Art Docent / Volunteer
Kenneth A. Patterson
Black Diamond, WA 98010 ------------ ------------
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Art Teacher/Volunteer
Old Friends Club, Factoria, WA October 2019 – Present
Create/share art projects with senior dementia patients, part of all-day memory care
Franke Tobey Jones’ Sr. University October 2018 – Present
Create/share art lessons in watercolor, pastels, and collage with seniors in 2-hr classes 3-4 times per year on a contract basis
Kent & Tacoma, WA School Districts 2016-10 – Present
Create age-appropriate lesson plans for elementary school-age children in cooperation with teachers and PTA/PTO. Lead other volunteers and assist in classrooms in which art instruction is unavailable. Administer the ICA Picture Person Program as Art Docent in the 4th through 6th grades. Have also prepared and taught lessons for Kindergarten and 1st-grade classes. Lesson plans include artist/art history, discussion of a featured artwork, an art concept, element or principle, and creation of an art project inspired by the artist and driving home the concept.
School Art Docent, Instructor, Volunteer, Exec Committee Member, Associate Fundraiser, Glenridge Elementary School, Kent, WA; SAM; ArtsFund; Interurban Center for the Arts 1996-9 – 2017-9
Senior Software Engineer
The Boeing Company 1980-7 – 2016-7 (Retired)
EDUCATION
Master's
City University of Seattle 2004-2005
MS Project Management, Presidential Honors
Leader of Masters Cohort, advocating for class and handling student communications in cooperation w/ CU Staff. Obtained Master’s degree in Project Management via weekend off-hours courses. Wrote my thesis on Art Education. Graduated w/ Presidential Honors.
Bachelor’s
The Ohio State University –
BSME, Mechanical Engineering 1975-1980
Started out in Architecture, then switched to Engineering and graduated w/ BSME. Published South Campus Newsletter. Worked w/ kids vending Coca-Cola products at Horseshoe Stadium. Interned w/ Battelle. Officer in Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Kenneth A. Patterson
Black Diamond, WA 98010 ------------ ------------
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Art Teacher/Volunteer
Old Friends Club, Factoria, WA October 2019 – Present
Create/share art projects with senior dementia patients, part of all-day memory care
Franke Tobey Jones’ Sr. University October 2018 – Present
Create/share art lessons in watercolor, pastels, and collage with seniors in 2-hr classes 3-4 times per year on a contract basis
Kent & Tacoma, WA School Districts 2016-10 – Present
Create age-appropriate lesson plans for elementary school-age children in cooperation with teachers and PTA/PTO. Lead other volunteers and assist in classrooms in which art instruction is unavailable. Administer the ICA Picture Person Program as Art Docent in the 4th through 6th grades. Have also prepared and taught lessons for Kindergarten and 1st-grade classes. Lesson plans include artist/art history, discussion of a featured artwork, an art concept, element or principle, and creation of an art project inspired by the artist and driving home the concept.
School Art Docent, Instructor, Volunteer, Exec Committee Member, Associate Fundraiser, Glenridge Elementary School, Kent, WA; SAM; ArtsFund; Interurban Center for the Arts 1996-9 – 2017-9
Senior Software Engineer
The Boeing Company 1980-7 – 2016-7 (Retired)
EDUCATION
Master's
City University of Seattle 2004-2005
MS Project Management, Presidential Honors
Leader of Masters Cohort, advocating for class and handling student communications in cooperation w/ CU Staff. Obtained Master’s degree in Project Management via weekend off-hours courses. Wrote my thesis on Art Education. Graduated w/ Presidential Honors.
Bachelor’s
The Ohio State University –
BSME, Mechanical Engineering 1975-1980
Started out in Architecture, then switched to Engineering and graduated w/ BSME. Published South Campus Newsletter. Worked w/ kids vending Coca-Cola products at Horseshoe Stadium. Interned w/ Battelle. Officer in Society of Mechanical Engineers.