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Professional Summary

            I am an exuberant, enthusiastic, energetic educator who thrives in environments that allow me to use my creativity in new and dynamic ways.  I am very adaptable and am usually the first one to bring positive energy into any situation.  My passion for education has driven me to find employment that matches my teaching skills through visual and performing arts. I have been working within the community, through teaching and participation, in this regard for the past decade.  My professionalism matches my desire for artistic instruction and I am eager to learn from the knowledge and experience of my peers.  My experience working with the public has given me excellent communication skills, and the ability to maneuver through any situation with little conflict.  My work as a fitness instructor has given me experience working with a diverse clientele, giving me experience in the daily alteration of lessons to accommodate the variety of athletic and mobility abilities in each class.

Teaching Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Education (grad 2023), 3x Dean’s List Recipient
  • Fitness Yoga Instructor -50 Hour (Feb 2017)
  • Barre Fitness Instructor -50 Hour (Feb 2017)
  • Certified Zumba Instructor (March 2018)
  • Yin Yoga Instructor Certification Level 1 (September 2018)
  • Meditation Teacher Training Level 1 (March 2020)
  • First Aid Level 1 (February 2020)
  • Paint Nite Instructor (2017-2020)
  • Competent in Google programs: Drives, Docs, Slides, Classroom, and Jamboard

Relevant Work Experience

Certification Practicum: AE Perry Elementary School Kamloops, BC. January-March 2023

My responsibilities included:

  • -Providing clear, concise instructions for a group of up to 24 students in a 5/6 class.
  • -Successfully integrated the Arts into most curricular content.
  • -Used a variety of formative and summative assessment pieces to document student learning
  • -Differentiated instructions for diverse learners using a combination of project-based learning, group work, written or recorded responses, drawing and other visual designs, movement and hands-on learning, music, whiteboards, chrome books, audiobooks, and read-alouds. 
  • -Incorporated Indigenous perspectives, culture, and language into all units and subject areas.
  • -Experimented with a wide variety of classroom management practices, including student accountability, SEL, student input, reward system, timers for transitions, and open communication.
  • -Couched the girls’ basketball team for the season. -Volunteered to assist in the Young Artist Conference, both as an adjudicator and workshop facilitator. 

Kamloops Art Party: Master Artist              Kamloops, BC. 2021-Present

My responsibilities include:

  • -Instructing various mediums of art to groups of children during weeklong spring break and summer camps. -Supporting new customers through various art mediums during drop-ins and prebookings -Providing clear, concise instructions for a group of up to 40 people in the completion of full painting within a 2-hour window of time -Set up and take down for each event within a reasonable time frame. -Completing a demo painting before each event and duplicating the piece for students in a live, step-by-step format. -Public speaking in a fun, entertaining manner. -Providing clean, organized, and well-maintained equipment for each event.

Paint Nite: Master Artist            Kamloops, BC. 2016-2020

My responsibilities included:

  • -Providing clear, concise instructions for a group of up to 40 people in the completion of full painting within a 2-hour window of time -Set up and take down for each event within a reasonable time frame
  • -Completing a demo painting before each event and duplicating the piece for students in a live, step-by-step format. -Public speaking in a fun, entertaining manner
  • -Providing clean, organized, and well-maintained equipment for each event. -Continuous communication with venues.
  • -Maintaining inventory for the Kamloops region.

Yoga/Fitness Instructor.               Kamloops, BC.     Feb 2017-Present

My responsibilities include:

  • -Providing accurate and appropriate Yoga/Fitness routines for new and reoccurring students. -Keeping up to date on licensing and first aid requirements.
  • -Organizing class curriculums for each specific fitness program.
  • -General and Site-Specific customer service as stated within individual studio guidelines. -Executing and marketing some promotional events and contests.
  • -Both volunteer and professional business representation during festivals and community events, as specified within each individual studio’s guidelines.

Artist Assistant: Downtown Mural Project Kamloops, BC.       June-Sept 2018

My responsibilities included:

  • -Providing reliable, timely, and accurate assistance to the Lead Artist.
  • -Set up and clean up daily for Lead Artist.
  • -Following Instructions while working solo on aspects of the mural while the Lead Artist was away. -Picking up and dropping off supplies as needed.
  • -Providing valuable feedback regarding the mural.
  • -Taking photos of the progress and posting them on various social media sites.

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