James Benjamin Derdeyn

James Benjamin Derdeyn is an experienced educator specializing in fine arts and design. Currently serving as a Fine Art Teacher at Irving Independent School District since August 2021, James previously held roles including Design and Yearbook Instructor at Seoul International School and Advanced Placement Art and Art History Teacher at Ningbo Foreign Language School Advanced Placement Division. James has a notable background in teaching various art and design courses at different educational levels and has effectively implemented differentiated learning strategies to enhance student performance, particularly in Advanced Placement contexts. Additionally, James has held positions such as Head of Design/Information Technology Department at Shanghai Jin Cai High School and Native English Teacher at Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education. Academic qualifications include a Diploma in Graphic Communications from the University of Hertfordshire and Bachelor of Arts in Sculpture from both the Maryland Institute College of Art and The University of Dallas.