EDUCATION AND LICENSURE

August 2014 – December 2018

BFA ART EDUCATION,
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY

Magna Cum Laude
Minors: Art History, Painting and Printmaking
Secretary-Treasurer of NAEA Student Chapter, 2016-2018

Effective June 2018 – June 2028

August 2019 – Present

Full-time at a K-6 Elementary school, formerly supporting multiple elementary schools
Planning and presenting rigorous K-6 and Adapted Art curricula that differentiate for individual student needs
Working with grade level and special education teachers to align curriculum to current learning goals
Engaging students with contemporary artworks and ideas in order to build critical thinking and connect to the larger world
Collecting formative data to gauge student progress in order to continuously improve instruction
With the Art department, coordinating annual art shows and creating decorations for school events
Successfully transitioning to virtual learning in 2020-2021, with a focus on differentiation as well as teaching digital tools

January 2019 – December 2019

Independently planning and leading weekend classes for children ages 3 months to 5 years and their caretakers
Utilizing museum collections, along with knowledge of best practices in early childhood education, to provide rich learning experiences that integrate art, music, sensorimotor play, and literacy skills
Creating interactive materials and activities related to the museum collection for use within the galleries
Researching art historical objects beyond their label copy to better engage visitors in dialogue

June 2016 – August 2019

Using Smithsonian collections and LearningLab to plan K through 9 curriculum on a wide variety of topics, ranging from printmaking to space travel to video game design, with co-instructor
Leading gallery teaching experiences centered on specific objects and exhibits, including structured activities and instructional aids to improve student engagement
Presenting successful classroom activities, such as story times and art projects, linked to museum field trips

March 2019 – June 2019

Engaging students in learning about a variety of subjects in place of the classroom teacher
Employing strong classroom management techniques to promote a good learning environment
Flexibility when learning school routines and assisting with situations in the moment in order to best serve student needs
Working closely with school personnel across Henrico County

August 2018 – December 2018

Placements: Springfield Park Elementary and Binford Middle
Presented lessons aligned to Virginia and National standards that incorporated varied media, contemporary issues, 21st century skills, and cross-curricular connections
Worked effectively in whole class and one-on-one situations with students of many abilities and backgrounds
Supported student learning through positive environments, rapport building, and differentiated instruction
Led two 8th grade field trips to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Regularly created displays of student work and participated in the Binford Middle School showcase

January 2018 – May 2018

Planned and taught preschool classes for children ages 2.5 to 5 years and their caretakers
Lead gallery tours for infants ages 3 to 14 months and their caretakers, incorporating dialogue, sensory play, and movement activities into the tour
Assisted with daily preschool programs, art historical research, administration, and studio maintenance
Designed and completed an independent research project on ethical documentation practices and children’s social learning
Volunteered at Family Day: ChinaFest in February 2018, leading an art activity, engaging with visitors, and providing directions to other events and locations within the museum