SUMMARY
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
SKILLS
SUMMARY
Highly skilled Art educator with 15 years experience in elementary and junior high school
Prolific mixed media artist who integrates drawing, painting, photography, collage and fiber arts
Adept at developing rigorous curricula in alignment with stakeholder objectives and needs
Expert in designing interdisciplinary and choice-based instruction for diverse audiences
Passionate arts advocate driven to empower individuals and communities through creative expression
Lifelong learner committed to nurturing growth, impactful connections and innovative strategies to solve complex problems
SUMMARY
Highly skilled Art educator with 15 years experience in elementary and junior high school
Prolific mixed media artist who integrates drawing, painting, photography, collage and fiber arts
Adept at developing rigorous curricula in alignment with stakeholder objectives and needs
Expert in designing interdisciplinary and choice-based instruction for diverse audiences
Passionate arts advocate driven to empower individuals and communities through creative expression
Lifelong learner committed to nurturing growth, impactful connections and innovative strategies to solve complex problems
SKILLS
Technical
Creative
Professional
SKILLS
Technical
Creative
Professional
EDUCATION
MA, Art Education
Ohio State University
2011-2013, GPA 4.0
BA, Art and Education
Cornell College
2011-2013, GPA 4.0
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Consistently earned an exceptional rating in the Danielson Teaching Framework
- Increased team productivity in leadership roles such as PLC coach, student teacher supervisor and new teacher mentor
- Collaborated with educators to create a WordPress digital platform, boosting student engagement through organized, visually appealing content
- Featured in the 2021 art group show, "Art of the Pandemic" in Cornell College’s Peter-Paul Luce Gallery
- Guest artist in residence at Cornell College in 2016. Led an alternative photography and collage workshop
- Featured in the 2016 art show "Alumni Art" in Cornell College’s Peter-Paul Luce Gallery
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Consistently earned an exceptional rating in the Danielson Teaching Framework
- Increased team productivity in leadership roles such as PLC coach, student teacher supervisor and new teacher mentor
- Collaborated with educators to create a WordPress digital platform, boosting student engagement through organized, visually appealing content
- Featured in the 2021 art group show, "Art of the Pandemic" in Cornell College’s Peter-Paul Luce Gallery
- Guest artist in residence at Cornell College in 2016. Led an alternative photography and collage workshop
- Featured in the 2016 art show "Alumni Art" in Cornell College’s Peter-Paul Luce Gallery
EXPERIENCE
Art Educator and Media Specialist
Indian Trail Junior High School
Addison, IL (2023-2024)
- Cultivated choice-based TAB curricula boosting student engagement, agency and ownership of learning
- Introduced students to various digital, 2D and 3D media
- Created curriculum for and instruct dual language learners in English and Spanish
- Built and maintained a multilingual website to support student learning
- Facilitated a student-centered extracurricular art club
- Participated in PLCs, attend conferences and collaborate with other educators to stay current with best practices
Art Educator and PLC Coach
Tioga Elementary School
Bensenville (2013-2023)
- Consistently earned an exceptional rating in the Danielson Teaching framework
- Designed and led extracurricular art workshops in various media
- Delivered instruction in English and Spanish to support dual language learners
- Piloted a student leadership club to benefit and strengthen the local community
- Student teacher supervisor, new teacher mentor and PLC coach
Art Educator
Westbrook Elementary School
Mount Prospect (2011-2013)
- Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of students with different interests, abilities and needs
- Assessed student growth and maintained student portfolios
Art Educator
Eisenhower Elementary School
Prospect Heights (2012-2013)
- Created a multicultural art curriculum in accordance with Common Core standards for monolingual and bilingual students
Art Educator
Ramona Elementary School
Wilmette, IL (2009-2011)
- Facilitated the creation of a school mural as an extension of grade level curriculum
- Celebrated and displayed student artwork in school and community art shows
EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
Art Educator
and Media Specialist
Art Educator and Media Specialist
Indian Trail Junior High School
Addison, IL (2023-2024)
- Cultivated choice-based TAB curricula boosting student engagement, agency and ownership of learning
- Introduced students to various digital, 2D and 3D media
- Created curriculum for and instruct dual language learners in English and Spanish
- Built and maintained a multilingual website to support student learning
- Facilitated a student-centered extracurricular art club
- Participated in PLCs, attend conferences and collaborate with other educators to stay current with best practices
Art Educator
and PLC Coach
Art Educator and PLC Coach
Tioga Elementary School
Bensenville, IL (2013-2023)
- Consistently earned an exceptional rating in the Danielson Teaching framework
- Designed and led extracurricular art workshops in various media
- Delivered instruction in English and Spanish to support dual language learners
- Piloted a student leadership club to benefit and strengthen the local community
- Student teacher supervisor, new teacher mentor and PLC coach
Art Educator
Westbrook Elementary School
Westbrook Elementary School
Mount Prospect (2011 - 2013)
- Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of students with different interests, abilities and needs
- Assessed student growth and maintained student portfolios
Art Educator
Eisenhower Elementary
Prospect Heights (2011 - 2012)
- Created a multicultural art curriculum in accordance with Common Core standards for monolingual and bilingual students
Art Educator
Ramona Elementary School
Wilmette, IL (2009 - 2011)
- Facilitated the creation of a school mural as an extension of grade level curriculum
- Celebrated and displayed student artwork in school and community art shows
EDUCATION
MA, Art Education
Ohio State University
(2011-2013) GPA 4.0
BA, Art and Education
Cornell College
(2005-2009) GPA 3.9