AREAS OF EXCELLENCE
Instructional Design
UX / UI + Interaction Design
EDUCATION
MFA • Web Design and New Media
Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA
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BA • Art and Art Education
​Carlow University, Pittsburgh, PA
CREDENTIALS
​Texas Educator Certificate in Art
SKILLS
UX/UI Design
​​​Adobe CS
Figma
Sketch
Miro
​HTML/CSS
​Canvas
Articulate
Project Management
​Art History
AP 2D, 3D + Drawing
Painting
Ceramics
Sculpture
Graphic Design
Mixed Media
​​Photography
Motion Graphics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 2025 - Present
Senior Manager of Technology and Innovation, OnRamps
  • Leadership & OnRamps Technology Course Management
  • Strategic Planning & Technology Integration
  • Project Management
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • CTE Program Support + Development

University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 2021 - 2025
Senior Course Coordinator, Arts + Entertainment Technologies, OnRamps
Instructor of Record
  • ​Instructional Design
  • Design and build web components for 9-12 online courses and projects including modules, activities, assessments, and other course resources.
  • Assess qualitative and quantitative data to understand student and instructor needs and implement course iterations.
  • Lead in the design and development of graphics, layouts, and production of various training materials and resources for faculty and staff.
  • Develop and present virtual and in-person professional development and training opportunities for instructors, students, and University faculty.
  • Create course prototyping, conducted user testing, and led improvements and iteration cycles using Design Thinking methodologies.


​Trimble Technical High School, Fort Worth, TX 2016 - 2021
UT Austin OnRamps Arts + Entertainment Instructor
  • ​Art History and Visual Art Instructor Grades 9-12
  • Institute and support excellence in teaching and learning through innovative, research-based instructional strategies and use of novel technologies.
  • FWISD Teacher Chair of Excellence in Visual Arts • 2019-2020


e3 Civic High, San Diego, CA 2015 - 2016
Innovation Specialist
  • UX and Instructional Design
  • Institute and support excellence in teaching and learning through innovative, research-based instructional strategies and use of novel technologies.
  • Led in the design and development of graphics, layouts, and production of various training materials and resources for faculty and staff.
  • Created course prototyping, conducted user testing, and led improvements and iteration cycles using Design Thinking methodologies.


e3 Civic High, San Diego, CA 2014 - 2015
Digital Media Arts Instructor Grades 9-11
Emphasis in digital media and new media technology


Cathedral Catholic High School, San Diego, CA 2012 - 2014
Digital Media + Art Instructor Grades 9-12
Emphasis in ceramics; visual arts and digital media curriculum development


Canyon Crest Academy, San Diego, CA 2010 – 2012
Digital Media + Art Instructor Grades 9-12
Emphasis on digital art: Art for New Media, Digital Imaging, Digital Photography, Interdepartmental, and cross curricular collaboration, TedX Youth

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​Hampton City Schools, Hampton VA 2004 – 2010
Visual Arts Instructor Grades 9-12, K-5
ART EXHIBITIONS
2025
​• TEDxUTAustin: What Now? • University of Texas at Austin  - Austin, TX
​• The Art-In Exhibition • MUSE Gallery - Austin, TX
​• Renew: A Celebration of New Beginnings • MUSE Gallery - Austin, TX

2024
​• Wayfinding • MUSE Gallery - Austin, TX
​• Austin Studio Tour Group Show, George Washington Carver Museum - Austin, TX
​• Austin Studio Tour, East, Stop 204 • Good Dad Studios - Austin, TX
​• The Dog Days of Summer • MUSE Gallery • Austin, TX

2023
​• Artist Spotlight • The Gallery at Salon Mistique • Dripping Springs, TX

2022
​• Local Art • The Gallery at Salon Mistique • Dripping Springs, TX
​• Artist Spotlight • Halcyon: Warehouse District, Austin, TX

