Professional Summary Passionate art educator and artist with over five years of experience developing art curricula and committed to nurturing young pupils' talent. Dedicated to establishing a positive and inclusive space where children are encouraged to express themselves creatively. I am experienced in developing an age-appropriate art curriculum aligned with my students' needs.
Education Adelphi University, 2023-2025 Master of Arts in Education Pratt Institute, 2016-2020 Bachelor of Arts: Fine Arts: Painting Minors: Art History,  Museum and Gallery Practices
Teaching Certifications

• New York State Initial Certification

• New York State Professional Certification

Skills

• Developing lesson plans for children ages 6-17

• Teaching/tailoring lesson plans for diverse audiences

• Inquiry-based learning     

• Utilizing visual thinking strategies in art activities

• Knowledge of Contemporary Art

• Strong collaborator

• Exhibit Maintenance

• Creating positive learning environments

Work History Full-time Elementary Art Teacher 

The Renaissance Charter School 2                                                                                                                                                           Queens, NY,  August 2021- Current                  

• Design and implement engaging lessons for kindergarten through fourth grade that actively engage learners while teaching the elements and principles of art through drawing, painting, and three-dimensional media.

• Conducting individual and small group instruction for students with varying abilities will result in a 40% increase in their art skills.

• Collaborated with colleagues to integrate art projects with other subjects such as Math, ELA, and Science, which promotes interdisciplinary learning. 

• Organized and curated art exhibitions, which enhanced community engagement and student pride. 

Student Teaching The Renaissance Charter School 2                                                                                                                                                           Queens, NY,  September 2025- December 2026 

• Designed and taught standards-aligned visual art lessons for elementary students (K-4), incorporating drawing, painting, and mixed media.

• Implemented classroom management strategies to support a positive, inclusive learning environment.

• Assessed student artwork using formative and summative methods to track progress and guide instruction.

• Collaborated with mentor teacher to adapt lessons for diverse learners, including students with varying abilities and needs.

• Integrated cross-curricular connections in art lessons (ELA, Math, and Science).

• Designed and implemented culturally responsive, standards-aligned art lessons that supported diverse learners and encouraged creative expression. 

Part-Time Seeds Teacher

The Arts Students League of New York

New York, NY, June 2021- June 2023

• Developed and implemented engaging and developmentally appropriate art lessons for groups of 20 students ranging from elementary to adults.

• Introduce fundamental art concepts, techniques, and art history in a way that captivates young minds.

Part-Time Art Educator

The Renaissance Charter School

Queens, NY, September 2021- June 2022 

• Teach visual education to students in kindergarten through fourth grade using diverse learning styles. These include drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, and art history.  

• Developed an enthusiastic and positive classroom environment to target each student's interests and learning styles.

• Worked with students, staff, parents, and the community to create a comprehensive art program.

Teaching Artist for The Arts and Literacy Program

Coalition for Hispanic Family Services

Brooklyn, NY, October 2020 - June 2021

• Facilitated dynamic and interactive art projects for students of diverse backgrounds, inspiring creativity and self-expression.

• Created a safe and stimulating environment that promotes learning among children

Education Division, Family and Community Programs Department, Citi Intern - Worked Remotely

Brooklyn Museum                                                                                                                                                                             Brooklyn, NY, September 2020 - December 2020                                                                                                                                 

• Developed and integrated mini-art lessons that are suitable for ages five to ten years old.

• Provided technical support with the gallery studio fall, online art classes

• Increased outreach database

Arts Mentor for the Teen Apprenticeship Program (TAP) - Worked Remotely Studio Institute

New York, NY, June 2020- Early August 2020

• Mentored high school students in their teaching skills in one-on-one meetings and voluntary group activities

• Provided support and feedback on class assignments in progress, as well as demonstrations on lesson plans

Arts Intern Studio Institute partnership with Madison Square Park Conservancy, 2019 Venice Biennale Arte                                  Venice, Italy, June 2019 - August 2019

• Conducted outreach activities in the local community, such  as teaching students at a historic Venice charity, Istituto Santa Maria della Pietà (or La Pieta)

• Motivated and inspired students to create art that connected formally and thematically to Martin Puryear’s work

• Taught individuals how to communicate effectively with one another regarding works of art

• Led students on visits to the US Pavilion and other Biennale exhibitions in the city

• Photographed and documented students’ work; hung and created art labels

• Served as gallery guides for Martin Puryear’s acclaimed exhibition,Liberty/Libertà, at the 2019 Biennale Arte