Haley Garvis 

Raleigh, NC

hgarvis@gmail.com

Professional Experience 

> Assistant Director, Pullen Arts Center, City of Raleigh, July 2023-June 2024. 

• Program Management: Manages Visual Arts programs and develops new programs for children, teens, and families, assigns and hires Teaching Artists and staff, programs curriculum planning, develops program budgets, tracks program expenditures and revenue, procures supplies and equipment

• Schedules and markets programs, communicates with student, parent, and Teaching Artists, conducts class observations, manages records including registrations, attendance, and surveys,  and manages patron concerns. 

• Facility Management: Conducts regular inspections and preventative maintenance of studios and studio equipment. Recommends equipment repair, replacement, or purchase. Follows completion of training, assist with oversight of chemical and/or hazardous materials management in studios. Regularly inspects park grounds and exterior amenities. Maintains awareness of facility schedule including programs, rentals, and special events. Provides after-hours needs such as supporting staff, responding to alarms, emergency situations or inclement weather, and managing patrons and staff during emergency situations.

• Staff Leadership and Development: Fosters a creative community education and maker space for artists of all levels through programming that inspires, empowers, and nurtures participants to grow as artists, craftspeople, and creative community members. Recruits and hires teaching artists, front desk, studio, and camp staff. Supervises the work of front desk, studio, and camp staff including scheduling staff, performance evaluations, and addressing and documenting performance issues. Conducts regular staff meetings and/or manages staff communications and develop and conduct staff training(s) as needed. Plans front desk schedule work schedules and assigns work to staff. 

> Visual Arts Instructor, Carroll Magnet Middle School, Raleigh, NC. 2019-2023. 

• Designs, implements, documents, and assesses inclusive and accessible Visual Art curriculum to students of all ability levels in diverse school population 

• Team Lead/Department Chair of school-based Fine Arts Instructional Team 

• Provides troubleshooting, development, & technical support for Fine Arts Team

• Facilitates and supervises exhibitions, gallery walks, murals, beautification projects

• Completed National Board Certification for Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood in Visual Art in 2020-2021

> Art Curriculum Coordinator & Instructor, Durham Academy Summer Camp, Durham, NC 2022

• Developed PreK-6 Visual Arts curriculum for a team of Art instructors for Summer Program based on theme of “Art and Sustainability” 

• Managed budget, supply orders, and distribution 

• Implemented Visual Arts curriculum as Lead Instructor

• Provided daily instructional, technical, developmental support for Instructional Team

> Artist & Owner, MakeShift, Raleigh & Durham, NC. 2020-Present

• Creates, markets, displays, and sells original Pyrography/Wood-burnings and paintings

• Participates in markets, festivals, and shows in North Carolina & Virginia 

• Manages small business planning, development, finances, and social media 

> Art & Technology Teacher, C.C. Spaulding Elementary, Durham, NC. 2017-2019. 

• Served as school-wide Technology Instructional Facilitator, provided daily technical support and troubleshooting for students and staff

• Led school-wide trainings in implementation for new programs and technology

• Designed and implemented Arts and Technology Curriculum for grades K-5, aligned with North Carolina Essential Standards & National Core Arts Standards

• Initiated and Executed Annual Arts Spring Showcase for student work

> Curriculum Developer and Lead Instructor, Smithsonian Institute Summer Program, Washington D.C. 2013-2016. 

• Developed Arts Curriculum for video game design, film/production, museum studies, printmaking, sewing, natural art, and wearable art programs for grades 3-9

• Implemented and facilitated Arts Curriculum as Lead Instructor 

> English Teacher, Sun Dek Lek & Hope for Hilltribes School, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 2016-2017.

• Designed & implemented English Curriculum programming for Thai students ages 3-10

> Art & Technology Teacher, Friendship SE Elementary Academy, Washington, D.C. 2015-2016. 

• Developed Art and Technology Curriculum aligned with National Core Arts Standards 

• Facilitated Art Curriculum with grades PreK-5

• Initiated and managed school’s after-school Arts clubs

• Led student Set Design team for School productions and musicals 

> Contributing Member, VCU CurrentLab, Richmond, VA. 2014-2016. 

• Member and Contributor to Research initiative devoted to the development of digital arts education. 

> Instructor, Art 180, Richmond VA, 2014-2015. 

• Designed and implemented video-game design, digital arts, and video documentation in after-school community Arts program 

> Student Teaching, George Wythe High School, Richmond VA. 2015. 

• Designed and implemented Visual Arts curriculum for grades 9-12. 

Professional Development

- National Board Certified, Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood Visual Art, 2021

- Fine Arts Lead, Professional Learning Team, Wake County Public Schools, 2020-Present 

- WakeEd Partnership STEMPosium, 2020-21

- Mindfulness Committee, Carroll Magnet MS, 2019-2022

- Student Voices Webinar Series, Public School Forum of NC, 2020

- Google Certified Educator, 2018

- G Suite EdTechTeam Summit, 2017

- Presenter, National Art Education Association Convention, New Orleans, LA, 2015

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, 2011-2015

    - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art Education, Minors in Sculpture and Art History, 3.7 GPA              

    - VCU Honors College, VCU Dean’s Scholarship, 2011-2015

    - President, National Art Education Association, VCU Student Chapter, 2014-2015                                                                                                                                                       

    - VCU International Study Grant Recipient for Research in South Africa, 2013

Rockbridge County High School, Lexington, VA, 2007-2010 

     - Dean’s List, 3.8 GPA

     - President of Interact Club, 2008-2010

     - Recipient of Senior Visual Art and Wellesley College Community Service Awards