Profile
Classroom educator and visual artist with experience in public, charter, and private school systems. Success in developing and delivering meaningful and engaging arts-focused programming. Committed to ongoing professional and personal growth while supporting students in learning through the arts.
Education
M.Ed - Art Education, University of Victoria, 2020 (expected)
B.Ed - Art Education and English Language Learning, University of British Columbia, 2016
B.F.A. - Visual Art, University of British Columbia, 2013
B.Ed - Art Education and English Language Learning, University of British Columbia, 2016
B.F.A. - Visual Art, University of British Columbia, 2013
Experience
Learning Leader, Calgary Arts Academy; Calgary, AB -- 2019-present
Leader of an innovative and collaborative team of teachers and artists. Ensures exemplary cross-curricular Arts Immersion planning, learning contracts and projects and that the Charter mandate is upheld, as well as a consistent team approach to assessment. Delegates tasks, sets and maintains deadlines while acting as a lead problem solver on the team. Facilitates regular weekly team meetings and attends weekly leadership meetings with the administration team. Creates an inspiring and collaborative team environment and fosters creativity, collaboration and positive risk-taking.
Educator, Calgary Arts Academy; Calgary, AB — 2016-present
Homeroom teacher of grade 4 and 5 students in an open-concept, highly collaborative studio environment. Delivers instruction through an Arts Immersion, project-based model, and frequently collaborates in the creation of large-scale performance pieces. Strong classroom management skills, highly attentive to the differentiation of lessons for individual student needs, and skilled in using a variety of formative and summative assessment practices.
Student Teacher, West Vancouver Secondary School; West Vancouver, BC — 2016
Designed innovative and differentiated inquiry-based lesson plans for multi-level photography, mixed-media art, visual art, and ELL composition classes. Taught old and new B.C. curriculum while developing a supportive classroom community and incorporating varied means of formative and summative assessments based on the promotion of 21st century skills.
Community Field Teacher, Mulgrave School — 2016
Collaborated with instructors to individually and team-teach and assess IB (PYP, MYP, and DP) curriculum to senior art students, senior Theory of Knowledge students, and primary students.
Volunteer Mentor/Programmer/Outreach Team Member, Writers’ Exchange; Vancouver, BC — 2014-2016
Mentored primary students from Vancouver’s inner-city schools to develop strong literacy skills, creative thinking abilities, and self-confidence and awareness. Developed and taught creative and engaging lesson plans for primary students with a focus on building literacy abilities. Worked with parents to differentiate teaching for various learning needs of students with a strong focus on English language learners.
Drawing and Painting Assistant, U.B.C. Department of Art History, Visual Art, and Theory; Vancouver, BC — 2012-13
Assisted students in the visual arts undergraduate program on their drawing, painting, and workshop projects. Maintained classroom and storage facilities through safe-disposal of chemical materials and kept inventory of art supplies.
Leader of an innovative and collaborative team of teachers and artists. Ensures exemplary cross-curricular Arts Immersion planning, learning contracts and projects and that the Charter mandate is upheld, as well as a consistent team approach to assessment. Delegates tasks, sets and maintains deadlines while acting as a lead problem solver on the team. Facilitates regular weekly team meetings and attends weekly leadership meetings with the administration team. Creates an inspiring and collaborative team environment and fosters creativity, collaboration and positive risk-taking.
Educator, Calgary Arts Academy; Calgary, AB — 2016-present
Homeroom teacher of grade 4 and 5 students in an open-concept, highly collaborative studio environment. Delivers instruction through an Arts Immersion, project-based model, and frequently collaborates in the creation of large-scale performance pieces. Strong classroom management skills, highly attentive to the differentiation of lessons for individual student needs, and skilled in using a variety of formative and summative assessment practices.
Student Teacher, West Vancouver Secondary School; West Vancouver, BC — 2016
Designed innovative and differentiated inquiry-based lesson plans for multi-level photography, mixed-media art, visual art, and ELL composition classes. Taught old and new B.C. curriculum while developing a supportive classroom community and incorporating varied means of formative and summative assessments based on the promotion of 21st century skills.
Community Field Teacher, Mulgrave School — 2016
Collaborated with instructors to individually and team-teach and assess IB (PYP, MYP, and DP) curriculum to senior art students, senior Theory of Knowledge students, and primary students.
Volunteer Mentor/Programmer/Outreach Team Member, Writers’ Exchange; Vancouver, BC — 2014-2016
Mentored primary students from Vancouver’s inner-city schools to develop strong literacy skills, creative thinking abilities, and self-confidence and awareness. Developed and taught creative and engaging lesson plans for primary students with a focus on building literacy abilities. Worked with parents to differentiate teaching for various learning needs of students with a strong focus on English language learners.
Drawing and Painting Assistant, U.B.C. Department of Art History, Visual Art, and Theory; Vancouver, BC — 2012-13
Assisted students in the visual arts undergraduate program on their drawing, painting, and workshop projects. Maintained classroom and storage facilities through safe-disposal of chemical materials and kept inventory of art supplies.
Group Exhibitions
Every nook and cranny II
The Woods Art Space; Regina, SK 2019
W.I.P.
A. Wilfrid Johns Gallery; Victoria, BC 2019
Churn it up
errant artSpace; Victoria, BC 2019
“is it happening?"
University of British Columbia; Vancouver, BC 2013
Faliure
TAG Art Gallery; Vancouver, BC 2013
What’s the matter?
Gam Gallery; Vancouver, BC 2012
Third year here
Walter C. Koerner Gallery; Vancouver, BC 2012
Identity (in)flux
SUB Art Gallery; Vancouver, BC 2011
I n i t i a l s
Walter C. Koerner Gallery; Vancouver, BC 2010
The Woods Art Space; Regina, SK 2019
W.I.P.
A. Wilfrid Johns Gallery; Victoria, BC 2019
Churn it up
errant artSpace; Victoria, BC 2019
“is it happening?"
University of British Columbia; Vancouver, BC 2013
Faliure
TAG Art Gallery; Vancouver, BC 2013
What’s the matter?
Gam Gallery; Vancouver, BC 2012
Third year here
Walter C. Koerner Gallery; Vancouver, BC 2012
Identity (in)flux
SUB Art Gallery; Vancouver, BC 2011
I n i t i a l s
Walter C. Koerner Gallery; Vancouver, BC 2010
Achievements
Alberta Permanent Teaching Certificate
Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language - U.B.C., '16
I.B. Educator Certificate in Teaching and Learning - Diploma Programme, '16
Leon Tuey Scholarship in Arts Education - U.B.C., '16
I.B. Level 1-2 Workshop (Equivalent), '15
U.B.C. Medal in Fine Arts - U.B.C., '13
Finalist - BMO 1st Art! Invitational Student Art Competition, '13
A.P. Studio Art Drawing Portfolio - Score of 5, '09
RCM Grade 10 Piano Examination - First Class Honours with Distinction, '08
Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language - U.B.C., '16
I.B. Educator Certificate in Teaching and Learning - Diploma Programme, '16
Leon Tuey Scholarship in Arts Education - U.B.C., '16
I.B. Level 1-2 Workshop (Equivalent), '15
U.B.C. Medal in Fine Arts - U.B.C., '13
Finalist - BMO 1st Art! Invitational Student Art Competition, '13
A.P. Studio Art Drawing Portfolio - Score of 5, '09
RCM Grade 10 Piano Examination - First Class Honours with Distinction, '08
