BRIAN GALDERISI
Hastings-on-Hudson,NY
Summary
Visual arts educator with New York State K–12 certification and an MFA in Photography. Experienced in teaching digital and darkroom photography, studio art, and printmaking through project-based, concept-driven curricula. Committed to fostering student agency, technical skill, self-reflection, and critical thinking.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Upper School Visual Arts Teacher
The Masters School
Dobbs Ferry, NY
08.2025 - Current
- Classes taught: Studio Art Major courses for grades 9–12 Digital Photography I and Darkroom Photography I, Puppets and propaganda (Winter Mission)
- Designed and implemented sequential curricula for Studio Art and Photography courses. integrating technical, conceptual skills and promoting student ideation
- Engaging students in conversation about historical and contemporary artist, from a wide range of cultural backgrounds
- Incorporate scaffolding and differentiation to best support individual and group needs
- Guiding students through manual camera functions on digital and film cameras
- Guiding students through proper workflow from Lightroom classic, to photoshop, to inkjet printing
- Taught video editing workflows while guiding students in crafting narratives that clearly convey their intended message.
- Implemented a diverse curriculum incorporating various art techniques and media.
- Organized and hung several student art exhibitions
- Mentored students in independent study projects.
- Guided students through critiques, helping them articulate and strengthen their artistic identity while thoughtfully analyzing and responding to their peers’ work.
- Use structured rubrics and student self-reflection to guide assessment and targeted feedback.
Student Teacher
Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts
New York, NY
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Classes taught: Introduction to Printmaking and Introduction to Acrylic Painting
- Assisted in classroom instruction, demonstrations, and critiques
- Design project-based curriculum integrating technical and conceptual skills
- Collaborated with lead teacher to adapt curriculum for diverse learning needs.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Facilitated classroom discussions, encouraging student participation and critical thinking.
Artist in Residence
Elmwood Day Camp
White Plains, NY
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Designed and taught a stop-motion animation workshop for 5th–6th grade campers
- Guided students in creating hand-painted backgrounds and articulated paper puppets
- Supported students in producing 60-second stop-motion films of their choosing
- Facilitated collaborative workflows as students photographed each other’s animation frames using DSLR cameras
- Created a positive, well-managed classroom environment that encouraged creativity, collaboration, and respect for materials and peers
Adjunct Professor
Drew University
Madison, NJ
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Classes Taught: Foundations in Lighting, Photography I, and Digital Imaging
- Designed and implemented sequential curricula. Integrating technical, conceptual skills and promoting student ideation
- Guiding students through manual camera functions on digital and film cameras
- Guiding students through proper workflow from Lightroom classic, to photoshop, to inkjet printing
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Facilitated interactive discussions to enhance critical thinking and student participation.
- Collaborated with colleges to organize and hang several student art exhibitions
Adjunct Professor
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Classes Taught: Introduction to Digital Photography
- Designed and implemented sequential curricula. Integrating technical, conceptual skills and promoting student ideation
- Guiding students through manual camera functions on digital and film cameras
- Guiding students through proper workflow from Lightroom classic, to photoshop, to inkjet printing
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
Wurtele Gallery Teacher
Yale University Art Gallery
New Haven, CT
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Served as a Gallery Teacher at the Yale University Art Gallery, leading K- 12 tours and educational programs.
- Facilitated student engagement through inquiry-based, object-centered teaching strategies.
- Six months rigorous training program focused on collection knowledge and pedagogy. focusing on visual thinking strategies
- Led programs for diverse audiences, including youth and visitors with accessibility needs.
Teaching Assistant, Intermediate Black & White Darkroom
Yale University School of Art
New Haven, CT
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Assisted Professor Lisa Kereszi with demonstrations and critiques
- Responsible for organizing the darkroom, mixing photographic chemistry, and safety protocols.
- Assisting with student instruction
Education
Master of Arts - Visual Arts Education
CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY05-2025
Master of Fine Arts - Photography
Yale University School of Art
New Haven, CT05-2019
One-Year Certificate Program - undefined
International Center of Photography
New York, NY06-2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Painting
Montserrat College of Art
Beverly, MA01-2012
Skills
- Proficient with Digital and analog SLR cameras
- Proficient in Large-format inkjet printing
- Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom Classic, Bridge, and Premiere
- Proficient in studio and location lighting, continuous and strobe
- Proficient in gelatin silver prints and darkroom maintenance
- Proficient in printmaking techniques including relief, intaglio, lithography, and monoprinting
Certification
New York State Certification in Visual Arts, K–12
Timeline
Upper School Visual Arts Teacher
The Masters School
08.2025 - Current
Student Teacher
Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts
02.2025 - 05.2025
Artist in Residence
Elmwood Day Camp
06.2024 - 08.2024
Adjunct Professor
Drew University
01.2020 - 01.2024
Adjunct Professor
Rhode Island School of Design
01.2019 - 01.2020
Wurtele Gallery Teacher
Yale University Art Gallery
08.2017 - 06.2019
Teaching Assistant, Intermediate Black & White Darkroom
Yale University School of Art
01.2017 - 01.2019
Master of Fine Arts - Photography
Yale University School of Art
One-Year Certificate Program - undefined
International Center of Photography
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Painting
Montserrat College of Art
Master of Arts - Visual Arts Education
CUNY Hunter College