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CV

Over a decade of  experience in media  production and education

As a college instructor with fifteen years of experience teaching production and film studies, my focus is on working with students to provide project guidance, as well as adapting lessons and my teaching methodology to accommodate their individual needs. I recognize the value of empathy in student interaction and encourage alternate approaches to achieving student success and project completion. I strive for an approach in which student enrichment is prioritized as part of the college experience. My background includes a variety of academic experience that has provided me with the education expertise, empathy, excellent communication skills, computer competencies and analytical thinking skills that are key to helping students achieve success .

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Education

MA

Wayne State University

Masters Degree in Media Arts and Studies

BA

Wayne State University

Bachelors Degree in Interdisciplinary Film Studies

AWards and honors 

2023 
2022 
2014
2011
2010

Recipient Jeanne Findlater Award for Teaching Excellence

Official selection Infrared Ultrasound Exhibition, Spread Art/ Detroit Contemporary , Vibrations and Reflections in a Hollow Room

Official selection DAMNED art and film exhibition, Detroit ,Sequestered

- Court Metrage, Cannes Film Festival, Cannes, France, Sequestered

©2024 by Courtney Spivak 

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