Responsible for teaching the following courses in a creative, positive environment:- Introduction to Art- Advanced Art- Graphic Design- Photography- Advanced Photography- Yearbook/Desktop PublishingAdditional responsibilities:- Yearbook Adviser- Hiring Committee

Freelance artist available for portraits, graphic design commissions, and customized illustrations.

- Assumed full responsibility for teaching art to grades K-8 in a positive and creative environment. - Enforced classroom discipline as necessary to encourage students to exceed standards of achievement. - Developed and implemented thematic lesson plans utilizing age-appropriate material. - Participated in the school based United Arts Team.

- Worked with children grades K-2 in an art-focused group of approximately 15 students.- Maintained discipline in an alternative classroom setting in accordance with school procedures.- Worked in liaison with school administration to ensure any behavioral issues that took place were resolved.

- Maintained and enhanced relationships through relevant and regular communication.- Worked in a deadline driven environment and maintained project status updates to all parties involved.- Assisted with art services using Adobe Creative Suite Software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. - Maintained customer’s orders and managed workflow by preparing files to send to print department.

- Created appealing and eye-catching visual displays that led the customer through the entire store.- Executed attractive mannequin displays, signs, interior displays, floor plans and special promotions displays.- Implemented a creative visual display strategy that reflected current seasonal, holiday, and storewide promotions at the time.