Visual Arts Teacher

• Aug 2022 - Present

English and English Language Development Teacher

• Jul 2020 - Jul 2022

- Mixed-level ELD teacher and World Studies co-teacher in Project-Based Learning environment- Collaboratively developed World Studies curriculum to support World History and World Literature standards - Organized and shared integrated ELD supports for whole staff, Piloted visual thinking strategies as means of increasing and improving language production- Adopted new texts, collected and employed frequent feedback from multilingual English learnersOther Roles: Member of Deeper Learning (Leadership) Team (2019-present), PLC Lead (2020-present) MTSS Team (2021-present), Co-School Climate Lead (2019-2020) Show less

Visual Arts Teacher

• Aug 2018 - Jul 2020

- Built out new art curriculum as sole visual arts teacher in a project-based learning environment; developed interdisciplinary collaboration with all ninth grade content- Connected with outside organizations to organize shows, experiences, and field trips- Designed lessons, units in multiple forms of media: painting, pastel work, printmaking, collage, sculpture- Structured scope and sequence around Social Justice standards and encouraged staff-wide adoption

Tutor

• Jun 2020 - Jul 2021

Student Teacher

• Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

- Led class in visual analysis using techniques intended to build ELD skills in all students - Strong emphasis on critiques intended to develop Studio Habits of Mind - Developing curriculum with culturally sustaining pedagogies and social justice standards (tolerance.org) in mind - Led workshops in multiple media, including but not limited to: acrylic painting, linocut printing, collage, and sequential art - Led class in visual analysis using techniques intended to build ELD skills in all students - Strong emphasis on critiques intended to develop Studio Habits of Mind - Developing curriculum with culturally sustaining pedagogies and social justice standards (tolerance.org) in mind - Led workshops in multiple media, including but not limited to: acrylic painting, linocut printing, collage, and sequential art

AmeriCorps Mentor

• Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

I committed to sixth months of service as an AmeriCorps Member through CalSERVES. This required a 45-50 hour weekly commitment. My primary responsibilities included: - Organizing and encouraging involvement in recess activities during the day - Developing literacy tutoring lesson plans both in school (ELA, ELD), and during CalSERVES's COOLSchool After School program. During the After School program, I worked with a total of 4 groups of 2 students at a time. Curriculum included Sound Partners, REWARDS, STARS, Read Naturally, online resources and selected novels. Strong focus on fluency, comprehension, blending and segmenting depending on student need. - Mentoring 12 students in grades 1 – 6 in to work on their 40 developmental assets. Lesson plans ranged from structured activities intended to develop social and emotional skills, to more casual conversations as needed to provide student support. The last three weeks of my contract were devoted to completely restructuring and redesigning the CalSERVES member website using the free program Wix. Show less

Radio Intern

• Oct 2015 - Jun 2016

- Sat in on weekday morning show with Brian Griffith - Substituted for Brian Griffith for hour-long and three-hour segments; included original music program, promotions, and giveaways. - Guest on "The New Music Hour" with Brian Griffith and Doug Jayne - Used ProTools to compile and edit audio files of Brian Griffith interviews for future use in podcast. Included both cleaning up full interview audio and isolating musical performances by guests. - Ran board operations every other Sunday (5 AM - 10 AM) to provide weekend content - Participated in booth promotions Show less

Quality Analyst

• Sep 2013 - Dec 2013

- Worked with Quality Assurance Lead to test website for high-profile marketing campaign - Worked extensively with Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Chrome - Used Atlassian JIRA to report bugs and assure that site standards were consistently maintained - Created Test Cases in Google Drive for use within the campaign - Worked with Quality Assurance Lead to test website for high-profile marketing campaign - Worked extensively with Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Chrome - Used Atlassian JIRA to report bugs and assure that site standards were consistently maintained - Created Test Cases in Google Drive for use within the campaign

Receptionist

• Jan 2013 - May 2013

- Set up front desk- Managed front desk, including telephone duties and directing visitors- Guarded museum gallery both during regular hours and special event tours, including alumni events- Handled gallery sales and end-of-the-day sales log

Student Art Board Co-Chair

• Aug 2011 - Jan 2013

- Collaborated with close team of students- Managed student gallery on campus; held votes among organization to accept or decline student proposals for space- Redesigned proposal system to improve efficiency and transparency - Oversaw installation of student work- Collaborated with Art and Art History Administration to facilitate on-campus modeling sessions- Increased fundraising event frequencyPreviously: Treasurer (September 2010 - May 2011)- Maintained ledger

Office Assistant

• May 2012 - Aug 2012

- Reported primarily to Administrative Assistant and frequently aided Executive Director - Filed reports and provided data entry with crucial and confidential information - Collected sensitive information via phone - Became familiar with a specialized nonprofit organization - Reported primarily to Administrative Assistant and frequently aided Executive Director - Filed reports and provided data entry with crucial and confidential information - Collected sensitive information via phone - Became familiar with a specialized nonprofit organization

Collections Management Intern

• May 2011 - Aug 2011

dirosaart.org - Worked with Collections Management department to maintain and document private collection - Handled personal letters from artists - Aided installation of "Zombie-Proof House" exhibition - Implemented library system for existing visitor library and organized entire private library - Returned in August 2012 to continue work with private library dirosaart.org - Worked with Collections Management department to maintain and document private collection - Handled personal letters from artists - Aided installation of "Zombie-Proof House" exhibition - Implemented library system for existing visitor library and organized entire private library - Returned in August 2012 to continue work with private library

Letterpress Apprentice

• May 2011 - Aug 2011

iotapress.com - Learned basic letterpress technique with flatbed press - Acquired familiarity with platen and rotary presses - Printed personal work - Assisted assembly of chapbook iotapress.com - Learned basic letterpress technique with flatbed press - Acquired familiarity with platen and rotary presses - Printed personal work - Assisted assembly of chapbook

Painting I Studio Assistant

• Feb 2011 - May 2011

- Responsible for cleaning classroom - Monitored student use of turpenoid; maintained college health standards - Responsible for cleaning classroom - Monitored student use of turpenoid; maintained college health standards

Elementary School Classroom Assistant

• Sep 2010 - May 2011

- Underwent tutor training with America Reads / America Counts - Aided children in a third grade classroom in most subjects - Assisted teacher in clerical duties - Underwent tutor training with America Reads / America Counts - Aided children in a third grade classroom in most subjects - Assisted teacher in clerical duties