Substitute Teacher - ESS/ Edustaff | Beaverton School District - Oregon
(2023-08)
- Teach K–12 classes across multiple schools, maintaining continuity of instruction and classroom expectations.
- Follow established lesson plans while adapting to student needs, technology differences, available resources.
- Manage classroom behavior, support student learning, and ensure a safe, productive environment.
- Communicate daily progress, attendance, and concerns to returning teachers and administrators.
- Collaborate with school staff and adjust quickly to diverse classroom environments, subjects, and grade levels.
- Rehired annually by all three organizations based on strong performance, reliability, and professionalism.
Art Instructor (Contract) - Valley Art Gallery | Walters Cultural Center - Forest Grove, Hillsboro, OR
(2022-06 - 2025-07)
- Proposed, planned, and taught small‑group art lessons (2–8 students).
- Designed and taught art classes for adults and children in felting, watercolor, sculpture, drawing, mixed media.
- Developed thematic and skills‑based lessons for seasonal and community programs.
- Participated in volunteer demonstrations and community art events.
- Continued as a seasonal/contract instructor.
Art Teacher (Middle School) - Beaverton School District #48J - Beaverton, OR
(2022-08 - 2023-06)
- Taught 6th–8th grade art with standards‑aligned curriculum supporting diverse learners.
- Managed classroom materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Participated in Fine Arts Night, curated the Mini Art Museum, and created a garden project.
- Communicated with parents regarding student progress and class expectations.
Art Teacher / Mobile Arts Instructor - University of Texas at San Antonio – Southwest Campus
(2000-03 - 2022-08)
- Taught integrated arts lessons aligned with Texas learning standards across multiple schools.
- Collaborated with teachers to design cross‑curricular art projects.
- Led themed summer camps (felting, painting, steampunk figures, Texas animals, poseable pets, etc.).
- Designed and taught a college‑level art series for at‑risk youth at Trinity University.
Art Teacher (Middle School) - Harlandale School District - San Antonio, TX
(2008-08 - 2022-06)
- Taught 6 daily classes of 6th–8th grade art, including vocabulary, critique, and reflective writing.
- Developed progressive curriculum aligned with Texas Art Standards.
- Curated school art shows, cultural parades, carnivals, theater props, and PTO events.
- Helped write Harlandale District Middle School Curriculum.
Production Coordinator - Commercial & Animation Productions
- Coordinated equipment rentals, props, wardrobe, craft services, and vendor communication.
- Supported prop fabrication and on‑set logistics.
- Skills continue to support classroom organization, event planning, and project management.
