Curriculum Vitae
- Education
Bachelor of Science, Art Education, SUNY-New Paltz, New Paltz, NY May 2008
Minored in Italian Studies; Graduated Cum Laude
International Studies: La Scoula Lorenzo de’ Medici School of Art, Florence, Italy Fall 2005
Art Education Student Teaching at Washingtonville School District/Rhinebeck High School Spring 2008
- Teaching Certification
New Jersey State Certification in Elementary School Teacher Grade K-5
CPR/First Aid Training and Certification August 2012
Byram Schools Professional Development Training including HIB Reporting (Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying), Suicide Awareness, Understanding By Design
OSHA Training 2011-2014
NY State Child Abuse & S.A.V.E. Certification Spring 2008
- Teaching
Part Time Arts Teacher, Byram Lakes Elementary School, Byram, NJ Sept 2011-June 2013
Teaching Artist, Creative Heartwork, Boonton, NJ March 2009-Current
Fieldwork Coordinator Graduate Assistant, SUNY-New Paltz, New Paltz, NY August 2009-May 2010
Future Teachers of America Art Workshop Leader April 2010
Art Teacher, Dutchess Arts Camp/ Mill Street Loft, Millbrook, NY Summer 2007, 2008, 2009, & 2010
Public Programs Educator, Children’s Museum of Manhattan, New York, NY Sept 2008-June 2009
- Volunteering & Internships
Volunteer at Guggenheim Museum’s Stillspotting NYC Project with artist Pedro Reyes June 5,2011
Haunch of Venison Benefit Auction for Time In Children’s Art Initiative NY, NY March 4, 2011
Karma Desk Volunteer at Prana Yoga Center, Denville, NJ 2010- Present
Volunteer Art Therapy Teacher with Teen Challenge Program, Poughkeepsie, NY January 2010
Volunteer with Dutchess County Interfaith Council Crop Walk, Poughkeepsie, NY October 2009
- Exhibitions
Adirondack Series at The Casino of Huletts Landing, Huletts Landing, NY Summer 2013
Friends of Historic Huletts Landing Auction, Huletts Landing, NY August 17, 2013
Solo Art Exhibition at Restyle/Renew, Denville, NJ April 2011
CROSSING DISCIPLINES: BOOKS Group Exhibition at Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY February to March 2011
Salon Show Exhibition at Greenpoint Gallery, Brooklyn, NY January 2011
Participating Artist in COTA Celebration of the Arts Gallery Tent, New Paltz, NY September 2009
Solo Exhibition at Student Art Gallery, Smiley Art Building SUNY New Paltz September 2007
- Curatorial Work
Curator of UNISON Learning to Look Art Program Exhibition, New Paltz, NY January 2010
- Conferences, Workshops, & Professional Development
Healing Arts: The Creative Path Bringing Together Arts & Healthcare Community, Montclair, NJ March 1, 2013
Art Educators of New Jersey Conference September 30- October 30, 2012
National Arts Education Association Conference March 1-4, 2012
New Jersey Teacher’s Convention Atlantic City, NJ November 2011
TEDx Conference Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY November 2010
Fiscal Sponsorships for Art Projects, Foundation Center October 2010
Business Plan Development for Artists, Newark Arts Council October 2010
Outdoor Nation Youth Summit, New York City June 2010
Project WILD (Council for Environmental Education) January 2010
Panel Member of Art Education Symposium, SUNY New Paltz, NY April 2008
- Awards & Grants
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Ceramics Workshop 10 sessions Jan 2013-March 2013
Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Power of Art, Art Educator Award, Washington, D.C. May 19-20, 2011
- Memberships
New Jersey Education Association September 2011-Current
Art Educators of New Jersey September 2011-Current
Emerging Leaders in New York Arts Member April 2010-Current
National Art Education Association Member January 2008-Current