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Washington D.C. Metro Area

Cultivate a student-centered studio environment that develops creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression for 220 students in grades PK-8 -Design and teach a scaffolded age-appropriate curriculum that supports cumulative skill development in ceramics, sculpture, drawing, painting, print-making, mixed media, collage and digital art.-Collaborate with classroom teachers and specialists to plan integrated Project Based Lessons that explore content through the lenses of multiple disciplines -Create a respectful, safe, and inclusive classroom community through implementing Responsive Classroom strategies-Reinforce the real world applications of classroom learning through project-relevant educational field experiences to museums, artist studios, and galleries-Serve the school community in additional roles: Art Director of the student-designed yearbook; Advisor to middle school students; Faculty Board Representative (2018-2019); Costume Designer for annual school musical

San Francisco Bay Area

Interpret ideas and provide inspired visual solutions to suit client’s creative needs. Employ traditional and digital techniques to create meaningful images for books, magazines, graphic novels, branding and more

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Collaborate with the lead teacher to manage and instruct a class of 14 boys, aged 5 to 6 -Design project based learning opportunities derived from children’s ideas, allowing students to construct knowledge through exploration and experimentation.-Employ Responsive Classroom techniques to create a rich learning environment that supports the social, emotional and academic needs of each boy

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Developed and conducted engaging art lessons for 40 students in grades K-5-Encouraged art appreciation and self-expression by exposing students to a variety of historically relevant artists, art production methods, and technical concepts-Structured curriculum to support weekly academic themes, utilizing age-appropriate projects to reinforce subject matter; including nature, wildlife,writing, and movement

Kaiser Permanente, Campbell, Ca

Educate Kaiser Permanente members about changes to U.S. Health Policy under the Affordable Care Act- Answer questions about health care reform, the individual insurance market and state/federal/private assistance programs- Promote membership growth and retention as a representative of Kaiser Permanente's Member Services

Camden Park

Create high quality coffee beverages adhering to recipe and presentation standards in a high volume work environment

Gifu, Japan

Employed as the only non-Japanese faculty members at 9 schools, collaborated with more than 40 Japanese teachers to restructure English curriculum and implement new course of study- Crafted and executed lessons for 6 grade levels with emphasis on international awareness and English communication on a weekly basis- Managed classrooms of 30 plus students ranging in age from 6-12

Gifu, Japan

Selected to serve on a 16-person team tasked with training and supporting Gifu Prefecture’s 140 person JET community

Gifu, Japan

Served as the only non-Japanese English teacher at a public senior high school; created original curricula & lesson plans for team teaching with Japanese co- workers - Taught 20 lessons per week to 400 students over 3 grade levels; team taught with all 4 Japanese teachers in the English department- Initiated re-organization of English Language program with emphasis on oral communication; developed new curriculum & evaluation system tailored to suit the student’s level of understanding

San Francisco, Ca

Directed a team of 3 onsite membership sales associates; implemented marketing, brand awareness & membership development strategies to increase membership sales while ensuring that all museum patrons received the highest quality service

San Francisco, Ca

Supported onsite membership sales at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

Lakeshore Oakland, Ca

Managed a team of 3-8 baristas ensuring that each customer was provided prompt, courteous & reliable service.

Oakland, Ca