Honor Society® member
Leon Syfrit
Studio Arts Teacher at Somerset Academy
- your region
- Photography
- Class of 2013
- Las Vegas, Nevada
Member since March 2017
About
I am a creative person with a work history that includes teaching, curriculum development, fine art, and analog and digital photographic practices. I have experience creating and facilitating art workshops, and I have taught students of all ages. My other abilities include Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Bridge, Adobe Camera Raw, Adobe Lightroom, and Microsoft Office.
Education
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Academy of Art University
MFA Photography
2015 – 2020
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University of the Arts
BFA Photography
2011 – 2013
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Delaware College of Art and Design
AFA Photography
2008 – 2010
Honors and awards
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2010 Delaware College of Art and Design, Valedictorian, Wilmington, DE
Academic Excellence
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2012-2013 University of the Arts, Presidential Scholarship, Philadelphia, PA
Educational Scholarship
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2014 Delaware Division of the Arts, Artist Fellowship Grant Recipient, Wilmington, DE
Photographic Excellence
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2014 Editors Pick, Photo Review Magazine, Philadelphia, PA
Photographic Excellence
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2015 Editors Pick, Lens Culture Exposure 15 Awards, 7th Annual International Call For Entries, Paris France
Photographic Excellence
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2008-2013 Deans List
Academic Excellence
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Artist/Teacher
- Graduate school interests
I am enrolled at Academy of Art University pursuing my MFA in photography degree.
- Outside the classroom
All things art!
Experience
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Studio Arts Teacher
Somerset Academy
Aug 2016 – Jun 2017
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Adjunct Professor of Photography
Delaware College of Art and Design
Dec 2010 – May 2016
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Art Instructor
Young Rembrandts
Sep 2010 – Sep 2011
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Lead Assistant Photographer
Ed Cunicelli Photography
Jun 2010 – Oct 2013
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Account Consultant
ING-Direct Bank
Jul 2008 – Sep 2011
Volunteering
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Drywall Installer
Habitat for Humanity
Jul 2008 – Sep 2011
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
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