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TESTIMONIALS

Andrew McAlister, Professor

Andrew McAlister, Professor at University of Tampa

Santiago Echeverry, Artist, Professor at University of Tampa

Santiago Echeverry, Artist, Professor at University of Tampa

"Desiree is an extraordinarily enthusiastic and energetic teacher, a skilled and forward-thinking artist, and a humane and engaging thinker. It’s clear she understands education not as a litany of material to be lectured on and objectives to be met, but as a vigorous, exhausting, even thrilling process of open-ended inquiry requiring the full energies of the students and the professor."

Santiago Echeverry, Artist and Professor

Santiago Echeverry, Artist, Professor at University of Tampa

Santiago Echeverry, Artist, Professor at University of Tampa

Santiago Echeverry, Artist, Professor at University of Tampa

"Desiree is the incarnation of professionalism, intelligence, strength and inspiration. Hard working professor, tireless, always committed to her classes and students. She truly cares about education, from the perspective of art and creativity. The results in her courses are outstanding, and she is a pleasure to work with. There are very 

"Desiree is the incarnation of professionalism, intelligence, strength and inspiration. Hard working professor, tireless, always committed to her classes and students. She truly cares about education, from the perspective of art and creativity. The results in her courses are outstanding, and she is a pleasure to work with. There are very few people as talented and diverse as Desiree D'Alessandro in the Tampa Bay Area, and she deserves our appreciative support in the fields of New Media and Communications."

James Greenwood, Designer and Typographer

James Greenwood, Design Chair at Sanford-Brown College

Santiago Echeverry, Artist, Professor at University of Tampa

James Greenwood, Design Chair at Sanford-Brown College

"Desiree demonstrates the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism in all that she does. She has strong written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational and project management skills. She consistently rated at the top of the chart in student satisfaction surveys and is a bright, enthusiastic, energetic, o

"Desiree demonstrates the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism in all that she does. She has strong written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational and project management skills. She consistently rated at the top of the chart in student satisfaction surveys and is a bright, enthusiastic, energetic, outgoing professional who demonstrates the high performance principles and values."

What Students Are saying

Student, Florida Public School

Student, University of California, Santa Barbara

Student, University of California, Santa Barbara

"Ms. D'Alessandro provides amazing feedback and encouragement. She keeps in constant communication and I absolutely love her passion for Digital Art as it is her passion that has encouraged me to also become passionate about the subject. Her feedback is specific and positive and her fun-loving spirit is infectious. She makes me feel comfo

"Ms. D'Alessandro provides amazing feedback and encouragement. She keeps in constant communication and I absolutely love her passion for Digital Art as it is her passion that has encouraged me to also become passionate about the subject. Her feedback is specific and positive and her fun-loving spirit is infectious. She makes me feel comfortable in the  class and encourages me to further my knowledge about the field.” 

University of California, Santa Barbara

Student, University of California, Santa Barbara

Student, University of California, Santa Barbara

Student, University of California, Santa Barbara

"Every week, I was excited to attend her interesting and intriguing Visual Literacy class. Her enthusiasm for the subject made it easier for me to understand because she was always available to help and answer any questions. Every class, she would be prepared with a plethora of topics for the class to discuss and reviewed key ideas. She a

"Every week, I was excited to attend her interesting and intriguing Visual Literacy class. Her enthusiasm for the subject made it easier for me to understand because she was always available to help and answer any questions. Every class, she would be prepared with a plethora of topics for the class to discuss and reviewed key ideas. She always offered insightful and constructive feedback. I consider her a wonderful mentor who enhanced my intellectual and philosophical thinking."

IADT School of Design at Sanford-Brown College

Student, Sanford-Brown College

Student, University of California, Santa Barbara

Student, Sanford-Brown College

"As an instructor, Ms. D'Alessandro is strict but in such a way as to motivate me to do my best. The most important lesson she taught me was how to coalesce the knowledge I had amassed in my previous courses, into a cohesive skill set that will assist me throughout my career as a graphic designer. Her enthusiasm is infectious; I believe s

"As an instructor, Ms. D'Alessandro is strict but in such a way as to motivate me to do my best. The most important lesson she taught me was how to coalesce the knowledge I had amassed in my previous courses, into a cohesive skill set that will assist me throughout my career as a graphic designer. Her enthusiasm is infectious; I believe she truly cares for each of her students and is always willing to go the extra mile to help her them achieve their goals."

