About Me.

 

Clinical Experiences 

• Observations at Metcalf art classes, 6 Hours between different art classes Spring of ‘23

  • Observed whole class activities as well as individual work with Hard of Hearing/ Vision Impaired students.

• Observations at University Highschool Art classes, 3 Hours in Spring of ‘23

  • Observed the main art class, AP as well as the beginning art

• Clinical Hours at El Paso Gridley High School, 20 hours in both ART I & Choir Fall ‘23

  • Hands-on teaching the students (grades 9-12)

  • Building relationships with the students, getting an immersive experience in the classroom

  • Helping with classroom management such as loading the kiln, making sure students are on track, and completing work.

• Clinical Hours at Illinois Art Station, 10 hours in Fall of ‘23

  • Building and teaching our own lessons in a team of 3

  • Built three lessons that all tie into the same big idea.

  • Taught to a rotating group of students.

Background Information

• Extra-Curricular

  • President of the RSO Redbird Dungeons and Dragons at ISU Spring’23-Spring’25

  • Taught Preschool Art classes (2019)

  • Taught Summer Art classes (2018&2019)

• Employment

  • Worked at a Retirement Home (Arboria of Long Grove) for 6 months.

    • Planned activities/ helped run activities.

    • Volunteered before being employed there (2018-2019)

  • Worked as Customer service and Cashier at Farm and Fleet (2020-2021)

  • Worked at Qdoba on campus at ISU (2023)

Educational Philosophy

Education should be for everyone, especially as an art educator it is important to make sure everyone is able to see themselves reflected in the lessons. Art is such an individual process, that as an art teacher, my biggest beliefs are about inclusivity and fostering positivity. Artists will learn through a comforting environment, and from encouragement.

Related Skills

• Extensive knowledge on all Adobe suite Programs

• Proficient in Painting, Drawing, 3D and 2D Art forms.

• Knowledge of lesson planning, and Illinois art education standards.

• Knowledge of national art education Standards.