Experience

MassArt Art Museum

• Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Manager of Education, Student and Programs

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Manages MAAM’s Catalyst Fellows (MCF) and Museum Attendant (MA) programs, including the recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and evaluation of students. Develops and executes a training program for MCFs and MAs that includes a year-long curriculum in museum best practices, visitor engagement strategies, and public speaking. Oversees the student employee experience at MAAM for all positions. Manages logistics for all museum programs (tours, lectures, events, workshops, festivals, etc.) with Curator of Education. Coordinates and teaches the museum's school, college, and family programs and supports MassArt faculty and their curriculum. Show less



The Metropolitan Museum of Art

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 700 & Above Employee

• School & Teen Programs Educator

  • Jul 2014 - Present

  Teaches school groups K-12, partnerships, youth, and highlights groups thematic, inquiry-based lessons from the collection. Leads monthly Gallery / Studio Art Explore and Teen Programs for ages 11-14.

• Teaching Corps Internship

  • Apr 2013 - Jun 2014

  Taught school group lessons for students K-12 and summer camp group visits for children 6-13. Developed gallery teaching plans and interactive activities for students. Attended hands-on workshops on teaching methodologies and seminar-style discussions



Brooklyn Museum

• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 200 - 300 Employee

• School, Family, & Access Programs Educator

  • Oct 2014 - Dec 2021

  Taught cross-collection school group lessons for K-12 audiences and developed teaching materials. Facilitated monthly Brooklyn Afternoons program for individuals with memory loss. Developed and implemented 8-week Gallery/Studio courses. Taught monthly and weekly multigenerational art-making programs including Hands on Art, Creativity Lab, Meet the Museum, Family Art Magic, and private birthday events.

• Academic Programs Coordinator

  • Jan 2016 - Nov 2016

  Taught college and graduate group lessons and maintained and built partnerships with academic institutions. Executed public programs, Target First Saturday events, serving 1,000+ visitors, and various gallery talks, films, live performances, art-making workshops, lectures, and discussions.

• Interim Museum Guide Coordinator

  • Mar 2015 - Jun 2015

  Trained, coordinated, and evaluated a core group of 50+ museum guides. Organized Pop-Up Talks on First Saturday and Gallery Tours during public hours. Oversaw scheduling and maintained department records of gallery talks, private tours, and membership events.



Columbia University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• MODA Curatorial Fellow 2020-21

  • Jul 2020 - May 2021

  Curated, researched, and designed exhibition, Narrative Thread: Gina Adams and Marie Watt, at the Wallach Art Gallery. Exhibition preparation: researched checklist generation and maintenance; wrote, edited, and supervised label copy and production; served as primary liaison for artists, collectors, contractors, galleries, institutions, registrar’s office. Catalogue production: liaised with editor, graphic designer, publisher, and writers; researched and wrote text; compiled front and back matter and captions; edited and copyedited. Conducted filmed artist interview and live curator talk for the public. Show less

• Research Assistant to Professor Elizabeth Hutchinson

  • May 2020 - Oct 2020

  Research and compile new archival information for a ten-object curatorial project on Inuit sculpture undergraduate seminar.



The Museum of Modern Art

• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 700 & Above Employee

• Family Programs Educator

  • Sep 2019 - May 2021

  Developed and taught engaging, thematic, inquiry-based lessons and gallery experiences for families with children ages 4-14. Facilitated hands-on art-making in Gallery / Studio workshops for intergenerational communities.

• Family Art Lab Educator

  • Apr 2017 - Sep 2019

  Facilitated an engaging and inclusive public space for visitors to create, experiment, and explore the collection through age-appropriate art making activities.



Friends of the High Line

• Greater New York City Area

• Teen Arts & Culture Council Educator

  • Mar 2015 - Sep 2016

  Developed and implemented the Teen Arts & Culture Council (TACC), a 7-month-long employment program focused on cultural production, leadership development, and event production. Planned and produced with local teens two annual Teen Nights on the High Line, attracting 800+teens, and a Teen Summit on art and activism with 12+ partnering organizations highlighting local artists from POC and LGTBQ communities. Facilitated partnerships with artists and other teens events in the city, built relationships with similar programs, and planned regular field trips and collaborations for the group across NYC. Created and supervised strategic outreach plan for participatory budgeting in District 3 with the NYC Council. Show less



Brooklyn Museum

• Brooklyn, NY

• School, Youth, and Family Programs Fellow

  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2014

  Taught and developed school group lessons for K-12 students. Co-Produced, with 10-member teen committee, monthly Teen Night events hosting an average of 200 teens at the Museum after hours. Maintained school partnerships by leading professional development for teachers, planning multi-visit lessons, and providing additional teaching resources. Conducted original research recommending professional development strategies for teaching artists. Developed and implemented 10-week Gallery/Studio course for students ages 8-10. Recruited and supervised high school work-study students. Show less



Vassar After School Tutoring (VAST)

• Poughkeepsie, NY

• Lead Art Appreciation Mentor

  • Aug 2009 - May 2013

  Developed syllabi for and led eight semesters of after school art programs at Poughkeepsie Middle School. Supervised lessons where students discussed varied artworks and completed related studio art projects. Coordinated program supplies and end of semester field trips to the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center. Developed syllabi for and led eight semesters of after school art programs at Poughkeepsie Middle School. Supervised lessons where students discussed varied artworks and completed related studio art projects. Coordinated program supplies and end of semester field trips to the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center.



Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center

• Student Docent

  • Aug 2009 - May 2013

  Led gallery visits with groups ranging from elementary school children to senior citizens. Managed public education outreach programs and organized curricula for VAST Art Appreciation. Assisted fellow museum staff in research, administrative tasks, and coordinating museum events. Wrote blog posts about museum events, the collection, and the arts in the Hudson Valley. Attended weekly training sessions on inquiry-based techniques, and curator lectures on special collections

• Public Education and Information Intern

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Managed and led all visiting group reservations and daily tours. Developed thematic tours and designed self-guided gallery materials for families. Maintained and updated content on the FLLAC blog and Facebook page; wrote and sent weekly e-news for over 200 subscribers.