MEDIA SKILLS
Graphic Design, Animation, Digital Illustration, Video, Photography
SOFTWARE
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Animate, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe AfterEffects, Figma, Zoom, Google Suite
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Rochester Institute of Technology • Rochester, New York
College of Imaging Arts & Sciences • January 2023 - present
Adjunct Professor
Taught Seminar in Art Education; guided students through the creation of capstone portfolio website and print pieces; coursework included the Adobe Creative Cloud, principals of graphic design, and how to integrate technology in the K-12 classroom
Greece Central School District • Rochester, New York
Athena Middle School • September 2021 - present
Art Teacher
Taught Art 8, Art 6, and Art for 12:1+1 NYSAA and 8:1+1 Autism cohorts
Rochester City School District • Rochester, New York
School of the Arts • June 2013 - August 2021
Media Art Teacher
Taught four levels of Media Art; developed and implemented a 4-year Media Art curriculum loosely based on RIT’s Graphic and New Media Design programs, secured grants to update a dated computer lab, and partnered with universities to prepare students for college study in design-related fields
The Leadership Academy for Young Men • September 2012 - June 2013
Art Teacher
Taught Studio Art and Drawing & Painting
Letchworth Central School District • Gainesville, New York Letchworth Middle School • January 2012 - September 2012
Art Teacher, Grades 6-8 Taught Art 6, 7, 8
Rochester Institute of Technology • Rochester, New York
Kids on Campus • July 2011 - August 2015
Digital Art Teacher, Grades 5-12
Designed and taught technology-focused art lessons to middle and high school students in an intensive summer program; coursework focused on digital photography and the Adobe Creative Cloud
DESIGN EXPERIENCE
Steph Lawson Design • Rochester, New York and Portland, Oregon
Freelance Graphic Designer • September 2005 - present
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Rochester Institute of Technology
Master of Science for Teachers Art Education Program
Rochester, New York
• Advisory Council Member • 2018 - Present
• Cooperating Teacher • 2016 - Present
Rochester City School District • Rochester, New York
Lead Teacher/Mentor • September 2019 - August 2021
EDUCATION
Rochester Institute of Technology • Rochester, New York
Master of Science for Teachers, Visual Arts, 2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts, New Media Design & Imaging, 2007 Minor in Writing Studies
PUBLICATIONS & CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Diverse Identities & Social Justice: Photoshop Heroes Collage Inspired by Broobs Marquez, New York State Art Teachers Association News, 2021
Conference Speaker, Lessons Plans Featuring Diverse Artists, New York State Art Teachers Association Conference, November 2021
Conference Speaker, Teaching Media Art Remotely, New York State Art Teachers Association Conference, November 2020
Conference Speaker, How to Build a 4-year Media Art Program, New York State Art Teachers Association Conference, November 2019
HONORS, ACHIEVEMENTS & EXHIBITIONS
Rochester City School District Art Department Faculty Show 2018, 2019, 2020
Shared Spaces show, Nazareth College Arts Center, Rochester, NY, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Start Here show, RIT Bevier Gallery, 2013, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021
Artwork featured in the Zelle Running Art Slide Show, April 2015
Artwork featured in Popsugar’s “10 Cute Gifts for your Always Racing Friend,” December 2014
Artwork featured in the Runner’s World 30 under 30 Online Holiday Gift Guide, November 2014
Artwork featured in the Another Mother Runner Holiday Gift Guide, December 2012
Animal Adoption Advocacy poster show, Lollypop Farm, Fairport, NY, June 2011
MST Art Education show, FOURWALLS Gallery, Rochester, NY, May 2011
College of Imaging Arts & Sciences Undergraduate Honors show, Rochester, NY, Summer 2007