TEACHING

WORK HISTORY

Florida Public School, FL  

2014-Present    

Former Lead Teacher for the Art Team


Instructor - Digital Art Imaging I

Students explore the fundamental concepts,  tools, and techniques of digital imaging. They learn how to use  computers, digital cameras, editing software, and more to create digital  artworks and use the critique process grow artistically as they evaluate and respond to their own work.


Instructor - Creative Photography, MJ Creative Photography  

Students learn and apply fundamental skills to use a camera; they gain an understanding of the evolution of the camera and photography from a means of documentation to a recognized high art form, use creative approaches to develop a photographic portfolio, examine photographic specialty areas and product photography, and apply the role of the critic when analyzing photographs.   


University of Tampa, Tampa, FL

2013-2015 

Adjunct Faculty, Art Department and Communications Department    

Professor:  

Digital Citizenship (COM242) 

Introduction to digital media production as a means of self-discovery, self-expression and civic engagement. Through Internet research, social media, blogging and image capture, manipulation and distribution, students will develop skills to go from casual users of various contemporary technologies to digital rhetoricians practicing active, engaged citizenship.


Art and Technology (ART211)  

Lecture course conceived to provide a context for the development of art and its interrelations with technology. Students explore the definition of multimedia and its evolution toward what is currently known as hypermedia. Special emphasis will be placed on the creation and transformation of technology used in the twentieth century. Developments will be related to historical art movements


Introduction to Sound, Image and Motion (COM241)     

An introduction to hands-on digital film production and post-production. Each student will complete a short documentary, narrative and experimental film. Class will be comprised of technical demonstrations, in-class shoots and critiques of student work. Basic history, theory and aesthetics of related media are presented.


Sanford-Brown College / International Academy of Design & Technology(IADT), Tampa, FL  

2012-2017    

Graphic Design Faculty

Professor:   

Senior Graphic Design Portfolio (GRAPH490)  

Serves as the culmination of all graphic design projects completed throughout the program of study. The course will emphasize professionalism and increased creative and technical proficiency while extending the range, variety and quality of final projects. The final presentation of resume, portfolio and professional attitude will culminate with an individual mock interview.


Senior Graphic Design Thesis (DESIGN485)  

A research based course that integrates concepts and work developed throughout the program. Projects will simulate a professional graphic design production environment.


Branding and Corporate Identity (GRAPH360) 

Focuses on the essential skills necessary for the development of a corporate brand. Research, strategy formulation, design and implementation of a new brand identity and/or a re-branding are covered in this course. 


Advanced Typography (DESIGN350)  

This course covers the origins of typography and founders of notable typefaces, as well as how typography has changed in recent history. Advanced-level critique, interpretation of messages, and conceptual application is explored. Advanced typographic application is utilized as a visual in design and sole imagery is defined.


Graphic Design III (GRAPH280)  

Advanced studio course examines the process and purpose of graphic design at the professional level. Students incorporate effective grid design and research in the creation of dynamic and innovative design solutions.


Graphic Design II (GRAPH260)  

This course focuses on the role of the designer in the development of a media campaign. Processes and guidelines used in the creation of a design series are discussed, as are time and budget constraints. Thumbnail sketches, storyboards, hand-drawn exemplars, and classroom presentations are used to refine ideas prior to final rendering on the computer.


Intro to Typography (DESIGN150) 

This course covers the language of the visual letterform, the history of typography, and its appropriate use in design.

 

Introduction to Drawing (DESIGN130)

This course provides an introduction to the tools and techniques of drawing. Principles of composition, balance, rhythm, color, line, texture, and light are addressed through a series of studio assignments.

  

Design Process (GRAPH110)  

Examines and explores the fundamentals of design process. The material in this course will focus on describing the function of Graphic Design in our culture and distinguishing effective versus ineffective design in branding and merchandising. Content includes branding conceiving and execution techniques ranging from analysis, synthesis, evaluation, implementation, and more.


Design Fundamentals (DESIGN101)     

Examines the different elements of visual design, as well as a general overview of the design process. The material in this course will focus on design for projects essential to all areas of visual design. Content includes an introduction to the vocabulary of visual elements and principles of design, recognizing and comparing differences between traditional media and new media, and more.


