Physical Education Teacher

• Sep 2021 - Present

Physical Education Teacher

• Aug 2017 - May 2020

Developed and delivered high-quality lessons plans for Kindergartener, first and second graders. Created a safe environment for scholars to play and learn the fundamental skills they need to develop while playing as a team on and off the field. Setting high expectations while giving clear what do direction along with Ascends "Responsive classroom" teaching methods created a strong culture in each grade. Scholars learned to play kickball, soccer and basketball by practicing the technical skills of throwing, catching and kicking. sports health and fitness activities through one of the nation’s leading charter schools, which seeks to provide high sports base programs for students, grades 5th-8 from underserved communities and underperforming school districts, and to provide students with the skills and training they need to develop while playing as a team on and off the field. Show less

Visual Art Teacher

• Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

Creating a fun and colorful environment where students learn how create art by using various materials such as pencils, makers, pastels, paints and technology. Students also learned how to present and discuss their art while listening to positive feedback from their peers. Students where introduce to the history of art, prospective drawing, character design, photography. Students created art that represented their cultural identity, subculture, community or current events. Creating a fun and colorful environment where students learn how create art by using various materials such as pencils, makers, pastels, paints and technology. Students also learned how to present and discuss their art while listening to positive feedback from their peers. Students where introduce to the history of art, prospective drawing, character design, photography. Students created art that represented their cultural identity, subculture, community or current events.

Physical Education Teacher

• Feb 2016 - Jun 2017

Teaching middle school students teamwork, character building, problem solving in play and leadership skills. Teaching middle school students teamwork, character building, problem solving in play and leadership skills.

Head Coach

• Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

Program development and delivery for a soccer nonprofit utilizing sports as a primary tool in building safe, healthy communities, where everyone has a place to call home. Manage an after school soccer program for approximately 60 economically disadvantaged youth ages 4-12 in Brownsville, Brooklyn; Develop and deliver lesson plans and skill building drills that utilize soccer to teach children about life skills such as playing with heart, showing up, teamwork and scoring goals in life; Provide one-on-one homework and math assistance; and, Tutor children who have demonstrated exceptional interest in art on selected projects such as cartoon illustrations and character design. Show less

Head Coach

• Apr 2014 - Aug 2015

Coaching and recruiting citywide for a nonprofit youth soccer school that strives to instill a passion and respect for the game in players along with the right attitude to succeed. Prepare weekly lesson plans for children ages 3-8 years old that incorporate goals, sequential skill development and game plans; Develop balance, body coordination, and listening skills for 3-4 years children through individual and group soccer training; Teach children ages 4-8 key soccer skills such as trapping, dribbling, passing, shooting and keeping possession; Scouting and recruiting potential players for traveling team. Show less

Soccer Coach

• Mar 2013 - Aug 2014

Operated, managed, and evaluated soccer programming for an organization that teaches soccer in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment, based on a philosophy of using soccer to nurture, build self-confidence, and develop teamwork in every class. Coached and supervised 4 staff members for soccer mini camps which included art and soccer for children ages 2-5; Prepared art projects and assignments such as painting, drawing and lego building for summer mini camps; Utilized soccer as a method to build children’s motor, socioemotional, and academic skills; and, Trained and supervised approximately 6 assistant coaches and newly hired coaches. Show less

Assistant Art Teacher

• Aug 2010 - Aug 2011

Developed and delivered high-quality arts education through one of the nation’s leading charter schools, which seeks to provide high quality, standards-based academic programs for students, grades K-12, from underserved communities and underperforming school districts, and to provide students with the skills they need to be accepted by and succeed in college. Introduced students to artistic concepts such as life drawing, cartoon, color mixing, art history and utilizing new materials and media such as computer illustration, graphic design; and photography; Assisted with daily classroom management, attendance and reporting. Show less

Graphic/Advertising Designer

• Apr 2009 - Nov 2009

Designed storyboards, advertisements, and branding material for a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with five business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. Designed advertisements for books, magazine, posters, brochures and display items for Comic Con trade events; Maintained company brand image and character style on all design print materials and children characters; and, Designed storyboards for character flash animation such as Tron. Show less