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Professional Profile

As a seasoned art teacher transitioning into new professional endeavors, I bring a wealth of creativity, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills. My experience in guiding students through artistic exploration has honed my ability to think critically and communicate effectively. Eager to leverage my diverse skill set, I am excited about the prospect of contributing my creativity, adaptability, and interpersonal finesse to roles outside of the educational sphere.

Capabilities

  • Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrated ability to connect with students, colleagues, and parents, fostering a positive and inclusive environment conducive to creativity and learning.

  • Administrative Expertise: Proven track record in managing diverse administrative tasks, including scheduling, event coordination, and resource allocation, showcasing efficiency and attention to detail.

  • Management Experience: Successfully led and organized art events, exhibitions, and open houses, showcasing adept project management skills and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

  • Adaptability: Thrived in dynamic educational settings, showcasing a flexible and adaptive mindset to meet evolving challenges and changing priorities.

  • Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, evident in crafting engaging lesson plans, research papers, and exhibition materials, fostering clear and compelling communication.

  • Problem Solving: Developed strong critical thinking skills through guiding students in artistic exploration, enabling effective problem-solving in varied situations.

  • Collaboration: Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, artists, and teams, fostering a collaborative spirit and contributing to the success of collective goals.

  • Creativity: Innate creative abilities honed through teaching various art forms, bringing a fresh and innovative perspective to problem-solving and project development.

  • Advisory Role: Provided guidance and mentorship to students, exhibiting a natural inclination for advising and supporting individuals in their creative and professional journeys.

  • Cultural Competence: Comprehensive knowledge of diverse art forms, including 20th- and 21st-century art history, contributing to cultural competence and enriching perspectives in various professional settings.

Career Summary

Salon Operations Coordinator

Jun 2022Present
BELLIBONE
  • Assisted with the change in ownership of the business and transitioning all the permissions and access to the new owner.
  • Facilitate the smooth onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a seamless transition into the salon's administrative responsibilities.
  • Manage the transition of ownership by efficiently changing, canceling, and creating new salon accounts for various vendors, ensuring uninterrupted operations.
  • Head the operational tasks of the salon using Boulevard Salon Management software, optimizing efficiency and streamlining administrative processes.
  • Oversee product inventory and ordering, maintaining adequate stock levels and ensuring timely replenishment to support stylists and meet client needs.
  • Provide exceptional customer service to clients, ensuring their satisfaction and loyalty through prompt and attentive support.
  • Support stylists by constantly replenishing products and supplies, ensuring they have the necessary tools to deliver high-quality services.
  • Direct the display, installation, and storage of artwork, effectively communicating with artists and managing the sale of artwork to enhance the salon's aesthetic appeal.
  • Maintain clear and concise documentation, ensuring accurate record-keeping and efficient communication within the salon.

Elementary Art Teacher

Mar 2017Jun 2021
Roxbury Township Public Schools
  • Planned, implemented, and evaluated age-appropriate and engaging instructional art programs for over 600 students in grades Pre-K through 4th, resulting in enhanced artistic skills and appreciation.
  • Taught various art forms, including drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and paper mâché sculpture, incorporating art historical elements to foster a comprehensive understanding of art.
  • Modified instruction and art projects to accommodate students with special needs, ensuring inclusivity and equal access to art education.
  • Effectively managed classroom behavior through continuous monitoring and proactive teacher-student interaction, creating a positive and conducive learning environment.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of student performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understanding, providing comprehensive and accurate quarterly grade reports.
  • Efficiently managed art supply inventory and facilitated the ordering of materials, ensuring the availability of necessary resources for effective teaching and learning.
  • Rewrote the district's elementary arts curriculum and updated standards and unit plans, aligning them with current educational practices and ensuring relevance and effectiveness.
  • Organized and coordinated yearly student art exhibitions for each school, showcasing students' artistic achievements and fostering a sense of pride and accomplishment.

