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I am an art teacher and 2D generalist. I have a passion for inspiring design work and collaborative projects. I have spent the last 10+ years working on personal game/comic projects with friends, and I’m looking for opportunities to bring new projects to life. I have been good at once given tasks, getting on them quickly and efficiently, and keeping up communication on how things are going. I’m also good at taking feedback on the work and reiterating it.
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Language
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Work Experience
Art teacher at Carrillo Ranch Elementary
September 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025Setting up routines and systems of management; Constructing ways of using levels of language support for EL students; Creating, revising, and implementing modular lesson plans for diverse learner development; Collaborating with teachers and staff for instructional and management support.
Student teacher at Sunnyside Environmental School
August 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024Connecting and engaging students with their personal experiences in art; Developing an inclusive classroom climate including Critical Race Theory; Incorporating social emotional learning to encourage emotional connections; Assisting cooperating teacher with lesson development and refinement.
Digital Artist at Freelance
May 1, 2019 - June 6, 2024Collaborating with clients on diverse online and multimedia projects; Working with various creative styles and techniques; Creating full-color rendered illustrations; Animating frame-by-frame video game assets; Developing detailed and iterative concept thumbnails.
Owner and Operator at Mainbrain Studio
September 1, 2017 - September 30, 2019Coordinated with multiple disciplines to ensure on-time delivery of creative projects; Implemented and maintained project strategies, breakouts, calendars, and budgets; Communicated concepts, challenges, and goals; Maintained relationships with designers, editors, and freelancers; Resolved conflicts and adapted to new challenges to ensure productivity.
Art Teacher at Carrillo Ranch Elementary (TK-5th)
June 1, 2025 - September 17, 2025Setting up routines and systems of management. Constructing ways of using levels of language support for ELL students. Creating, revising, and implementing lesson plans that can be modular for a wide range of learner development. Collaborating with other teachers and staff to find the best support for instruction and management.
Student Teacher at Sunnyside Environmental School K-8, Portland, Oregon
June 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025Connect with and create engagement with a broad range of students’ personal experiences with art and practice. Develop a strong community and inclusive classroom climate, including Critical Race Theory. Incorporate Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) to encourage emotional connections. Assisting mentor teacher with lesson development and refining lesson plans.
Freelance Digital Artist at Portland, Oregon
May 1, 2019 - PresentCollaborate with clients to develop a wide variety of online and multimedia projects. Work with a wide range of creative styles and techniques. Create full-color rendered illustrations. Animate frame-by-frame video game assets. Develop detailed and highly iterative concept thumbnails.
Owner & Operator at Main Brain Studio, Winston, Oregon
September 1, 2019 - September 17, 2025Work closely with multiple disciplines to ensure all creative projects are delivered on time. Implement and maintain project strategies, breakouts, calendars, and budgets for every project. Communicate concepts, challenges, and goals. Maintain relationships with designers, editors, and freelancers. Resolve conflicts and adapt to new challenges to ensure productivity.
Art Teacher at Carrillo Ranch Elementary
June 1, 2025 - September 17, 2025Art instruction for TK-5th grade; set up routines and systems of management; implement language support for EL students; create, revise, and implement modular lesson plans; collaborate with fellow teachers and staff to provide instructional and management support.
Student Teacher at Sunnyside Environmental School
June 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025Connected with a broad range of students through art and practice; developed a strong inclusive classroom climate; incorporated SEL and Critical Race Theory to support emotional connections; assisted mentor teacher with lesson development and refinement.
Freelance Digital Artist at Self-employed
May 1, 2019 - PresentCollaborated with clients to develop online and multimedia projects; worked with a wide range of creative styles and techniques; produced full-color rendered illustrations; animated frame-by-frame video game assets; developed detailed and iterative concept thumbnails.
Owner and Operator at Main Brain Studio
September 1, 2019 - September 17, 2025Oversee multidisciplinary art projects; implement and maintain project strategies, breakouts, calendars, and budgets; communicate concepts, challenges, and goals; maintain relationships with designers, editors, and freelancers; resolve conflicts and adapt to new challenges to ensure productivity.
Art Teacher at Carrillo Ranch Elementary
June 1, 2025 - September 17, 2025Setting up routines and systems of management; Constructing ways of using levels of language support for EL students; Creating, revising, and implementing lesson plans that can be modular for a wide range of learner development; Working with other teachers and staff to find the best support for instruction and management.
Student Teacher at SunnySide Environmental School
June 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025Connect and create engagement with a broad range of students' personal experiences with art and practice; Develop a strong community and inclusive classroom climate, including Critical Race Theory; Incorporate SEL to encourage emotional connections; Assisting my CT with lesson development and refining lesson plans.
Digital Artist at Freelance
May 1, 2019 - PresentCollaborate with clients to develop a wide variety of online and multimedia projects. Work with a wide range of creative styles and techniques. Create full-color rendered illustrations. Animate frame-by-frame video game assets. Develop detailed and highly iterative concept thumbnails.
Owner and Operator at Main Brain Studio
September 1, 2019 - September 17, 2025Collaborate with clients to develop a wide range of online and multimedia projects. Create full-color rendered illustrations. Animate frame-by-frame video game assets. Develop detailed and highly iterative concept thumbnails.
Education
masters art education at Portland state university
May 28, 2022 - July 31, 2024Associate of Arts at Umpqua Community College
January 1, 2012 - June 30, 2014Bachelor's in Art & Business at Portland State University
September 1, 2014 - June 30, 2018Associate of Arts at Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, Oregon
January 1, 2012 - June 1, 2014Bachelor's in Art & Business at Portland State University, Portland, Oregon
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2018Master’s in Art Education at Portland State University, Portland, Oregon
June 1, 2022 - July 1, 2024Associate of Arts at Umpqua Community College
January 1, 2012 - June 1, 2014Bachelor's in Art & Business at Portland State University
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2018Associate of Arts at Umpqua Community College
January 1, 2012 - June 1, 2014Bachelor's in Art & Business at Portland State University
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2018Master’s in Art Education at Portland State University
June 1, 2022 - July 1, 2024Qualifications
Master's in Art Education
June 1, 2022 - July 1, 2024Oregon Teaching License in Art
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Gaming, Other, Software & Internet
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