Energetic, compassionate, and motivated organizational leader with a genuine love for the arts and accessible education. An effective and dedicated teacher who ensures an eclectic, positive, and equitable learning space for all individuals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
German Language Teacher
German Pacific School Of San Diego
San Diego, United States
02.2021 - Current
Identified children's individual and collective learning needs and delivered instruction designed to capture students' interest and maximize individual learning.
Modified lessons to accommodate diverse learners, using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and small group work.
Created PowerPoint presentations to give students interactive exercises.
Adjunct Art History Instructor
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, United States
02.2020 - Current
Develop lectures; adapt teaching methods and instructional materials (presentations, announcements, WBL, recorded lectures, video quizzes) accessible on Canvas LMS
Utilize a wide variety of media such as open education resources for zero-cost learning
Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
Attended professional development seminars and workshops to maintain expertise in art history, WBL, instructing in the carceral setting and student equity
Four semesters of carceral setting instruction (Calipatria State Prison & Centinela State Prison)
Chapter Lead & Teaching Artist
Prison Arts Collective
San Diego, CA
02.2022 - 08.2022
Develop lesson plans surrounding various types of art, history, and culture for incarcerated students at Calipatria State Prison.
Facilitate group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
Planned and executed activities to promote skill and talent development in becoming a teacher of the arts.
Distributed art supplies, wiped up spilled paint, and collected finished work at the end of class.
Kept all members involved by delegating tasks based on needs and individual strengths.
Fabricated and implemented mural project first semester of teaching.
Scheduler and Assistant Art Installer
Level One Art Installation
San Diego, CA
04.2019 - 08.2020
Scheduled daily art installations and work with owner to coordinate larger projects.
Established estimates, submit invoices and keep payment records.
Calculated/recorded employee hours for payroll.
Assist in art installs and consult in art placement and update Instagram feed/stories.
Museum Associate
Autostadt GmbH
Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony, Germany
02.2018 - 01.2019
Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
Answered questions, pointed out important features (i.e. auto design, mobility and sustainability), and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors (autonomous cars).
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Exhibition Curator and Event Coordinator
Kunstverein Jahnstrasse E.V
Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany
01.2015 - 11.2018
Managed administrative logistics and the execution of frequently changing exhibitions, including gallery maintenance, preparation, installation and de-installation of artworks.
Evaluated artistic proposals, work directly with artists, schedule events, and organize details including refreshments, entertainment, photography, decorations, press release, and the collection of any fees.
Designed and implemented efforts to publicize events and promote support; update social media.
Englisch Docent & ENG-GER Translator
Freie Akademie Braunschweig
Braunschweig, Lower-Saxony, Germany
08.2012 - 02.2018
Provided instruction and tutoring for students ranging from age three to 50 in speaking and writing English language.
Facilitated learning using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.
Developed and implemented teaching methods to meet varying needs, abilities, interests, and goals.
Art Gallery Assistant
LUMAS Fotoeditionsgalerie
Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany
10.2015 - 03.2017
Informed visitors of exhibit features and highlights to promote enriching gallery experiences.
Prepared and arranged changing exhibitions according to regulations, including basic maintenance and repair.
Followed specified art care and art handling guidelines and prepared artwork for transportation.
Kept records of customer interactions or transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, or comments, as well as actions taken.
Education
Master of Arts - Art History
Braunschweig University of Art
Braunschweig, Germany
10.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA
09.2008
No Degree - German Studies
Universität Potsdam
Potsdam, Germany
2008
No Degree - German Studies
Georg-August-Universität
Göttingen, Germany
2007
No Degree - Art Hisory
Cambridge University, Pembroke College, Universität Göttingen
Cambridge, UK
2006
Skills
Artistic Design
Visualization and Representation
Educational Strategies
Adaptability and Flexibility
Student Support
Critical and Creative Thinking
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Professional Working
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Chapter Lead & Teaching Artist
Prison Arts Collective
02.2022 - 08.2022
German Language Teacher
German Pacific School Of San Diego
02.2021 - Current
Adjunct Art History Instructor
Imperial Valley College
02.2020 - Current
Scheduler and Assistant Art Installer
Level One Art Installation
04.2019 - 08.2020
Museum Associate
Autostadt GmbH
02.2018 - 01.2019
Art Gallery Assistant
LUMAS Fotoeditionsgalerie
10.2015 - 03.2017
Exhibition Curator and Event Coordinator
Kunstverein Jahnstrasse E.V
01.2015 - 11.2018
Englisch Docent & ENG-GER Translator
Freie Akademie Braunschweig
08.2012 - 02.2018
Master of Arts - Art History
Braunschweig University of Art
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
University of California, Irvine
No Degree - German Studies
Universität Potsdam
No Degree - German Studies
Georg-August-Universität
No Degree - Art Hisory
Cambridge University, Pembroke College, Universität Göttingen
Medical Assistant at Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest-San Diego, CAMedical Assistant at Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest-San Diego, CA
Teacher at Cathedral Catholic High School / University of San Diego High SchoolTeacher at Cathedral Catholic High School / University of San Diego High School