Experience

Arlington High School

• Art Teacher

  • Aug 2021 - Present



RIVERSIDE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SELPA

• Riverside, California, United States

• Ceramics Teacher

  • Aug 2021 - Feb 2022



Los Angeles Unified School District

• Stephen White Middle School STEAM Magnet Carson, CA

• Art Teacher

  • Jul 2019 - Aug 2021



Stephen White Middle School

• Carson, CA

• Art Teacher

  • Aug 2018 - Aug 2021

  Whole group instruction (exploratory art, ceramics, advanced art/mural), SPED integration, Restorative Justice, Lesson planning/ unit planning Whole group instruction (exploratory art, ceramics, advanced art/mural), SPED integration, Restorative Justice, Lesson planning/ unit planning



Exceptional Children's Foundation

• San Pedro, CA

• Art Instructor - Ceramics

  • Nov 2014 - Jan 2016

  Lesson planning & curriculum development, Individual instruction ,Art gallery curation & installation, Monthly behavioral & artistic goal setting, Kiln firing & maintenance, Inventory management ,Club organizer (Ceramics & Garden Club) Lesson planning & curriculum development, Individual instruction ,Art gallery curation & installation, Monthly behavioral & artistic goal setting, Kiln firing & maintenance, Inventory management ,Club organizer (Ceramics & Garden Club)



Hydra Heart

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Business Owner

  • Oct 2008 - Mar 2015

   Created critically acclaimed designs featured in Natural Health, Natural Beauty and O magazines.  Designed 35 unique items generating over 2,000 units sold.  Oversaw all aspects of operations including design, production, purchasing, administration, shipping, receiving, accounting, web site design, customer service, conflict resolution, marketing and sales.  Created nuanced online advertising campaign resulting in year over year sales growth for four straight years.  Recruited, trained and maintained staff to keep up with increased sales volume. Show less



Canvas & Clay

• Clay Studio Manager / Fine Art Instructor

  • Nov 2012 - Nov 2014

   Managed all operations of the ceramics studio including: kiln maintenance and firings, project planning and implementation of all workshops and coursework, student registration, data entry, marketing, scheduling, hiring and on-boarding staff/interns. Designed lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material for students 5 years old to adult. Advanced students from elementary ceramic hand building and wheel throwing techniques to advanced skill levels. Motivated and inspired students to tap into their inner creativity, leading to an increased sense of self-worth and personal accomplishment. Received high remarks for the creativity of classroom lesson plans, instructional techniques, and student learning success from students, parents and faculty. Show less

• Fine Art Instructor

  • Oct 2012 - Nov 2014

  Taught Fine Art drawing, painting & clay to students ages 4-adult the fundamentals of art through the exploration of various media.