Socrates Rigopoulos
Visual Arts & Art History Teacher

• Art Department Coordinator 
  [August 2019 - August 2023]

• Visual Arts & Art History Teacher

  Kang Chiao International School
  [August 2018 - August 2023]

As the SGC, I supervised and managed all aspects of the art program, including IB and AP curriculum development, unit planning, budget management and teacher observations. I collaborated with other department coordinators to develop interdisciplinary units and integrated art into other subjects. I mentored and supported art teachers to enhance their teaching skills and promoted a positive learning environment. I was also responsible for organizing and curating school art shows and exhibitions on and off-campus. 

An an art instructor, I taught a variety of art classes including IB MYP Art (Years 1-5), IB DP Visual Art, AP Studio Art & Design, AP Art History, and other elective art courses. I supervised Extended Essay and Personal Project students. I collaborated with other subject group teachers (Science and Social Studies) to develop and implement interdisciplinary units. And I organized educational trips to museums, art galleries and studio workshops. 
 

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• Art Department Director 
  [August 2016 - June 2018] 

• Visual Arts Teacher

  Tao Yuan American School ​

  [February 2013 - June 2018]

As the Art Director, I developed and implemented engaging art curriculum aligning with the California State Standards for all grades. I created teaching resources for all art classes. I sourced art supplies for the department. I organized and coordinated school-wide events such as design competitions and art auctions for charity. And I maintained an in-school art gallery holding regular exhibitions of student work.  

As an art instructor, I taught a variety of art classes for students of all ages and skill levels - including AP Studio Art and Digital Photography elective courses. I collaborated with other teachers and staff (Science and English Lit) to integrate art education into other subjects. And I supervised Art Clubs working on various projects such as making sets and props for theatrical productions. 

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• EFL Teacher

  WELLS International Language Institute 

​  [August 2009 – January 2013]

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I taught English to intermediate and advanced level students (ages 16 and older). Instruction included conversational English, reading comprehension and writing. 

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• Illustrator

  Dezign Haus Studio

​  January 2007 – August 2009

I worked freelance on publications and commercial products including print and web illustrations, advertisements, brochures, and front covers.

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• Art History Lecturer

​  Agathe Academy

  September–December 2006

I delivered a series of lectures on the history and development of Modern Art and its  aesthetic philosophies to small groups of college students in a private setting. 

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