Planned schedules and managed time to meet deadlines for overlapping design projects. Created a range of digital graphics from hand drawings. Completed certification in Adobe Illustrator; qualified to teach the software to professionals.

Tutored two 6th grade students in math. Helped students prepare for standardized tests.

General Education: Managed classroom instruction and behavior for students in grades 3-6. Prepared lesson plans with attention to differentiated learning, adapting exercises for gifted students and those with special needs. Planned units that included instruction, guided practice, independent practice, and review. Identified opportunities to integrate real world examples in all subject areas. Prepared students for standardized tests. Demonstrated how to use technical resources for research and presentations, including videos. Engaged parents to be involved in their children’s education. • Improved students’ reading skills as a Reading Resource Teacher.• Engaged students in learning science through a practical skills program that assessed knowledge based on solving related problems. • Produced a daily blog for parents that outlined homework assignments and other classroom activities.• Served as the LSC Teacher Representative for 3 years.

Taught hands-on skills in the visual arts and arts appreciation to students in grades 3-6. Collaborated with other teachers in integrating the art curriculum with other subject areas. Informed lesson plans and instruction with the passion of a practicing artist whose background ranges from digital illustration to toy design. Adapted lessons to develop each student’s individual gifts. Presented techniques and terms in a way that addressed different learning styles. Taught students how to give and accept criticism. Exposed students to other aspects of art (dance, music). Followed Illinois Fine Arts Curriculum Standards. Displayed student work to recognize achievement and motivate success.• Partnered with teaching artists in the Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education (CAPE) program. Developed inquiry-based, arts-integrated units that encouraged students to explore creativity.• Collaborated with the Smart Museum in the SmART Explorers program which builds visual communication skills through classroom activities and visits to the museum. • Engaged students by using skills as a designer to integrate art instruction with language and math. Guided students in creating characters through writing and drawing. Demonstrated how to create computer-based art, story boards, photo montages, and videos. • Designed rubric and assessments based on clear instructions/goals. • Served as a mentor teacher to graduate students from the School of the Art Institute.

Construct and develop units that align with district-wide education outcomes in Social Studies. Collaborate with team teachers and special education instructors to provide personalized lesson plans and strategies for all students

Invented, designed, and patented game for Hasbro Games, Dragon Strike. Designed plush toy for Hasbro, Smiling Snoopy, and electronic learning aid for General Creations, ABC Talk-To-Me Puzzle. Brainstorm fresh, creative, and innovative toy concepts. Conceptualize new ideas in sketch form. Build three-dimensional models through problem solving and understanding of mechanics and electronics