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Sophie Galyon

@sophiegalyon

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Art historian and educator specializing in cross-cultural research, visual analysis, and art resistance.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to teach and develop courses at the intersection of art history, cross-cultural research, and social resistance—using strong visual-analysis pedagogy, inclusive classroom practices, and clear curriculum design.

I’m a dedicated Art Historian and Educator with an M.A. in Art History and a Fine Arts background, committed to teaching that connects visual analysis to social meaning. As an Instructor of Record at Ohio University, I designed and delivered undergraduate survey courses that strengthen critical thinking through comparative global approaches.

My teaching emphasizes discussion-based learning, public-facing communication, and detailed assessment practices—managing grading, exam proctoring, and personalized feedback for 90+ students while integrating digital platforms to increase engagement by 15%. I also supported large lecture and workshop instruction as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, helping non-art majors participate more actively using Canvas LMS and collaborative digital tools.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Instructor of Record

Ohio University

Jan 2025 - May 2026 (1 year 4 months)

Designed and executed 2 original syllabi with 40+ lesson plans for undergraduate survey courses, delivering lectures to classes of up to 90 students. Managed grading and feedback for 90+ students per course and improved LMS-measured engagement scores by 15% over 32 weeks.

Curriculum Design Lecture Delivery Student Assessment

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Ohio University

Aug 2024 - Dec 2024 (4 months)

Supported the lead instructor for an Art Appreciation course with 90+ students, evaluating 90+ assignments and exams and moderating discussion groups. Facilitated interactive workshops for non-art majors that increased participation by 30% over 16 weeks using Canvas LMS and digital tools.

Student Assessment Facilitation Workshop Facilitation Academic Feedback Non Major Instruction Public Speaking

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Ohio University

Master of Arts (M.A.), Art History

Activities and societies: Thesis: Artistic Resistance in the Face of Scarcity in Appalachian Ohio and Postwar Japan. Relevant coursework: History of Japanese Art; Asian Art History; Visual Culture of China; 19th & 20th Century Art; Gender Theory in Art History.

Master of Arts in Art History with a thesis on artistic resistance in Appalachian Ohio and postwar Japan. Coursework includes History of Japanese Art, Asian Art History, Visual Culture of China, 19th & 20th Century Art, and Gender Theory in Art History.

Ohio University

Master of Arts, Art History

Master of Arts in Art History with a thesis on Artistic Resistance in the Face of Scarcity in Appalachian Ohio and Postwar Japan. Coursework included History of Japanese Art, Asian Art History, Visual Cultures of China, 19th and 20th Century Art, and Gender Theory in Art History.