ABENDA SOHN
Providence
Summary
Detail-oriented Administrative Professional with expertise in managing educational initiatives, coordinating events, and overseeing budgets. Strong background in project coordination, curriculum development, and cross-functional communication. Holds a Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture from Yale School of Art, bringing valuable experience in executing complex creative and educational projects.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Yale School of Art
New Haven, CT
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Supported faculty in teaching first-year foundations studio course, enhancing integration of two-dimensional and three-dimensional practices.
- Co-developed lesson plans and instructional materials with faculty for twice-weekly studio classes, contributing to cohesive learning experience.
- Mentored students through project development by providing individualized feedback and monitoring progress throughout the semester.
- Guided students through project development by delivering individualized feedback and tracking progress throughout semester.
- Communicated course expectations, assignments, and deadlines while fostering an inclusive and collaborative learning environment.
Middle School Art Teacher
Father John V. Doyle School
Coventry, RI
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Developed and implemented a visual arts curriculum for students in grades 5–8.
- Managed classes of approximately 20 students while monitoring academic progress and maintaining student records.
- Coordinated school-wide and after-school exhibitions to celebrate and promote student artwork.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide updates on student progress and reinforce classroom expectations.
- Managed classroom budgets and procured instructional materials and supplies to enhance learning experiences.
- Managed classroom budgets and ordered instructional materials and supplies.
- Collaborated with faculty and school leadership to support educational programming.
Middle School Art Teacher
St. Joseph School
West Warwick, RI
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Developed and delivered engaging visual arts instruction that fostered creativity and self-expression among middle school students.
- Planned and executed classroom projects that met curriculum goals and enhanced student learning outcomes.
- Managed classroom operations, instructional materials, and student assessments.
- Partnered with faculty and administrators to create a supportive learning environment that encouraged student engagement and success.
- Maintained organized student records and grading documentation.
Art Teacher
Boys & Girls Club Metro South
Taunton, MA
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans and visual arts programming for after-school and summer programs, fostering student creativity and artistic expression.
- Instructed diverse classes of approximately 15 students, adapting teaching methods to accommodate various ages and abilities, enhancing individual learning experiences.
- Taught classes of approximately 15 students with diverse ages and abilities.
- Managed classroom inventory and prepared materials for daily instruction.
- Partnered with staff to enhance summer programming and increase student engagement through collaborative activities and innovative projects.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Sculpture
Yale School of Art
New Haven, CT05-2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Illustration
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI05-2022
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Educational Assessment
- Faculty support
- Project Coordination
- Scheduling
- Administrative
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- Zoom
- Adobe Acrobat
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Verbal communication
- Professional Skills
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
- Solo Exhibitions
- 2024 — 4,489, WaterFire Arts Center, Providence, RI
- 2022 — Life is Land, AS220, Providence, RI
- 2021 — Dream Country, Brown Arts Institute, Providence, RI
- Selected Group Exhibitions
- 2025 — The 11th Hour, New Haven, CT
- 2024 — RISD Black Biennial
- 2022 — Providence Art Club College Scholarship Exhibition
- 2022 — Black Visual Practice, AS220
- 2019 — Providence Art Club College Scholarship Exhibition
AWARDS, FELLOWSHIPS & GRANTS
- Yale Prison Education Initiative
- Yale Pathways Teaching Fellowship
- Yale Global Food Fellowship
- Maharam Fellowship, Rhode Island School of Design
- Michael P. Metcalf Memorial Fund & Christine T. Grinavic Adventurer's Fund
- RISD Project Open Doors Hasbro Scholarship
FELLOWSHIPS, LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Yale Global Food Fellowship Global Food Fellow | Yale University | 2025
- Conducting an interdisciplinary research project exploring intergenerational agricultural knowledge, migration, and material culture in Liberia.
- Developed research proposals, project timelines, and documentation supporting fellowship objectives.
- Coordinated research planning, community engagement, and project logistics.
Yale Pathways Teaching Fellowship Teaching Fellow | Yale University | 2025–2026
- Participated in advanced professional development in college teaching and inclusive pedagogy.
- Collaborated with faculty and fellows on curriculum development and instructional practices.
- Developed syllabus and projects supporting high student and
Yale Prison Education Initiative Teaching Fellow | Yale University | 2026–Present
- Supporting arts education initiatives within higher education outreach programming.
- Assisting with curriculum development and classroom facilitation.
- Assisted with budget planning for supplies and project management.
- Mentored students through project development by providing individualized feedback and monitoring progress throughout the fellowship.
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Yale School of Art
01.2025 - 01.2026
Middle School Art Teacher
Father John V. Doyle School
01.2023 - 01.2024
Middle School Art Teacher
St. Joseph School
01.2022 - 01.2024
Art Teacher
Boys & Girls Club Metro South
01.2022 - 01.2022
Master of Fine Arts - Sculpture
Yale School of Art
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Illustration
Rhode Island School of Design