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Objective
Inspired, global minded, artist-teacher, seeking to broaden the minds of young people in today’s communities.
Education
Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD
Master of Arts in Teaching, Art Education, Magna Cum Laude May 2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts, General Fine Arts, Cum Laude May 2010
Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Valencia, Spain
Semester Abroad, Fall 2008
National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
High School Seminar 2004-2005
Master of Arts in Teaching, Art Education, Magna Cum Laude May 2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts, General Fine Arts, Cum Laude May 2010
Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Valencia, Spain
Semester Abroad, Fall 2008
National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
High School Seminar 2004-2005
Experiences
Teaching
Painting with a Twist, 2821 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL
Art Instructor/Assistant, collaborate with a team of artists to make painting fun and enjoyable to novices. May ’14 – Present
Hillsborough County Public Schools, Tampa, FL
Art Specialist, Full time, Oak Park Elementary School, grades K-5 Oct ’13 – Present
Substitute Teacher, Temporary Certified Teacher - Art (Grades K-12) Sept ’13 – Oct ‘13
JET Program
Daisen City Board of Education, Akita, Japan Aug ‘11 – current
Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) for Japanese public schools: primary teacher of English for the 5th and 6th grades of 4 Elementary Schools. Team-teach with 4 Japanese Teachers of English (JTEs) at 2 Junior High schools. Occasionally visit Kindergartens for introductory English lessons. I work with students and teachers to build their appreciation and enthusiasm for English language education, while helping to foster cross-cultural understanding that is necessary for today's global economy.
Language Coach, Misato, Japan Apr ‘12 – current
Voluntary teacher of Japanese Eikaiwa ‘English Conversation Class’ for adult community members; bi-monthly lessons review conversational English, while discussing U.S. and global culture.
Coordinator and Language Instructor, Omagari City, Japan Sep ‘12 – current
Coordinator and instructor of Japanese Eikaiwa 'English Conversation Class': weekly lessons review conversational English, and discuss U.S. and global culture. Focus includes both written components and monthly public events. Public events invite the community to participate in occasions such as Halloween pumpkin carving, English movie nights, cookouts, and guest lecturers.
Student Teaching
Parkville Middle and Center for Technology, Baltimore, MD
Mar. ‘11 – May ‘11
8-week placement: Designed and taught three units for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, with differentiation for both Art Elective and Art Magnet students, and accommodated inclusive settings for a blind student and a wide span of IEPs.
Hampstead Hills Academy, Baltimore City, MD
Jan. ‘11 – Mar. ‘11
8-week placement: Designed and taught eight units for PreK - 8th grade at a Public Charter School with a large ESL and Hispanic population.
Internships
East Baltimore Community School, Baltimore City, MD
Sep. ’10 – Dec. ‘10
Developed and taught Arts Integrated Math units for 1st and 5th grade
Center for Art Education, MICA, Baltimore, MD
Jan. ‘10 – May ‘10
Teaching Assistant, graduate course; ‘Strategies for Teaching Art’
Midtown Academy, Baltimore City, MD
Mar. ‘09 – Apr. ‘09
Developed and taught 6th grade Logo Design
Related
Latino Mentors Network, HHA, Baltimore, MD
Jan. ‘11 – Mar. ‘11
Began and sponsored after school club during student teaching for Hispanic 7th and 8th graders, students were welcomed to talk about their day and participate in team building games.
Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church, Baltimore, MD
Oct ’10 – May ’11
Teaching Assistant, Arts Enrichment weekly workshop for K – 6th grade
National Art Educators Association, Student Chapter, MICA
Sep. ‘07 –Dec. ‘10
Co-President, Leadership Advisor, Member, collaborated with a team to establish and build professional development among Art Education students.
901 Arts, Community Center, Baltimore City, MD
Jun. ‘10 – Aug. ‘10
Visiting Artist/Teacher, worked with young people to engage in and create meaningful art activities while strengthening community and neighborhood relationships. Partnered with Community Arts graduate student to develop multiple Summer Art Camp lessons for 3rd – 8th grade.
Young People’s Studio, MICA, Baltimore MD
Jun. ‘09 – Jul. ‘09
Counselor, coordinated art making activities during the after-care program, guiding children to play nicely together and respect each other while engaging in meaningful art making.
Commonwealth Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, Fairfax, VA
May ‘08 – Sep. ‘08
Trained patients how to exercise safely after surgery, under supervision of the Physical Therapist.