University of California, Santa Barbara, Calif.  

2009-2011  

Section Instructor, Teaching, Research, and Reading Assistant   

Section Instructor, Intersection of Art and Life (ARTST 22), Professor: Kip Fulbeck  

Explores art in relation to time-based activity and integration with everyday life. Conceptual introduction to authorship, authenticity, and narrative through exercises and examples of performance, video, film, book, arts, sound, digital media, and interactive/chance derived work.


Teaching Assistant, Digital Media Strategies (ARTST 7A), Professor: Graham Budgett     

Focuses on digital media approaches specific to fine arts practice; exploring conceptual, technical and artistic methods of digital media arts. Techniques covered include digital graphics, video, sound and HTML.    


Section Instructor, Lower-Division Photography (ARTST 19), Professor: Richard Ross  

Examines photography as a means of artistic expression. Conceptually-based projects explore how we view, interpret, and manipulate visual information. Lectures cover major historical and contemporary artist. Lab work in digital, chemical, or a combination of both at instructor's discretion.


Section Instructor, Visual Literacy (ARTST 1A), Lead Professor: Terrence Handscomb  

An introductory survey of visual culture, encompassing art and film theory and practice, digital technologies, television, advertising and print media, with a special focus on current interdisciplinary methodologies.


Section Instructor, Intro to Contemporary Practice III: Art, Science & Technologies (ARTST 7D), Professor: Andres Burbano,  

The study of the foundations of digital and technological arts in all forms, including the history, theory and practice of optical, kinetic, interactive, interdisciplinary and systems-oriented art. Lectures and assignments introduce concepts, methods, movements and practitioners that have shaped the fields.


Research Assistant, Film & Social Reality (FLMST 150), Professor: Dick Hebdige  

The course Dead Ends and Open Endings follows the road narrative as it twists and turns through space and time across a range of critical, fiction and non-fiction texts and especially through road movies spanning a variety of genres.


Research Assistant, Interspecies Collaboration, (ARTST 130), Professor: Lisa Jevbratt 

Course critically investigates our relationship with animals. Experimental projects are encouraged to be manifested in a wide range of media and genres that facilitate an intellectual, emotional and spiritual partnership and collaboration with the species around us.

 

Reading Assistant, Intro to Contemporary Art (ARTST 1C), Professor: Lisa Jevbratt, Marko Peljhan     

Symposium format course presents contemporary artists' creative projects in relation to recent developments in art and cross-disciplinary practices. Lectures by UCSB's Art Department faculty and also distinguished guests invited to expand on art, theory and cultural production.


Gallery 479 Manager    

2009-2011

      

Proctor & Notetaker - Disabled Students Program

2010




TEACHING & ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS


2016-2019       

Best and Brightest Teacher Scholarship, Florida Department of Education         


2018     

Teacher of the Year Nomination - Gionfriddo Schoolhouse - FLVS


2017     

Teacher of the Year Nomination - D'Aquisto Schoolhouse - FLVS


2016          

Award for Engaging Learners, Maintaining Non-Worker Percentage at 15% or Less for the 2015-2016 Academic Year - FLVS  

Award for Student Completions, Surpassing Completion goal for the 2015-2016 Academic Year - FLVS  

Teacher of the Year Nomination - Delgado Schoolhouse - FLVS          


2015     

Marion Steffey Schmidt Scholarship(1696), PHSC       


2014       

Teacher of the Year Nomination - Schloss Schoolhouse - FLVS        


2013     

Educator of the Year - Instruction Nominee - CEC Corporate Communications  

Educator of the Year - Student Success Nominee - CEC Corporate Communications          


2011   

Helen Award for Department Service and UCSB Community Impact, Department of Art, UCSB  

Excellence in Teaching Award - Nomination, Graduate Student Association, UCSB 

The Fiona Goodchild Award for Excellence as a Graduate Student Mentor of Undergraduate Research - Nomination, UCSB      


2010        

UCHRI California Humanities Appointed Scholar and Grant, University of California Humanities Research Institute, UCSB     

HASTAC Appointed Scholar, University of California Humanities Research Institute, Humanities, Arts, Science, Technologies Advanced Collaboratory, UCSB           

Lead Teaching Assistant Award and Grant, Art Department, UCSB 

Teaching Assistantship Reallocation Stipend, Art Department, UCSB       

 

2007   

International Delegate Nomination, International Scholar Laurete Program          


2006-2007   

The Dean's List of Scholars, "For excellence of work in the Fall '06 / Spring '07 / Fall '07 academic term."  

