Education
TEACHERS COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY Master of Arts in Art and Art Education Chapter Treasurer, National Art Education Association (NAEA) Degree Conferred May, 2017
SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Associate of Science in Visual Arts Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society Pi Alpha Sigma Honor Society Dean’s List Recipient Degree Conferred May, 2015
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology Dean’s List Recipient Degree Conferred May, 2012
New York State Visual Arts, Professional Teaching Certification (PK – 12)
Certification
BALMVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NOVEMBER 2024 - PRESENT Elementary Art Teacher Newburgh, NY
HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AUGUST 2019 - AUGUST 2024 Elementary Art Teacher Highland, NY
Design and teach developmentally appropriate art curriculum emphasizing material exploration, social and cultural diversity, and the art making processes
Encourage a safe classroom environment where students can build their technical skills and explore avenues of self-expression in and through their art experiences
Collaborate with faculty members to create interdisciplinary lesson sequences
Curate and photograph student artwork for Annual Art Show
PROSPECT HILL AND SIWANOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS APRIL 2017 - JUNE 2019 Elementary Art Teacher Pelham, NY
Taught developmentally appropriate lesson sequences for grades K through 5
Incorporated STEAM and interdisciplinary avenues into curriculum
Curated and organized Annual Art Show for all elementary students
Member of Districtwide and individual school Diversity Committees
Member of Connect Kids Student Mentor Program
Created and coordinated Mural Committee
Participant in comprehensive Campbell-Jones Cultural Proficiency Training
PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL JANUARY 2017 – APRIL 2017 Student Teacher Pelham, NY
Taught developmentally appropriate art lessons for 8th grade students, including specialized lessons for students with special needs
Employed International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum to emphasize real world application of skills
Incorporate STEAM and interdisciplinary avenues into curriculum whenever possible
Encouraged a safe classroom environment where students could build their technical skills and explore avenues of self-expression in and through their art experiences
THE HESCHEL LOWER SCHOOL AUGUST 2016 – DECEMBER 2016 Student Teacher New York, NY
Taught developmentally appropriate lessons emphasizing material exploration, social and cultural diversity, and the value of art making processes for grades Pre-K through 5
Utilized the Responsive Classroom approach to management, emphasizing positive reinforcement and student agency
Worked extensively with students in a one-on-one context to foster meaningful art experiences
PROJECT ART OCTOBER 2015 – MAY 2016 Teaching Artist Bronx, NY
Taught weekly art classes at a New York City Public Library
Designed weekly art lessons for students ranging from 3 to 14 years of age
Contributed multiple student artworks to the End of Semester Collaborative Gallery Exhibition
Teaching Experience
Related Professional Experience
PELHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT MARCH 2017 – JUNE 2019 Coach, Modified Girls Lacrosse Pelham, NY
Coach a team of over fifty lacrosse players, ranging from introductory to advanced skill levels
Work with a fellow coach to run drills, scrimmages, and create game lineups and plays
Manage team during travel to away game locations
TEACHERS COLLEGE, HEALTH & BEHAVIOR STUDIES SEPTEMBER 2015 – JANUARY 2017 Assistant to the Director of Academic Affairs New York, NY
Manage all aspects of multimillion dollar departmental budgets
Assist faculty and staff with various department tasks
Awards
TEACHERS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD August 2015 Award given for academic and artistic achievement
GAIL COHEN EDELMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD MAY 2015 Award given for achievement in the Visual Arts program at Suffolk County Community College
GALLERY NORTH SCHOLARSHIP AWARD MAY 2003 One of four artists selected from Suffolk County to have work displayed in an exhibition of Long Island’s young artists
RENZO BIANCHI SCHOLARSHIP AWARD APRIL 2003 Sole recipient of award given for the most original and inspiring piece at the Heckscher Art Museum “Long Island’s Best” Exhibition
KATHARINE GIBBS LONG ISLAND ART CONTEST WINNER MARCH 2003 Won the 3rd Place Award from a selection of artists from Long Island under age 24
Exhibitions and Publications
MACY ART GALLERY, New York, NY MAY 2017 STUDENT TEACHER EXHIBITION, curated by Iris Bildstein Featured artworks completed by students in multiple student teaching placements
MUD SEASON REVIEW OCTOBER 2016 Multiple artworks selected to be featured in Issue #24 of Mud Season Review Literary Journal website
MACY ART GALLERY, New York, NY APRIL 2016 STUDIO WORKS, curated by Ashley Mask and Brian Bulfer, New York, NY Multiple works featured in an exhibition of Teachers College students
TC PUBLIC SPACE APRIL 2016 Multiple artworks selected to be posted in the quarterly publication of Teachers College student newspaper and website
MACY ART GALLERY, New York, NY DECEMBER 2015 STUDIO WORKS, curated by Joy Moser Multiple works featured in an exhibition of Teachers College students
MACY ART GALLERY, New York, NY SEPTEMBER 2015 SEPTEMBER PRIMER, curated by Ashley Mask Work featured in an exhibition of current Teachers College Art and Art Education masters and doctoral students
MAURICE N. FLECKER MEMORIAL GALLERY, Selden, NY MAY 2015 ANNUAL STUDENT EXHIBITION, curated by Matthew Neil Gehring Multiple works featured in an exhibition of Suffolk County Community College students
LILITH MAGAZINE MARCH 2015 Multiple artworks selected to be printed in the annual publication of Suffolk County Community College’s Lilith Magazine
GALLERY NORTH, Setauket, NY MAY 2003 YOUNG ARTISTS' EXHIBITION One of four artists selected from Suffolk County to have work displayed in an exhibition of Long Island’s young artists
HECKSCHER ART MUSEUM, Huntington, NY APRIL 2003 LONG ISLAND’S BEST EXHIBITION Featured in an exhibition of "Long Island’s Best” young artists Selected from a pool of all high school students on Long Island
SMITHTOWN TOWNSHIP ARTS COUNCIL, St. James, NY APRIL 2003 ANNUAL STUDENT EXHIBITION Featured in an exhibition of Long Island’s best student artists
BAY AREA FRIENDS OF THE FINE ARTS (BAFFA) ART ASSOCIATION, Sayville, NY MARCH 2003 ANNUAL STUDENT EXHIBITION Featured in an exhibition of Long Island’s best young artists