WORK EXPERIENCE

8/2023 - Present

North Point Ministries Weekday Preschool - Alpharetta, GA

Lead Teacher - Pre-K

• Prepared weekly lesson plan using the Georgia Early Learning Development Standards.

• Facilitated independent learning paths for each child utilizing the Montessori Method.

9/2022 - 12/2022

Great Hearts Academy - Phoenix, AZ

Interim Art Instructor - 7th Grade

• Instructed students through the fundamentals of design, one and two point perspective, life drawing and observational drawing.

• Facilitated the assembly of the annual student art exhibit.

• Regularly updated and communicated the progress of students’
  learning needs with parents and school counselors.

8/2015 - 5/2016

Candeo Charter School - Peoria AZ

Art Instructor - 3rd & 6th Grade

• Instructed students using Common Core Curriculum art lessons.

• Integrated sketch books into daily school work.

• Collaborated with students to create an efficient work flow area.

8/2002 - 5/2006

Orange County High School of the Arts Santa Ana, CA

Art Instructor - 8th & 11th Grade

• Instructed students through still life drawing, figure drawing, watercolor painting, acrylic painting and illustration.

• Helped organize and assemble annual student art exhibits.

• Communicated with parents on the progress of students’ craft and well-being in class.

2009 - Present

Children’s Book Author & Illustrator

Let’s Have a Dog Party!

Written by Mikela Prevost. Published by Viking Books for Young Readers, Penguin 2019.

I Can Help

Written by Reem Faruqi. Published by Eerdman’s Publishing 2021.

Melody’s Mostly Musical Day

Written by Ben Finane. Published by Steinway Pianos 2016.

Elan, Son of Two Peoples

Written by Heidi Smith Hyde. Published by Far-Ben Publishing 2014.

Trouble Talk

Written by Trudy Ludwig. Published by Tricycle Press 2008.