2021
• Artist Spotlight • Halcyon: Warehouse District, Austin, TX
• Texas Now 2021: TX Artist Showcase • Artspace 111, Fort Worth, TX
• Texas & Neighbors: Regional Art Exhibition • Irving Arts Center, Irving, TX
• Faces and Figures • Flagler County Art League, Palm Coast, FL
• Southside Artists Showcase • Broadstone Southside, Fort Worth, TX

2020
• Arthouse Online Gallery • Arthouse, London, EN
• 2020 TAEA Annual Members Art Show • TAEA, TX
• Texas Now 2020: TX Artist Showcase • Artspace 111, Fort Worth, TX
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2019
• Arts Goggle • Near Southside, Fort Worth, TX
• First Served 2 • Fort Works Art, Fort Worth, TX

2018
• Arts Goggle • Near Southside, Fort Worth, TX​
• First Served • Fort Works Art, Fort Worth, TX

2017
• Arts Goggle • Near Southside, Fort Worth, TX

2016
• RAW • House of Blues, San Diego, CA
​• Fine Art Exhibition, San Diego Co Fair • Del Mar Racetrack, Del Mar, CA

2015
• From Blanks to Beauties • Mosaic, San Diego, CA

2014
• In the Studio • CAEA, Santa Ana, CA
• Fine Art Exhibition, San Diego Co Fair • Del Mar Racetrack, Del Mar, CA
• Southern California/Baja Norte Juried Exhibition • SDAI Museum of the Living Artist, San Diego, CA
• Beach Boys Gala • Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego, CA
• Blick Pop Up Art Exhibition • Blick Arts Little Italy, San Diego, CA

2013
• San Diego County Art Educator’s Exhibition, San Diego County Office of Education, San Diego, CA
•CAEA Southern Area Juried Art Show • Santa Ana College Gallery, Santa Ana, CA
• Fine Art Exhibition, San Diego Co Fair • Del Mar Racetrack, Del Mar, CA
• Old People’s Google • Expressive Arts at 32nd and Thorn, San Diego, CA

2012
• Fine Art Exhibition, San Diego Co Fair • Del Mar Racetrack, Del Mar, CA
• From Blanks to Beauties, Synergy Benefit • Mosaic, San Diego, CA

2011
• San Dieguito Faculty Art Exhibition • Gallery 97 at Rhino Art, Encinitas, CA

2008
• Artists Who Teach Exhibition • Charles Taylor Art Center, Hampton, VA

2007
• Teachers as Artists Exhibition • Columbia College, Chicago IL
• Artists Who Teach Exhibition • Charles Taylor Art Center, Hampton, VA

​2005
• Artists Who Teach Exhibition • Charles Taylor Art Center, Hampton, VA

2003
• Senior Showcase • Carlow College, Pittsburgh, PA
• Fiber Arts Exhibition • Carlow College, Pittsburgh, PA
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
​FWISD Technology Conference 2019, Fort Worth, TX
Building Websites - for Educators and Students

FWISD Technology Conference 2017, Fort Worth, TX
Leveraging Social Media to Reach Your Students

FWISD Technology Conference 2016, Fort Worth, TX
New Media in the Classroom

San Diego Visual and Performing Arts Mega Conference 2015
Innovation and New Media in Education

San Diego Visual and Performing Arts Mega Conference 2014
Digital Archiving and Digital Portfolios

San Diego Visual and Performing Arts Mega Conference 2013
Student-Driven Web Portfolios
MEDIA

​Voyage Austin
Daily Inspiration: Meet Alyssa Vallecorsa
Local Artist Feature
​October 2021

​Shoutout DFW
Meet Alyssa Vallecorsa | Artist and Educator​
Local Artist Feature
​May 2021
2019-2020 FWISD Chairs for Teaching Excellence
Fort Worth Business Press
​FWISD announces 2019-2020 Chairs for teaching excellence • Visual Arts • Alyssa Vallecorsa
STEAMing Ahead with Mobile Learning
San Diego Public Library Foundation, San Diego Public Library, e3 Civic High, Qualcomm® Wireless Reach™, & Trigger
Encyclopedias Find Life After Publishing Death
“Old People’s Google: The Encyclopedia Project" at Expressive Arts, San Diego