Allen Miles

Accomplished Art Teacher with a decade of experience at International School Ho Chi Minh City/American Academy, adept in acrylic painting and fostering motivational environments. Excelled in curriculum development, student portfolio guidance, and promoting cultural diversity through art. Proven track record in enhancing student creativity and teamwork through innovative art education.

Art Teacher - Millington Intermediate School - Millington, Tennessee

(2023-10 - 2024-06)

• Created a safe learning environment for students to explore their creativity and express themselves through visual arts.
• Implemented hands-on art activities to encourage active participation, involvement, and teamwork.
• Guided students in developing artistic talents and providing positive feedback.

Art Teacher - International School Ho Chi Minh City/American Academy - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

(2012-08 - 2022-07)

• Developed and created the curriculum and ordered all materials and equipment for the art studio.
• Taught Middle School art, 2-D art to tenth graders, Painting and Ceramics sections to eleventh and twelfth graders, and Art History.
• Guided students in developing portfolios for college art school applications.
• Coached JV and Varsity Boys Basketball.
• Tenth grade class advisor.
• Planned and presented art displays and exhibitions to showcase student work for school and community.
• Leader for the World Scholars Cup delegation to Singapore.

Art Teacher - Qingdao No. 1 International School - Qingdao, Shandong, China

(2008-08 - 2012-07)

• Established a positive rapport with all stakeholders including administrators, faculty members, staff members, parents, and community partners.
• Collaborated with other teachers to integrate art into the curriculum across disciplines.
• Promoted an appreciation of cultural diversity through exploration of various art forms from around the world.
• Displayed students' work in schools, galleries and exhibitions.
• Designed and ordered all the equipment for a 16 wheel potters studio for the new campus.

Teacher: Art (Grades 7-10) - Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School

(2004 - 2006)

Teacher: Art (Grades 5-8) - Buffalo Public School No. 71

(2001 - 2002)

Teacher: Art (Grades K-8) - Holy Family School - Buffalo, NY

(2000 - 2001)

Teacher: Art, Calligraphy by Distant Learning Method (Grades7-12) - Niagara Academy, Orleans/Niagara BOCES

(1998 - 1999)

Teacher: Art, Art History, (Grades 5-12) - The Park School of Buffalo

(1994 - 1998)

Teacher: Art, Physical Education, Computer Learning, (Grades K-8) - All Saints School - Buffalo, NY

(1987 - 1989)

Master of Science (M.S.) - Fine Arts, Art history - State University of New York College at Buffalo (1991-12)

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) - Fine Arts - Ohio Wesleyan University (1980-12)