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— Professional Experience —

2020-2021
Art Teacher, Stonehaven School, Marietta, GA
Fine art teacher for 3rd-6th grade students; developing and implementing daily lesson plans, showing students how to use materials and techniques, encouraging students to develop their artistic abilities and to reach their fullest potential, evaluating class activity and student performance, communicate with teachers, administrators, and parents; and build a positive rapport with students.

2018-2020
Substitute Teacher, EDUStaff, Grand Rapids, MI
Substitute teacher for Kent Intermediate School Districts -Forest Hills Public Schools, Grand Rapids Public Schools, Grandville Public Schools, and Kentwood Public Schools; fulfill both short- and long-term substitute assignments across all subject areas, effectively teaching students of varied academics/age levels (grades K-12) and diverse cultural backgrounds. Instruct classes of as many as 25 students; communicate with teachers, administrators, and parents; and build a positive rapport with students.

2017-2020
Art Teacher, New Era Christian School, New Era, MI
Fine art teacher for Kindergarten – 8th grade students; developing and implementing daily lesson plans, showing students how to use materials and techniques, encouraging students to develop their artistic abilities and to reach their fullest potential, evaluating class activity and student performance, organizing student exhibitions, attending and participating in staff meetings

2016-2020
Continuing Studies Youth Instructor, Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University, Grand Rapids, MI
Studio drawing instructor for youth group ages 6-9, 10-12, and 13-17

2016
Graduate Assistant, Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University, Grand Rapids, MI
Provided Administrative Assistance to Professor Jay Constantine, installed exhibitions of student work, assisted in facilitating undergraduate and graduate studio courses

2013-Current
Artist, Divine Artistries, Atlanta, GA
Design, develop, deliver art pieces to clients according to specifications, provide private art lessons to youth ages 6-17 and adults; assess student’s level (beginner, intermediate, advanced), introduce or revisit the elements and principles of art, show students how to use materials, facilitate discussions and activities, introduce and demonstrate new art techniques and concepts, giving students regular exercises to complete during and between classes, evaluate student progress, encourage students to develop their artistic abilities and reach their fullest potential