Ian Park
Denver
Summary
Dynamic Visual Arts Instructor and art program manager with expertise in cultural awareness, curriculum development, community outreach, community engagement, and technology integration. Proven ability to engage youth in innovative artistic skills and projects that build interest in art and culture, foster critical and creative thinking, and enhance community participation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Visual Arts Instructor
Jefferson County Public schools
Arvada
08.2024 - Current
- Developed 2D and 3D lesson plans aligned with state visual arts standards.
- Facilitated engaging classroom discussions to enhance student participation, including critiques.
- Assessed student understanding through interviews, questions, and dialogue.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Adapted instructional materials for students with diverse learning needs.
- Instructed professional development to colleagues.
- Attended professional development to enhance skills and credentials.
- Encouraged students' critical thinking skills by facilitating classroom discussions.
- Displayed student art in the school, and rotated it monthly.
- Volunteered with the school theatre by assisting in set design creations involving wood, painting, and fabrics.
- Assisted district wide art exhibition for students.
- Maintained, loaded, fired, and cleaned kilns for ceramics projects.
Visual Arts Instructor, High School
Jefferson County Public Schools
Arvada
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Developed relevant and culturally engaging lesson plans.
- Facilitated engaging classroom discussions to enhance student participation, including critiques.
- Assessed student understanding through interviews, questions, and dialogue.
- Attended professional development to enhance skills and credentials.
- Encouraged students' critical thinking.
- Exhibited student art in the school.
- I volunteered with the school's Empty Bowl program.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary learning experiences.
- Maintained, loaded, fired, and cleaned kilns for ceramics projects.
Visual Arts Instructor
Albuquerque Public Schools
Albuquerque
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Curating an art show and preparing artwork for the exhibition.
- Organized and coordinated hands-on artistic activities to encourage active participation, involvement and team work.
- Developed strong working relationships with students and parents to accomplish school and departmental vision and goals.
- Facilitated open communication with students to foster a supportive learning environment and encourage artistic expression.
Queeramics Director and Founder
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge
08.2018 - 07.2022
- Symposium coordinator and planner.
- Exhibition coordinator and planner.
- Oversaw budget allocation and resource management for multiple departments
- Facilitated performance artists' space, panel discussion, artist talks, queer lecture, art workshops, for staff, students, community, and faculty members.
- Art installation and packaging.
- Media outreach.
- Community outreach.
Undergraduate Instructor
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Community outreach volunteering for the LSU Museum of Art.
- Instructing intermediate and advanced undergraduate courses.
- Leading the LSU Ceramics Art Student Association with programs
- Working for the LSU Community Arts Center
- Loading and firing a variety of kilns with student work.
- Creating my own lesson plans.
Resident Artist and Instructor
Flower City Arts Center
Rochester
09.2015 - 04.2017
- Developed and led art workshops for community members of all ages.
- Collaborated with local artists to enhance program offerings and community engagement.
- Curated art exhibitions showcasing resident and guest artists' works.
- Managed studio space, ensuring equipment and materials were organized and accessible.
- Mentored emerging artists, providing guidance on techniques and project development.
- Organized outreach programs to connect with underserved populations in the area.
- Facilitated collaborative projects between participants to foster creativity and teamwork.
- Organized, facilitated, and supervised student projects related to painting, drawing, sculpture, and other forms of visual art.
- Researched current trends in the art world to inform future projects.
Education
Master of Arts - Fine Arts
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LABachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, ARBachelor of Arts - Education
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, ARSkills
- Curriculum development
- Technology integration
- Curator
- Program management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Activities and engagement leader
- Professional development
- Community involvement
- Cultural awareness
- Community engagement
- Art exhibition planning
- Research and analysis
- Creative problem solving
- Data analysis
- Intermediate Spanish
- Case management
Certification
Colorado Teaching Certification K-12
Accomplishments
Dean's Medal award at Louisiana State University
Affiliations
Volunteer for Denver Community Fridges
Timeline
Visual Arts Instructor
Jefferson County Public schools
08.2024 - Current
Visual Arts Instructor, High School
Jefferson County Public Schools
08.2023 - 01.2024
Visual Arts Instructor
Albuquerque Public Schools
08.2022 - 06.2023
Queeramics Director and Founder
Louisiana State University
08.2018 - 07.2022
Undergraduate Instructor
Louisiana State University
01.2018 - 05.2020
Resident Artist and Instructor
Flower City Arts Center
09.2015 - 04.2017
Master of Arts - Fine Arts
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Arkansas At Little Rock