Middle School Art Teacher

• Jun 2019 - Present

Teaching Artist

• Oct 2018 - Jul 2019

I produce and teach intensive art curricula that promotes youth to be creative artists, courageous allies, critical thinkers and confident leaders in their community. • Provide daily programming that uses theatre and art-based curricula to explore social issues, build self-esteem, and enrich students' academic experience in the school system• Facilitate ice breakers, games, lessons and workshops• Foster the social, emotional, and academic development of young people through art education• Meet with site coordinators and artistic associates to devise strategies and curricula Show less

Marketing And Development Intern

• Jan 2019 - May 2019

I support both the Marketing and Development efforts to raise awareness about Creative Action via research, writing, and social media outreach. • Drafting press releases and media alerts as well as grant proposals• Content writing for online presence, including blog and social media posts• Research for leadership speaking opportunities and potential events• Data entry support related to gifts, donor contacts, and program evaluation• Research of funding opportunities, donor prospects, and relevant statistics• Support for events department as needed Show less

Middle School Visual Art Teacher

• Aug 2015 - Aug 2018

• Designed and implemented classroom procedures and management techniques for 180+ students per day• Initiated parent communication using phone calls (~33%), emails (~58%), and 5+ personal postcards per week• Coordinated behavior management systems with teachers and parents, resulting in 78% fewer discipline referrals• Fostered a growth mindset to encourage 90% student participation in projects and class discussions throughout year• Managed timing of projects and presentations during 50-minute classes with 9-12 interdisciplinary activities per week• Founded an extracurricular Art Club resulting in 30+ students joining and participating in 2-5 community murals weekly• Hosted an annual Big Art Day spreading art advocacy with 92% increase in participation from 2017 to 2018• Spearheaded the inaugural Holiday Arts Fest by planning activities and logistics, recruiting volunteers, and reaching 200+ students, prospective students, families• Sponsored competitors in the Junior Visual Art Scholastic Event with 75-80% achievement of a perfect score 2015-2018 Show less

High School Visual Art Teacher

• Aug 2014 - Jul 2015

• Traveled between two high schools collaborating and sharing space with other art educators• Designed lessons and materials for Basic Design course at each school with 30-35 students in 9th-12th grades per class• Connected with students and families of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and socioeconomic standing• Developed an organizational method to travel between classrooms• Assessed student performance using formative and summative assessments with frequency• Ensured compliance with behavioral, learning, and disability assistance daily Show less

Pre-Service Teacher

• Jan 2014 - May 2014

I worked as a pre-service art teacher at Valley View Elementary and Hill Country Middle School in Eanes ISD for seven weeks each. • Observed classes at both levels before taking the place of each respective cooperating teacher • Designed and implemented lessons to build upon prior knowledge and introduce new concepts and art media I worked as a pre-service art teacher at Valley View Elementary and Hill Country Middle School in Eanes ISD for seven weeks each. • Observed classes at both levels before taking the place of each respective cooperating teacher • Designed and implemented lessons to build upon prior knowledge and introduce new concepts and art media

Student

• Aug 2010 - May 2014

I earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Art Studies with teaching certification Art Early Childhood -12 (ART EC-12) as well as Pedagogy and Professional Responsibility Early Childhood-12 (PPR EC-12). I completed coursework in curriculum development, classroom management, studio art, and professional pedagogy while gaining hands-on experience by observing and later student teaching in Eanes ISD through a mentorship program at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels. I earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Art Studies with teaching certification Art Early Childhood -12 (ART EC-12) as well as Pedagogy and Professional Responsibility Early Childhood-12 (PPR EC-12). I completed coursework in curriculum development, classroom management, studio art, and professional pedagogy while gaining hands-on experience by observing and later student teaching in Eanes ISD through a mentorship program at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels.

Lead Classroom Teacher

• Oct 2013 - Dec 2013

• Led weekly afterschool drawing curriculum at Casey Elementary School in Austin Independent School District • Taught comprehensive art literacy through the use of art history, techniques, perspective, Abstraction/Realism, and other art connections • Managed a classroom of up to 15 students per class • Led weekly afterschool drawing curriculum at Casey Elementary School in Austin Independent School District • Taught comprehensive art literacy through the use of art history, techniques, perspective, Abstraction/Realism, and other art connections • Managed a classroom of up to 15 students per class

Daycare Co-Teacher

• May 2011 - Aug 2011

I worked as a co-teacher taking care of the 2-year-old students and implementing short art lessons. I worked as a co-teacher taking care of the 2-year-old students and implementing short art lessons.