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Education

Boston University, Boston, MA — M.A. in Art Education (2014)
Thesis: “Digital Arts in the Traditional Classroom”

The Art Institute of California – San Francisco, San Francisco, CA — B.S. in Media Arts & Animation (2010)
Concentration: Environment Art | Minor: Concept Art & 3D Modeling

 

Academic & Teaching Experience

Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA
Instructor, Art Education (2022–Present)

• Teach and develop curriculum for ART 3710 Art for Educators and ART 3730/40 Elementary & Secondary Art Education.

• Integrate Universal Design for Learning (UDL), visual arts integration, and assessment strategies.

• Mentor pre-service teachers and support Praxis preparation through lesson planning and clinical practice.

• Collaborate with faculty to strengthen the Art Education program and align with state/national standards.

 

Tangipahoa Parish School System, Tangipahoa, LA
Talented Visual Arts Teacher, K–12 Special Education (2019–2022)

• Delivered differentiated instruction for gifted and talented students across grade levels.

• Designed interdisciplinary, project-based learning experiences and district art exhibitions.

• Advocated for arts inclusion within special education and general education settings.

 

Hammond Regional Arts Center, Hammond, LA
Gallery Coordinator (2023–Present)

• Oversee curation, installation, and management of exhibitions, including the center’s permanent collection.

• Coordinate artist contracts, inventories, and gallery programming.

• Foster community partnerships and organize public events to expand outreach.

 

Visual Arts Department Liaison (2024–Present)

• Serve as liaison for Southeastern Louisiana University’s Visual Arts program, connecting alumni, faculty, and students.

• Strengthen communication and engagement across societies, galleries, and community stakeholders.

• Support professional development opportunities for students and alumni.

 

Visual Arts Instructor (2015–Present)

• Lead youth, teen, and adult studio classes; integrate community arts outreach.

• Support gallery exhibitions and coordinate education committee initiatives.

 

Midway Elementary School, Tickfaw, LA
Early Childhood Teacher / Librarian / ESL Interventionist (2013–2019)

• Designed research-based instruction for Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms.

• Provided ESL and literacy support, including accommodations for multilingual learners.

• Directed library programming, supporting school-wide literacy and arts integration.

 

Young Audience of Louisiana, Hammond, LA
Teaching Artist (2014–2015)

• Delivered standards-based visual arts lessons for grades 4–8.

 

The Art Institute of California – San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Tutor & Workshop Instructor (2008–2010)

• Provided tutoring in art fundamentals, 3D modeling, and Adobe Photoshop.

• Facilitated figure drawing workshops with live models and peer critique.

 

Creative & Professional Experience

Underdrawing LLC, Hammond, LA
Owner / Creative Director (2019–Present)

• Founded and managed community arts supply studio and classes.

• Coordinated events, workshops, and partnerships with local organizations.

 

Freelance Concept & Game Artist (2009–2014)

• ABR Studios, FL — Concept/Layout Artist for MMO environments & assets.

• Ghostly Studios, SC — Concept artist for environments, characters, and creatures.

• Thomas Daniel Inc., CA — Technical animations & product concepts.

• LootWorks, CA — Background painter for social games.

• Lazy Panda Studios / Retelas Films, CA — 3D Modeler & Art Department.

• Commissioned illustrator for memorial publications.

 

Leadership & Service

• Board Member, Hammond Regional Arts Center — Education & Outreach Committee

• Gallery Coordinator, Hammond Regional Arts Center

• Visual Arts Department Liaison, Southeastern Louisiana University

• Member, Louisiana Art Education Association (LAEA)

• Member, National Art Education Association (NAEA)

• Associate Member, American Women Artists

 

Awards

• 2nd Place, Digital Imaging — “Hair”, Hammond Art Guild 57th Annual Show (2019)

 

Technology & Software

• Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Animate, Premiere Pro

• Procreate

• 3D & Animation: Autodesk Maya, Blender, Nomad

• Instructional Tools: ProPresenter, EasyWorship, OBS Studio