SUMMARY

As an art instructor, my method of teaching fosters a growth mindset in students, encouraging them to appreciate the art process and embrace its’ challenges. I provide opportunities for students to make their own artistic discoveries with a variety of mediums and materials. As a team member, I collaborate with core content teachers through cross curricular lesson planning, incorporating core content into my lessons and arts integration into theirs. Within the arts department, I have experience with organizing and developing a budget for the visual arts department, the annual festivals and performances, and the visual arts showcase. As a member of a school community, I find value in and take pride in volunteering, participating, donating, and supporting my school in multiple ways. It is important for me to see myself growing with a school, while gaining new skills to benefit myself, my students, and my employer.

EDUCATION

University of West Georgia / Carrollton, GA - Bachelors of Fine Art in Art

Concentration in K - 12 Arts Education, 2011

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Developer of the elementary and middle school visual arts curriculum with a focus on the elements and principles of art, while implementing interdisciplinary connections and art history. (Midtown International School, 2013 - present)
Developer of an Advanced art curriculum for middle school students, with a focus on refining specific art techniques and abilities, while giving each student the opportunity to discover and develop their own artistic style (2016 - present)
Developed a Figure Drawing and Portraits curriculum for middle school students, with a focus capturing accurate proportions in various mediums and techniques (2015 - 2017)
Organizer of the Annual Winter Arts Festival (Midtown International School, 2016 - present)
Asian-American Identity Workspace Leader (Midtown International School, 2016-2019)
Designed an Identity Workspace flyer to educate parents and students on the diversity and inclusion program offered to our students (Midtown International School, 2017-2019)
Maintainer of the arts department visual arts blog (Midtown International School, 2016 - 2018)
Professional Development leader on Integrating the Principles of Design into all academic disciplines (Midtown International School, 2016)
Teacher chaperone on a week-long 4th grade trip to Savannah, GA (Midtown International School, 2017)
Organized the school’s Annual participation in the Scarecrows in the Garden event at the Atlanta Botanical Garden (Midtown International School, 2013 - 2023)
- 1st Place winner (2022)
Organized school participation in an open exhibition in Piedmont Park, hosted by the organization, Atlanta Celebrates Photography (Midtown International School, 2013 & 2014)
Organized school participation with the organization, Play me Again Pianos (Midtown International School, 2017 and 2018)
Organized school participation in the Atlanta Audubon Society’s Bird Festival (Midtown International School, Spring 2017 and 2018)
Organized school participation and involvement with the Atlanta International Night Market (Midtown International School, 2017 and 2018)
Organizer of the annual Spring Students Artist Market (Midtown International School, Spring 2022 and Spring 2023)
Assisted in organizing and leading a 5 day trip to NYC with the 4th & 5th grade classes (Midtown International School, 2023)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Midtown International School / Atlanta, GA - Art Instructor

August 2013 - Present

Elementary and middle school visual arts instructor
Instruct a problem based learning approach with multiple mediums to instill a growth mindset in students
Collaborate with teachers of other academic disciplines to reinforce what students are learning in other content areas
Support the Arts Department through active involvement and participation in all events

Midtown International School / Atlanta, GA - Arts Lead

August 2018 - May 2020

Manage and oversee the arts budget
Hold monthly meetings for the arts team
Plan, schedule, and organize events for the arts department
Conduct goals meetings with the arts team
Collaborate with the theater, music, sewing, and dance instructors
Find creative opportunities for the arts team and their students
Attend parent coffees to discuss upcoming arts units with parents

International Preschools / Atlanta, GA - Teacher

August 2011 - May 2013

Created and implemented daily lessons and activities that incorporate math, reading, writing, science, music, and art
Implemented daily activities and opportunities for students to develop motor skills, social skills, and life skills
Maintained positive communication with the families, admin, and faculty

Atlanta Botanical Garden / Atlanta, GA - Camp Teacher

Summer 2011 and Summer 2012

Instructed fun and engaging lessons that incorporate art, cooking, gardening, science, writing and physical activities

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Attendee of STEAM Teacher Seminar (HIGH Museum of Art, 2017)
Collaborative team member on curriculum development and student success (Midtown International School, 2016 - present)
Attendee of the People of Color Conference (Georgia World Conference Center, 2016)
Completion of the BOLD Summit at (The Galloway School, 2017)
Attendee of Grant Writing 101 with C4 Atlanta (Atlanta Contemporary Arts Center, 2019)

CERTIFICATIONS

K - 12 Georgia Teacher Certificate (2011 - present)
Gifted Endorsement (Griffin RESA, 2015)
Certificate of STEM Fieldwork (Midtown International School, 2015)