Golden Key International Honor Society, Offered membership to "juniors/seniors who rank among the top 15% of their class."         


2006-2008    

2+2 Community College Transfer Scholarship, USF   

Scholastic Achievement Transfer Award, USF         


2005-2006     

The Chancellor's List, "recognizing positive academic achievements of qualified students"         


2004-2008     

Bright Futures Florida Medallion Scholarship        


2004-2005     

Top 10% Academic Merit Scholarship, PHSC     

The National Dean's List, "honoring high-achieving exceptional college students nationwide"




LECTURES & PRESENTATIONS

2021      

Artist Lecture and Interview delivered for Porterville College's Art Department 2020-2021 Symposium Series, Porterville, Ca.  


2018      

"The Online Teaching Experience," delivered for the Introduction to Technology for Educators course, USF, Tampa, Fla.       


2016      

Cinematic Bricoleurs: Remixing, Restyling and Repurposing in Contemporary Filmmaking Practices, "Remix Video: Transformation and Tribulation", delivered as part of the AHRC funded TRIPACT project, King's College, London, England.       


2015    

Graphic Design Portfolio Review, Guest Critic, IADT School of Design at Sanford-Brown College, Tampa, Fla.       


2012      

Digital (De-)(Re-)Territorializations, Bowling Green State University and BGSU's Association for Textual and Literary Analysis Students, Bowling Green, Oh.       


2011    

Visual Artists Network (VAN) Late Night Lecture Series, National Performance Network (NPN) Annual Meeting, Hyatt Regency, Media Lounge, Tampa, Fla.      

Media Fields 3: Contested Territories, Interdisciplinary Humanities Center, McCune Conference Room, UCSB, Calif.    

Mapping Place: GIS and the Spatial Humanities, Interdisciplinary Humanities Center, McCune Conference Room, UCSB, Calif.       


2010      

Hawaii International Conference on Arts & Humanities, "Sequins, Heels, and Tiaras: Examining Deleuze and Guittari, Bakhtin, and Nietzsche Through an Alternative Lens," Session Chair for Session Topic: Cross-disciplinary Areas of Arts and Humanities. Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa, Honolulu.      

Rethinking Photography Lecture, "Being My own Badass: Drawing inspiration from Sailor Moon, Street Fighter and Sigourney Weaver," UCSB, Calif.      

Open Video Conference 2010, "UC + DMCA," Fashion Institute of Technology, Auditorium, New York    

Oil + Water: The Case of Southern California, Interdisciplinary Humanities Center, McCune Conference Room, UCSB, Calif. * Presentation with Diran Lyons      

Sweeney Art Gallery Podcasts, Vol 4 : Issue 5.6, University of California - Riverside, UCR Sweeney Art Gallery, Riverside, Calif.




EDUCATION

2015

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR'S CERTIFICATE, FL DOE  

Pasco-Hernando State College, New Port Richey, FL GPA: 4.0 - Valedictorian       


2013-2014    

Duke University, Durham, North Carolina // History and Future of (Mostly) Higher Education 

Statement of Accomplishment    

Museum of Modern Art, New York, New York // Art and Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies 

Statement of Accomplishment with Distinction    

Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee // Introduction to Art: Concepts & Techniques 

Statement of Accomplishment with Distinction    

Duke University, Durham, North Carolina // Sports and Society 

Statement of Accomplishment  

Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut // The Modern and the Postmodern 

Statement of Accomplishment    

University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland // E-learning and Digital Cultures 

Statement of Accomplishment with Distinction       


2009-2011

MASTER OF FINE ARTS  

University of California - Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA   

New Genres and Extended Praxes major, GPA: 3.98 - Summa Cum Laude       


2006-2008

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS  

University of South Florida, Tampa, FL   

Electronic Media major and Art History minor, GPA: 3.96 - Summa Cum Laude       


2005-2006

Hillsborough Community College, 2005-2006, Ybor City, FL, GPA: 4.0      


2003-2005

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS  

Pasco-Hernando Community College, Dade City, FL   

Visual Arts major, GPA: 4.0 - Valedictorian

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