Performed a variety of office assistant tasks in a fast-paced medical environment.
Northern VA Regional Park Authority, Great Waves Water Park, Alexandria, VA
May ‘03 – Aug. ‘07
Lifeguard Manager/Pool Operator, managed pool chemistry and trained others how to perform maintenance tasks.
Conducted In-service classes twice a week, often worked overtime with the other managers to organize social events to make the environment more enjoyable for the staff.
Eddie’s Club Inc. Washington Irving Middle School, VA
Nov. – Jun. 2004
Volunteer, worked individually with children with physical or mental disabilities in a recreation and social program for kids and teens with special needs.
Painting with a Twist, 2821 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL
Art Instructor/Assistant, collaborate with a team of artists to make painting fun and enjoyable to novices. May ’14 – Present
Hillsborough County Public Schools, Tampa, FL
Art Specialist, Full time, Oak Park Elementary School, grades K-5 Oct ’13 – Present
Substitute Teacher, Temporary Certified Teacher - Art (Grades K-12) Sept ’13 – Oct ‘13
JET Program
Daisen City Board of Education, Akita, Japan Aug ‘11 – current
Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) for Japanese public schools: primary teacher of English for the 5th and 6th grades of 4 Elementary Schools. Team-teach with 4 Japanese Teachers of English (JTEs) at 2 Junior High schools. Occasionally visit Kindergartens for introductory English lessons. I work with students and teachers to build their appreciation and enthusiasm for English language education, while helping to foster cross-cultural understanding that is necessary for today's global economy.
Language Coach, Misato, Japan Apr ‘12 – current
Voluntary teacher of Japanese Eikaiwa ‘English Conversation Class’ for adult community members; bi-monthly lessons review conversational English, while discussing U.S. and global culture.
Coordinator and Language Instructor, Omagari City, Japan Sep ‘12 – current
Coordinator and instructor of Japanese Eikaiwa 'English Conversation Class': weekly lessons review conversational English, and discuss U.S. and global culture. Focus includes both written components and monthly public events. Public events invite the community to participate in occasions such as Halloween pumpkin carving, English movie nights, cookouts, and guest lecturers.
Student Teaching
Parkville Middle and Center for Technology, Baltimore, MD
Mar. ‘11 – May ‘11
8-week placement: Designed and taught three units for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, with differentiation for both Art Elective and Art Magnet students, and accommodated inclusive settings for a blind student and a wide span of IEPs.
Hampstead Hills Academy, Baltimore City, MD
Jan. ‘11 – Mar. ‘11
8-week placement: Designed and taught eight units for PreK - 8th grade at a Public Charter School with a large ESL and Hispanic population.
Internships
East Baltimore Community School, Baltimore City, MD
Sep. ’10 – Dec. ‘10
Developed and taught Arts Integrated Math units for 1st and 5th grade
Center for Art Education, MICA, Baltimore, MD
Jan. ‘10 – May ‘10
Teaching Assistant, graduate course; ‘Strategies for Teaching Art’
Midtown Academy, Baltimore City, MD
Mar. ‘09 – Apr. ‘09
Developed and taught 6th grade Logo Design
Related
Latino Mentors Network, HHA, Baltimore, MD
Jan. ‘11 – Mar. ‘11
Began and sponsored after school club during student teaching for Hispanic 7th and 8th graders, students were welcomed to talk about their day and participate in team building games.
Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church, Baltimore, MD
Oct ’10 – May ’11
Teaching Assistant, Arts Enrichment weekly workshop for K – 6th grade
National Art Educators Association, Student Chapter, MICA
Sep. ‘07 –Dec. ‘10
Co-President, Leadership Advisor, Member, collaborated with a team to establish and build professional development among Art Education students.
901 Arts, Community Center, Baltimore City, MD
Jun. ‘10 – Aug. ‘10
Visiting Artist/Teacher, worked with young people to engage in and create meaningful art activities while strengthening community and neighborhood relationships. Partnered with Community Arts graduate student to develop multiple Summer Art Camp lessons for 3rd – 8th grade.
Young People’s Studio, MICA, Baltimore MD
Jun. ‘09 – Jul. ‘09
Counselor, coordinated art making activities during the after-care program, guiding children to play nicely together and respect each other while engaging in meaningful art making.
