Karen Hunter Curriculum Vitae
Summary of Qualifications/Skills
- MFA in Painting/Drawing
- Broad background in subject area
- Art Department Chair
- Curator of Museum Education
- Art gallery director
- Curriculum development
Education
- Degrees:
MFA, University of Houston 1986, Painting
BS University of Houston 1976, Art Education
- Certification: K - 12
- Academic Achievements:
Excellence in Art Fellowship Award 1986; Art Graduate Fellowship Award Scholarship 1984
Professional Experience
Art InstructorHoustonCommunity College System 2005 - Present
Courses taught
Drawing Foundation
Drawing II
Art Instructor HoustonIndependent School District 2003 – Present
Department Chair – Visual Arts
AP Certification Painting/Drawing – Summer 2004
GT Training Certification
Courses Taught
Painting 2, 3, 4 and Pre AP Art 1
Pre AP Art 1
Art 1
AP Drawing and Design
Art Instructor Katy Independent School District 2002 – 2003
Visual/Cultural Studies Focus – Recipient - Chicago Art Institute/Teacher Program
AP Art History Certification – RiceUniversity
Courses Taught
Advanced Painting
Advanced Drawing
Art I
Art Instructor Spring Branch Independent School District 2001 - 2002
Student Assistance Program Training and Facilitator
Art Lab Recipient - Kansas City Art Institute/Teacher Program
Courses Taught
- Advanced Painting
- Advanced Drawing
- Art I
Museum Educator/SAISD San AngeloMuseum of Fine Arts 1999 - 2001
- Development of Museum Resources - Exhibition guides for student/public use, pre and post visit materials for teachers, establishment of student exhibitions, curriculum material, and provide other enrichment information for young audiences
- Portfolio Development - Initiate and teach a full year course of study for high school students; emphasis on the development of art skills, photographing art work, and providing useful college information for the art student in building a portfolio for college entrance
- Summer for Kids Program - Initiate, supervise, assign staff, and teach a summer art program for K-12
- Museum Orientation -Scheduling, arranging of groups for museum orientation and educational tours, with Disciplined Based Art Education emphasis; professional development and in-service training for SAISD teachers
- Docent Training - Supervise, develop intensive training for volunteers to order to provide meaningful curriculum-based tours and lessons at the museum
- Develop workshops/presentations for teacher conferences
- Art Instruction with DBAE approach/Interdisciplinary Education
- Strategic Planning - Advancement of an all-inclusive strategy for SAMFA/SAISD collaborative art program; development of a comprehensive museum-based art education program for the public schools
Art Instructor San AngeloStateUniversity 1999 -2001
Department of Continuing Studies
Courses Taught
- Painting
- Drawing
Art Department Chairman Episcopal High School 1990-1999
Head of Visual Art
- Leadership, guidance and coordination in the development of curriculum within the department and between departments
- Supervise, evaluate, and develop the professional growth and performance of each department member
- Assist in the interviewing process and employment of faculty in the department
- Assign teaching responsibilities and classroom scheduling
- Propose a department budget to administration and to oversee and regulate expenditures of the department budget
- Purchasing of classroom materials
- Communicate intra-and inter-departmental on all school matters
- Departmental reviews to administration
Courses Taught
- Art History
- Painting
- Drawing
- Design
- Portfolio Development -for college entrance
Art Instructor/ Gallery Director North Harris College 1987-1991
- Responsible for communication, planning, and implementation of art exhibitions for the college and community
- Designing invitations and mailing
- Coordination of reception/opening
Courses Taught
- Art Appreciation
- Design
- Drawing
- Painting
Teaching Fellow University of Houston 1985-1986
Courses Taught
- Fundamentals of Drawing
- Intermediate Drawing
- Intermediate Painting