Marketing Coordinator

• Oct 2023 - Present

Coordinating marketing, branding, and media efforts for all branches of the organization. Coordinating marketing, branding, and media efforts for all branches of the organization.

Owner & Designer

• Aug 2023 - Present

Custom murals, design services, and print shop. Custom murals, design services, and print shop.

Executive Assistant

• Sep 2022 - Present

Visual Art Teacher

• Aug 2017 - Jul 2022

I taught 9-12th grade courses including Art 1, Ceramics, and Sculpture, and I served as a facilitator with Dallas College with students enrolled in ARTS 1301 Dual Credit Art Appreciation. During my time as a classroom teacher, I also mastered the use of Canvas LMS for delivery of virtual and hybrid material for students and other adults on campus. I also created many job aids for students as instructional materials related to processes and topics in the classroom. I taught 9-12th grade courses including Art 1, Ceramics, and Sculpture, and I served as a facilitator with Dallas College with students enrolled in ARTS 1301 Dual Credit Art Appreciation. During my time as a classroom teacher, I also mastered the use of Canvas LMS for delivery of virtual and hybrid material for students and other adults on campus. I also created many job aids for students as instructional materials related to processes and topics in the classroom.

Teacher Leadership Team (VILS)

• Aug 2020 - May 2022

As part of Verizon Innovative Schools (VILS), I spent two years on the Teacher Leader Team (TLT) at my campus, with two other teachers and our Digital Learning Coach (DLC). Much of my time on this team was devoted to helping other teachers learn to utilize technology in a blended and hybrid classroom. We piloted the Canvas LMS as COVID happened on our campus, and we worked to help teachers close the learning gap in using that platform for both remote and in-person learners. This included… Show more As part of Verizon Innovative Schools (VILS), I spent two years on the Teacher Leader Team (TLT) at my campus, with two other teachers and our Digital Learning Coach (DLC). Much of my time on this team was devoted to helping other teachers learn to utilize technology in a blended and hybrid classroom. We piloted the Canvas LMS as COVID happened on our campus, and we worked to help teachers close the learning gap in using that platform for both remote and in-person learners. This included virtual and in-person instruction and the development of job aids. Show less As part of Verizon Innovative Schools (VILS), I spent two years on the Teacher Leader Team (TLT) at my campus, with two other teachers and our Digital Learning Coach (DLC). Much of my time on this team was devoted to helping other teachers learn to utilize technology in a blended and hybrid classroom. We piloted the Canvas LMS as COVID happened on our campus, and we worked to help teachers close the learning gap in using that platform for both remote and in-person learners. This included… Show more As part of Verizon Innovative Schools (VILS), I spent two years on the Teacher Leader Team (TLT) at my campus, with two other teachers and our Digital Learning Coach (DLC). Much of my time on this team was devoted to helping other teachers learn to utilize technology in a blended and hybrid classroom. We piloted the Canvas LMS as COVID happened on our campus, and we worked to help teachers close the learning gap in using that platform for both remote and in-person learners. This included virtual and in-person instruction and the development of job aids. Show less

Social Emotional Learning Trainer

• Sep 2019 - Sep 2021

This training for adults involved collaborating with peers to design, develop, and deliver training to teachers on topics related to trauma, resilience, learning, stress, social-emotional skills, regulation, and working with dysregulated students. Multiple sessions were presented at the district level (160+ attendees per session) and campus level (20+ learners per session). This training for adults involved collaborating with peers to design, develop, and deliver training to teachers on topics related to trauma, resilience, learning, stress, social-emotional skills, regulation, and working with dysregulated students. Multiple sessions were presented at the district level (160+ attendees per session) and campus level (20+ learners per session).

High School Youth Minister

• Aug 2013 - Jan 2016

High School Youth Minister and Coordinator of Confirmation, focusing on curriculum and catechesis for high school students. Major responsibilities included weekly event planning for large and small groups, speaking to groups, managing adult volunteers, lesson planning, facilitating groups for teens, and planning/leading huge events like weekend retreats and week-long ski trips. High School Youth Minister and Coordinator of Confirmation, focusing on curriculum and catechesis for high school students. Major responsibilities included weekly event planning for large and small groups, speaking to groups, managing adult volunteers, lesson planning, facilitating groups for teens, and planning/leading huge events like weekend retreats and week-long ski trips.

Art Education M.A. student

• Aug 2011 - May 2013

Fully funded by the Onstead Fellowship for Art Education Fully funded by the Onstead Fellowship for Art Education

College Program Intern

• Aug 2009 - May 2010

Cast Member at Cosmic Ray's Starlight Café in the Magic Kingdom (Aug-Jan) and at the Magic of Disney Animation attraction at Hollywood Studios (Jan-May). I intended to find a full time position in set and environmental design and install with the Walt Disney Company, but after networking with a local contractor, I learned that much of their creative production work is outsourced to local companies. This redirected me back to my home state of Texas. Cast Member at Cosmic Ray's Starlight Café in the Magic Kingdom (Aug-Jan) and at the Magic of Disney Animation attraction at Hollywood Studios (Jan-May). I intended to find a full time position in set and environmental design and install with the Walt Disney Company, but after networking with a local contractor, I learned that much of their creative production work is outsourced to local companies. This redirected me back to my home state of Texas.

Student Assistant

• Jan 2008 - May 2009

Working in and around the Communication Design office and classrooms. My direct supervisor was the department head. I was responsible for office management, organization, housekeeping, and other admin tasks. Working in and around the Communication Design office and classrooms. My direct supervisor was the department head. I was responsible for office management, organization, housekeeping, and other admin tasks.