Experience

North Bennet Street School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Community Education

  • Feb 2023 - Present



City of Raleigh Municipal Government

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Interim Director of Pullen Arts Center

  • Sep 2022 - Feb 2023

• Assistant Director of Pullen Arts Center

  • Jul 2021 - Feb 2023

  • Develops and manages programs and classes for youth, teens, and families using Creative Youth Development principles of youth voice, racial equity and social justice, and collective action as a guide. • Program management responsibilities include curriculum planning; collaboration with teaching artists and staff; developing program budgets; tracking program expenditures and revenue; procuring supplies and equipment; scheduling; and marketing and communications related to programming.• Conceptualized and managed the Artist Studio Summer Camp, an art based day camp that provides pre-teens and teens (ages 11 - 16) with the opportunity for skill-building and creative exploration in a professional studio setting. • Conducts regular inspections and preventative maintenance of studios and studio equipment. • Assists with oversight of chemical and hazardous materials management in the studios. • Recruits and hires teaching artists, summer camp staff, front desk and studio staff.• Develops and conducts trainings for staff working with youth, teens, and families. Show less



Artspace

• United States
• Artists and Writers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Education & Outreach Manager

  • Nov 2018 - Jul 2021

  • Oversaw, planned, and managed all aspects of Artspace’s educational programming including youth, teen, and adult classes. • Secured and coordinated community outreach partnerships. • Was responsible for recruiting, training, and supervising Education Coordinator, Teaching Artists, interns, and volunteers. • Administration of program evaluations and assessment of all educational programming. • Planned, implemented, and oversaw the Artspace Summer Arts Program, including 50+ week-long youth classes, and 10+ evening and weekend workshops for teens and adults. • Oversaw and managed Process & Product, a field trip program that integrates hands-on art making and STEAM curriculums. • Conceptualized and created additional programming including outdoor art classes in partnership with Moore Square and Dorothea Dix Parks and Teen Design Cooperative with Julie Schmidt of yellowDog: creative. • Worked closely with Director of Artistic Programs to curate educational programming that resonated thematically with scheduled exhibitions and artist residencies. • Worked with Communications Coordinator to create all education program brochures and promotional materials. • Assisted Director of Development & Communications with fundraising efforts by providing content and budgets for grants and participating in yearly grant review panels. Show less



Nasher Museum of Art

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teen Program Coordinator

  • Mar 2018 - Nov 2018

  • Developed and led teen programming.• Planned and facilitated weekly Nasher Teen Council Meetings.• Scheduled visiting artists, studio visits, and guest speakers. • Planned, coordinated, and supervised Nasher Teen IMPACT Party. • Designed evaluation and assessment tools for programming.• Maintained online presence for teen programming through social media.• Fostered relationships with existing and new community partners.

• Gallery Guide

  • Jan 2017 - Nov 2018

  • Led K-12, adult, and public tours of the museum and its exhibitions.• Facilitated in class visits for schools who were unable to visit the museum.• Acting staff member to the museums Sketching in the Galleries program.

• Teen Educator

  • Sep 2017 - Mar 2018

  - Assisted Teen Program Coordinator in planning curriculum and meeting agenda for weekly Nasher Teen Council meetings- Co-led meetings for Nasher Teen Council- Assisted visiting artists and guest speakers- Facilitated off site projects



Durham Arts Council

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Visual Arts Instructor

  • Jun 2016 - Jun 2018

  • Developed and implemented curriculum and lesson plans for Summer Teen Intensive workshops in drawing, printmaking, weaving, and zine making. • Developed and implemented curriculum and lesson plans for Summer Teen Intensive workshops in drawing, printmaking, weaving, and zine making.



North Carolina Museum of Art

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teen Educator

  • Aug 2017 - May 2018

  • Planned curriculum and meeting agenda for Teen Art Council meetings. • Co-led meetings for Teen Art Council. • Assisted program coordinator and teen council members in planning ArtScene 2018. • Planned curriculum and meeting agenda for Teen Art Council meetings. • Co-led meetings for Teen Art Council. • Assisted program coordinator and teen council members in planning ArtScene 2018.



