Resume

I became a teacher to inspire creativity and foster a love for the arts in students of all backgrounds. My goal is to provide an inclusive, supportive environment where students can explore their artistic potential, develop critical thinking skills, and build confidence in their creative expression. I am committed to empowering students to use art as a means of personal growth and cultural understanding.

Skills & Expertise

Curriculum Development & Instruction: Creates and implements Colorado standards‑aligned, interdisciplinary lesson plans in drawing, ceramics, metalsmithing, digital art, and other fine arts.
Technology Integration: Incorporates several design softwares (including full Google Suite) into instruction; guides students in digital portfolio development and online branding.
Student Engagement & Classroom Management: Utilizes gamification, inquiry‑based learning, Thinking Visually, and Love & Logic strategies to foster a collaborative and creative classroom environment.
Critique & Assessment: Facilitates peer‑led critiques, formative assessments, and reflective discussions to promote critical thinking and creative problem‑solving.
Diversity & Inclusive Pedagogy: Prioritizes representation of diverse artists, ensuring equitable and culturally responsive instruction.
Social‑Emotional Learning (SEL): Integrates mindfulness, stress management techniques, and narrative‑based art exercises to support student well‑being.
Leadership & Collaboration: Mentors students in possible art careers, high level craftsmanship practices, and portfolio development; collaborates with educators to enhance cross‑disciplinary learning.

PEDAGOGICAL EXPERTISE

Digital Art & Graphic Design
Video & Photo Editing
Ceramics & Sculpture
Metalsmithing & Jewelry Design
Drawing & Illustration
Performance Art & Conceptual Art

TECHNOLOGY EXPERTISE

Learning Management Systems (LMS): Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, Blackboard, Canvas
Digital Art & Design: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects, Photopea, DaVinci Resolve, Canva, Procreate
Classroom Engagement Tools: Padlet, Nearpod, Kahoot!, Jackbox, Jeopardy Labs, Flip
Technology & Classroom Integration: Smartboards, Mac & PC OS, Google Suite, Microsoft Office
3D Modeling & Animation: Tinkercad, Blender, SketchUp, Procreate

Work Experience

Student Teacher

Thompson School District

Aug 2024 - Present

Designed and led interactive art lessons in ceramics, metalsmithing, drawing, and printmaking, integrating hands‑on projects, historical lessons, artist reviews while integrating digital tools such as Google Classroom, and website design.
Adapted quickly to diverse classroom environments across high school and elementary settings, supporting students with varied learning needs, creative confidence and engagement levels.
Managed classroom dynamics by fostering a positive and inclusive environment, implementing Love and Logic strategies, and incorporating gamification and mindfulness practices to our everyday activities.
Facilitated student critiques, portfolio development, and documenting practices, encouraging critical thinking and self‑expression in art projects through visual and written assessments.
Volunteered with the high school theater department to design and paint stage sets, assisting students in scenic art techniques.
Supported the elementary school’s annual art show, assisting with curation, setup, and display design.
Developed a printmaking unit for K‑5 students, modifying techniques for different age groups.
Conducted action research on student stress levels and gamified learning, using data collection and observational analysis to refine classroom strategies.

Project Manager II

Philips

Oct 2023 - May 2024

Developed and maintained instructional guides (IFU) documents and labeling artwork, utilizing software like Bartender, Adobe LiveCycle, and EnLabel to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
Managed the routing of documents for approval through Windchill, preparing labeling artwork and packages for review, emphasizing a ‘first-time right’ quality approach.
Collaborated within cross-functional teams to address NCRs and CAPAs, investigating root causes, implementing solutions, and ensuring compliance with quality system requirements in the medical devices sector.

Sr. Packaging Graphics Specialist

Boston Scientific

May 2021 - Oct 2023

Plan, execute, and track 10+ product labeling projects for Endoscopy, this involves working with several teams across the globe to ensure our deliverables meet the needs of our customers.
Ensure that artwork is fully compliant to Global standards (FDA, EUMDR, China’s regulations, etc) all while maintaining the highest quality and is visually consistent across instructional guides, labels, and packaging components.
Created a research and organization system that allows that has cut out months of back and forth questioning, resulting in a reduction in timeline for content creation by 30%, it provides the team with mock-ups as visual aids that can be marked up, commented on, and changed smoothly during my content development meetings.

Graphic Artist II

Medtronic

Sept 2011 - May 2021

Designed 500+ artworks annually, ensuring quality adherence to regulations and brand standards.
Decreased artwork rejections by 50% through concise work instructions, quality review protocols, and asset libraries.
Streamlined project prep time and data accuracy, improving collaboration across teams.

Awards

Education

Arizona State University, Bachelor of Fine Arts

Colorado State University, Master of Education and Human Resource Studies

Rhode Island School of Design, Continuing Education

Achieve - Maintains Accountability, Models Ethical Behavior

Engage - Collaborates with Others, Develops Self, Embraces Diversity and Inclusion

Innovate - Generates Ideas, Shape: Analyzes Issues, Connects to Strategic Direction