Experience

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  Creative Studio Concepts for Art Education

  • Consultant/Founder

    • Jan 2016 - Present

    Provide on-site and remote access consultations on design, arrangement and physical organization strategies for visual arts creative spaces, including but not limited to artist's studios, studio art classrooms (pre-K through graduate programs), museum educational spaces, and hands-on arts exp...

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  Teachers College, Columbia University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Printmaking Instructor, July-August 2018 New York, New York

    • Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

    Led Introduction to Silkscreen and Independent Study coursework to graduate level students in a studio environmentIntroduced Mono-Printing, Stencil, and Photo-Reduction screen printing processes and assisted students in developing and implementing personal project goals that resulted in theme-based portfolio workCollaborated with independent study student who wanted to investigate new ways of working with Printmaking processes, specifically Etching and Silkscreen styles, culminating in a body of work that connected all experimental work into a unified collection

  • Teaching Assistant, Printmaking

    • Sep 2016 - Aug 2018

    Assisted printmaking instructor in teaching silkscreen, woodblock, etching, and lithography printing processesMaintained two printmaking process studios, including purchase of materials, tools, and equipment, and general studio organization to ensure functionality for students and instructorsWorked with Facilities Department, Program Offices, and the Environmental Health and Safety Office to ensure that all studio equipment functioned as needed, that the studio was an environmentally safe space, and that the studio courses were in compliance with program requirements

  • Student Teaching Supervisor, Art and Art Education

    • Jan 2010 - May 2018

    • Observed, advised, and mentored student teachers in professional development as educators• Recommended improvements of teaching methods, classroom management approaches and relational strategies to support and enhance student teachers’ personal repertoire of best practices • Collaborated with student teaching coordinator and cooperating teachers to establish a quality training environment for student teachers

  • Administrative Coordinator, Lead Administrative Assistant, Program in Art and Art Education

    • Aug 2006 - Jan 2014

    Responsible for all program administrative and organizational oversight, including budget and part-time personnel management, as well as planning for and implementing extensive renovations to all program offices, classrooms, and studios.*College Environmental Health and Safety Committee Member

  • Graduate Assistant, Photography

    • Feb 2006 - Aug 2006

    • Assisted photography instructor in teaching black and white film photography and dark room developing procedures • Maintained dark room monitoring schedules, darkroom chemical mixing, and general studio organization to ensure functionality for students and instructors • Organized annual student art exhibition to showcase the work of students involved in photography classes

  • Partnership Liaison, The Heritage School/Teachers College, Columbia University

    • Feb 2006 - Jun 2006

    • Supported high school principal in matters related to the school’s partnership with Teachers College, Columbia University to oversee grant spending, reporting and record-keeping• Collaborated with teachers to organize culturally relevant, arts infused enrichment events for high school students• Built relationships with New York City museum educators and other professionals with the goal of optimizing the educational experiences of students in the arts

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  The Center for Arts Education

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Independent Contractor--Research Proctor

    • Jan 2016 - Apr 2017
    • Greater New York City Area

    Conduct student surveys and portfolio interviews with area middle school students for the Arts Engage Initiative, a federally funded research project on the integration of drama and social studies and its impact on learning in middle school social studies classrooms

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  Self Employed, Art Educator

  • Visual Art Teacher, Private Lessons

    • Jan 2000 - Jun 2005

    • Created individualized lessons for students ranging in ages from 6 to 14 to strengthen creative processing and artistic intelligence • Organized summer art camps for small groups of students, utilizing The Chrysler Museum of Art and the D’Art Center art studios to enhance arts experiences thro...

