int
- Ceramic courses
- Copper Mountain College is located in Joshua Tree, CA
Principle owner
BKB Art + Design
Palm Springs, United States
08.2017 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: BKB Art + Design is located in Palm Springs, CA
- Manage and maintain gallery
- Organize and curate art exhibitions
- Manage Art sales and retail sales
- BKB Art + Design is located in Palm Springs, CA
Adjunct Instructor Ceramics
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, United States
01.2008 - 05.2016
- Company Overview: Chaffey College is located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
- Taught beginning and intermediate ceramics
- Managed loading of kilns and raku firings
- Completed recordings of classroom lessons, tests and special instructions for courses
- Created and utilized lesson plans that covered all required topics
- Handed out course syllabus and answered student questions regarding standards, material, grading and progression
- Utilized technology in classroom instruction for a well-rounded and modern approach
- Kept appropriate office hours to help students with questions and educational support
- Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion in beginning and int
- Ceramic course
- Chaffey College is located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Adjunct Instructor
Victor Valley College
Victorville, United States
08.2004 - 05.2016
- Company Overview: Victor Valley College is located in Victorville, CA
- Taught 3-D Design and Sculpture
- Maintained all aspects of sculpture facilities including kilns and firings
- Ordered all supplies needed for coursework
- Organized student art exhibits every semester
- Completed recordings of classroom lessons, tests and special instructions for courses
- Created and utilized lesson plans that covered all required topics
- Handed out course syllabus and answered student questions regarding standards, material, grading
- Utilized technology in classroom instruction for a well-rounded and modern approach
- Kept appropriate office hours to help students with questions and educational support
- Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion in beginning and int
- Design and sculpture courses
- Victor Valley College is located in Victorville, CA
Adjunct Instructor
Riverside City College
Riverside, United States
08.2004 - 06.2009
- Company Overview: Riverside City College is located in Riverside, CA
- Taught 2-D design and Ceramics
- Completed recordings of classroom lessons, tests and special instructions for courses
- Created and utilized lesson plans that covered all required topics
- Handed out course syllabus and answered student questions regarding standards, material, grading and progression
- Utilized technology in classroom instruction for a well-rounded and modern approach
- Kept appropriate office hours to help students with questions and educational support
- Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion in beginning and int
- Ceramic course
- Riverside City College is located in Riverside, CA
Art Teacher
Gabrielino High School
San Gabriel, United States
01.2001 - 06.2002
- Company Overview: Gabrielino High School is located in San Gabriel, CA
- Taught general art courses including ceramics to Freshman through Senior grades
- Completed recordings of classroom lessons, tests and special instructions for courses
- Created and utilized lesson plans that covered all required topics
- Handed out course syllabus and answered student questions regarding standards, material, grading and progression
- Utilized technology in classroom instruction for a well-rounded and modern approach
- Kept appropriate office hours to help students with questions and educational support
- Gabrielino High School is located in San Gabriel, CA
Art Teacher
Emerson Middle School
Bakersfield, United States
01.1999 - 06.1999
- Company Overview: Emerson Middle School is located in Bakersfield, CA
- Taught general art courses to middle school students
- Completed recordings of classroom lessons, tests and special instructions for courses
- Created and utilized lesson plans that covered all required topics
- Handed out course syllabus and answered student questions regarding standards, material, grading and progression
- Utilized technology in classroom instruction for a well-rounded and modern approach
- Kept appropriate office hours to help students with questions and educational support
- Emerson Middle School is located in Bakersfield, CA
Education
MFA - Art
Claremont Graduate University
Claremont06-2002
Skills
- Artistic techniques
- Collaborative projects
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student mentoring
- Project-based learning
- Sculpture techniques
- Art history
- Course development
- Event planning
- Ceramic sculpture
- Curriculum implementation
- Progress reporting
- Group and individual instruction
- Individualized instruction
- Supply management
- Arts integration
- Art technique
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Creativity and artistic expression
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Team building
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Artistic technique demonstration
- Fundamentals and history
- Fine arts theory
Websites
Certification
- State Teaching Certification or License - [State] Department of Education.
Timeline
Art Teacher
John Marshall Enterprise High School
08.2024 - Current
Art Instructor
Studio School: Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center
01.2024 - Current
Principle owner
BKB Art + Design
08.2017 - 12.2019
BKB ceramics
08.2011 - Current
Adjunct Art Instructor
Copper Mountain College
01.2011 - 12.2020
Adjunct Instructor Ceramics
Chaffey College
01.2008 - 05.2016
Adjunct Instructor
Victor Valley College
08.2004 - 05.2016
Adjunct Instructor
Riverside City College
08.2004 - 06.2009
Art Teacher
Gabrielino High School
01.2001 - 06.2002
Art Teacher
Emerson Middle School
01.1999 - 06.1999
MFA - Art
Claremont Graduate University