SHELBI SCHROEDER:CV

EDUCATION

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Art Education Lewis & Clark College — 2017

Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Studio Arts University of Nevada, Las Vegas — 2015

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Fine Arts (Photography), Minor in Art History Humboldt State University — 2012

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Lecturer, Art College of the Redwoods — Eureka, CA | 2023–Present

  • Teach lower-division studio and art history courses including Art Appreciation, Art History surveys, Drawing, and 3D Design

  • Design and implement curriculum for diverse community college students, emphasizing accessibility, foundational skill-building, and critical thinking

  • Use scaffolded assignments, portfolio-based assessment, and written analysis to evaluate student learning and support retention

  • Foster inclusive classroom environments that support first-generation, non-traditional, and transfer-oriented students

Lecturer & Art Education Lead Cal Poly Humboldt — Arcata, CA | 2023–Present

  • Teach courses in art education, studio foundations, and curriculum design for future educators

  • Supervise student teachers and mentor pre-service educators in lesson planning, assessment strategies, and classroom management

  • Designed and implemented a service-learning course in art education, connecting university students with local schools and community partners

  • Integrate culturally responsive pedagogy and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles into coursework

Art Educator (Online) Flex Online School — Beaverton, OR | 2021–2023

  • Delivered fully online instruction in drawing, photography, coding, and mixed media courses

  • Designed asynchronous and synchronous curriculum using LMS platforms to support remote learners

  • Provided individualized feedback and adapted instruction to meet diverse student needs in virtual environments

Art Educator Clackamas High School / Adrienne Nelson High School — Happy Valley, OR | 2019–2021

  • Taught ceramics, mixed media, digital photography, and introductory art courses

  • Developed inclusive, skill-based curriculum for students with varied experience levels

  • Maintained safe and organized studio environments while teaching material processes and techniques

  • Supported student growth through critique, project-based learning, and differentiated instruction

Art Educator (IB Program) Sekolah Ciputra — Surabaya, Indonesia | 2018–2019

  • Taught IB Visual Arts courses for grades 9–11 within an international curriculum framework

  • Guided students through portfolio development, critique processes, and conceptual art practices

  • Worked with a culturally diverse student population, adapting instruction to varied educational backgrounds

Art Educator Southridge High School — Beaverton, OR | 2016–2018

  • Taught photography (darkroom and digital), ceramics, and introductory art

  • Emphasized technical skill development alongside conceptual exploration and visual storytelling

  • Supported students through structured critique, iterative making, and portfolio development

COURSES TAUGHT

Art History / Appreciation

  • Art Appreciation

  • Art History: Prehistoric to Gothic

  • Art History: Renaissance to Contemporary

  • Modern Art

Studio Art (2D & 3D)

  • Basic Drawing

  • Color and Design

  • Introduction to Art

  • Introduction to 3D Art

  • Ceramics

  • Mixed Media

  • Digital & Darkroom Photography

Art Education / Methods

  • Secondary Methods in Art Education

  • Elementary Methods in Art Education

  • Art Education Curriculum Design

  • Service Learning in Art Education (Course Designer & Instructor)

  • Student Teaching Supervision

GRANTS, AWARDS, & FELLOWSHIPS (SELECTED)

Center for Teaching and Learning Grant (Online Teaching & Learning Coordinator)Cal Poly Humboldt — 2026

Fund for Teachers Travel Grant — 2022

Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year (Visual Arts)University of Nevada, Las Vegas — 2015

TEACHING & PEDAGOGICAL STRENGTHS

  • Scaffolded, student-centered instruction

  • Teaching across modalities (in-person, online, hybrid)

  • Curriculum design, including service-learning and community engagement

  • Assessment and outcomes-based course design

  • Culturally responsive and inclusive teaching practices

  • Visual literacy and critical thinking development

  • Studio safety and material processes

EXHIBITIONS (SELECTED)

(*Solo exhibitions marked with *)

2026 – College of the Redwoods Faculty Art Show, Eureka, CA

2025 – Gathering Resources, Floyd Bettiga Gallery, Eureka, CA*

2025 – College of the Redwoods Faculty Art Show, Eureka, CA

2024 – College of the Redwoods Faculty Art Show, Eureka, CA

2021 – The Body Project, Jail Break Studios, Portland, OR*

2019 – PNW 40, Lightbox Photographic Gallery, Astoria, OR

2018 – East Side International Gallery, Los Angeles, CA

PUBLICATIONS & CREATIVE WORK (SELECTED)

Schroeder, Shelbi. The Body Project. Self-published, 2023

Schroeder, Shelbi. Passion Pit. Self-published, 2014

Featured in Las Vegas Weekly, Nevada Public Radio, Susie Magazine and other arts publications

LECTURES & PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS (SELECTED)

Cal Poly Humboldt Center For Teaching and Learning Online Education Lecture — 2026

Cal Poly Humboldt Pecha Kucha Lecture — 2023

Oregon Art Education Association — 2017

Additional invited lectures and student-focused presentations on photography, contemporary art, and arts-based pedagogy