James P.

Fenzel
400 E. Street, Apt. 5F, New York, NY 10065 202.270.7272 Website & Portfolio: jimfenzel.com Email: jimfenzel@gmail.com 66th

Architectural Designer
Integrating evidence-based design philosophy and ten years of classroom experience. Experienced writer, researcher, artist, and designer.

Education
PRATT INSTITUTE Brooklyn, New York Master of Architecture, 2011 Teaching AssistantshipStructures I and II 2009-2011 Tutored first year graduate students and graded problem sets Graduate Scholarship2009-10, 2010-11 GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY Washington, DC BA English, 1997

Key Accomplishments
Wrote and obtained grant for advanced classroom technology. Resulted in enhanced teaching effectiveness by maintaining and utilizing a digital record of class notes and discussion history. Formulated and was awarded Shorb Fellowship. Fellowship funds enabled students to write, illustrate, and publish childrens books. These books were then used to instruct and motivate younger, at-risk children. Conceptualized an architectural theory merging the works of Ernest Hemingway, systems thinking, and evidence-based design philosophy.

Experience
Planning and Problem Solving Collaborated across disciplines Designed and developed semester-long architecture projects in teams and individually Worked across technological platforms to simultaneously develop disparate elements of a project Joined colleagues to connect curriculum across subject areas Assessed candidates for writer-in-residence position Designed and implemented curriculum Analyzed the effectiveness and cohesiveness of 4th through 8th grade English curriculum Evaluated and modified curriculum based on goals for graduating seniors and yearly goals for each grade prior Created and implemented daily and weekly lesson plans

Employed diverse set of problem solving tools Created physical prototypes to test ideas Used computer modeling software to enhance design performance Solicited and implemented SmartBoard technology in classroom

Communication Presented clear and concise information verbally and visually Delivered frequent architectural presentations (using PDFs, PowerPoint, animation, and video); defended work and ideas to panel of critics Led classroom presentations, lectures, and discussions

James P. Fenzel
400 E. 66th Street, Apt. 5F, New York, NY 10065 202.270.7272 jimfenzel@gmail.com jimfenzel.com

Taught, wrote, edited Emphasized clarity of thought and expression in nine years as an English teacher Edited the writing of colleagues Counseled new teachers and graduate students

Combined cartoons, illustrations, and prose to tell stories Freelance illustrator: www.jimfenzel.com Childrens Book author and illustrator

Technical Skills

Diagrams and Presentations: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, In-Design, After Effects, Acrobat, MS PowerPoint Analyzing Data: ArcGIS, Ecotect 3D Computer Modeling and Rendering: 3ds Max, Rhino, Grasshopper BIM: Revit 2011 2D Drafting: AutoCAD Physical Modeling: CNC Router, RhinoCAM, hand-built models and prototypes Additional: Microsoft Office Suite

Employment History
St. Albans School, Washington, DC 8th grade English Teacher (2007-2008) Lacrosse and Soccer Coach (2000-2008) 6th grade TeacherEnglish, history, math (2003-2007) 4th grade TeacherEnglish, geography, math (2000-2003) Honors: Shorb Fellowship combining curriculum and service Good Shepherd Episcopal School, Dallas, TX 8th grade English Teacher (1999-2000) 7th grade math and science Teacher (1999-2000) www.jimfenzel.com Freelance illustrator, writer, designer (2001-present) Georgetown University Volunteer Assistant Mens Varsity Lacrosse Coach (2005)