Grade 5 Social Studies Teacher

• Aug 2022 - Present

Grade 5 Social Studies Teacher Grade 5 Social Studies Teacher

Adjunct Professor

• Jan 2020 - Present

Adjunct Graphic Design Professor for County College of Morris. Classes currently include: Typography II Adjunct Graphic Design Professor for County College of Morris. Classes currently include: Typography II

Adjunct Professor

• Sep 2019 - Present

Adjunct Graphic Design Professor for Union County College. Classes currently include: Intro to 2D Design, Intro to Graphic Design Adjunct Graphic Design Professor for Union County College. Classes currently include: Intro to 2D Design, Intro to Graphic Design

Middle School Teacher - History and Visual Arts

• Jan 2009 - Jul 2022

History Taught U.S. history and ancient civilizations for students grades 5-8. Project-based learning combined with traditional assessments to help students engage with content. Developed a comprehensive, co-curricular 4-week Holocaust unit (History & English) for 7th-grade students. Coordinated a Holocaust Remembrance assembly for students and community members. Created an immersive project-based learning experience for students to engage with content through storytelling using film (script development, shooting, and editing). YouTube playlist with sample projects: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mrg2ItZVkFc&list=PLE34Z-BUZ-eTKgaRZAEJTpFEzdmAyqtCY Visual Arts Co-developed media & film studies course for 7th-grade. Students planned, shot, edited, and presented a short film that focused on telling a story. Created photography, studio art, graphic design, advanced filmmaking, and theatrical set design courses for grades 6-8 focusing on elements and principles of design. Enrichment Created after-school "Digital Photography and Video"​ enrichment. Created after-school "Jam Session" enrichment. Planned and performed an annual rock concert for school students and families. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEmjAzCWWoI (video of 2017 performance) Co-created after-school "Junior Jammers" enrichment to introduce musical collaboration among young students (Grades 1-4). Administrative and Additional Experience Division Head (Fall 2010 - Spring 2013) while acting as the history teacher in the middle school division. Created a collaborative team environment and strengthened relationships between faculty and administration Leadership Council faculty advisor (2013-2019) Grade 8 student advisor (2013-2017) Grades 5/6/7 student advisor (2018-22) Adult jam session with parents/teachers (2017-present) Camp Counselor/CIT instructor (2013-2019) Facilities assistant during summer months (painting, repairs, etc)

Resident Graphic Designer

• Jul 2006 - Dec 2010

• Produced concept, layout, print design, photography and website design & programming • Trained staff/interns in graphic design production and workflow. • Produced concept, layout, print design, photography and website design & programming • Trained staff/interns in graphic design production and workflow.

Coordinator, Visual Arts Department

• Aug 2001 - Jul 2005

As coordinator, served as liaison with school administration, directed departmental meetings, planned budgets, class schedules, exhibition schedules, hired adjunct faculty, managed student relations (all administrative aspects of running the department). • Upgraded the College’s technological capabilities, by updating technologies and expanding to new technologies. • Implemented inter-departmental networking communications to create more efficient work flow • Updated equipment resulting in safer working conditions and more efficient long-term budget expenditures • Taught Art Appreciation, Drawing 1, Design 1, Design Communications and Independent Studies • Attended Faculty Learning Institute designed to facilitate mentor/mentee relationships among faculty and build stronger teaching skills

Graphic Designer

• 1997 - 1999