Erin Riesland
Unit 8400
Box 7
FPO, AE 09498
222.609.3914 (Africa)
erinsage [at] gmail.com
Education
University of Washington, 2006
M.Ed., Education, Communication & Technology (Curriculum & Instruction)
Focused in cognitive studies and digital literacies. Researched and wrote extensively on the effects of new media and it affects the way we learn. For my thesis project I combined my skills in visual communication and instructional design to create Interactive IslandWood, an exploratory and educational guide to the science behind the school’s remarkable eco-friendly construction.
Cornish College of the Arts, 2006
BFA, Visual Communications
Completed a variety of online and print projects with emphasis in information design.
University of Washington, 2002
BA, Art History; Minor, Technical Communications
Completed advanced studies in grammar and style, information design, media communications, ancient greek, and italian art (classical & Renaissance).
Selected Publications/Papers
Tragedy of the Commons (2004)
This research paper, headed by Mark Chen, evaluates the role of massively online role-playing games in social altruism.
Visual Literacy and the Classroom, New Horizons 2005 This article examines how technology is changing the way we think about literacy, and how teachers can respond in the classroom.
A Brief History of Visual Media (2005)
This paper recounts the history of visual media through an educational context.
Virtual Knowledge Domains (2005)
An exploration into Augmented Reality using a virtual solar system.
Sustainable IslandWood (2006)
Thesis project report.
Work/Volunteer Experience
Peace Corps Mauritania Volunteer, 2006 – Present
Developed and implemented the Peace Corps RIM database user interface. Worked with the Ministry of Education to improve their English curriculum. Organized workshops for high school and middle school English professors as well as conducted trainings. Wrote a teacher’s handbook to accompany the country’s English syllabus. Taught at, ran, and managed a 60-member center promoting girl’s education. Taught english to maritime mechanics and navigators.
Seattle Girl’s School Guest Teacher, 2005 & 2006
Developed curriculum and taught an 8-week beginning web design course to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.
4thpass INC., a division of Motorola Technical Writer, 2004
Wrote, edited, and published a variety of end-user software documentation.
Children’s Hospital Grants Editor/Research Program Assistant, 2001-2003
Worked with medical researchers and doctors to write and edit successful FDA and NIH grants. Published illustrations in major medical journals, edited articles.
The Seattle Times Graphics Assistant, 1999-2000
Assisted in preparing various sections of the newspaper for publication. Worked with artists and designers on special assignments.
Technical Skills
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Fireworks & Flash
HTML, XML, CSS
OS X, Windows, Linux
Interests
In my work and studies, I continue to draw parallels between visual intelligence, literacy, and learning and what role technology is playing in all three. What really excites me is putting these theories into practice through information architecture, interface and instructional design.
Other Experience
Olympic Gymnastics Center Instructor, 2004-2005
City Soups Graphic, Web designer, 2000-2004
Mundy & Associates Land Survey Assistant, 1999
Briazz Accounts Assistant, 1998
YMCA Gymnastics Instructor, 1998
Tumble Town Gymnastics Instructor, 1996-1998
Crown Books Bookseller, 1997-1998
Languages
English, French (proficient)
