Experience

Christ School
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Visual Arts Teacher

  • Aug 2018 - Jul 2019


Notre Dame School of Manhattan

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

• Art Department Chair and Visual Arts Teacher

  • Aug 2013 - Jul 2018

  Engaged students in art history, and the creative process through well-researched lessons, and activities, that strengthen analytical and critical thinking skills. Facilitated conversations with open-ended, essential questions that promote intellectual development. Fostered intellectual curiosity through student-centered lessons that investigate topics such as revolutions and politics, social theory and philosophy, geography and migration, and critical theory and identity… Show more Engaged students in art history, and the creative process through well-researched lessons, and activities, that strengthen analytical and critical thinking skills. Facilitated conversations with open-ended, essential questions that promote intellectual development. Fostered intellectual curiosity through student-centered lessons that investigate topics such as revolutions and politics, social theory and philosophy, geography and migration, and critical theory and identity. Instructor of 2 AP classes, and 3 additional courses, for a total of 5 courses with multiple sections. Over half of students score a 4 or above on the AP Art History exam. Collaborate with history department to create cross-curricular lessons and activities. Collaborate with the administration to create, and lead, the entire school in convocation art activity. Produced a series of video lecture podcasts for home study, to reinforce in-class lectures and homework assignments. School marketing and promotion, through open house presentations, magazine interviews, and promotional videos. Founded Art in the Park, a school-wide art exhibition with corporate sponsors and community access. Point person for a committee that devised a 5-year strategic plan to integrate art, technology, and design, across all subjects. Art Editor of the school’s literary and art publication, Conversatio. Show less Engaged students in art history, and the creative process through well-researched lessons, and activities, that strengthen analytical and critical thinking skills. Facilitated conversations with open-ended, essential questions that promote intellectual development. Fostered intellectual curiosity through student-centered lessons that investigate topics such as revolutions and politics, social theory and philosophy, geography and migration, and critical theory and identity… Show more Engaged students in art history, and the creative process through well-researched lessons, and activities, that strengthen analytical and critical thinking skills. Facilitated conversations with open-ended, essential questions that promote intellectual development. Fostered intellectual curiosity through student-centered lessons that investigate topics such as revolutions and politics, social theory and philosophy, geography and migration, and critical theory and identity. Instructor of 2 AP classes, and 3 additional courses, for a total of 5 courses with multiple sections. Over half of students score a 4 or above on the AP Art History exam. Collaborate with history department to create cross-curricular lessons and activities. Collaborate with the administration to create, and lead, the entire school in convocation art activity. Produced a series of video lecture podcasts for home study, to reinforce in-class lectures and homework assignments. School marketing and promotion, through open house presentations, magazine interviews, and promotional videos. Founded Art in the Park, a school-wide art exhibition with corporate sponsors and community access. Point person for a committee that devised a 5-year strategic plan to integrate art, technology, and design, across all subjects. Art Editor of the school’s literary and art publication, Conversatio. Show less



The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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

• School Programs Contractual Educator

  • Jul 2013 - Jun 2017

  Engaged K-12 students in meaningful conversation in the galleries through themed, inquiry-based experiences. Galleries frequented as part of the K-12 educational tour: Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas The American Wing Egyptian Art European Paintings, 1250-1800 Greek and Roman Medieval Art Modern and Contemporary Art Teaching Corps Internship (2013-2014) Attended seminars and developed effective gallery teaching methods. Developed and taught… Show more Engaged K-12 students in meaningful conversation in the galleries through themed, inquiry-based experiences. Galleries frequented as part of the K-12 educational tour: Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas The American Wing Egyptian Art European Paintings, 1250-1800 Greek and Roman Medieval Art Modern and Contemporary Art Teaching Corps Internship (2013-2014) Attended seminars and developed effective gallery teaching methods. Developed and taught interactive gallery lessons for K-12 students at the museum. Intern in Adult Education, (2008-2009) Worked closely with Community Workplace Volunteers, Volunteer Docents, and the Head of Adult Education to develop inquiry-based educational materials for the homebound. Show less Engaged K-12 students in meaningful conversation in the galleries through themed, inquiry-based experiences. Galleries frequented as part of the K-12 educational tour: Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas The American Wing Egyptian Art European Paintings, 1250-1800 Greek and Roman Medieval Art Modern and Contemporary Art Teaching Corps Internship (2013-2014) Attended seminars and developed effective gallery teaching methods. Developed and taught… Show more Engaged K-12 students in meaningful conversation in the galleries through themed, inquiry-based experiences. Galleries frequented as part of the K-12 educational tour: Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas The American Wing Egyptian Art European Paintings, 1250-1800 Greek and Roman Medieval Art Modern and Contemporary Art Teaching Corps Internship (2013-2014) Attended seminars and developed effective gallery teaching methods. Developed and taught interactive gallery lessons for K-12 students at the museum. Intern in Adult Education, (2008-2009) Worked closely with Community Workplace Volunteers, Volunteer Docents, and the Head of Adult Education to develop inquiry-based educational materials for the homebound. Show less



Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Teaching Artist

  • Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Prepared and taught art lessons on community, space and place, and identity. Prepared and taught art lessons on community, space and place, and identity.



Apple Arts-NYC

• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Programs Manager Internship

  • Aug 2011 - Feb 2012

  Oversaw inquiry-based art workshops at homeless shelters, and provided support to teaching artist through buying supplies, and welcoming students with a healthy snack after school. Reported directly to executive director with with expense report and workshop summaries. Monitored quality of workshops and documented them through writing weekly workshop summaries that the board used to determine direction of the program. Oversaw inquiry-based art workshops at homeless shelters, and provided support to teaching artist through buying supplies, and welcoming students with a healthy snack after school. Reported directly to executive director with with expense report and workshop summaries. Monitored quality of workshops and documented them through writing weekly workshop summaries that the board used to determine direction of the program.



McColl Center for Art + Innovation

• Open Studio and Gallery Docent

  • Sep 2010 - Aug 2011

  Facilitated conversations between studio visitors of all ages and artists in residence in their studios. Maintained responsibility of opening and closing the galleries. Engaged visitors in gallery conversations using Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS). Facilitated conversations between studio visitors of all ages and artists in residence in their studios. Maintained responsibility of opening and closing the galleries. Engaged visitors in gallery conversations using Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS).



Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Visual Arts Teacher

  • Jan 2010 - May 2011

  Taught the Elements of Art and Principles of Design, and art history, through differentiated lessons. Organized student art exhibition in school library and awarded Teacher of the Month. Taught the Elements of Art and Principles of Design, and art history, through differentiated lessons. Organized student art exhibition in school library and awarded Teacher of the Month.