Alison Kuo

    
Alison Kuo
ak@alisonkuo.com

EDUCATION
MFA, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA Drawing and Painting 2002
BFA, University of North Texas, Denton, TX - Drawing and Painting 2000
BFA, University of North Texas, Denton, TX - Visual Art Studies (Art Education) 1999

EXPERIENCE
Drawing Instructor
Moorpark College, Ventura County

August 2007 - Present
  • Teach fundamentals of drawing and composition.
  • Assist students with their individual projects.
Foundational Instructor
The Art Institute of California, Orange County

October 2003 - Present
  • Teach fundamentals of drawing, design, color theory, and painting.
  • Design and implement activities to help students social and academic needs in Student Success, Gallery, and Foundation Studies Committee.
  • Assist students with their individual projects.
  • Associate tour leader and development coordinator for the Education Abroad Program.
Contract Art Instructor
Rainbow Arts Studio, Monterey Park, CA

June 2003 - September 2003
  • Taught students basic drawing and painting skills.
  • Assisted students with their individual art projects.
Gallery Assistant
Backstreet Gallery in Los Angeles

January 2003 - June 2003
  • Designed and installed art exhibitions.
  • Developed concepts for ethnic specific group exhibitions.
Teaching Assistant in Painting and Art Theory
University of Southern California

August 2001 - June 2001
  • Assisted professor in teaching fundamental painting techniques and theories.
  • Designed and assisted implementation of assigned projects.
  • Evaluated students progress.
Substitute Teacher
Denton School District, Denton, TX & Lewisville School District, Lewisville, TX

January 1998 - March 2000
  • Maintained classroom discipline and safety.
  • Assisted students with their academic assignments.