Angela Buer

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Angela Buer

Mesa, AZ


http://www.angelabuer.com

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EDUCATION

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5/2008

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

MA

  • Art Education

  • 4.0 Grade Point Average

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12/2001

Arizona State University

Tempe, AZ

BFA

  • Fine Art - Painting

  • 3.43 Grade Point Average

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12/2001

Arizona State University

Tempe, AZ

BA

  • Art History

  • 3.43 Grade Point Average

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12/1998

Mesa Community College

Mesa, Arizona

AA

  • Art

  • 3.81 Grade Point Average

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WORK EXPERIENCE

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9-2010 - present
Adjunct Faculty

Maricopa Community Colleges

Phoenix, AZ

Teaches ART100 - Introduction to Computer Graphic Art and other ART and ARS courses both online and in-person. Specific courses to digital media include: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign. Designs projects and delivers curriculum to diverse student populations. Maintains Blackboard and WebCT Online tools for instruction

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5-2009 - 8-2011
Faculty Professor

University of Advancing Technology

Tempe, AZ

Taught approved as well as developed curriculum for digital media, art and art history courses: ART111, ART331, ARS122, HUM388, ART121, MTM222, ART233, ART105, PRO480, ART108 and ART305. Courses taught using advanced and innovative pedagogy while adhering to University guidelines. Taught, developed and maintained online e-college courses and course shells and track student progress; assessed and evaluated using advanced evaluation rubrics. Served as Student Showcase Producer during the 2010-2011 seasons and doubled student submission rates. Co-developed and mapped new catalog program: Digital Media, and developed courses related to the program. Coordinated and Facilitated 'Digital Daze' cross-disciplinary project for AZ Science Center (ongoing).

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1-2006 - 5-2006
Graduate Assistant Instructor

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

Created course proposal for approval and taught upper-class undergraduate Art Education Course
Displayed the ability to develop effective lessons and teaching strategies to future art educators
Introductory techniques of web-based technology & design skills taught to beginning students

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2006 - 2007
Advertising Designer

Pioneer Press, Sun Times Newsgroup

Chicago, IL

Production graphic designer of advertisements, front-page designs, Special Sections and Community Guides for 60+ Chicago weekly Suburban Newspapers and publications
Coordinated with sales staff regarding composition and layout of various advertising collateral
Ad Creator, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat utilized on a daily basis

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2003 - 2005
Adjunct Faculty

The Art Center for Design College

Tucson, AZ

Taught approved curriculum to students within a formal classroom setting Motivated and encouraged students to stimulate interest and enthusiasm about subjects taught Utilized emotional intelligence and tracked student progress; assessed and evaluated using TACDC rubrics

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1996 - Present
Art Director, Art Educator, Graphic Designer

Freelance Graphic Designer

telecommute

Graphic Design and Marketing solutions for a variety of industries including: entertainment, publishing, fine art, private and health care Communicates edits and final products for multiple projects to printers, media outlets and web consultants

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AWARDS AND HONORS

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2011 Featured Faculty U.A.T.
2011 Digital Daze "EcoTones" Project Coordinator, AZ Science Center, Phoenix, AZ
2006 Recipient of Travel Grants for conference attendance - Art Education Dept.
2005 Recipient of College of Art and Art Ed. Dept. Graduate Tuition Grants
2004 Study Abroad Travel Grant Recipient, Orvieto, Italy
2004 NAEA NSC "Recommended" Website, Designer & Webmaster
2002 AZ Newspapers Foundation - 1st Place - Best Paid Ad Series (B/W)
1999 thru 2001 Dean's List (ASU)
1996 thru 1999 Awards of Excellence (MCC & PCC)

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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

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National Art Education Association
Adjunct Faculty Association

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INTERESTS

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Art History, Fine Art, Travel, Museums, Movies, Reading

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KEYWORDS

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