Resume

Education

2026 School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Expected Master of Arts in Teaching

Illinois State Board of Education Professional Education License, PK-12 Visual Arts

IEIN Number: 1427605

2023 DePaul University, Chicago, IL

BFA in Art, Media, and Design: Concentration in Studio Art: Drawing, Painting, and Printmaking

Dean’s List 6 Quarters

2021 Triton College, River Grove, IL

Associate in Arts

2019-Present Non-Degree Studio Study: Via Clay, Oak Park, IL, The Pottery Studio, Chicago, IL.

• Developed a broad personal body of ceramic work with wheel throwing, hand building, surface design, and glazing.

• Experience with kiln operation, clay reclaiming, and studio safety.

Teaching Experience K-12

2026 Teacher Candidate, Visual Art: Instituto Health Science Career Academy, Chicago, IL

• Served as a student teacher, collaborating with a mentor teacher to develop and implement unit and lesson plans, as well as facilitate classroom management over a course of seven weeks.

2026 Teacher Candidate, Visual Art: Lovett Elementary, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL

• Served as a student teacher, collaborating with a mentor teacher to develop and implement unit and lesson plans, as well as facilitate classroom management over a course of seven weeks.

2026 Instructor: Riverside Arts Center, Riverside, IL

• Created and instructed a beginner teen watercolor camp, introducing foundational watercolor techniques and guiding students through projects during a three-day workshop.

2025 Instructor Assistant: Riverside Arts Center, Riverside, IL

• Supported Kids Camp operations for ages 5-12. Managed the art room, facilitated students during lunch breaks, distributed materials, and supported students during projects.

2021 Studio Tech/Instructor Assistant: Firebird Community Arts Center, Chicago, IL

• Conducted studio maintenance, loaded/unloaded kilns, and mixed glazes.

• Assisted teens with hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques.

Teaching Experience Adults

2024 Teaching Assistant: School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

• Assisted with classroom procedures for the Contemporary Practices Core 1 freshman studio-art class.

2023 Artist Mentor: Arts of Life, Chicago, IL

• Supported adult artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities during artmaking activities and building independent life skills.

• Led small art demos for participating artists in person and through Zoom.

Presentations and Workshops

2026 National Art Education Association Conference: Chicago, IL

• Presented a hands-on art workshop based on a collaborative lesson inspired by David A. Holt’s memorial portraits, emphasizing personal symbolism, cultural respect, and neurodiverse perspectives.

2025 SAIC’s Teacher Education Network event. (TEN Event): Intuit Art Museum, Chicago, IL

• Co-facilitated and presented a collaborative lesson plan and workshop to district educators and teacher candidates.

2025 Northern Lake County Conference Art Festival: North Chicago High School, North Chicago, IL

• Facilitated a high school art competition workshop, introducing the project prompt and providing guidance and support to participating students.

2024 Teacher Toolbox: School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

• Co-facilitated a workshop at SAIC’s annual professional development event for art educators by assisting the lead presenter, distributing materials, and coordinating setup and teardown.

Exhibitions

2026 Teaching Artist Exhibition: Riverside Arts Center, Riverside, IL

• Group exhibition for teaching artists showcasing their independent work.

2025 Exhibiting Ceramic Artist: Towle Theater, Hammond, IN

• Solo exhibition and art sale for a range of ceramic pieces.

Visual Art Skills and Experience

Foundations of Art

Painting

Drawing

Printmaking

Ceramics

Sculpture

Woodwork/Metalwork

Digital photography

Adobe Photoshop

Film photography/Darkroom