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Education and Certification
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT
Master of Library Science anticipated December 2024
Concentration: School Library Media Specialist
Post-Baccalaureate in Art Education. 2019
Bachelor of Arts. 2013
Major: Studio Art Concentration: Painting
State of Connecticut
Teacher Certification in Art Education K12 (#042)
July 2020 - June 2023
EIN: 6922940705
State of New York
Teacher Certification in Art Education K12
February 2021 - August 2026
Teacher ID: 4052220
Teaching-Related Experience
New Haven Public Schools, New Haven, Connecticut
September 2022 – present
Visual Art Teacher·
Waterbury Public Schools, Waterbury, Connecticut
August 2020 – September 2022
Visual Art Teacher·
Kelly Educational Services, Hamden, CT
August 2016 - June 2017 and August 2018 - September 2020
Daily Substitute Teacher
Central High School, Bridgeport, CT
October 2019 - December 2019
Student Teacher
Mary T. Murphy School, Branford, CT
August 2019- October 2019
Student Teacher
New Haven Board of Education, New Haven, CT
December 2018- August 2019
Daily Substitute Teacher
Farnam Neighborhood House, New Haven, CT
December 2014 - August 2015
Camp Arts and Crafts Instructor (June 2015 - August 2015)
General Experience
Yale University, New Haven, CT
April 2018 - March 2019
Temporary Library Assistant
Professional Organizations
National Art Education Associaton
American Library Association
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT
Master of Library Science anticipated December 2024
Concentration: School Library Media Specialist
Post-Baccalaureate in Art Education. 2019
Bachelor of Arts. 2013
Major: Studio Art Concentration: Painting
State of Connecticut
Teacher Certification in Art Education K12 (#042)
July 2020 - June 2023
EIN: 6922940705
State of New York
Teacher Certification in Art Education K12
February 2021 - August 2026
Teacher ID: 4052220
Teaching-Related Experience
New Haven Public Schools, New Haven, Connecticut
September 2022 – present
Visual Art Teacher·
- Assigned to Bishop Woods Architecture & Design Magnet School, a Title I school
- Teaches Kindergarten to 8th-grade students
Waterbury Public Schools, Waterbury, Connecticut
August 2020 – September 2022
Visual Art Teacher·
- Assigned to Wendell L. Cross Elemantary School, a Title I school
- Taught Pre-Kindergarten to 6th-grade students
- Provided education utilizing virtual platforms and in-person interface
- Instructed various populations, including English as a Second Language and Special Needs
- Used IEP and 504 accommodations for lessons and planning
- Taught a special education self-contained Kindergarten classroom with modified projects
- Provided modifications for students depending on needs, i.e., written directions in the native language as the student is learning English
Kelly Educational Services, Hamden, CT
August 2016 - June 2017 and August 2018 - September 2020
Daily Substitute Teacher
- Created positive relationships with administration, staff, and faculty in Branford, East Haven, Hamden, and North Haven School Districts
- Acted in various classroom capacities from paraprofessional through lead teacher, for different grade levels, including self-contained Special Education and inclusion classrooms
- Executed classroom instruction utilizing provided lesson plans and following established classroom protocols
Central High School, Bridgeport, CT
October 2019 - December 2019
Student Teacher
- Taught a unit using Adobe Photoshop, incorporating student choice, students’ identity, and personal interests
- Created and executed lesson plan with content and examples to develop students’ ability to critique art with an open, educated mind
Mary T. Murphy School, Branford, CT
August 2019- October 2019
Student Teacher
- Wrote and implemented a three-lesson unit plan on Henri Matisse and his paper collages for first grader pupils, integrating advanced concepts such as symmetrical balance and color theory
- Created a lesson for third-grade students on relief printmaking, incorporating techniques learned during the previous project
New Haven Board of Education, New Haven, CT
December 2018- August 2019
Daily Substitute Teacher
- Provided instruction at the elementary and middle school level in various schools across New Haven
- Performed in a variety of classroom functions from paraprofessional through lead teacher
- Implemented lesson plans to maintain student academic growth and success
Farnam Neighborhood House, New Haven, CT
December 2014 - August 2015
Camp Arts and Crafts Instructor (June 2015 - August 2015)
- Created and taught Arts and Crafts for elementary school children
- Collaborated with other camp instructors to create integrated lesson plans
- Maintained supplies and Arts Cabin
- Discussed issues and concerns with the camp director
- Monitored children’s progress with counselors
- Assisted with general activities for children 5-12 years old
- Facilitated art lessons for elementary students including the use of various mediums
- Provided children with opportunities to read about Art History and to create art based on what they read
- Created and maintained a student-centered art room where students’ input was integral to the planning of daily and ongoing projects
- Discussed techniques with after school directors to facilitate student behavior improvements
General Experience
Yale University, New Haven, CT
April 2018 - March 2019
Temporary Library Assistant
- Aided permanent library staff in various library departments as needed
- Sorted and delivered books campus-wide to assorted departments and special collections
- Shifted and shelved library materials in Sterling Memorial and Bass Libraries
- Performed independently and worked collaboratively on various tasks as assigned
Professional Organizations
National Art Education Associaton
American Library Association