CAREER SUMMARY
A seasoned educator and accomplished fine artist with an extensive background in fine arts, teaching and curriculum development. With over twenty-six years of experience at Touro University, I have held roles as full-time faculty, Acting Deputy Chair, and Coordinator of the Digital Multimedia Design Program. In 2020, I was promoted to Assistant Professor. Throughout my time at the university, I have played a key role in shaping the curriculum and have taken on a wide array of academic responsibilities. In addition to my teaching responsibilities, I also collaborate closely with University Deans on various administrative tasks. As Coordinator, I plan course schedules and staffing. I work closely with students, providing academic advice and scholastic guidance. As a dedicated artist, I am committed to continuous growth, refining my skills and expanding my knowledge through ongoing mentorship and study. My portraits, cityscapes, landscapes, and still life reflect my passion for nature and color. 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Touro University, New York, NY
1996 to Present
Coordinator, Acting Deputy Chair, and Assistant Professor – Digital Multimedia Design
My expertise lies in teaching beginning levels. I teach studio art courses in Drawing and Painting, as well as courses in the Adobe Creative Suite (CC). I have taught students in an inclusive environment that embraces diverse cultural backgrounds.

ESL TEACHER | 1982-1995
I taught English as a Second Language (ESL) at Berlitz, Rennert Bilingual, and through private lessons, working with a diverse group of international students.

PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

1977-1979

Prior to moving to New York City in 1980, I served as an elementary art teacher in the Philadelphia Public School System.

OTHER

 I am always seeking new challenges and opportunities to contribute my talents and abilities. In 2016, I volunteered for the Rio Summer Olympics, gaining valuable experience and expanding my horizons through this unique opportunity.

EDUCATION

Art Student’s League of New York – 2005 to Present
School of Visual Arts, NYC – Digital Art / Continuing Education, 1991-1996
New York University – Master of Arts, 1980-1982
Tyler School of Art / Temple University, USA & Rome, Italy – Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1973-1977
EXHIBITIONS

2024

National Association of Women Artists, 135th Annual Exhibition, One Art Space, NYC
Art Student’s League of New York, Concours Exhibit, Class of Joseph Peller
2023

National Association of Women Artists, 134th Annual Exhibition, One Art Space, NYC
Art Student’s League of New York, Concours Exhibit, Class of Joseph Peller
2022

Art Student’s League of New York, Concours Exhibit, Class of Joseph Peller
2021

National Association of Women Artists, 132nd Annual Exhibition, One Art Space, NYC
National Association of Women Artists, Winter Small Works Exhibition, Online Exhibit, NYC
2020

National Association of Women Artists, 131st Annual Exhibition, One Art Space, NYC
Art Student’s League of New York, Concours Exhibit, Class of Joseph Peller
2019

National Association of Women Artists, Small Works Exhibition, NAWA Gallery, 315 W. 39th St., NYC
National Association of Women Artists, Drawing and Pastel, NAWA Gallery, 315 W. 39th St., NYC
National Association of Women Artists, Women Celebrating Creativity, Online Exhibition, NYC
Art Student’s League of New York, Concours Exhibit, Class of Robert Cenedella
“12 Windows,” Blick Art Stores, NYC
2018

“Waterfront,” Manhattan Borough President’s Office, NYC
Summer Small Works Exhibition, National Association of Women Artists, NAWA Gallery, NYC
Winter Small Works Exhibition, National Association of Women Artists, NAWA Gallery, NYC
Art Student’s League of New York, Concours Exhibit, Class of Robert Cenedella
Multimedia Art Exhibit, Penn South Artists, NYC
“Open Horizons,” CCM Art and Design Gallery, Randolph, New Jersey
2017

Art Student’s League of New York, Concours Exhibit, Class of Robert Cenedella
National Association of Women Artists, Small Works Exhibition, NAWA Gallery, NYC
2016

Art Student’s League of New York, Concours Exhibit, Class of Robert Cenedella
National Association of Women Artists, 127th Annual Exhibition, Sylvia and Po Kim Art Gallery, NYC
National Association of Women Artists, “Bold” Exhibition, Riverside Branch, New York Public Library, NYC
2015

7th Annual Small Works, Manhattan Borough President’s Office, NYC
New York Merit Scholarship Exhibition, Art Student’s League of New York
One-Person Exhibition, Burger & Lobster Restaurant, NYC
Chelsea Highline Artists Open Studios, NYC
Red Dot Exhibition, Art Student’s League of New York
Art Student’s League of New York, Concours Exhibit, Class of Peter Homitzky and Robert Cenedella
2014

National Association of Women Artists, 125th Annual Exhibition, Sylvia and Po Kim Art Gallery, NYC
6th Annual Small Works, Manhattan Borough President’s Office, NYC
3rd Annual Spring Art Exhibition, A Benefit for NYC’s Homeless, 120 East 32nd St., NYC
Art Student’s League of New York, Concours Exhibit, Class of Peter Homitzky
2013

National Association of Women Artists, New Members Exhibition, 80 5th Avenue, NYC
National Association of Women Artists, 124th Annual Exhibition, Sylvia and Po Kim Art Gallery, NYC
Art Student’s League of New York, Concours Exhibit, Class of Peter Homitzky
Art Student’s League of New York, Monitor’s Exhibit
5th Annual Small Works, Manhattan Borough President’s Office, NYC
2012

Chelsea Highline Artists Open Studios, New York
Art Student’s League of New York, Concours Exhibit, Class of Peter Homitzky
Art Student’s League of New York, Monitor’s Exhibit
Celebrating Women’s Work, Pen and Brush Gallery, NYC
16th Friends of Pleiades Invitational Show, Pleiades Gallery, NYC
4th Annual Small Works, Manhattan Borough President’s Office, NYC
AWARDS

2015 Red Dot Recipient, Concours Exhibit, Class of Peter Homitzky – Art Student’s League of New York
2014 Merit Scholarship Recipient, Art Student’s League of New York
2013 Blue Dot Recipient, Concours Exhibit – Art Student’s League of New York
2012 Blue Dot Recipient, Concours Exhibit – Art Student’s League of New York
2011 1st Prize Winner, 8th Annual NoHo Artwalk Exhibit, New York, NY
2011 First Prize Winner, Sketch in the Park Series, Sponsors: Stonehenge NYC, Art Student’s League, Lee’s Art Supply
ARTIST RESIDENCIES

Casa Na Ilha, Ilhabela SP, Brazil – Two-Week Residencies;  Summer 2019, Winter 2025
Palazzo Rinaldi, Noepoli, Italy – One-Week Residency, Summers 2013, 2014
International School, Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Umbria, Italy – One-Week Residency, Summer 2013
LANGUAGES

Proficient in Portuguese and Italian, with conversational fluency.