Founder, Volunteer Role at Greetings from South-Central (2017 – Present)
- Designed and launched signature arts education programming, scaling from initial pilot activities into ongoing programs serving diverse student populations in the South-Central and South-East L.A. Communities.
- Successfully secured funding through grant writing, donor outreach, and relationship building, resulting in sustained program delivery and organizational growth.
- Facilitate collaborative projects that connect youth with professional artists and cultural workers, fostering awareness of the creative economy and empowering students to envision careers in creative fields.
Educator, Youth K-12 Programs at Lucas Museum of Narrative Art (2023-09 – 2025-05)
- Spearheaded the RFP process that secured the museum's partnership with LAUSD's Community Arts Bench, positioning it on the district-wide arts bench and enabling future collaborations across the entire school district.
- Conducted field research and collected qualitative data to understand the arts ecosystem needs and guide museum programming strategies after meeting with over 1,500 students in over 62 schools across L.A. County.
- Collaborated across teams and with external stakeholders to coordinate institutional priorities with educational and cultural contexts.
- Built and nurtured important partnerships with educators, organizations, and community members through intentional listening, dialogue, and shared planning.
Evaluations Consultant at Museum of Tolerance (2026-03 – 2026-06)
- Collaborate with education staff to design and implement evaluation frameworks, including data collection tools and analysis, to generate recommendations that strengthen learning outcomes and program design.
Grant Reader at L.A. County Department of Arts and Culture (2020-09 – 2021-02)
- Served on various grant review panels for arts organizations and individual artists, applying equity-driven frameworks to evaluate applicants' financial health, program feasibility, and community impact, and providing detailed scoring and review notes to inform funding recommendations.
Grant Reader at L.A. County Department of Arts and Culture (2026-01 – 2026-02)
Curriculum Developer at J. Paul Getty Center (2021 – 2021)
Getty Unshuttered
- Developed online lesson plans for the Getty Unshuttered program, supporting teachers in integrating youth-centered photography and social justice themes into their classrooms.
Photography Teaching Artist at J. Paul Getty Center (2018 – 2018)
Getty Unshuttered
- Guided a cohort of students through various methodologies to view photography and think about photography expansively, creating works that reflected their lived experiences.
Education Consultant at Art + Practice (2017 – 2020)
- Developed exhibition-based self-guided educational content and related materials for K-12 students.
US Government and Macroeconomics Teacher at Alliance College Ready Public Schools (2021 – 2023)
- Promoted from in-house substitute to full-time teacher.
- Increased passing scores from 0% → 24% within one instructional school year.
- Applied interdisciplinary methods (visual aids, real-world examples, performance assessments) to teach complex political and economic concepts while integrating the arts into daily lessons to enhance student learning.
- Built strong student relationships by leading Fashion and Environmental Clubs, extending learning beyond the classroom.
Art Teacher at ICEF Public Schools, View Park K-8 (2016 – 2019)
- Developed and delivered arts-integrated curriculum for TK–12 and postsecondary audiences.
- Led community outreach and engagement efforts to strengthen school and nonprofit partnerships in South-Central LA.
Art Teacher at Boys & Girls Club of Lincoln Heights (2014 – 2016)
Summers
- Developed a summer art curriculum centered on creativity, confidence, visual storytelling, and collaborative projects that created a safe, supportive space for students navigating personal and social challenges.
Art Teacher at La Jolla Country Day School (2015 – 2016)
- Taught studio art courses for grades K-5 and 7-8, integrating multiple media, with a focus on ceramics, photography, and painting.
Art Teacher at City Language Immersion Charter (2014 – 2015)
- Guided students (grades TK-3) in exploring global art traditions and contemporary practices in a multilingual, multicultural classroom, and coordinated student exhibitions outdoors, celebrating their work.
After-School Art Teacher at Mount Pleasant High School (2013 – 2014)
Project Open Door
- Provided after-school instruction emphasizing access, mentorship, and skill-building in drawing, book making, photography, mixed-media, and coordinated a field trip for students.
Photography and Costume Design Instructor at New Urban Arts (2013 – 2014)
- Mentored high school-aged students in darkroom photography (composition, lighting, printing) and guided students in designing costumes, DIY clothing projects, altering garments, and printing on fabric.
Art Instructor at City Arts for Youth (2013 – 2014)
- Co-taught project-based art lessons introducing students to diverse materials, processes, and visual art techniques.
After-School Art Instructor at After-School All Stars (2011 – 2013)
- Designed and delivered accessible, engaging art lessons that supported creative skill development and social-emotional growth.
Student Instructor & Lead Instructor at CalArts Community Partnership (CAP) (2009 – 2013)
- Co-taught art classes and workshops in partnership with schools and community organizations across Los Angeles; created curriculum integrating contemporary art practices with community-centered approaches.
Lead Instructor at CalArts Community Partnership (CAP) (2019 – 2020)
