Michelle Eisen
Cuyahoga Falls,OH
Summary
Creative Academic Coordinator/Instructor with 2 years of experience providing support to faculty, staff and students. Substantial skills in 2-D art practices, communication, and academic administration.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor of Record
Kent State University
2022.08 - 2024.05
- Taught Introduction to Print Media (Printmaking I), providing instruction to up to 15 undergraduate students per class.
- Develop and maintain a syllabus and class structure in accordance with the NASAD requirements for the state of Ohio
- Support student exploration at the introductory level within printmaking and expanded print media, topics include relief printing, monotyping, line and aquatint etching, and digital print media
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Enhanced student comprehension by employing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources such as live demonstrations, video presentations, and slides.
- Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation in both studio class periods and critique periods.
- Assessment of student projects in accordance with course learning outcomes and project learning outcomes
- Ensured student success within a diverse undergraduate population.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Kent State University
2022.08 - 2024.05
- Maintained the on-campus print shop and studios, duties included printing press maintenance, wide-format inkjet printer maintenance, Risograph printer maintenance and operation, and facilities management
- Served as a primary collaborative printer within the department, assisting in project completion with artists outside of the discipline.
- Worked with teachers in evaluating student progress, needs and gains.
- Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to provide additional support for struggling students, leading to improved academic outcomes.
- Participated in curriculum development meetings with faculty members, offering insights from a teaching assistant perspective to improve course design.
- Conducted office hours for supplemental tutoring sessions, helping students understand complex concepts more clearly.
- Facilitated academic success, offering personalized tutoring sessions for students struggling with course material.
Mid-America Print Council Conference Registration Coordinator
Kent State University
2022.08 - 2022.10
- Developed and Managed on-site registration systems and processes for a conference of 400+ attendees
- Supervised and trained 5 volunteers assisting with registration.
Studio Assistant/Collaborative Printer
Artist Image Resource
2021.01
- Maintained an active and diverse studio in the heart of Pittsburgh's Northside neighborhood
- Collaborated with artists to complete large-scale projects in both relief printing and enamel screenprinting.
Print Production Manager
The UPS Store
2017.10 - 2020.04
- Provided business-to-business printing solutions for a variety of small and medium sized businesses in the area, services included graphic design, business card production, banner production, promotional materials production, and campaign materials production
- Managed on-site Xerox printers, wide-format Epson printers, in-house finishing, and delivery logistics for clients across the OH-WV-PA area.
- Managed high-volume printing projects, ensuring timely delivery and consistent quality.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and maintaining strong relationships with clients.
- Enhanced print production efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and project management strategies.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Print Media And Photography
Kent State University
Kent, OH05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Visual Communication Design
West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV05.2021
Skills
- Course Scheduling
- FERPA Compliance
- Higher Education Administration
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Knowledge of academic policies
- Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
- Expert knowledge of press-based and screen-printing techniques and technologies
- High attention to detail and precision
- Ability to collaborate effectively and meet the needs of others within project-based contexts
- Intermediate knowledge of spoken and written French
Awards
- ArtsLAUNCH! Research Grant, Fall 2023, Kent State University, Awarded to pursue research into dye-sublimation printing on fabric to create installation work.
- Rhea-Adams Scholarship, Fall 2023, Kent State University
- LGBTQ+ Center Fund Grant, Fall 2023, Kent State University
- Graduate Dean's Award, Fall 2022-Spring 2024, Kent State University, Awarded to diverse graduate students exploring unique/novel research in their field.
- Arts Without Limits, Lead-artist and workshop developer, lead in teaching Risographic printing to high school students and educators attending.
References
- Taryn McMahon, Assistant Professor of Print Media and Photography, Kent State University, tmcmaho5@kent.edu
- J. Leigh Garcia, Assistant Professor of Print Media and Photography, Kent State University, jgarci31@kent.edu
- Eli Kessler, Assistant Professor of Sculpture and Expanded Media, Kent State University, ekessle5@kent.edu
- Shawn Powell, Associate Professor of Painting, Kent State University, spowel31@kent.edu
Timeline
Instructor of Record
Kent State University
2022.08 - 2024.05
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Kent State University
2022.08 - 2024.05
Mid-America Print Council Conference Registration Coordinator
Kent State University
2022.08 - 2022.10
Studio Assistant/Collaborative Printer
Artist Image Resource
2021.01
Print Production Manager
The UPS Store
2017.10 - 2020.04
Master of Fine Arts - Print Media And Photography
Kent State University
Bachelor of Science - Visual Communication Design
West Liberty University
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