Teaching Experience

Related Experience

• AP National Portfolio Evaluations, Salt Lake City, UT (2015-2017), juror of AP Studio Art portfolio submissions

• Scholastic Art + Writing Awards, Denver, CO / Minneapolis, MN (2007-2017), participating teacher in Colorado Art Awards; students earned gold + silver keys annually and juror of Minnesota Scholastic Art Awards, courtesy of Art Educators of Minnesota

• Jefferson Foundation High School Show (2006-2018), participating teacher; students from WRHS won most awards of all participating schools in the district from 2006-2017

• Equity & Excellence Exhibition (2007-2010), assist in curating and hanging exhibition

• Solo Teacher Exhibition, Arvada Center, Colorado (2016), selected among all teachers in district for solo exhibition in conjunction with district student show

• Vans Custom Culture Project Ambassador, VF Corporation, Cypress, CA (2012-2018), facilitated creative direction for 3,000 art teachers nationwide

• Fresh 23 Fashion Show, Wheat Ridge High School, CO (2006-2018), co-creator and executive director for annual fashion show and multimedia exhibition

• Mentor Teacher, Teacher Education Program, University of Denver, CO (2014-2015), supervise, conference, and formally observe student teacher

• International Educational Travel, EF Tours, Europe + China (2007, 2009, 2012), group leader for student travel, offering global perspective in today’s interconnected world

BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Buffalo Public Schools - Buffalo, New York (2018-current)
BPS Website

Art Teacher

• designed and implemented curriculum for art classes from grades 3 - 12, AP Studio Art

• taught at bilingual PreK-8 school and high school

• currently teach Advanced Placement (AP) Studio Art with College Board certification

• serve on various professional learning communities including school culture and community outreach committees

• member of Racial & Social Justice BTF Caucus

• work with professional artists and local businesses to give students art career experience

Wheat Ridge High School

Jeffco Public Schools - Wheat Ridge, Colorado (2006-2018)
WRHS Studio 23 Website

Art Teacher / Department Chair

• designed and implemented curriculum for drawing, painting, art experience, AP Studio Art

• taught multiple levels simultaneously, differentiating needs and expectations for all students

• appointed art department chair; managed department responsibilities and budget allocation

• coordinated and taught Advanced Placement (AP) Studio Art with College Board certification

• served on various professional learning communities including literacy, scheduling, and school culture committees

• assisted in portfolio preparation for university admission and exhibition opportunities

• worked with professional artists and local businesses to give students art career experience