Experience

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  Seabury School

  • Art Teacher and Marketing Manager

    • Aug 2017 - Present

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  Lovesome Dove

  • Designer and Creator

    • Nov 2013 - Present

    Illustration and printed goods. Find me on instagram @Lovesomedove

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  Giddens School

  • Art Specialist

    • Aug 2014 - Jun 2017

    In this position I have developed a Preschool-5th grade visual arts program that works to connect with classroom teachers and specialty subjects like Science and Spanish.

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  Urban ArtWorks

  • Seattle, WA

  • Teaching Artist

    • Jun 2008 - Apr 2015
    • Seattle, WA

    *Supervisor and Lead artist in the creation of large scale murals with groups of 10-12 adjudicated youth hired through the King County Court Systems*Designed multiple large scale murals that are in existence around Seattle and Auburn*Painted large scale murals of others' designs using grid transfer from small images (from 8x11 designs to up 50 ft walls)*Supervised a group of 10-12 teen workers and worked closely with their case managers*Responsible for daily goal setting and general project management*Worked in conjunction with small business owners and city leaders for the successful creation and final product of large scale murals

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  Renton School District

  • Dimmitt Middle School

  • Art Teacher

    • 2009 - Jun 2014
    • Dimmitt Middle School

    *Taught knowledge and skills in art, including drawing, painting, sculpture, and ceramic *Instructed students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified *Worked with English Language Learners as well as a high number of Special Education Students*Participated in IEP meetings and worked student accommodations into course work*Provided instruction by which students developed aesthetic concepts and appreciations and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art *Demonstrated techniques in art activities*Understands and applied elements of design and modern principles of art*Provided individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities *Instructed students in proper care and use of tools and equipment *Evaluate each student’s performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings, and prepare progress reports *Planned and presented art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students’ work for the school and the community *Communicated with parents and school counselors on pupil progress *Participate in curriculum and developmental programs, such as after school art club and Professional Learning Communities

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  Insight Schools

  • Washington (home-based)

  • Online art and art history instructor

    • Sep 2008 - Jun 2010
    • Washington (home-based)

    *Implemented art history curriculum for high school students*Created informational lectures for use in a Blackboard classroom *Instructed and lead discussions in online classrooms*Managed an advisory group of students*Worked with students in a variety of independent study programs

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  The Northwest School

  • Seattle, Wa

  • Substitute Teacher/ Summer Program Teacher

    • Jun 2009 - Apr 2010
    • Seattle, Wa

    *Summer instructor for DIY and Paper Mache classes 2009*Took over a sabbatical leave Printmaking position in 2010 for 4th quarter*Developed curriculum and taught spray paint stencil making to a class of 20 students*Assessed and critiqued student work

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  Seattle Public Schools

  • TT Minor Elementary

  • Art Teacher

    • Dec 2008 - Jun 2009
    • TT Minor Elementary

    *Took over a leave replacement position mid-year*Created visual art curriculum for PreK-5th grade students*Ordered art supplies and managed classroom*Demonstrated and taught art techniques to over 200 students including special education and EBD programs

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  The Harbor School

  • Brooklyn, NY

  • Long Term Substitute Teacher

    • Apr 2008 - Jun 2008
    • Brooklyn, NY

    *Took over maternity-leave position for a 9th grade introduction to art class*Managed supplies and shared classroom*Took students to on-site locations where we did drawing and painting from life*Did final assessments for all students

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  Tears of Joy Theatre

  • Portland, Oregon Area

  • Site Director

    • Sep 2003 - Jun 2004
    • Portland, Oregon Area

    *Coordinated art classes for North Portland Elementary Schools*Trained teaching artists in working with youth*Hired and supervised Teaching Artists*Managed student caseloads including home visits and meeting with primary teachers