ANSON LIAW

• Engaged as a Referee for the Ontario Ball Hockey Federation (OBHF), demonstrating a strong commitment to the sport of ball hockey.

• Honoured to receive the OBHF 2024 Referee of the Year Award, recognized for excellence in officiating across all levels of ball hockey throughout the year, including annual provincial championship tournaments for 2024.

• Contributed to the growth and integrity of the game by upholding the standards of officiating and fostering a positive environment for players and teams.

• Invited by the OBHF Referee Technical Director to be an assisting Level 3 Certified Referee to help run and lead a 2025 annual on-floor arena training and rule learning Referee Certification Clinic session for new and returning Referees for the 2025-2026 year.

• Invited consistently to officiate games for annual Ontario provincial championship tournaments for all adult and minor age group divisions and levels of play since 2002 to the present time, including being invited to officiate games for the 5th annual 2025 USA Ball Hockey Future Stars Girls U11, U14 and U19 and Boys U11, U13 and U15 divisions championship ball hockey tournament in Utica, New York.

• Enforced safety rules to protect players from game injuries along with with key game management and conflict resolution skills applied.

• Trained and mentored new referees.

• Interpreted and applied rules and regulations.

• Explained and taught regulations and rules to players and coaches.

• Assessed game penalties for rule violations and ejected players with serious conduct violations.

• Documented fights, threats and damages in reports to management.

• Tracked and reported game statistics to scorekeeper during games.

• Inspected player equipment before games to assess participant safety and legal compliance.

• Developed personalized unique illustrative designs using customer specifications, company standards and mathematical formulas to produce results that met customer parameters and beyond their expectations.

• Upon graduating from OCAD University, I have integrated my illustrations into various projects, including magazines, books, corporate communications, packaging, advertising and invitational international art & design exhibitions. By consistently engaging in effective creative problem-solving and conceptual development, I have exceeded client expectations, resulting in numerous satisfied clients and a steady stream of repeat and new illustration commissions, while also cultivating rewarding collaborative creative relationships.

• Illustrations reflect a critical perspective, tackling a broad range of themes such as social, political, and cultural issues, as well as lifestyle topics.

• Drawing from everyday experiences, personal reflections, and imagination, I adeptly combine diverse elements to create new and surprising meanings. My work provokes discussions, inviting viewers to engage, appreciate, and discover fresh insights about the world.

• My illustrations have received recognition from esteemed organizations including American Illustration, Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles (SILA), Applied Arts Magazine, and 3x3, The Magazine of Contemporary Illustration, among others. I have also been featured in prestigious publications and exhibitions globally, including Luerzer’s Archive and "Illustration: A Theoretical and Contextual Perspective," Third Edition by Alan Male, published by Bloomsbury Visual Arts in the United Kingdom.

• Participated in group art exhibitions and invitation only shows to showcase work.

• Cultivated relationships with other artists, teachers and clients to develop positive rapport for future opportunities.

• Applied colour theory and lighting techniques in drawings and illustrations to add excitement, focus, and depth with purpose and function in mind.

• Originally brought on as an Art Instructor at this private secondary school; in 2019, approached by former principal and school owner for the extra role of Principal to uphold stellar performance levels initially established by predecessor.

• Catalyst in students qualifying for pre-university admission by introducing Saturday and Sunday 'Art Fundamentals' workshops that attracted between 12 and 18 students per session.

• Attracted higher levels of top teaching talent by establishing a series of robust hiring processes that focused on recruiting bona fide applicants.

• Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.

• Planned and executed activities to promote skill and talent development.

• Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.

• Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback.

• Adapted instruction to meet individual student needs to differentiate instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.

• Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.

• Fostered love for art and learning to inspire students to pursue passions and interests.

• Planned and delivered lessons to teach classes in arts to engage and educate students.

• Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.

• Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.

• Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.

• Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.

• Recommended by then Chair of Communication & Design for this newly-created role based on OCAD's mandate to elevate student enrollment in response to the facility's expansion.

• Part of the important process of laying the foundation for decolonizing design praxis theories in 2017, having personally been invited by OCAD University's Chair of Graphic Design to create a well-thought-out presentation for 'GDES-1010 Drawing: Visualization' course for the university's Faculty of Design Post-Up 2017 meeting and presentation during the Spring of 2017.

• Instrumental in a first-year OCAD University 'Illustration' program student to gain acceptance in showing his work at a local art exhibition at the Great Hall in 2012 by encouraging him to enter based on his proven mix-media illustration talents.

• Equipped literally dozens of students in readying their portfolios for 'real-world' assignments, having been chosen by former Admissions & Recruitment department Recruitment Coordinator employee to also teach a Fashion Illustration Portfolio Clinic Workshop during 2009, 2010, and 2011.

• Played an active role in students gaining acceptance into OCAD University's Graphic Design, Illustration, & Advertising Design programs, having interviewed first-year admissions students and participated as an OCAD University Faculty of Design Representative on National Portfolio Day.

• Nominated for a Non-Tenured Award for Excellence in Teaching (2015) and an Excellence in Teaching Award (2018) based on glowing feedback earned from the university community including students, alumni, and staff.

• Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.

• Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.

• Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.

• Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

• Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.

• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.

• Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.

• Optimized day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.

• Developed and delivered an extensive Art Fundamentals Department course, Design II: Manufacturing Meaning.

• Created detailed lesson plans, in-class activities, assignments, lecture presentations, technique demonstrations, critique sessions, and interactive workshops.

• Enhanced student engagement and increased confidence levels among students as emerging creative problem-solving graphic designers.

• Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.

• Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.

• Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.

• Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.

• Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

• Developed and implemented comprehensive courses for the Art Fundamentals Department, including Illustration I and II.

• Created detailed lesson plans, in-class activities, assignments, lecture presentations, technique demonstrations, and interactive workshops,

which significantly boosted student engagement and enhanced their confidence as emerging creative problem-solving graphic designers.

• Provided feedback and grades to provide regular feedback on student progress and assigned grades based on performance.

• Provided extra help and support to offer additional support to struggling students and encourage success in art subjects.

• Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.

• Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback.

• Incorporated student interests and experiences to make learning relevant and meaningful.

• Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.

• Developed and implemented an 18-month Graphic Design program, including courses in Illustration: Rapid Visualization, Advertising Design, Digital Design Portfolio, and Graphic Design Portfolio.

• Created detailed lesson plans, in-class activities, assignments, lecture presentations, technique demonstrations, critique sessions, and interactive workshops, leading to improved student engagement and heightened confidence in their creative problem-solving abilities as graphic designers.

• Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each student.

• Created supportive and inclusive learning environments to foster positive classrooms that support student growth and learning.

• Used technology in classrooms to integrate technology and multimedia tools into art lessons and enhance student learning.

• Collaborated with community arts organizations to bring real-world experiences into classrooms and provide students with opportunities for learning and growth.

• Adapted instruction to meet individual student needs to differentiate instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.

• Fostered love for art and learning to inspire students to pursue passions and interests.

• Planned and delivered lessons to teach classes in arts to engage and educate students.

• Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.

• Assessed student work and provided timely constructive feedback.

• Incorporated student interests and experiences to make learning relevant and meaningful.

• Attended department meetings and collaborated with other art and design teachers.