Profile

I am a Visual Arts teacher with 10 years experience in both American and International schools. I hold a Master of Education degree, a Bachelor of Art degree in Studio Art and a California Teaching Credential in Art.

I understand the future of education and my pedagogy reflects that through 21st century skill development, voice and choice, and experiential and inquiry-based learning. Using curriculum that cultivates both creative and critical thinking, my students are encouraged to go through the creative process and support their work with informed contextual research, skill development, media experimentation and finally, project ideation and execution. I encourage lively, interactive class discussions and critiques. Through exposing student to many perspectives of visual culture, I aim to create connections between our thematic units, art movements and contemporary art practices.

It is my professional goal to work at an innovative independent school as a Visual Arts teacher and leader, facilitating transparent and purposeful growth while building upon student learning and well-being.

Education

University of California, Los Angeles-Extension, 2016

  • California Clear Art Teaching Credential

University of California, Santa Barbara, 2009

  • Master’s of Education
  • California Preliminary Art Teaching Credential

The American University of Rome, 2000

  • Attended a college summer session to study art history and studio art

University of California, Santa Cruz, 2002

  • Bachelor of the Arts in Studio Art
  • Teaching Assistant for both Introduction to Painting and Intermediate Painting lower division classes

Experience

High School Art Teacher, The International School of Beijing, Beijing, China (2015-2018)

  • International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Visual Art Year 11 and Year 12 Standard Level and Higher Level, Art 1 Foundations, 3D Explorations, Introduction to Digital Photography, Diploma Program Extended Essay Advisor
  • Develop and assess collaboratively within the Film/Art/Design department a standards-based curriculum using International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and National Core Art Standards; Plan and coordinate the annual IB Visual Arts Exhibition; Lead multiple experiential learning trips for students to galleries, museums, artist studios, and week-long cultural plein air excursions; Create, coordinate and lead Artist in Residence program with The Red Gate Gallery; Photography Club and Life Drawing Club Mentor; Grade 12 Mentor

Middle School Art Teacher, International School of Beijing, Beijing, China (2013-2015)

  • Art 6, Art 8; Enrichments: Drawing 101, Sculpture 101, Painting 101, Mixed Media Explorations
  • Work collaboratively within the Middle School Art department preparing, developing and teaching art curriculum using UBD framework with whole child approach to learning; Work collaboratively within Grade level teams to create and teach project based art units of study; Lead the establishment of the ISB Artist in Residence program; Grade 7 mentor and Grade 8 mentor teacher

Secondary Art Teacher, Kaohsiung American School, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (2010-2013)

  • IB DP Visual Art Year 1 and 2, Art Foundations, Drawing and Painting, Art 6, Art 7, Art 8, Extended Essay Advisor
  • Create, plan and implement comprehensive art curricula from grades 6-12; Work collaboratively with other subject teachers to create cross curricular integration of art units; Plan and coordinate the annual IB Visual Arts Exhibition; Elementary Swim Coach

Grade 2 Teacher and Art Curriculum Coordinator, Sanur Independent School, Bali, Indonesia, (2009-2010)

  • Second Grade Classroom Teacher and Elementary School Art Curriculum Coordinator
  • Create, plan and teach second grade core subjects; Support and guide other classroom teachers to create cross curricular art units specific to grade level; Invite and host local Balinese artisans to share cultural artforms and creative processes with students and teachers; Plan and organize annual Elementary Art Show; Created the design and layout of the school yearbook; Elementary Swim Coach

Middle School Student Art Teacher, Santa Barbara Junior High School, Santa Barbara, CA, USA (2008-2009)

  • Grade 7 Art, Grade 8 Advanced Art
  • Create, plan and teach two studio art classes following a standards-based curriculum; Organize and help with quarterly Middle School Art Show; Lead several field trips to local galleries and museums

Grade 4 and 5 Co-Teacher, The San Francisco School, San Francisco, CA, USA (2007-2008)

  • Grade 4 Co-Teacher, Grade 5 Co-Teacher, Middle School Art Club Advisor
  • Create, plan and teach Grade 4 and Grade 5 Social Studies, Science and English; Work collaboratively with specialist teachers to ensure cross curricular alignment of units

Professional Membership and Skills

  • Asia Region Art Educators (ARWAE) member and conference presenter-2013, 2014, 2015
  • Asia Region Art Educators (ARWAE) conference host teacher and organizer-2017
  • Programs: Adobe Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Google Drive, iMovie, Powerschool, Atlas Rubicon, Gradequick Edline. Studywiz, Ning Network
  • Media Expertise: Digital Art, Photography, Animation, Dark Room Film developing, Drawing and Painting, Sculpture, Assemblage, Printmaking, Laser Cut, Ceramics
  • Educational Technology, Cross-curricular Integration, Standards Development and Alignment, Curriculum Development, Vertical Curriculum Alignment, Digital Portfolios, Differentiated Instruction, Social Media for artwork promotion and sharing, Project Based Learning, EAL support, Visual Thinking, Bilingual Visuals

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