Corbin Graves
Florida
Summary
Accomplished education leader with 10+ years in K–12 curriculum development and EdTec implementation. Expertise in fostering relationships with educators and administrators, presenting programming visions, and guiding adoption of research-based tools. Demonstrated success in managing cross-sector projects and enhancing learning engagement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Interpretive Media & Gallery Programs
Pérez Art Museum Miami
04.2024 - Current
- Build and maintain partnerships with educators, community organizations, and cross-functional teams to design educational programs that drive learning and measurable engagement.
- Deliver strategic presentations to board members and stakeholders, articulating program vision, educational objectives, and implementation outcomes.
- Independently manage grant-supported initiatives from planning through reporting, overseeing timelines, budgets, and team performance to ensure program sustainability.
- Develop content hierarchies and digital resource structures for diverse K–12 and adult audiences, applying UX research and evaluative data to improve platform-wide content delivery.
- Co-created funding acquisition materials and grant proposals, aligning program value with funder and stakeholder priorities to secure financial support.
- Oversaw budgeting and resource allocation for departmental projects, ensuring effective use of resources to meet program goals.
- Coordinated staff schedules and assignments to ensure smooth museum functions.
- Coached, mentored, and trained team members, enhancing their skills and contributing to overall team effectiveness.
Technology & Program Specialist (Contract)
Miami MoCAAD
10.2023 - Current
- Led implementation of VR/AR educational programs and STEAM initiatives in public libraries across South Florida, managing program development, logistics, and community partner relationships to enhance community engagement.
- Designed curriculum emphasizing virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence for students throughout South Florida, aligning educational content with emerging technologies.
- Applied UX research principles to define target audiences for South Florida arts nonprofits, creating user personas that informed program design and strengthened stakeholder communication.
Curriculum Coordinator
Pérez Art Museum Miami
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Developed K–12 curricula aligned with Florida educational standards, collaborating across departments to ensure materials met institutional and grant objectives.
- Redesigned digital educator portal to enhance usability, facilitating greater adoption of PAMM teaching artist concepts in Florida classrooms.
- Developed engaging educational programs for diverse audiences.
- Collaborated with artists to create interdisciplinary curriculum materials.
- Coordinated workshops and events to enhance visitor engagement.
Lecturer, Web Design
University of Miami
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Taught undergraduate web design and UX, emphasizing accessibility and real-world application while guiding students through needs assessments, stakeholder alignment, and content strategy development.
- Co-led UX and content strategy for Audubon Society’s educational site, securing stakeholder buy-in and enabling adoption of UX deliverables across nonprofit organization.
- Developed comprehensive course materials for undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Delivered engaging lectures to diverse student populations in various subjects.
- Facilitated discussions to enhance critical thinking and student participation.
Director of Interpretive Media
Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Led public focus groups and museum-laboratory programs connecting art, civic learning, and community engagement, fostering collaborative relationships with educators, artists, and regional partners across South Florida.
- Facilitated end-to-end design of public-facing art and technology initiatives, engaging local artists, youth, and community organizations to enhance community participation.
- Championed content consistency and user engagement across interactive platforms, resulting in a 9% increase in engagement through a consultative, research-informed approach.
- Managed internship program increasing access for minority students in arts and technology, promoting diversity and inclusion in the field.
Art Educator & Program Developer
Achievement First & Asheboro City Schools
07.2014 - 06.2019
- Designed inclusive K–12 arts curricula and co-led community exhibitions and school-based cultural events in Brooklyn, NY and North Carolina.
- Mentored educators, managed program logistics, and tracked student performance data—building foundational expertise in how schools evaluate and adopt instructional programs.
Education
MFA - Interactive Media (UX Design & Research)
University of Miami
01-2021
BFA - Art Education
East Carolina University
01-2012
Skills
- K–12 Curriculum & Program Strategy
- Stakeholder Engagement
- District & School Partnerships
- Educational Technology Implementation
- Stakeholder & Board Presentations
- Independent Project Management
- Needs Assessment & UX Research
- Grant Writing & Reporting
- Florida Education
- Team Training & Supervision
- Accessibility & Inclusive Design
- Cross-Sector Collaboration
- Salesforce
- Google Workspace
- Tableau
- SurveyMonkey
- Excel
Affiliations
- AIGA
- Interaction Design Association (IxDA)
- Museum Computer Network (MCN)
- Association of American Museums
- Kappa Kappa Psi
Selected Projects
- AR/VR Mural Storytelling Project: Co-led design and launch of digital mural projects connecting South Florida communities through culturally grounded storytelling and immersive technology.
- AR/VR+ Art (STEAM) Workshops: Co-facilitated innovation workshops in partnership with regional nonprofits and the Miami-Dade Public Library System.
- Museum-as-Community Convenings ‘Local Views’: Organized public events blending gallery programming with community art-making and civic dialogue.
Timeline
Manager, Interpretive Media & Gallery Programs
Pérez Art Museum Miami
04.2024 - Current
Curriculum Coordinator
Pérez Art Museum Miami
03.2024 - 04.2024
Technology & Program Specialist (Contract)
Miami MoCAAD
10.2023 - Current
Lecturer, Web Design
University of Miami
08.2021 - 01.2024
Director of Interpretive Media
Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora
07.2021 - 07.2023
Art Educator & Program Developer
Achievement First & Asheboro City Schools
07.2014 - 06.2019
MFA - Interactive Media (UX Design & Research)
University of Miami
BFA - Art Education
East Carolina University