Stacy Motte
Smithville,TN
Summary
Results-oriented Adult Education Instructor with Master's Degree, TEFL certification and six years of teaching experience in American universities. As an online ESL teacher, delivers high-level academic English instruction to international scholars and professionals. Exceptional communication skills and creative lesson planning help students to increase vocabulary, fluency, writing skills, and cultural understanding. Highly adept at incorporating a variety of academic topics into course materials to expand student conversation skills beyond areas of expertise. Accustomed to both in-person and online instruction environments, allowing for optimal lesson engagement and schedule flexibility. Well-traveled and speaks conversational Japanese.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Online English Language Teacher
Preply
01.2024 - Current
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering course topics specific to each learner including advanced writing, conversation practice for academics, and a conversation focused class for beginner students.
- Improved students' oral and written communication skills through interactive language exercises, writing assignments, and debates.
- Enhanced cultural awareness among students by introducing authentic materials, such as literature, music, films, and current events from target-language countries.
- Established a supportive classroom environment that fostered open communication and mutual respect between participants.
Adjunct Faculty- 3D Design, Independent Study
Tennessee Tech University
08.2022 - Current
- Wrote curriculum to enhance and diversify existing course material.
- Incorporated diverse instructional techniques to accommodate various learning styles within the classroom setting.
- Contributed to the accreditation process by gathering relevant data and preparing required documentation.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on art and design career entry.
High School Outreach Instructor- Woodcarving
Tennessee Tech University
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Introduced High School Students to a new skill and medium as part of a larger incentive to provide High School students with access to authentic contemporary art and craft training.
- Promoted a positive and engaging learning environment by encouraging creativity and risk-taking.
Adjunct Faculty, Resident Artist
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Taught Introductory and Advanced Woodworking and Sculpture classes.
- Modernized curriculum with assignments that focused on conceptual and technical growth through awareness of diverse makers and processes, and guided research.
- Worked closely with a diverse group of students to refine creative ideation and skills.
Associate Academic Curator
The Center for Design and Material Culture, University of Wisconsin, Madison
06.2019 - 10.2020
- Worked closely with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects resulting in exhibitions with diverse themes including art, history, politics, biology, etc.
- Collaborated with international and domestic artists and other institutions for diverse and enriching exhibitions, attracting a wider audience.
- Coordinated public outreach events such as lectures, workshops, and guided tours to foster community engagement with the arts.
Teacher of Record, Art 108- Introduction to Modern Art and ART 208, Introduction to Contemporary Art
University Of Wisconsin, Madison
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Wrote curriculum for Contemporary and Modern Art History classes.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities in addition to traditional lectures, written assignments, and tests.
Woodshop Supervisor
University of Wisconsin, Madison
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Wrote an hour-long Shop and Safety Orientation in which learners used every machine to make a small object. This orientation is still in use today.
- Mentored student woodshop employees in advanced woodworking techniques and woodshop maintenance.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and procedures.
- Wrote schedules and managed supplies.
Teachers Assistant-Woodworking Classes
California College of the Arts
01.2014 - 05.2016
- Supported faculty in introductory and advanced woodworking classes.
- Provided student support outside of classes though help with complicated projects.
Education
TOEFL Certification- Level 5, 170 Hour Course -
International TEFL Academy
Online01.2024
MFA -
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI05.2020
BFA in Furniture Design - Dual Minor in Writing And Art History
California College of The Arts
San Francisco, CA05.2016
BFA in Photography -
California College of The Arts
San Francisco, CA05.2016
Skills
- Conversational Japanese
- Lesson Design and Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Student Engagement
- Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
- Motivation Strategies
- Extensive English vocabulary
- In-depth Knowledge of Art, History, Art Theory, and English Writing
- Project-based learning advocate
Websites
Awards Residencies
- 2022-Current, Artist in Residence, The Appalachian Center for Craft, Tennessee Tech University
- 2020-2022, Artist in Residence, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- 2017, Artist in Residence, Anderson Ranch, Snowmass Village, Colorado
- 2016, Windgate Fellow, The Center for Craft, Creativity, and Design
- 2015, Ronald and Anita Wornick Award, San Francisco, CA
Timeline
Online English Language Teacher
Preply
01.2024 - Current
High School Outreach Instructor- Woodcarving
Tennessee Tech University
01.2023 - 05.2023
Adjunct Faculty- 3D Design, Independent Study
Tennessee Tech University
08.2022 - Current
Adjunct Faculty, Resident Artist
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
08.2020 - 05.2022
Associate Academic Curator
The Center for Design and Material Culture, University of Wisconsin, Madison
06.2019 - 10.2020
Teacher of Record, Art 108- Introduction to Modern Art and ART 208, Introduction to Contemporary Art
University Of Wisconsin, Madison
08.2018 - 05.2020
Woodshop Supervisor
University of Wisconsin, Madison
09.2017 - 06.2018
Teachers Assistant-Woodworking Classes
California College of the Arts
01.2014 - 05.2016
TOEFL Certification- Level 5, 170 Hour Course -
International TEFL Academy
MFA -
University of Wisconsin
BFA in Furniture Design - Dual Minor in Writing And Art History
California College of The Arts
BFA in Photography -
California College of The Arts
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