Visual Art Teacher

Jul 2015Jan 2017
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy I Upper Elementary Charter School
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive visual arts curriculum for over 300 students in grades 3-5, aligning with the National Visual Art Education Standards and the New York State Blueprint for the Arts.
  • Taught a wide range of art mediums, including drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, and sculpture, providing students with a diverse and well-rounded artistic education.
  • Demonstrated various techniques and skills in activities such as drawing and painting, fostering creativity and artistic expression among students.
  • Provided individualized and small-group instruction to accommodate the unique needs and learning styles of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities.
  • Evaluated student performance and progress in art skills, preparing grades and progress reports to track development and provide feedback to students and parents.
  • Organized and presented school-wide student art exhibitions in winter and spring semesters, showcasing students' artistic achievements and promoting a sense of pride and accomplishment.
  • Facilitated after-school art clubs and bi-weekly advanced art classes for select youth artists, nurturing their talent and providing additional opportunities for growth and development.
  • Managed the ordering and storage of art materials, ensuring a well-equipped and organized art studio for effective teaching and learning.
  • Maintained open and effective communication with parents and school administrators, providing regular updates on student progress and addressing any concerns or questions.
  • Chaperoned and documented student field trips to museums and art institutions, enriching students' understanding and appreciation of art and culture.
  • Collaborated with academic subject teachers to integrate the arts into the curriculum, fostering interdisciplinary learning and enhancing students' overall educational experience.
  • Provided support with academic classes and proctored post-assessments, mock exams, and state math and ELA exams, contributing to the overall success and achievement of students.

Arts Mentoring Program Facilitator & Teaching Artist

Sep 2013Jul 2016
Free Arts NYC
  • Lead weekly Arts Mentoring Program for underserved youth, ages 6-8 in East Harlem
  • Supervise a team of volunteer mentors and lead them through delivering weekly arts-based mentoring sessions
  • Prepare for each weekly mentor session by reviewing curriculum and adapting lessons to fit the group’s skill level, needs, and interests
  • Lead, explain, and demonstrate art activities, and create opportunities for Volunteer Mentors to be active participants/learners and lead group activities
  • Track attendance, complete weekly evaluation surveys and individual youth progress surveys
  • Lead classroom management and take primary responsibility for handling challenging behaviors
  • Support Free Arts Day Program with set up, facilitation, and clean up for Free Arts Days, “pop-up” arts festivals sponsored by a corporation, group, or individual
  • Lead inquiry-based discussion with kids and adult volunteers about featured artist's work

Family Programs Museum Educator

Jan 2014Aug 2015
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
  • Lead family workshops and hands-on design activities for up to sixty participants in the Target Design Kids program
  • Facilitate a literacy-based design program for toddler and preschool children ages 2-5 and their caregivers that incorporates storytelling, movement, design vocabulary, and hands-on art activities
  • Develop lessons aimed to increase literacy for toddlers and encourage families to explore the basics of design through creative play
  • Create art and design-based workshops for children ages 5 and older

Teen Arts Program Coordinator

Mar 2015Jul 2015
Free Arts NYC
  • Coordinate logistics and planning for Teen Arts Programs: Museum/Studio Visit Program and Portfolio Mentorship Program
  • Schedule, plan, and facilitate group visits for Museum/Studio Visit Program
  • Support and communicate with adult volunteer mentors 
  • Lead mentor roundtables
  • Review mentor evaluation surveys and identify needs or issues
  • Create and plan Portfolio Mentorship calendar
  • Track Teen Arts Program budget
  • Respond to general Teen Arts Program inquiries

School Programs Assistant

Sep 2014Mar 2015
The Museum of Modern Art
  • Provide administrative support for MoMA School and Teacher programs
  • Facilitation of professional development teacher workshops, including creation of marketing materials, communicating with teachers, and handling the registration and payment process 
  • Compile, analyze, and report on statistics related to the School Visit program for School Programs and Development departments' records and for purposes of continued marketing and outreach 
  • Help prepare resources for educator meetings and identify any supplemental teaching resources for exhibitions
  • Organize, order, restock, and take inventory of School Programs art supplies 
  • Fulfill and anticipate educator needs and requests, in terms of teaching materials and supplies
  • Assist with observation of school partnership programs for departmental evaluation project
  • Respond to information requests from teachers, schools, and general public; monitor MoMA school programs and teacher programs general email accounts

3D Project Coordinator

Jun 2014Dec 2014
Brooklyn Museum
  • Coordinate the pilot 3D printing class for 11-13 year olds within the Gallery/Studio Program
  • Collaborate with Teaching Artist and Education staff to shape and develop the class within the existing Gallery/Studio Program structure
  • Organize and facilitate planning meetings among the project team of artists, technicians, and educators
  • Maintain youth registration, parent communication, outreach, and program evaluation
  • Provide youth and instructor support during class and field trips
  • Assist in the setup and breakdown of equipment for classes
  • Organize and supervise field trips to industrial 3D printing lab and to World Maker Faire New York in September 2014
  • Work with Manager of Youth and Family Programs and Teaching Artist in creating the program final report for the funding organization

Program Coordinator and Advisor

July 2011August 2014
Museum Teen Summit

• Provide guidance and support for teens, and assist them with implementation of teen-planned events
• Facilitate meetings and discussions and act as adult educator liaison between teens and museums
• Document sessions through note-taking and photographs
• Work collaboratively with teens to conduct research and discuss strategic planning for program
• Assisted with the planning and preparation for the presentation at the NAEA 2012 Pre-conference

