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Montreal, Quebec, Canada

-Teach English, ESL, math, science, options, and art classes to adult students while helping them integrate into Canadian culture.-Develop and implement much of my own curriculum on the topics of accessing services, travel, and cultural integration, in addition to topics on Canadian media, art, culture, politics, social justice, and literature, while adhering to Ministry of Education standards and guidelines.-Regularly tend to administrative duties and tasks in a timely manner that… Show more -Teach English, ESL, math, science, options, and art classes to adult students while helping them integrate into Canadian culture.-Develop and implement much of my own curriculum on the topics of accessing services, travel, and cultural integration, in addition to topics on Canadian media, art, culture, politics, social justice, and literature, while adhering to Ministry of Education standards and guidelines.-Regularly tend to administrative duties and tasks in a timely manner that respects the school’s schedule.-Have designed and taught options courses, such as fine arts studio practice and career development.-Plan and execute engaging field-trips and community development projects with organizations such as the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA), the Redpath Museum, and the City of Montreal. Show less

Markham, Ontario, Canada

-Created, designed, and implemented online fine arts curriculum for children ages 5-12.-Researched and became adept in the OCT and Ontario Ministry of Education standards of practice.-Used online teaching platform functions, such as video creation, PowerPoints, screen share functions, online games, and online whiteboard functions to provide animated and informative lessons for young children.-Used demonstrations, prototypes, examples, and artistic techniques to develop students’ art… Show more -Created, designed, and implemented online fine arts curriculum for children ages 5-12.-Researched and became adept in the OCT and Ontario Ministry of Education standards of practice.-Used online teaching platform functions, such as video creation, PowerPoints, screen share functions, online games, and online whiteboard functions to provide animated and informative lessons for young children.-Used demonstrations, prototypes, examples, and artistic techniques to develop students’ art skills, such as drawing, painting, 3D design, soft sculptural manipulation, and storybook writing and physical book creation.-Provided positive and encouraging one-on-one assistance for students who need extra support and guidance.-Attended online staff meetings, provide student feedback, and assist in creating online promotional material. Show less

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

-Prepared lesson plans for advanced English adult students who work in public and private sectors. -Provided knowledge, instruction, and direction on advanced English by anticipating student questions.-Practiced andragogical techniques of collaboration, co-operation, adaptation, and open communication.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

-Effectively managed the camp for the summer, dealing with issues from parent concerns, to child health and safety issues, to behavioural issues, to staffing, to budgeting, to supply inventory and deliveries.-Promoted and participated in camp culture, with a focus on digital skills and creative technology.

Québec City, Quebec, Canada

-Provided teacher with English-specific classroom lectures and activities.-Designed, prepared, and implemented activities to help secondary 1 and 2 students (ages 11-13) speak, write, read, and listen in English.-Built a rapport with colleagues and students, with a focus on boosting students' confidence in English conversation, pronunciation, and speaking skills.-Ran lunch time activities that promoted English language and culture in the school.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

-Lectured, graded papers, and marked presentations for two graduate classes about ethical research.-Worked closely with the Professor of this class to help develop the syllabus and grading schemes. -Taught fellow MA students, which showed me how to hold a balanced sense of authority in the classroom among my own peer group.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

-Worked in the FOFA Gallery and created a pilot project to increase public exposure and dialogues around gallery issues and ideas.-Wrote, designed, and edited video interviews of graduate research being done in the Faculty of Fine Arts, which were published on the Concordia University YouTube channel. -Developed and implemented an art education activity for a community event on Canadian Black history at a local school that was experiencing issues of racism.-Learned about how… Show more -Worked in the FOFA Gallery and created a pilot project to increase public exposure and dialogues around gallery issues and ideas.-Wrote, designed, and edited video interviews of graduate research being done in the Faculty of Fine Arts, which were published on the Concordia University YouTube channel. -Developed and implemented an art education activity for a community event on Canadian Black history at a local school that was experiencing issues of racism.-Learned about how galleries interact with public communities to foster art education. Show less

