Experience

Carolina Charter Academy

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Art Teacher

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  I oversee the development and implementation of the art program's curriculum, for the K-8th grade levels. Have directly taught 2nd-8th grade classrooms, and currently teach 5th-8th grade while providing instructional guidance and assistance to the K-4th grade art classes. I have developed the art program to have a strong focus on fundamental, studio-driven practices that rely on research based methods to help students learn and develop their skills and understanding. Students have varying degrees of accessibility to the arts, and by fostering a systematic approach to drawing, painting, sculpting, and all other fields within the umbrella of fine arts, students are able to bridge their skills between mediums. It is my philosophy that art is a space between play, discovery, and work, and that students show growth by embracing the problems they encounter with an open mind and a willingness to develop their unique solutions. Regarding research; by creating connections to other areas of our lives, as a classroom of young minds we are able to more rapidly build connections between the arts and other areas of study as we encounter them. Arts, social community, STEM, and beyond are all deeply woven together. Show less



Self-employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Studio Artist

  • 2010 - Present

  I am a Houston-born and based artist holding a BFA in Painting from the University of Houston School of Art, and an MFA in Painting from the University of Florida School of Art and Art History. My paintings have been exhibited in the Blaffer Museum, and my drawings have been printed in the national, award winning literary magazine Glass Mountain. My practice is rooted in exploring everyday objects and spaces in order to question and challenge their connection to, and separation from, Art. I work in traditional and emerging mediums such as painting, drawing, installation, performance, and virtual reality simulation. Show less

• Studio Artist

  • 2010 - Present

  2019 MFA Thesis Candidates Exhibition, University Gallery, Gainesville, FL2018 NO MO SAD DAYS, Boxcar, Gainesville FL Affinity to Water, 4Most Gallery, Gainesville,FL Public Installation, Untitled (Not Art Also Art), SA+AH, Gainesville, FL Graduate Invitational, 4Most Gallery, Gainesville, FL2017 Art As Narrative, 4Most Gallery, Gainesville, FL Experiments In Art + Science, WARPhaus, Gainesville, FL Studio Graduate Invitational, 4Most Gallery, Gainesville, FL2016 The Fridge, SA+AH, Gainesville, FL Texas BIGGEST 10 for Art, Katy Contemporary Arts Museum, Katy, TX Resident Art Show, Aurora Studios, Houston, TX Curated Artist, Southside Espresso, Houston, TX2015 FEARS, Chimera Art & Culture Magazine, Creative Heights, Houston, TX Open Air Exhibit, Mariago Collective Art Gallery, Houston, TX Sur/real Summer, East End Studio Gallery, Houston, TX 7th Annual Artopia, Houston Press, Winter Street Studios, Houston, TX Curated Artist, The Nook Cafe, Houston, TX Open Studios, University of Houston School of Art, Houston, TX Annual Juried Student Exhibition, Blaffer Art Museum, Houston, TX Curated Artist, Boomtown, Houston, TX2014 Food Is Our Friend, Curated by Aaron Parazette, Fiesta Mart, Houston, TX UH Open Studios, University of Houston School of Art, Houston, TX Annual Juried Student Exhibition, Blaffer Art Museum, Houston, TX Curated Artist, Catalina Coffee, Houston, TX Serious Play, Hardy & Nance Gallery Space, Houston, TX Curated Artist, The Nook Cafe, Houston, TX2013 Open Studios, University of Houston School of Art, Houston, TX Show less



University of Florida

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instructor of Record

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2019

  As an Instructor of Record (courses listed below), my responsibilities were: • Development of the course syllabus, assignments, and instructional materials • Teaching critical thinking, technical skills, and professional practices to students • Reviewing and ensuring compliance with studio safety and hazardous waste • Motivating student participation, interest, and education in the subject being taught • Communicating, coordinating, and collaborating with other university departmentsInstructor of Record (Credited Courses): • ART 2501C, Painting: Investigations in Color, Spring 2019, 3 credits • ART 2501C, Painting: Investigations in Color, Summer B 2018, 3 credits • ART 2305C, Perceptual Drawing, Spring 2018, 3 credits • ART 2305C, Perceptual Drawing, Summer B 2017, 3 credits • ART 2305C, Perceptual Drawing, Spring 2017, 3 creditsPainting: Investigations in Color was designed to focus on developing students' abilities to make informed choices in painting tools and materials, understanding of color composition and theory, problem-solving within the field of color, and using its physical, psychological, and perceptual properties within a work of art.Perceptual Drawing is a course designed to teach students how to accurately represent what they say through 2D formats, make informed choices regarding composition and content, and to apply their knowledge and research to developing a visual language, and how to critique works based on technical, aesthetic, and philosophical considerations.As instructor for these courses, I emphasized that students develop their ability to observe and critique a work of art based on deeply technical, aesthetic, and philosophical considerations. My goal for students was for them to become more cognizant of the application of skills in all areas and activities of the arts, and to present clear, critical thinking and make confident choices in the practice of painting, drawing, and other applied media. Show less