Teaching Artist

Aug 2013Jan 2015
New-York Historical Society
  • Lead museum outreach Art of History program in New York City public and private schools, for students in grades 1-12
  • In a five-session classroom-based residency, teach various topics in New York and American history, combining visual arts and art history, using visual thinking and historical inquiry-based discussion learning strategies
  • Prepare, demonstrate, and facilitate art-making component (painting, drawing, printmaking, collage, and paper sculpture) and relate to historical information
  • Develop and teach after school history-based visual arts programs to 2nd through 5th grade students, in collaboration with Learning Action Center for Academic Success and Achievement (LACASA) program
  • Lead and support Family Programs for the DiMenna Children's History Museum

GO Summer Art Teacher

Jul 2014Aug 2014
GO Project
  • Teach daily afternoon studio art classes to low-income New York City public school students in a five-week summer program
  • Design and submit a project-based curriculum and weekly lesson plans
  • Create engaging and hands-on art lessons and projects for rising 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders 
  • Organize culminating student art show at the conclusion of the program
  • Work collaboratively with the Program Leadership Team, including the GO Families Director, to develop behavior plans as needed, regarding students who exhibit behavioral and/or emotional difficulties in the classroom

Museum Educator

Oct 2013Aug 2014
Museum of Arts and Design
  • Lead 2-hour Studio Sunday intergenerational gallery/studio family program
  • Create an engaging program that includes an interactive gallery tour and an art-making activity related to the current exhibition, suitable for both children and adults
  • Teach 90-minute museum tour and hands-on art workshop for K-12 school groups
  • Assist with the Museum's annual MAD Family Day event

Museum Educator

Oct 2012Aug 2014
Museum of the City of New York
  • Conducted engaging and interactive 1.5-hour history programs for NYC public and private school groups, grades 1-6, fostering a love for learning and appreciation for the city's history.
  • Implemented school programs by utilizing discussion, inquiry, and hands-on activities to actively engage students and enhance their understanding of historical concepts.
  • Ensured smooth program execution by setting up before and cleaning up after each session, restocking supplies, and organizing the classroom for optimal learning experiences.
  • Actively participated in curator and educator-led trainings throughout the year, staying updated on the latest teaching techniques and historical knowledge to deliver high-quality educational programs.
  • Facilitated weekend family programs, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for families to explore and learn together.
  • Maintained clear and concise communication with students, parents, and colleagues, avoiding jargon and using age-appropriate language to ensure understanding.
  • Proofread all program materials and documentation, ensuring accuracy and professionalism in all written communication.
  • Demonstrated a passion for education and a commitment to ongoing professional development in the field of museum education.

Teaching Artist

Jan 2014Feb 2014
Neuberger Museum of Art at SUNY Purchase
  • Developed and led the studio component for two monthly Family Second Saturdays drop-in programs at the Neuberger Museum of Art at SUNY Purchase, engaging families with children ages 5-10 in fun and educational art activities.
  • Created interactive and engaging studio activities based on current exhibitions, fostering creativity and exploration among participants.
  • Collaborated with museum staff to ensure seamless integration of studio activities with the overall program, enhancing the overall experience for families.
  • Facilitated a positive and inclusive environment, encouraging active participation and fostering a love for art among children and their families.
  • Maintained clear and concise communication with participants, explaining instructions and providing guidance throughout the art-making process.
  • Ensured the safety and well-being of all participants during studio activities, implementing appropriate safety measures and addressing any concerns promptly.
  • Documented and evaluated the success of each studio activity, gathering feedback from participants and making improvements for future programs.
  • Demonstrated a passion for art education and a commitment to fostering creativity and artistic expression in young minds.

Internship Coordinator

Feb 2013Dec 2013
Museum of the City of New York
  • Design and implement internship structure for young adult interns, ages 17-22 from underserved communities in New York City
  • Develop programmatic goals, training schedule, intern rules and expectations, measures and standards for progress, and program evaluation
  • Create internship application, interview potential candidates, and select finalists
  • Lead 3.5-month training in museum education and pedagogical practices to prepare intenrs to co-teach Museum's Summer Programs
  • Introduce and instruct interns on major themes of museum education including inquiry-based and object-based discussion, age-appropriate teaching, and working with students with special needs
  • Provide opportunities and design workshops for professional development, career training, development of reading, writing, and public speaking skills, directly related to museum education and New York City history
  • Maintain accurate data, records, and files to track the activities, participation, progress, and status of interns
  • Manage and track program budget and interns' payroll
  • Write final evaluation report for Museum's development department and grant funding organization
  • During the summer, provide support for interns through observation and evaluation of their teaching
  • Work closely and communicate with the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center in East Harlem regarding interns' progress
  • Supervise interns facilitating the weekend Family Programs

