Art Teacher

• Oct 2022 - Present

Associate Art Teacher

• Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

Art Teacher

• Apr 2019 - Nov 2019

Pre K, Elementary K-4, Middle school 5-8th. Taught color theory development, mixed media relief work, collage, canvas, grid enlargements, self-portraits, monochromatic landscapes, mandala and Pop Art. Designed and created collaborative mosaic stepping stone for 8th grade graduation. Pre K, Elementary K-4, Middle school 5-8th. Taught color theory development, mixed media relief work, collage, canvas, grid enlargements, self-portraits, monochromatic landscapes, mandala and Pop Art. Designed and created collaborative mosaic stepping stone for 8th grade graduation.

Visual Art Teacher

• Jan 2018 - May 2018

● Wrote and taught engaging Art lessons, (NY Standard for the Arts) focused on medium exploration and mixed media projects. Color studies, watercolors, graphite pencil shading, relief, cardboard collage, drawing, acrylics and Art History. ● Designed digital presentations and displays of student work in trimester Art Showcase/exhibition. ● Responsible for purchase of art supplies. Maintenance of Art Studio. ● Communicated with parents through conferences, weekly telephone call parent portal, email web posting and written communication to discuss student progress. ● Provided specialized instructional needs to address students’ disabilities, including: implementing student IEPs, Behavior Intervention/Modification Plans. ● Prepared grades and report cards. Maintained records of student educational progress in electronic-digital grade books and parent portal. Show less

Visual Arts Teacher

• Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

● Taught workshops for children, youth and adults, using, watercolors, acrylics, inks, collage and drawing. ● Developed content area based on significant cultural events important to society and collective memory. ● Taught workshops for children, youth and adults, using, watercolors, acrylics, inks, collage and drawing. ● Developed content area based on significant cultural events important to society and collective memory.

Adjunct Professor of Art - Printmaking

• Jan 2017 - May 2017

● Developed syllabus/curriculum to teach ‘Printmaking’ techniques to Bachelor of Fine Art, Art Therapy and Art Education major students. ● Taught the processes of ‘Itaglio’ within Printmaking. Fusing hand done technique with a conceptual approach to weekly projects. ● Evaluated student performance and growth through group discussions, group critiques and individual mentoring. ● Collaboratively put together student printmaking portfolio. ● Responsible for purchase of art supplies. Maintenance of Art Studio. Show less

Visual Art Teacher

• Jun 2016 - Dec 2016

Developed enriching curriculum for After School Art program for grades 4-8 infused with a variety of concepts and materials found in and around our daily environment. Worked with a wide range of learning competencies and diverse artistic sensibilities. Developed enriching curriculum for After School Art program for grades 4-8 infused with a variety of concepts and materials found in and around our daily environment. Worked with a wide range of learning competencies and diverse artistic sensibilities.

School Programs and Public Programs Educator

• Jul 2015 - Dec 2015

Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Jan 2015 - May 2015

BFA Core Class: Topics in 4D: City as Studio:Video Installation and Performance, with Artist Neil Goldberg ● Co created course content, syllabus, weekly assignments, critical theory readings, and learning objectives for the class. ● Led group critiques of student projects and student’s research presentations. ● Organized educational trips to Art galleries. ● Evaluated the effectiveness of the course in relation to stated outcomes. ● Mentored students outside of classroom time. ● Helped modify and differentiate teaching approaches according to the diverse levels of expertise, abilities, and learning styles represented in the class. Show less