Commonwealth Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, Fairfax, VA
May ‘08 – Sep. ‘08
Trained patients how to exercise safely after surgery, under supervision of the Physical Therapist.
Performed a variety of office assistant tasks in a fast-paced medical environment.
Northern VA Regional Park Authority, Great Waves Water Park, Alexandria, VA
May ‘03 – Aug. ‘07
Lifeguard Manager/Pool Operator, managed pool chemistry and trained others how to perform maintenance tasks.
Conducted In-service classes twice a week, often worked overtime with the other managers to organize social events to make the environment more enjoyable for the staff.
Eddie’s Club Inc. Washington Irving Middle School, VA
Nov. – Jun. 2004
Volunteer, worked individually with children with physical or mental disabilities in a recreation and social program for kids and teens with special needs.
Skills
Languages
· English, Spanish - Bilingual proficiency
· Japanese - Elementary proficiency
Fine Art
· Depth of study in fibers: machine sewing, quilting, and screen-printing.
· Breadth of study in: Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Photography, and Printmaking.
Technology
· Proficient with Mac and PC platforms, Elmo projectors, Smart Board, & Camera equipment
iMovie, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft: Office, Power Point, Excel, & Publisher
· English, Spanish - Bilingual proficiency
· Japanese - Elementary proficiency
Fine Art
· Depth of study in fibers: machine sewing, quilting, and screen-printing.
· Breadth of study in: Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Photography, and Printmaking.
Technology
· Proficient with Mac and PC platforms, Elmo projectors, Smart Board, & Camera equipment
iMovie, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft: Office, Power Point, Excel, & Publisher
Honors
2010
MICA Graduate Scholarship
2006 – 2009
MICA Recognition Award
NAHS Scholarship
MICA Presidential Scholarship
MICA Talent Grant
2006
Scholastic Art & Writing Award, Gold Key
National Art Honor Society Award
Federal Junior Duck Stamp Competition, Honorable Mention
MICA Graduate Scholarship
2006 – 2009
MICA Recognition Award
NAHS Scholarship
MICA Presidential Scholarship
MICA Talent Grant
2006
Scholastic Art & Writing Award, Gold Key
National Art Honor Society Award
Federal Junior Duck Stamp Competition, Honorable Mention
Exhibitions
2011
Fingerprint, MAT Thesis Exhibition / Fox 3rd Floor Gallery, MICA
2010
Commencement Exhibition / Meyerhoff Gallery, MICA
A Pathway to Awareness: Quilting for Social Justice / Meyerhoff Gallery, MICA
2009
Raiz, Hispanic Heritage Month Exhibition / Meyerhoff House, MICA
Fresh: An Exhibition of Work from Introduction to Fiber / Middendorf Gallery, MICA
Juried MAT Undergraduate Exhibition / Fox 2 Gallery, MICA
2008
Blanket Statements, Load of Fun Galerie, Baltimore MD
Juried MAT Undergraduate Exhibition / Fox 2 Gallery, MICA
2006
W. T. Woodson High School AP Studio Art Show / The Frame Factory, VACongressional Art Competition / Verizon Gallery, VA
League of Reston Artists: Student Exhibition / University of Phoenix, Northern VA
Woodson Pyramid Art Show / Robert Frost Middle School, VA
Fingerprint, MAT Thesis Exhibition / Fox 3rd Floor Gallery, MICA
2010
Commencement Exhibition / Meyerhoff Gallery, MICA
A Pathway to Awareness: Quilting for Social Justice / Meyerhoff Gallery, MICA
2009
Raiz, Hispanic Heritage Month Exhibition / Meyerhoff House, MICA
Fresh: An Exhibition of Work from Introduction to Fiber / Middendorf Gallery, MICA
Juried MAT Undergraduate Exhibition / Fox 2 Gallery, MICA
2008
Blanket Statements, Load of Fun Galerie, Baltimore MD
Juried MAT Undergraduate Exhibition / Fox 2 Gallery, MICA
2006
W. T. Woodson High School AP Studio Art Show / The Frame Factory, VACongressional Art Competition / Verizon Gallery, VA
League of Reston Artists: Student Exhibition / University of Phoenix, Northern VA
Woodson Pyramid Art Show / Robert Frost Middle School, VA
Hobbies
Travel, Snowboarding, Bicycling, exploring other countries and hosting foreigners and exchange students.
