RESUME
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Art Education
Virginia Commonwealth University – Richmond, Virginia
Magna Cum Laude
Cumulative GPA: 3.73
2012 – 2016
CERTIFICATION
State of Pennsylvania Professional Teaching Certificate: Art July 2020
State of Virginia Collegiate Professional Licensure: Visual Arts – July 2018
Balitrees Balinese Yoga Teacher Certification. January 2018
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certification (TEFL) January 2017
LANGUAGE SKILLS
SPANISH – Intermediate
KOREAN – Basic
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Horticultural Designer – September 2022 to Present
Enliven Planters – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Develops seasonal garden designs for diverse projects including public museums and private estates. Selects plants with attention to floral design, color theory, and ecological compatibility. Collaborates daily with supervisors and team members. Engages in study to expand expertise in horticulture and 3D-design. Maintains workplace organization.
Pack Leader & Camp Manager – August 2024 to Present
Artemis Pack – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructs a weekly afterschool program for children that fosters respect for nature and nurtures confidence in stewardship skills as young environmentalists. Co-led a 5-week summer camp to focus on plant ecology and immersion in natural environments.
Lavender Farm Associate & Event Manager – July 2023 to Present
Warwick Furnace Farm – Glenmoore, Pennsylvania
Manages sales for a local, family-run lavender farm. Hosts groups of guests for farm events, and leads demonstrations of botanical distillery processes and lavender harvests. Represents the farm at public events, including the Philadelphia Flower Show.
Administrative Assistant – September 2014 to May 2015
Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) – Richmond, Virginia
Aided all upper-level administrators and directors with various research projects. Managed records, supplies, and office organization. Coordinated with third parties on behalf of the ICA.
Resident Assistant – August 2013 to May 2015
VCU Residential Life and Housing – Richmond, Virginia
Supervised and resided in a hall of first-year students. Developed community by planning events and fostering multicultural competence. Mentored residents through transition to college and various interpersonal matters. Mediated conflicts. Collaborated with staff.
People’s Librarian & Intern – January 2014 to May 2014
People’s Library of Richmond – Richmond, Virginia
Cultivated a collaborative project to record stories of Richmond city residents. Facilitated papermaking and bookbinding classes. Built outreach efforts with local community.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Fine Arts Teacher – August 2018 to June 2022
Mastery Charter Schools – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Designed and implemented all weekly Visual Arts & Design instruction for 650 public elementary school students. Managed all projects, supplies, assessments, and reports. Established a joyful class environment. Led annual Fine Arts Festivals and large-scale community art projects. Instructed afterschool clubs. Adapted all courses to virtual models in wake of pandemic shutdowns. Engaged in ongoing professional development.
Native English Teacher – February 2017 to March 2018
Asan Office of Education – Asan, Chungnam, South Korea
Planned and conducted English-language courses, Art classes, and English summer camps for middle school students. Prepared students for immersive cultural trips abroad. Designed curricula for the school district. Integrated and adapted to Korean school environment. Developed necessary Korean-language skills to thrive in local community.
Student Teaching & Clinical Internship – August 2016 to December 2016
J.R. Tucker High School – Richmond, Virginia
Cooperating Teacher: Mrs. Gretchen Marr
Taught full-time alongside a veteran Art Teacher. Developed and implemented lesson plans and teaching materials for all classes, including IB Art classes. Conducted classroom management and relevant duties. Organized a student art gallery showcase.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Production Assistant – July 2015 to December 2015
Krochet Kids International – Chorrillos, Lima, Peru
Worked and lived with a non-profit organization in their mission to empower women living in poverty. Attained essential language skills to thrive in a Spanish-speaking work community. Supported workers in making textile goods. Assisted in production of new knit designs.
CONFERENCES ATTENDED
National Art Education Association (NAEA) – Boston, March 2019
Creative Time Summit – Washington, DC, October 2016
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Graphic Design, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Digital Photography and Film, Final Cut Express, GameMaker, iMovie