Developed culturally relevant and responsive art curriculum for an internationally diverse group of over 100 studentsPrepared student portfolios for art careers beyond high school Led an advanced-level drawing course for highly engaged art students

Sold over twenty original artwork pieces Planned, filmed, and edited online marketing content demonstrating artistic process across multiple platformsExhibited in “Rebirth” and “You Can Open Up Now” group shows at Hidden Gallery 333 in Atlanta, GAPackaged and shipped mounted commissioned paintings ranging from 12x18”- 48x60” Designed and developed website, signage, and other marketing materials for ByYerya LLC brand

Designing and creating all promotional materials and signage used for productionAnalyzing film documents and conducting research to develop aesthetic templates for characters, sets, and promotional materialsUtilizing color theory and design principles to make cast wardrobe and set decor decisions Capturing behind-the-scenes footage of production Using and maintaining camera/audio-visual equipment and accessoriesComposing, framing, and executing various static and moving shots

Developing year-long differentiated project-based curriculums for multi-level visual arts and graphic design courses Developing year-long differentiated virtual and hybrid curriculum for learning during Covid-19 pandemicWorking with Education First (EF) tours to plan school’s first international trip to the Dominican RepublicBuilding community connections to provide students with opportunities to further their artistic journeys and connect with local artists Providing mentorship and specialized one-on-one artistic guidance for students developing portfolios for further artistic endeavors and internships Initiating “Panther Points” PBIS system as effective classroom management Planning community art exhibitions combining student art, art of the community, live performance art, and live collaborative artActing as sponsor for (Ad)Vantage Point after-school multimedia arts engagement program for young men in partnership with artists Fahamu Pecou, Jon Goode, and the Annie Casey FoundationActing as Yearbook Staff sponsor, copywriter, and copy editor for the school’s yearbookCreating stage props and backdrops for school-wide events (Homecoming, stage productions)Acting as 11th grade department chair-- liaison between school administration, students, and teaching staff

Developed engaging and differentiated 9-week visual arts curriculum that integrates students’ personal and cultural backgrounds while teaching students fundamentals of elements of art and principles of design for each grade levelInitiated “Art Bucks” PBIS system later adopted school-wide as “Eagle Bucks”Developed effective color-coded classroom management and PBIS system for all grade levels Provided mentorship and specialized one-on-one artistic guidance for students developing portfolios for further artistic endeavorsContacted and connected with community arts organizations (HIGH museum, performing arts schools, Porter Sanford Center) to provide students with opportunities to see and create art outside of school Started and sponsored Art Club which engages students in higher-level artmaking and various school beautification projects Worked with EF Tours to plan school’s first international trip to Panama and acted as group leader for group of 7 travelersCreated and built sets and props for 2018 student drama production of “Music With a Message” and band/chorus holiday concerts