RESUME
TUFTS UNIVERSITY
Summa Cum Laude 2020
MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING
School of the Museum of Fine Arts
Art Education 5-12, MA Visual Art Teaching Licensure Candidate
LESLEY UNIVERSITY
Cum Laude 2016
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HOLISTIC PSYCHOLOGY
MINOR IN ART THERAPY
ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON SCHOOL
Current
High School Studio Art instructor in a therapeutic school setting, engaging students in the creative process while simultaneously focusing on artistic technique and concept. Actively crafting a 2D and 3D curriculum in response to the student's academic and emotional needs while deepening their understanding of art, design, and history.
BUTLER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Lowell, MA
2020-2022
MIDDLE SCHOOL ART EDUCATOR
Middle school art teacher facilitating concurrent art lessons for grades 5-8 virtually and in person. Activity engaging in UDL principals in lesson planning, using big ideas to guide the creative process, while using Respritice Justice practices. Course goals are to cultivate students' voices, personal expression and practice creative problem-solving in the learning process.
REFUGE LOWELL
2022
Middle school Fine Art instructor in an after-school non-profit setting offering rigorous art instruction for growing artists, promoting self-expression, community building, critical thinking, and fine arts skills in a safe and inclusive environment.
ART IN BETWEEN
Present
CO-FOUNDER
Founded in 2020, Art in Between is an artist collaborative, providing art and ideas for the curious and creative. Art in Between exists at the intersection of art and ideas, museums, and educational institutions to engage with current events and contemporary issues to practice creative problem solving through the arts with immersive lesson plans and art kits.
ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM
Boston, MA
2019-2020
POLLY THAYER STARR STUDIO INTERN
Facilitated Saturday Open Studio for all museum visitors weekly. Worked directly with the Manager of Studio Projects to create hands-on activities for Saturday Open Studio, Third Thursdays, and other community events. Engaged over 10,000 visitors in the creative process annually with a strong focus on accessibility and connecting younger, more diverse audiences to the museum.
PROSPECT HILL ACADEMY
Cambridge, MA
Spring 2020
STUDENT TEACHING INTERNSHIP
Instructed art classes for grades 8-12 in Charter School setting. Practiced student-centered teaching, differentiated instruction, and designed and implemented engaging art lessons for a diverse student body. Exposed students to a variety of mediums including clay, drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, elements of design, and art history.
BROOKLINE HIGH SCHOOL
Brookline,MA
Fall 2019
STUDENT TEACHING PRE-PRACTICUM
Observed five highschool metals classes and one drawing and painting art classes; viewed high school art teachers instructions, classroom management, and curriculum design — assisted students with their metals projects, practicing one-on-one instruction, and differentiation.
BREWSTER ACADEMY
Wolfeboro, NH
2018-2019
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT TEACHER
Full-time boarding school faculty member provided leadership and support to 10th-grade students to assist in maximizing academic performance. Assisted students by providing individualized support to enhance learning styles in reading, organization, time management, executive functioning, and study skills.
NH STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Wolfeboro, NH
2018-2019
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Implemented a leadership program for middle school students with high school mentors. Collaborated with independent and public schools to design a leadership program for students to explore personal strengths, values, and self-identity.
BREWSTER ACADEMY
Wolfeboro, NH
Summer 2018
TEACHING ASSISTANT
Supported students ages 12-17 during Brewster Academy Summer School, NH Leadership Program, and taught Esl courses for Chinese students. Created art curriculum and collaborative games, and organized kayaking and canoeing adventures for students.
AUXILIARES DE CONVERSACIÓN
Talarrubias, Spain
2017-2018
ENGLISH TEACHER
During an immersive foreign work experience, instructed English for K-12 students. Classes included geometry, algebra, biology, history, geography, and physical education. Conducted private tutoring sessions and taught bilingual yoga classes.
PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
Watertown, MA
2015-2017
SPECIAL EDUCATION ART TEACHER & TEACHING ASSISTANT
Developed an art curriculum to satisfy a diverse range of abilities for students 5-18. Instructed and encouraged students with tactical and sensory materials to create artwork based on their individual needs and preferences. Used a wide range of alternative learning methods to augment communication skills daily, encompassing total communication. Modalities included: American Sign Language, Braille, tactile symbols, and tactical sign language.
MUNROE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Lexington, MA
2016
CREATIVE ARTS TEACHER
Created lesson plans and projects for the Art Span summer camp for 5- 11-year-olds. Ran a fun, organized, and well-functioning art room in a summer camp setting.
THE GIRLHOOD PROJECT
Cambridge, MA
2014-2015
ACADEMIC COORDINATOR
Developed activities for an afterschool program for girls, 6th - 8th grade based around feminist pedagogy and social justice at Lesley University. Facilitated classroom discussions with college students analyzing and applying class readings to the girls’ groups.
PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
2017
PERKINS QUALITY AWARD
Received award for volunteering to uphold the extended day program which allowed day students who needed more support to have one on one time with staff to continue their learning in the residential location.