Montreal, Canada Area

-Visited community art education sites and evaluated pre-service art teachers.-Provided constructive feedback to students to enhance community art education.-Created a positive rapport between site, site mentors, and students, while dealing with issues. -Completed administrative tasks such as: training, meetings and emails with students and colleagues, reviewing lesson plans, submitting evaluations and time logs, and completing any required research.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

-Successfully helped students receive strong grades in their art history and lecture-based courses.-Worked with students with disabilities and language barriers, and was supportive of students struggling with a variety of learning obstacles.-Tutored a Master's of Design student in her final thesis project for approximately 1 year.-Incorporated a life coaching/ time management and stress reduction learning component -Specialized in essay construction in the social sciences… Show more -Successfully helped students receive strong grades in their art history and lecture-based courses.-Worked with students with disabilities and language barriers, and was supportive of students struggling with a variety of learning obstacles.-Tutored a Master's of Design student in her final thesis project for approximately 1 year.-Incorporated a life coaching/ time management and stress reduction learning component -Specialized in essay construction in the social sciences, humanities, and arts. Show less

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

-Used art education to empower vulnerable adults experiencing mental and physical disabilities.-Utilized progressive methodologies, such as process-based art education and participant-centered learning.-Used images and text to compile a visual diary of my experiences with DoubleTAKE Studio, and gave this to the head administrators to assist with future funding applications.-Completed a report on how the organization can lend itself to advancing public art education in Dublin.

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

-Shadowed three art teachers, facilitating the learning, safety, and artistic development of nine art classes.-Offered feedback and advice to students ages eleven to nineteen on their artistic skills and projects.-Completed a visual diary documenting my experiences at the school that included both pictures and text.-Wrote a report on how emergent curriculum can be built into public art education within Dublin.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

-Coordinated and curated a collection of childrens’ artworks into a professional exhibition space.-Gained experience working with young children, parents, adults, and administrators in a daycare.-Worked with many stakeholders on collaboratively and accurately representing the daycare community.-Gained valuable experience in leading children’s art education and directing educational art programs.-Media, communication, and public relations experience gained in advertising the art… Show more -Coordinated and curated a collection of childrens’ artworks into a professional exhibition space.-Gained experience working with young children, parents, adults, and administrators in a daycare.-Worked with many stakeholders on collaboratively and accurately representing the daycare community.-Gained valuable experience in leading children’s art education and directing educational art programs.-Media, communication, and public relations experience gained in advertising the art exhibition event. Show less

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

-Prepared appendices submitted with Dr. Audrey Kobayashi’s Canadian Race Relations (CRR) report.-Provided transcription of detailed interviews pertaining to Dr. Kobayashi’s research and publications.-Submitted travel claim expenses and handled correspondence on behalf of Dr. Kobayashi.

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

-Facilitated the integration, adaptation, and continual development of fifty first-year residents.-Worked in the areas of community development, peer helping, event programming, and promotions.-Gained first-hand experience in social and educational programming, and community development.

Mainly Remote Work

-Assisted in research, grant applications, and planning an ACWR conference held at the United Nations.-Contributed research regarding the role of religious based perceptions of differences in fuelling war and violence (psychologically, socially, historically, economically, politically, and ideologically).-Promoted to Editor-in-Chief of the monthly newsletter (declined offer).

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

-Worked at the Queen's Outreach Centre to help integrate first-year students into Queen's University.-Gained experience in event planning, facilitating community, program development, and budgeting.-Trained in diversity, community development, anti-oppression, and creating safe spaces for minorities.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

-Assisted with peer-review database entry-Assisted in the process of preparing manuscripts for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.-Represented AIBS at local conferences, reporting to the Editor-in-Chief on relevant scientific findings and publications.

Master'S In Teaching & Learning, Education

Master’S Degree, Art Education

Bachelor’S Degree, Fine Arts, Interdisciplinary

Exchange Credits, Art Education

Post-Baccalaureate Visual Arts Certificate, Studio Practice (General)

Bachelor’S Degree, Philosophy

Exchange Credits, Cuban History, Society, And Culture

Bachelor’S Degree, Environmental Science

Exchange Credits, Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies