Experience

• City Colleges of Chicago

  Tenure-Track Faculty Member

  Lissa worked at City Colleges of Chicago as a Tenure-Track Faculty Member

• City Colleges of Chicago

  Adjunct Professor

  • Mentor students by raising awareness of social justice through the study of visual culture
  • Instruct students on how visual stimuli is a necessary component in how we think about and understand the world
  • Advise students of careers in the arts and/or the relevance of art to their prospective careers
  • Discussion-based teaching style designed to develop critical thinking skills and give students ownership of their education
  • Create and deliver curriculum that is relevant to student intellectual and personal growth
  • Conduct self-assessments of course content and student engagement

• University of New Mexico

  Graduate Assistant

  • Mentor students about undergraduate college experiences
  • Conduct class exam reviews
  • Grade term papers, projects, and exams

• University of New Mexico

  Instructor of Record

  • Introduced students to visual material meant to promote contemplation, discussion and examination of the critical issues of art
  • Instructed students of Art History on social issues that affected past civilizations as well as our contemporary society
  • Advised undergraduate students about researching graduate schools and/or choosing a career path
  • Structured course to ensure student success
  • Performed outcome assessments throughout semester to gauge student success

• City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College

  Tenured Faculty Member

  Lissa worked at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College as a Tenured Faculty Member

• City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College

  Assistant Professor

  Lissa worked at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College as a Assistant Professor

• Santa Fe University of Art and Design

  Contributing Faculty Member

  • Instructed Art History curriculum designed to introduce students to the social and cultural relevance of art
  • Advised students about careers in the arts
  • Documented student progress, attendance and grades
  • Refer students to partnering agencies or campus resources for additional support
  • Identification of at-risk students
  • Use of digital media in classroom
  • Structuring of course exams, papers and projects to ensure student success