James T. Wilentz

James T. Wilentz

$25/hr
Writing. Translation. Research. Project Management.
Reply rate:
-
Availability:
Full-time (40 hrs/wk)
Location:
Rome, Lazio, Italy
Experience:
10 years
​Via Giuseppe Libetta 19, Rome RM 00154 Italy Tel: - Email: j​- PROFILE James is a teacher of world history and a doctoral candidate in Art History at the University of Glasgow, with a focus on research and educational work in academic and non-profit sectors. In his spare time, he writes and develops documentaries on early Modern painting. ST. STEPHEN’S INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, Rome, Italy Summer 2017, 2018 Lecturer in Art History of Rome, Summer Arts and Humanities Program ● SKILLS AND STRENGTHS Organized and led on-site trips on the art of Rome, a focus on cultural transformation from Antiquity into the Modern Age. _____________________________________________ ● Teaching and professional background in Early Modern European art, with a specialization in the Venetian Renaissance painting. ● Experience in distance learning, and presentation of digital classroom discussions and presentations. ● Teaching fluency in Italian and English, proficiency in French. ● Extensive tutoring experience with SAT, GRE and GMAT exams. ● Writing/publishing design expertise, fluency with digital media and as a teaching tool. TUTORED, SRL, Rome, Italy- Marketing and Business Development ● H ​ IRSCHL & ADLER GALLERIES, New York, NY Winter 2012 to 2015 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE _____________________________________________ ​MARYMOUNT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, Rome, Italy ​- Teacher of History and History of Art ● Led 6 classes of middle school grades 6-9 in the study of world history and art history. ● Designed curriculum assessment for the History of Art that encompasses both a chronological and thematic survey. ● Applying differentiation strategies across all classes, designing alternate classwork assignments, specifically for intermediate to beginning English speakers. Managed digital marketing, content creation and English translation for an international education startup, providing study tools and professional recruiting services for university students. Associate Editor ● ● Edited and rewrote the monograph ​“A New Look at Degas’ Sculpture​”, by H&A Director, Dr. Gregory Hedberg. Researched, wrote and provided sales assistance on works within the gallery’s collection. _______________________________________________ PRINCETON UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM, Princeton, NJ Summer 2002, Winter 2001 Assistant to Department of Education and Publications ● Composed essays on museum works for publication by the Education department. ● Edited exhibition monographs, including ​“Cézanne in Focus: Watercolors from the Pearlman Collection.” ● Researched donors and visitor statistics for museum outreach. LICEO CLASSICO VISCONTI / VISCONTINO Rome, Italy ​Fall 2015-Spring 2019 EDUCATION Teacher of Art History, AUREUS / CLIL programmes ● ● Led the AUREUS and CLIL programmes in the History of Art, two state initiatives teaching humanities subjects in English as a second language. Designed course curriculum, lectures and assessments, focusing on developing students’ visual analytical abilities through class discussion of artworks and their historical context. PhD candidate in History of Art, University of Glasgow, studies in the work of the 16th century painter Palma Giovane CELTA Certification, Teaching House International, 2015 Master of Arts in Art History, Institute of Fine Arts, New York University, 2015. Thesis: “16th Century Anatomical Drawings in France” Master of Arts in Art Business with Distinction, Sotheby's Institute of Art, University of Manchester, UK,- Bachelor of Arts in Art History, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY,-
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