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2019

  As a Graduate Teaching Assistant (courses listed below), my responsibilities were: • Taking on instruction, executing tasks, and delegating roles to others • Documenting student work, grades, and feedback for future course modification • Coordinating the exhibition of student work in a public, gallery setting • Researching and gathering instructional materials for course developmentGraduate Teaching Assistant (Credited Courses): • "Invisible Worlds", Pre-College Summer Program, Summer 2019 Assistant to Logan Marconi • ART 1803, Workshop for Art Research and Practice (WARP), Fall 2018, 6 credits Assistant to Bethany Taylor • ART 3506, Figure Painting, Fall 2017, 3 credits Assistant to Richard Heipp • ART 1803, Workshop for Art Research and Practice (WARP), Fall 2016, 6 credits Assistant to Bethany Taylor"Invisible Worlds", Pre-College Summer Program, took place the duration of a 3-week intensive period, focused on immersive study and studio practice. The program was designed for high-school students looking to pursue a future college degree related to the arts. Students were exposed to various experimental methods of research, beginning with the study of microbial life under a microscope and developing what they observe and learn into a body of work, using various media such as painting, drawing, collage, digital photography, and stop-motion. Workshop for Art Research and Practice is a renowned program for the arts, often replicated and used as a template for other programs across the country, which fosters a "bootcamp" approach for freshmen in the field of art-making. Students are exposed to a wide array of traditional and experimental mediums, and introduced to important critical-thinking skills as they develop a work to be shown in large art exhibitions, open to the public, each semester.Figure Painting is an intermediate course focused on the traditional methods and techniques of painting a live model with oil media. Show less



Moody Gallery

• United States
• Investment Management

• Gallery Assistant

  • Jan 2015 - May 2016

  Moody Gallery is a fine art gallery representing long-established, Texas based artists and artists' estates. Based in Houston, but representing work both locally and abroad, Moody Gallery is an older and widely respected gallery, owned and run by Betty Moody with a small but highly skilled and knowledgeable team. During my time as a Gallery Assistant, I was responsible for organizing and cataloging the gallery's collection of artworks, both preexisting and incoming from represented artists. Daily responsibilities included: • Photographing, documenting, and cataloging works of art • Uploading and managing images on the gallery website and digital catalog • Assisting in preparation and installation during rotating exhibitions in the space • Interacting with both artists and clients through phone, email, and in-person • General handling in wrapping, storing, shipping, and moving works of art • Overall assisting with day-to-day operations and various tasks Show less



P.F. Chang's China Bistro Inc.

• Server

  • Jul 2006 - May 2015

  Service industry position, working directly with management and guests to provide a clean, enjoyable, and delicious dining experience. General responsibilities involved: • Self management, positive experience-building • Service, hospitality, and food-handling • Guest interaction, communication, and experience satisfaction • Day-to-day operation and maintenance of shared working environment • Opening/closing duties before and after shifts, in preparation for the next • Anticipating the wants and needs of others, working well within a team • Cooperation, collaboration, and general team-wellness Show less



Illusion Studio Inc

• United States
• Graphic Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• 3D Artist Intern

  • Jan 2009 - May 2009

  Internship position, working with a local 3D animation studio to develop an animated, 3D scene for a healthy eating and lifestyle initiative. Was responsible for learning and executing the appropriate in-house software and modeling techniques, to be consistent with studio aesthetic and work pipelines. This position was held in conjunction with my education at the Houston Community College, as part of the Digital Gaming and Simulation degree program. General day-to-day involved the following responsibilities: • Modeling scene objects, environment, and architecture • Creating and applying textures and materials to scenes • Learning new techniques and methods for digital rendering • Making concept art in preparation for model development Show less