Art Teacher

• Sep 2022 - Present

Art Educator

• Sep 2017 - Sep 2022

• Designed and taught state standards driven art curriculum for grades pre-k -8.•Created and implemented formal and informal assessments (utilized data to inform instruction).

Art Educator

• Jun 2015 - Sep 2019

• Designed and taught art lessons for students ages ranging from 3-8 years old. Lessons were differentiated to meet the needs of all age groups. • Taught 3d design courses to 9-14 year old students. • Designed and taught dynamic and stimulating lessons for ceramics, mixed media, and 3d design classes. Student ages ranged 9-14 years old. • Showcased students work in a lively end-of-summer art festival.

Event Coordinator and Teacher

• Nov 2016 - Jul 2017

• Facilitated learning for students with engaging and energetic art lessons. • Organized and prepared for kid-friendly art events for families and students. • Facilitated learning for students with engaging and energetic art lessons. • Organized and prepared for kid-friendly art events for families and students.

Professional Aide

• Nov 2016 - Jun 2017

Worked one on one with student to help tailor and accommodate curriculum to the student's Individualized Education Program.

Long Term Substitute Teacher

• Sep 2016 - Nov 2016

• Covered the twelve week absence of middle school art teacher.• Designed and taught state standards driven art curriculum for grades 5-8.•Designed and taught state standards driven art curriculum for grades 5-8•Created and implemented formal and informal assessments (utilized data to inform instruction).• Ran PTO sculpture club after school.• Collaborated with other art teachers on a multi-class elective art show.

After School Teacher

• Oct 2016 - Jun 2017

Helped provide a bridge between school and home by offering homework assistance to grade 7 and 8 students Helped provide a bridge between school and home by offering homework assistance to grade 7 and 8 students

After School Art Educator

• Sep 2015 - Jun 2016

• Designed and taught interactive curriculum for after school art and STEM classes. Grade levels range from K-5. • Helped build the program’s lesson library by submitting a written lesson each week. • Inspired enduring understandings based on big ideas about; community, cultural diversity, and self expression. • Designed and taught interactive curriculum for after school art and STEM classes. Grade levels range from K-5. • Helped build the program’s lesson library by submitting a written lesson each week. • Inspired enduring understandings based on big ideas about; community, cultural diversity, and self expression.

Hospital Teacher

• Aug 2015 - Jan 2016

• Designed and taught curriculum for Math, English, Science, and History for students hospitalized and away from school for mental health rehabilitation; grade levels ranged from K-12. • Lessons connected to students’ prior knowledge and passions. • Designed and taught curriculum for Math, English, Science, and History for students hospitalized and away from school for mental health rehabilitation; grade levels ranged from K-12. • Lessons connected to students’ prior knowledge and passions.

Art Educator

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

• Designed and taught art lessons around museum exhibits. Student ages ranged from 5-10 years old. Course themes ranged from toy-making to the arts of Europe. • Utilized storytelling, game play, artful thinking exercises, and visual thinking strategies in gallery spaces. • Designed and taught art lessons around museum exhibits. Student ages ranged from 5-10 years old. Course themes ranged from toy-making to the arts of Europe. • Utilized storytelling, game play, artful thinking exercises, and visual thinking strategies in gallery spaces.

Art Educator

• Jul 2015 - Jul 2015

• Designed lessons and co-taught elementary aged children with a range of special needs. • Enhanced student enjoyment of lessons by incorporating game play, story-telling, and music. • Designed lessons and co-taught elementary aged children with a range of special needs. • Enhanced student enjoyment of lessons by incorporating game play, story-telling, and music.

Art Educator

• Aug 2010 - Aug 2010

• Led a workshop on Wacom pen tablets and Photoshop for middle school students. • Led a workshop on Wacom pen tablets and Photoshop for middle school students.