Objective
To introduce core art concepts and nurture creativity through divergent learning opportunities as an art educator. Championing the positive impact of the inclusion of the arts within the education curriculum on students in their primary school years. To focus on continuing education and training opportunities for myself that will help make me a better educator, a better communicator, and a better advocate for art education.
Education
George Mason University
2024
Master of Arts in Teaching in Art Education
4.0 GPA (current)
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Art and Visual Technology concentration in painting
4.0 GPA
2023
Work Experience
May 2022 – Current
Substitute Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools, VA
June 2020 – Current
Freelance Artist Commissioned by Patrons
Long-Term Art Substitute Teacher
Falls Church High School, Falls Church, VA
February - April 2023
Long-Term High School Art Substitute Teacher
Falls Church High School, Falls Church, VA
January 2023
Mural Artist for Havnens Oase
Hvalpsund, Denmark
June – August 2021
May 2022 – Current
Substitute Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools, VA
July – August 2018
Intern Assistant to Owner
Galleri Alstrup, Denmark
Awards and Achievements
2020 - Current
Dean’s List for The College of Visual and Performing Arts
March 2023
Exhibiting artist for George Mason University's Spring 2023 Art and Design Senior Show
Lead exhibition coordinator and exhibiting artist for GMU’S NAEA student chapter exhibition juried exhibition 2023 Celebrating Identity
February 2023
Exhibiting artist for NOVA/GMU juried exhibition Resilience
March 2021
Exhibiting artist for NOVA/GMU juried exhibition Rewire
October - November 2021
Leadership Positions
April 2023 - Current
President of GMU’s National Art Education Association (NAEA) Student Chapter
2016 – Current
Volunteer supervisor for Robinson Secondary School’s student National Junior Art Honor Society chapter (NJAHS)
Outreach Coordination Officer of GMU’s National Art Education Association (NAEA) Student Chapter
April 2022 - April 2023
Volunteer teacher assistant for Mason Community Arts Academy Saturday Studio visual art classes
January - Decemeber 2022
Skills
Mastery in various materials including painting, drawing, mixed media, sculpture, ceramics, animation, and digital art.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Blackboard, Adobe Suite, Schoology, and Google applications.
Educational background in Art History.
Expertise in documentation and preservation of artworks.
Experience in coordinating and arranging art exhibitions.