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Working with students individually and in groups, assisting with specific instructional or learning tasks. Assisting students by interpreting and modifying classroom assignments. Appying behavior modification techniques. Assisting students in non-instructional activities. Providing specialized health services. Data collection and maintaining operational records.

Petaluma, California

Working 1:1, caring for the physical and psychological needs of developmentally delayed, orthopedically handicapped, special needs students. Working with individual students in daily instruction using behavior modification, to motivate students towards academic success. Modifying general education curriculum to achieve Individualized Education Program goals. Designing and producing specialized curricular material to promote skill acquisitions. Utilizing technology to personalize instruction, increase learning, and effect communication.

Petaluma, California

Working with students individually and in groups during language arts curriculumWorking with ESL students.Art docent K- 6th gradeMeadow School Chess Club Facilitator and Advisor 2002 - 2009

Kirstenbosch, South Africa

Pen and ink drawings for National Botanical Institute 'Notes" seriesIllustrations for scientific publications

Cape Town, South Africa

Concept development: background research, label scripting, design of exhibits and selection of materials for display, consultation with research staff.Preparation: installation and evaluation of exhibitionsMaintenance: general maintenance of exhibitsTraveled overseas to evaluate and document current international museum exhibition trends, London, York, Manchester, Paris, Chicago, Milwaukee, Nashville, New York, and Washington DC.Chairperson of the Museum Shop Committee - Chaired monthly meetings, screened stock, guidance in display techniques, created promotional material and organized regular media promotions, locally and overseas.Designed and manufactured new products.

Kirstenbosch, South Africa

Pen and ink drawings for a definitive book on Natal seaweeds by Dr. R. E. Norris, The Marine Red Algae of Natal, SA (CT, 1992) deposited in the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA.Pen and ink drawings for G. Duncan, Growing SA Bulbous Plants (CT, 1996)Pen and ink drawings for Dr. K. E. Steiner, A New Nemesia from the interior of the Southern Cape, SA, SA Jl Bot., 60: 1994.

Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa

Creating artwork for enhancement on a Rostrum Camera. These graphic images were then used in various audio visual projects.

Advanced Diploma In Fine Art, Sculpture

Awarded MacIver Scholarship

B.A. Fine Art (Hons.), Sculpture & History Of Art

Activities and Societies: University of Cape Town Ladies First Eight Rowing Team, Fuller Hall Residence Committee; Entertainment Officer