Student Administrative Assistant, Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs

Feb 2010Feb 2013
City College of New York
  • Efficiently facilitated daily administrative operations for the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, ensuring smooth functioning and timely completion of tasks.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to students, faculty, and the general public, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Managed calendars, scheduled meetings, and coordinated appointments, optimizing time management and ensuring efficient use of resources.
  • Assisted with the processing of departmental purchase orders and requisitions, meticulously tracking budgets and invoices to maintain financial accuracy.
  • Maintained and updated the student database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information for efficient record-keeping and data management.
  • Coordinated the creation and distribution of an online newsletter, effectively communicating important updates and information to the student body.
  • Collaborated with other Student Affairs departments, offering support and assistance as needed, fostering a collaborative and cohesive work environment.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all administrative tasks.

Facilitator for MoMA Studio: Common Senses

Sep 2012Nov 2012
Museum of Modern Art
  • Assist in the daily management of an interactive museum space for the general public
  • Engage with multi-generational visitors in the space through inquiry and conversation
  • Responsible for preparation of project spaces, greeting visitors, and answering questions about Museum and education programs, stocking materials, and overall maintenance of space
  • Act as primary contact with Studio visitors, collect evaluation data, and deliver feedback to Education staff

High School Internship Supervisor & Art Education Programs Intern

Jun 2012Aug 2012
Joan Mitchell Foundation
  • Work closely with Student Opportunities and Support Coordinator with planning and implementation of summer high school internship
  • Develop internship goals, structure, and logistics
  • Mentor and oversee high school interns as they work on their summer research projects
  • Document interns' progress and evaluate their learning based on program goals
  • Participate in the development and planning of various portfolio classes and fall events for both middle school and high school students
  • Provide administrative support for Art Education Department and programming

School Programs Intern & Museum Educator

Oct 2011Aug 2012
Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Conducted extensive research and developed engaging lesson plans for general and collection-specific tours, catering to students in grades 1-12.
  • Created interactive and age-appropriate gallery activities, incorporating featured artworks into discussions, writing exercises, and art-making activities.
  • Led hour-long tours for school groups and summer camp groups, effectively engaging and educating participants of various age groups.
  • Actively participated in weekly training sessions, enhancing knowledge and skills in museum education practices and inquiry-based discussion techniques.
  • Maintained clear and concise communication with students and group leaders, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience during museum visits.
  • Developed strong rapport with students and group members, fostering a positive and engaging learning environment.
  • Consistently adhered to museum guidelines and standards, ensuring the preservation and protection of artworks and artifacts.
  • Diligently proofread all written materials and lesson plans, ensuring accuracy and clarity in content delivery.

School, Youth, & Family Programs Intern

Jan 2011Aug 2011
Museum of Arts and Design
  • Assist with School Programs: planning and administrative duties for academic year, professional development programs for teachers, facilitate and assist with MADlab school program gallery tours and workshops, fill in as substitute museum educator for MADlabs
  • Assist with Family Programs: programming for new exhibition cycles, assist with MAD Family Saturdays, inter-generational Studio Sunday program, and evaluations
  • Assist with Teen Programs: supervision, documentation, and evaluation of Artist & Youth Workshop and other teen programs, maintain MAD Teens Facebook page
  • Work as assistant coordinator of ArtsLife Summer Internship program for high school students: assist ArtsLife coordinator with planning of internship structure, schedule, goals, and evaluation; help to supervise and mentor teens assist with their summer projects and research; facilitate group discussions, chaperone field trips, provide program administrative support, document program through photographs and notes
  • Research current and future exhibitions to find educational ties for possible programming and literature
  • Assist with facilitation of pilot program, EnVision access program for people with seeing disabilities
  • Monitor, organize, order, restock, and take inventory of art supplies for all School, Youth, and Family programs
  • Prepare materials, assist with registration, and help facilitate evaluation for educational programs
  • Conduct research to support the implementation of pilot programs and new partnerships and collaborations
  • Represent MAD in various inter-museum events and meetings

Education

B.A.

Aug 2006Jun 2009
Hunter College

Studio Art and Art History, Cum Laude

Certifications

Standard Teaching Certification

New Jersey Department of Education

Teacher of Art

Visual Arts Teaching Certification, K-12

20122017
New York State Department of Education

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