University of Michigan | BFA, Art and Design

Cal State LA | Single Subject Teaching Credential – Art | Currently enrolled

Emerging art educator and Single Subject Art Teaching Credential candidate with a professional foundation in visual arts and creative leadership. Experienced in designing engaging, project-based learning experiences and collaborating across disciplines to support meaningful outcomes. Skilled at communicating expectations, differentiating creative processes, and fostering inclusive environments that value reflection and growth. Passionate about supporting the academic, artistic, and social-emotional development of diverse learners.

Experience

Camp Kids Klub | Fine Art and Creative Writing Teacher | Summer 2026

• Designed project-based curriculum for a summer enrichment program serving students in grades 3–9

• Led weeklong workshops in drawing, painting, fiber arts, pottery, and storytelling

• Guided students through the creative process from ideation to final presentation

• Differentiated instruction to support a wide range of ages, skill levels, and learning styles in an inclusive classroom environment

• Fostered a culture that encourages experimentation and creative confidence

Scoot Education | Substitute teacher | Since Winter Semester 2026

• Deliver standards-aligned instruction across K–12 classrooms, maintaining continuity of learning in diverse school environments

• Implement classroom management strategies that promote respect, engagement, and positive student behavior

• Build quick rapport with students and staff, supporting a safe and inclusive classroom culture

MTV Entertainment Group | Paramount  Designer | 2019-2024

• Developed visual assets (logos, key art, title cards, and promotional materials) for networks including VH1, MTV, and BET

• Collaborated cross-functionally with producers, photographers, and executives, strengthening skills in teamwork and interdisciplinary communication

• Managed timelines and adapted to evolving goals

• Presented and explained creative concepts to non-design stakeholders, strengthening ability to communicate artistic processes to diverse audiences

Freelance Designer  Since 2017

• Translate complex ideas into clear, accessible imagery (skills directly applicable to differentiated instruction and visual learning)

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong organization, time management, and communication skills

• Collaborate with clients to refine concepts through feedback, mirroring critique-based and iterative processes used in art education

• Clients include: Blank Street, CW Network, and Hoka

As a Single Subject Art Teaching Credential candidate, a University of Michigan graduate, and a professional designer, I am excited by the opportunity to contribute to a school community grounded in constructivist, student-centered learning. I am eager to bring my professional experience into the classroom to support the next generation of creative thinkers. 

With over a decade of experience as a designer, illustrator, and copywriter, I bring a strong understanding of how skills developed in the art classroom translate to real-world applications. I strive to make art education relevant and purposeful, helping students discover how a creative practice can strengthen their communication skills, promote empathy, and foster critical thinking. I also hope to demonstrate that art can be a valuable tool for self-expression and emotional regulation. While I’m early in my formal career as an educator, over a decade of experience working as a professional artist and designer has not been devoid of teachable moments. I’ve learned how to make complex information accessible and engaging. I’ve also learned how to communicate visual choices to people with no background in the arts. This experience sets me up for success in the classroom. 

I’ve developed a foundation in culturally responsive and liberatory teaching practices through my credential program at Cal State LA. I aim to create an environment of independent learners who feel empowered to take risks, solve problems, experiment, share their perspectives, and be active leaders in their own education.  I believe that people learn best by doing and embrace constructivist philosophy that encourages students to explore and take charge while I facilitate.

I also bring a collaborative mindset shaped by years of working on interdisciplinary teams. I value open communication with colleagues and families. These partnerships are essential to supporting student success. I communicate clearly, listen actively, and contribute positively to team goals. My history as a freelancer has made me extremely flexible, and the fast paced creative world has prepped me to perform under pressure and pivot at the drop of a hat. A good teacher plans well, but also knows how to switch up their lesson on the spot if the learning isn’t resonating. I know, after years of thinking on my toes, that I can do just that. Furthermore, in my current role as a substitute teacher I have developed strong classroom management skills and the ability to adapt instruction in real time while fostering inclusive, respectful learning environments.

I would be thrilled to have the opportunity to contribute to your school, and help students see themselves as artists, thinkers, and problem-solvers.