Creative art teacher possessing in-depth knowledge of various art mediums and principles. Engaging and energetic physical education teacher, certified in SPARK PE curriculum. Passionate coach of multiple sports and various age/skill levels. Promotes student artists and athletes love of learning through positive environment, thoughtful lesson plans/practices, and supportive assessments. Life-long team player with strong organizational skills, and multi-tasking capabilities.
Work History
Art Teacher, Summer Sessions
3 Years 2 Months
Woodside Priory School | 06.2023 - Current
Conducted multiple week-long summer classes for 4th-9th grade students
Taught handbuilding techniques of pinch pots, coil structures, and slab work in various projects working with air dry clay, acrylic paint and clear varnish.
Art Teacher, High School & Middle School
6 Years 5 Months
Woodside Priory School | 03.2020 - Current
Taught classes on drawing, painting, printmaking, book arts, geometric design, and ceramics.
Conducted semester-long Art Spectrum course for high school level, and four quarter-long classes for middle school ages.
Managed art room supplies, equipment, and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
Assisted students in developing unique artistic skills and techniques.
Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate the learning process of each child.
Physical Education Teacher
7 Years 7 Months
Woodside Priory School | 01.2019 - Current
Co-Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills for middle school grades 6-8, in class size of up to 45 students.
Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
Co-Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety with PE partner teacher.
Utilized SPARK's engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in gym, on courts, and fields.
Head Coach, Girls' Lacrosse
9 Years 6 Months
Woodside Priory School | 02.2017 - Current
Inaugural Head Coach of high school varsity girls' lacrosse program, established spring 2017.
Launched middle school girls program in fall 2017.
Coach, Middle School Athletics
9 Years
Woodside Priory School | 08.2017 - Current
Coach of middle school after-school sports teams, year round, boys and girls grades 6-8
Sports include: MS girls lacrosse, girls soccer, girls basketball, boys soccer, and coed tennis.
Design and run practices, coordinate home and away competitions.
Maintain communication with players, families, and coaches.
Art Teacher
5 Years 10 Months
Art In Action | 08.2010 - 06.2016
Volunteer art teacher through Art in Action program, for kindergarten through 4th grade levels.
Provided monthly lessons in the elementary classrooms.
Coordinated materials, provided lesson and demonstration to students, and exhibition of student works throughout the school year.
Attended training to learn each specific lesson in the year-long curriculum for five grade levels.
Head Coach, Girls Lacrosse
16 Years 9 Months
Menlo School | 01.2000 - 10.2016
17 years as Head Coach of high school varsity girls' lacrosse team. 16 consecutive winning seasons as head coach.
10x earned League Championship titles.
Implemented junior varsity team in first season.
Multiple student-athletes named USA Lacrosse All Americans and All-Academic honorees.
Multiple student-athletes continued on to play at DI, DIII, or Collegiate Club level.
Head Coach & Director of Operations
4 Years 7 Months
Bay Area Wave Lacrosse | 06.2008 - 01.2013
Head Coach and Director of Operations for year-round girls' lacrosse travel teams. Average of 200 athletes, ages 10-17, in each of two seasonal sessions: fall/winter and summer.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Book Arts And Printmaking
The University of The Arts | Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science - Fine Arts (Printmaking, Painting, Drawing)
Skidmore College | Saratoga Springs, NY
High School Diploma
The Baldwin School | Bryn Mawr, PA
Full Scholarship Program - Printmaking (Student), Ceramics (TA)
Pennsylvania Governor's School For The Arts | Bucknell University, Mercyhurst College
Skills
Art Mediums and Techniques
Coaching and Mentoring
Positive Learning Environment
Course Development/Lesson & Practice Planning
Reliable and Responsible
First Aid and CPR Certified
Book Arts: Traditional and Non-traditional Structures
Printmaking: Gelli
Linoleum
Collagraph
Intaglio
Drawing: Pencil
Charcoal
Conte
Ink Wash
Pastels: Oil and Chalk
Painting: Watercolor
Acrylic
Gouache
and Oil
Ceramics: Handbuilding
Wheel throwing
Mixed Media and Collage
Certification
SPARK Trainer Certification, 16-hours of workshops to learn lessons, themes, building blocks, games, teaching strategies, and philosophies to implement SPARK Middle School P.E. curriculum. SPARK = Sports, Play and Active Recreation for Kids. (Summer 2021)
Outdoors, Hiking, Skiing, Creating
Love being outside. Love being creative.
Timeline
Art Teacher, Summer Sessions
Woodside Priory School
06.2023 - CurrentRead More
Art Teacher, High School & Middle School
Woodside Priory School
03.2020 - CurrentRead More
Physical Education Teacher
Woodside Priory School
01.2019 - CurrentRead More
Coach, Middle School Athletics
Woodside Priory School
08.2017 - CurrentRead More
Head Coach, Girls' Lacrosse
Woodside Priory School
02.2017 - CurrentRead More
Art Teacher
Art In Action
08.2010 - 06.2016Read More
Head Coach & Director of Operations
Bay Area Wave Lacrosse
06.2008 - 01.2013Read More
Head Coach, Girls Lacrosse
Menlo School
01.2000 - 10.2016Read More
Pennsylvania Governor's School For The Arts
Full Scholarship Program from Printmaking (Student), Ceramics (TA)
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The Baldwin School
High School Diploma
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Skidmore College
Bachelor of Science from Fine Arts (Printmaking, Painting, Drawing)
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The University of The Arts
Master of Fine Arts from Book Arts And Printmaking