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  Greenbrier Christian Academy

  • Fine Arts Curriculum Development Team Leader

    • Sep 2003 - May 2005

    • Served as Chair of Fine Arts Curriculum Team meetings• Collaborated with all Fine Arts Department teachers to review curriculum documents to update and best reflect the dynamic educative goals of the school and Fine Arts Department• Maintained open and regular communication with all members of the team to encourage consistent progress and to ensure that school deadlines were met

  • Visual Art Teacher, 4th-6th Grades, and Middle and High School

    • Aug 2000 - May 2005

    • Proposed and taught all visual art curriculum for high school, middle school and upper elementary students, including four new art electives and the transitioning of middle school classes from quarter-long exposure courses to year-long electives • Served as captain of the curriculum committee for the Fine Arts Department to strategically plan for, map out and improve upon the department's existing pedagogical goals• Organized and supervised two student trips to Paris and London and annual weekend trips to Washington D.C.’s National Gallery of Art to enhance and broaden students’ experiential learning

  • Visual Art Department Coordinator

    • Aug 2000 - May 2005

    • Created and implemented annual Art Extravaganza to exhibit student art, including over 500 works displayed, light hors d’ oeuvre reception, silent auction, and live classical music, with 800-1000 in attendance each year • Created strategic budget plan to increase art resources and materials from one classroom with limited supplies to two classrooms with a broad array of resources and materials

  • Director, After School and Summer Camp Daycare Programs

    • Sep 2000 - Aug 2003

    • Supervised all personnel, including hiring, scheduling, disciplinary action, and task management to cultivate a standard of quality care for students and their families• Designed and expanded summer curriculum to include French, Art, Music, History, and Literature with bi-weekly field trips, weekly ‘special days’, seasonal celebrations, and weekly parent newsletter• Procured all necessary equipment, materials and supplies to ensure an efficient and quality experience for students, staff and parents

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  Greenbrier Christian Academy

  • Virginia Beach, Virginia

  • Teacher, Art and P.E., K-6

    • Aug 1999 - May 2000
    • Virginia Beach, Virginia

    • Worked to develop a well organized classroom space to allow students more immediate access to materials in support of their creative endeavors• Created special curriculum to support the school’s pedagogical emphasis on the country of Spain • Developed activities to promote physical fitness and...

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  Greenbrier Christian Academy

  • Suffolk, Virginia

  • Elementary Teacher, 1st Grade

    • Aug 1998 - Jun 1999
    • Suffolk, Virginia

    • Worked to create a nurturing and hospitable learning environment to optimize student learning and flourishing• Created individualized student instruction within a small classroom setting to ensure that students were able to meet learning challenges and excel academically• Developed special acti...

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  Self-Employed, Educator

  • Paris Area, France

  • Personal Tutor

    • Oct 1997 - May 1998
    • Paris Area, France

    • Tutored one 10th grade American student in all subjects, including art and photography, to meet the educative standards of the American school overseeing her academic progress• Utilized the foreign setting to enhance history, literature and art curriculum • Gained knowledge in the areas of art...

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  Alliance Christian School

  • Portsmouth, Virginia

  • Visual Art Teacher, K6, Middle and High Schools

    • Aug 1995 - Oct 1997
    • Portsmouth, Virginia

    • Expanded curriculum to include several new art media choices• Co-led the Fine Arts Department trip to New York City to offer new cultural experiences for 38 high school students, including a dinner theater fundraiser• Worked in partnership with a sister school in Harlem to create a shared arts ...

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  Bay Area Christian School

  • League City, Texas

  • Elementary School Teacher, 2nd Grade

    • Aug 1990 - May 1995
    • League City, Texas

    • Taught 2nd grade students in a self-contained classroom• Collaborated with administrators and colleagues to establish open lines of communication with parents • Assisted with annual musical to design and lead parent volunteers in producing student costumes • Organized appropriate grade-level f...

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  Greenbrier Christian Academy

  • Chesapeake, Virginia

  • Visual Art and Home Economics Teacher

    • Aug 1993 - Jun 1994
    • Chesapeake, Virginia

    • Redesigned the Home Economics classroom to better meet the needs of the students and curriculum goals• Created new curriculum for both Home Economics and Art classes to support the pedagogical efforts of the school• Created and organized field trips and fundraising experiences for high school s...