Certified Tutors From Maryland Institute College of Art

...nuances from an insider's perspective. My tutoring method is to make language mean something to the student: make it relatable and practical. What is more relatable than speaking? What could connect people in a more effective way than language? Language makes love, art, science, sport and life possible. I teach language as a key to...

...a major component of my art curriculum became the visual journal, in which the traditional sketchbook, (typically focused on observational drawing,) evolving sketchbook, (incorporating mixed media,) and writing come together. As an artistic tool, the visual journal has been critical to my finding my own voice, and I believe that every student can find themselves...

...the first place, that I understand exactly what the students goal is and what she or he wants and needs from me. It also means that the student understands how I plan to facilitate the achievement of her or his goal. I am also sure to learn from the student what she or he feels...

...is taking time to listen to and address these areas of improvement together. While the teacher/instructor/tutor is there to lead with their own skills and experience, they and the student must also think of themselves as a team--willing to both put in their best to reach the goal. My tutoring involves sharing prompts and exercises...

...art in a college setting as well as at several art centers in the New York area, to students ranging in age and skill level, in a variety of media and techniques. In addition to art, I taught ESL to adults in Germany for three years. I have experience teaching business and standard English to...

...artworks. I received my BFA (in Art Education) at Maryland Institute College of Art and earned my Masters of Fine Arts abroad in Venice, Italy. I discovered that art is a fantastic way to communicate, especially with speakers of other languages. Having had a wide variety of English and non-English speaking students throughout my 30...

...you're having fun! I put a lot of emphasis on active learning, unique out-of-the-box activities, and students learning to celebrate what's uniquely wonderful about their tastes and sensibilities. Whether or not your student has larger aspirations for their art or is just looking for a hobby, I thrive on using art as a means to...

...play sessions over Zoom for 11th and 12th-grade students. Games can be challenging to design because so many parts can go into making one. Games Designers can implement art, sound, code, and narratives into a game in numerous ways. In my experience, there is often a lot that a game designer can do when designing...

...Maryland Institute College of Art, which is where I took my first class in 3D design. I later went on to work in the game industry doing 3D modeling and texturing, and currently work on 3D projects as a freelance artist. Over the years I've gained quite a bit of knowledge and experience related to...

...art. I hope to pursue a career in tattooing after graduation, but I will continue to teach as well. Art is my whole life. When I'm not in class or teaching I like to work in my studio, go to art galleries and museums, or get coffee and doodle. Outside of art I love going...