Henrietta Mantooth Studio

• Greater New York City Area

• Studio Assistant

  • May 2012 - Sep 2015

  • Assisted with archiving and preservation of artwork and documentation related to artists’ career. • Managed artists’ inventory database system, keeping detailed records of artwork that had been sold or were out on loan for exhibition. • Responsible for art handling in preparation for exhibition. • Physical assistance in creating artwork, specifically large-scale installation. • Handled all applications for grants and artist residencies as well as research for future projects. • Assisted with archiving and preservation of artwork and documentation related to artists’ career. • Managed artists’ inventory database system, keeping detailed records of artwork that had been sold or were out on loan for exhibition. • Responsible for art handling in preparation for exhibition. • Physical assistance in creating artwork, specifically large-scale installation. • Handled all applications for grants and artist residencies as well as research for future projects.



Dedalus Foundation Inc

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Artist Teacher

  • Feb 2015 - Aug 2015

  • Developed and implemented curriculum related to portfolio development for college submission. • Created writing exercises in preparation for project and artist statements. • Planned trips for students to experience cultural resources in NYC. • Presented students with best documentation and preservation practices. • Developed and implemented curriculum related to portfolio development for college submission. • Created writing exercises in preparation for project and artist statements. • Planned trips for students to experience cultural resources in NYC. • Presented students with best documentation and preservation practices.



Joan Mitchell Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Artist Teacher

  • Sep 2014 - Aug 2015

  • Developed and implemented curriculum and weekly lesson plans.• Handled ordering and organization of materials.• Acted as a liaison with staff of collaborating institutions.• Model and mentor to Assistant Artist Teacher.

• Legacy Specialist/CALL Program

  • Oct 2013 - Feb 2015

  Was a Legacy Specialist to the artist Mario Martinez and also did additional work with Jaime Davidovich.• Assisted with the organization and inventorying of the artists’ artwork and documentation of their career.• Implemented archival preservation methods and storage systems appropriate to artists’ artwork and studio space.• Created and implemented studio inventory system with artists’, taught artists’ how to use and maintain database system.• Additional duties included: beginner Photoshop tutorials, art handling, and creating a comprehensive studio manual. Show less

• Assistant Artist Teacher

  • Sep 2010 - Sep 2014

  • Provided input on curriculum, lesson plans, and reference materials.• Set up of classroom and preparation of materials.• Assisted with labeling and preparing student art work for exhibition.• Offered instructional advice and guidance to students during work period.



International Center of Photography

• United States
• Photography
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Teachers Assistant

  • Oct 2010 - Oct 2012

  • Worked as a Teacher’s Assistant for the Teen Academy: Imagemakers program. • Assisted Lead Instructor with classroom management, curriculum implementation, dark room set up and clean up, and portfolio development. • Worked as a Teacher’s Assistant for the Teen Academy: Imagemakers program. • Assisted Lead Instructor with classroom management, curriculum implementation, dark room set up and clean up, and portfolio development.



Marquis Studios

• Greater New York City Area

• Selected Participant

  • Apr 2011 - May 2011

  I was a selected participant in the Marquis Studios PS 37 Teaching Artist Training Institute. I participated in seminars and observational visits focused on the best methods and practices in teaching art to students on the autism spectrum. I was a selected participant in the Marquis Studios PS 37 Teaching Artist Training Institute. I participated in seminars and observational visits focused on the best methods and practices in teaching art to students on the autism spectrum.



NYC Department of Education

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern for The Summer Arts Institute

  • Jul 2010 - Aug 2010

  Performed administrative and organizational classroom tasks while aiding in the instruction of black and white and digital photography Performed administrative and organizational classroom tasks while aiding in the instruction of black and white and digital photography



International Center of Photography

• United States
• Photography
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Teachers Assistant

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  • Worked as a Teacher’s Assistant for ICP at The Point. • Assisted with hands on instruction of both practical and creative lessons in photography. • Worked as a Teacher’s Assistant for ICP at The Point. • Assisted with hands on instruction of both practical and creative lessons in photography.