Shreya Sethi
My name is Shreya Sethi and I am a dedicated educator who has been teaching the IB curriculum at Xi’an LiangJiaTan International School for the last years. I am originally from India but China has been my second home since I was a teenager. I myself am a product of the international school system and got my IB Diploma from Yew Chung International School in Shanghai.
I have always had a strong passion for the Visual Arts and completed my Dual Degree BA and BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2013. A few years later I was lucky enough to be given an opportunity to teach and immediately fell in love with the level of creativity and curiosity the children exhibited in the classroom. I obtained my PGCEi from the University of Nottingham in 2017 and am currently in the process of pursuing my Masters in Education from the same institution. I am passionate about the IB Programme and this year was also appointed as an official Examiner for the Visual Arts Diploma/Career-related courses.
Experience
IB Examiner for Visual Art in the Diploma/Career/related Programme
2021 - present
IB Diploma Visual Arts Teacher
2018 - present
Xi’an Liangjiatan International School, Xi’an, China
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Currently teaching the Visual Arts IB Diploma Programme, facilitating meaningful personal inquiry through differentiated instruction and exposure to a wide range of inspiring concepts, methods, and points of view in the arts
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Facilitated a successful virtual exhibition for graduating students during a global pandemic
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Chosen as the commencement speaker by students for the graduating class of 2020
IB MYP Visual Arts Teacher
2016 - present
Xi’an Liangjiatan International School, Xi’an China
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Currently teaching the Visual Arts IB Middle Years Programme to MYP1 to MYP3 students, including many English language learners. Fostering an attitude of curiosity, wonder, humor, and passion towards the arts.
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Designed and implemented the curriculum for MYP Visual Arts in line with IB inquiry-based learning
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Organized annual “Wearable Art Fashion Show” for middle school students
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Organized and led middle school “Week Without Walls” Trip to Green Camp located in Bali, Indonesia giving students the experience of a wall-less classroom to learn about sustainability
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Hosted School of the Arts Singapore (SOTA) to create new cross-cultural learning experiences surrounding the arts
Research Consultant
2016
Lord Cultural Resources, Mumbai, India
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Researched and developed content for the Sardar Vallabhai Patel Museum in India, collaborating with a wonderful team of architects, designers, and specialists to plan and design every aspect of the museum
Gallery Co-ordinator
2015 - 2016
ARTISANS’ Gallery, Mumbai, India
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Worked with tribal and regional artists of India to expose them to the urban market and initiated efforts to educating the public on the special myths, rituals, and techniques behind their art
Freelance Writer and Art Critic
2013 - 2014
Contributor: Newcity Magazine and The Seen: Online Journal for Contemporary Art, Chicago, USA
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Worked as an Art Critic and regular contributer for Newcity Magazine and The Seen. Both leading sources of news for contemporary visual art culture in Chicago
Education
Candidate for Masters in Education
2021- Ongoing
University of Nottingham, UK
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (International) (PGCEi)
2017 - 2018
University of Nottingham, UK
Dual Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Arts in Visual and Critical Studies
2009 - 2013
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago IL, USA – Merit Scholarship Recipient
Training, Committees & Awards
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Wonder Teacher Award by Top Schools Association 2021
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Workshop: Futures Thinking for Education by Inspire Citizens 2021
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SIOP, addressing academic needs of English language learners by Rafael Mendoza 2021
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Inspire Citizens Workshop focusing on Global Competencies, Sustainable Development by Steve Sostak 2021
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Inspire Citizen Workshop focusing on Well-being by Kavita Tanna 2021
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Member of Child Protection Committee at Xi’an Liangjiatan International School 2020 - 2021
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Member of School Promotion Committee at Xi’an Liangjiatan International School 2018 - 2019
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Trained in IB DP Supervising the Extended Essay Category III 2019
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Workshop: Differentiation by Tania Lattanzio 2019
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Workshop: Service Learning by Cathryn Berger Kaye 2019
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Trained in IB DP Visual Arts Category I 2018
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Workshop: Curriculum Mapping by Marie Alcock 2018
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Workshop: Concept based Curriculum & Instruction by Jennifer Chang Wathall 2018
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Northern China and Mongolia IB MYP Job-alike Conference at Qingdao Amerasia International School (QAIS). 2018
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Trained in IB MYP Visual Arts Category I 2017
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Workshop: English as an Additional Language Teaching Strategies by Virginia Rogas 2017
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Trained in IB MYP Projects (Personal and community project) Category III 2017
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Trained in IB DP Theory of Knowledge Category III 2016
Skills
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Strong written and communication skills
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Excellent knowledge of visual art theories, concepts, processes, and contexts
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Well-honed time-management and organization skills
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Excellent listening skills, and always willing to collaborate and share ideas as a team
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Languages: Fluent in English, Hindi, and basic Mandarin
Get in Touch
Wechat ID: shreya5419