EDUCATION
Spelman College, Atlanta, GA
Bachelors of Art: Studio Art
GPA: 3.23
Degree Received: May 21, 2017
Pratt Institute: Brooklyn, NY
Masters of Art: Integrated Practices
GPA: 3.95
Degree Received: May 20, 2019
EXPERIENCE
Suzhou Foreign Language School: Art & English Teacher
August 2020- Present
Location: Mainland China, Kunshan Campus
● Organize and prepare lesson plans that gear towards subjects Art and English.
● Develop students abilities and cater to students\' learning styles to better assist their understanding.
● Use creative modalites to keep students interested, excited and comfortable with learning English.
● Use art practices and techniques that focus on creating, learning, and expanding their mind to other
cultures and self-development.
● Teach students basic art skills that allows them to explore and align with what form of art sparks their
interest. Subjects: Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Natural dyeing fabrics, Color Theory, and more...
Haimen Zhongnan International Primary School: English & Art Teacher
August 2019-July 2020
Location: China & Online
● Planned, prepared and presented lessons catered to each students’ needs, as well as adjusted lessons based on
learning styles that encourage a positive learning environment for everyone.
● Developed students’ abilities and interests through coordinating creative English activities for learning and
retaining information.
● Kept up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum that is effective for each
student.
● Prepared Art and English videos that assists students in their process of learning in fun productive ways
through catchy songs and verbal expressions for learning.
AmeriCorps National Teaching Fellow at Citizen Schools
August 2019-Deferred
Location: Brooklyn, NY
● Create opportunities for students that strengthen the connection between academic success, college, and career
● Identify assets that already exist in the communities we serve, and support with making direct connections to our
students and families
● Communicate regularly with families to discuss student progress and program updates
Abrons Arts Center: Teaching Artist
September 2018- August 2019Location: New York, NY
● Developed and facilitated lessons that are developmentally appropriate for students
● Communicated and collaborated with Abrons staff, classroom teachers, and school administration
● Providing arts instruction to participants of varying ages, backgrounds, and art-making experience
Voices of Community and Activist Leaders: Queerocracy Youth Organizer
May 2018- Feb 2019
Location: Brooklyn, NY
● Facilitated training/ learning sessions for LGBTQ+ homeless youth and their service providers
● Built membership base and provide leadership development opportunities for LGBTQ+ youth
● Built partnerships with community institutions and research for campaign development
● Facilitated and held workshops and brainstorming sessions