Megan N.

Tilley
2425 Tamarac Drive, Fort Collins, Colorado 80521
720-635-4151 mntilley@gmail.com www.rawlifeexpressions.com

Education

Expected Graduation May 2015 - Masters of Educational Leadership, Renewal, &

Change
Colorado State University
May 2010 - Bachelor of Fine Arts concentration in Sculpture
Double minors in Anthropology & Religious Studies
Colorado State University

Experience

January 5-Present

Student Teaching

Colorado State University

Practicums Teaching at Fossil Ridge High School from January till the end of
February. Taught and managed large classrooms and working with special needs
students.

Practicum Teaching at Cottonwood Plains and Big T Elementary from March until
April 24. Teaching and managing classrooms working with a cultural diverse
population, which includes several students who have limited English skills.

Aug. 2010-present

Acrylic Manager /Shipping Supervisor

Xylem Design

Train new employees in all processes of acrylics and finishing, shipping

department, and detailing department.

Train, supervise and maintain shipping area and staff (3), manage acrylic staff (3)
and production.

Safely handle, operate power and hand tools while working efficiently.

June 2012-Present

Owner/Creator

Raw Life Expressions

Business to support and promote my artwork. Created website:

rawlifeexpression.com

Award winning artist

Glass, Fiber, and metal work is my focused medium.

Jan. 2012-Feb. 2014 Curator/Co-Gallery Admin. Poudre Studio Artists & Galleries

Developed, taught, and managed internships through AIR/CSU and taught classes
in professional hanging and gallery preparation.

Juried shows and installed them to a professional standard working directly with
the artist as needed. Established yearly schedules for monthly exhibits,
receive/reviewed entries, including images, plan layout.

Dec. 2011-March 2013

Lincoln Center Galleries/Ft. Collins

Part-Time employment on call for installation and removal of exhibits. Work

independently and directly with internationally known artists.

May 2008 May 2010

Crew Member

Crew Chief

Colorado State University/ Curfman Gallery

Crew organization, gallery maintenance, installation and removal of exhibits, Art

installations throughout Student Center, gallery construction, guarding.

Aug. 2007-May 2009

Tutor/Mentor

Colorado State University, Athletic Dept.

Tutored student athletes in Art History and mentored in time management.

Jan. 2008- April 2008

Photographer Assistant/Intern

Group Publishing

Photographer assistant, set-up shoots, studio preparations, processed and

archived photographs, Adobe Photoshop, photography.

May 2006-Aug. 2009

Ranch Hand

Turning Point Ranch, Craig Ponzio

Provided stable management, help in office and woodshop, unpack art,

inventory, and guide trail rides when needed.

Taught childrens riding lessons multiple times a week.

Sept. 2005- May 2008

JV Member of CSU Equine Polo Club

Competed on the JV team and traveled with the team to out of state meets.

Trained younger, new members in team practices and polo skills.

Jan. 1999-June 2004

Student Instructor/Mentor

United States Pony Club

Taught riding lessons to lower level members while along side the main instructor.

Taught horsemanship lessons to younger club members.

May 2002- June 2004

Full Time Nanny in Summer months

Russell Family

Supervised kids on summer work, and transported them to and from all summer
activities.

Taught/reinforced reading skills.

Certifications
Passed PLACE Exam for Art

References
Karen Rowe, Ph.D

Program Coordinator/Instructor, CSU

970-231-9723
kawangsvick@yahoo.com

Elizabeth Urban, Ph.D

Instructor, CSU

970-219-9894
Elizabeth.Urban@colostate.edu

Karen Lemmon

Art Teacher & Art Department Lead at FRHS

970-988-1669

klemmon@psdschools.org
Gary Voss

Art Department Chair at CSU

970-690-6066
Gary.Voss@colostate.edu

Angela Wyss

Florida Atlantic University

970-222-4979
awyss@fau.edu