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I am a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, with a BFA from NSCAD University (2025). I work across sculpture, ceramics, and visual arts, with extensive teaching experience in NSCAD Extended Studies Programs, Saturday classes, summer camps, and in-schools art programs. I enjoy guiding youth and collaborating with colleagues to create engaging, meaningful art experiences. In my practice I co-curated shows Growth & Grace (Feb 2025) and Held in Fire (Apr 2025), handled communications, press, and logistics, and supported artists and faculty to ensure successful openings. I value clear communication, organization, and collaborative problem-solving, and I am passionate about nurturing creativity in communities through education and exhibition-making.…I am a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, with a BFA from NSCAD University (2025). I work across sculpture, ceramics, and visual arts, with extensive teaching experience in NSCAD Extended Studies Programs, Saturday classes, summer camps, and in-schools art programs. I enjoy guiding youth and collaborating with colleagues to create engaging, meaningful art experiences. In my practice I co-curated shows Growth & Grace (Feb 2025) and Held in Fire (Apr 2025), handled communications, press, and logistics, and supported artists and faculty to ensure successful openings. I value clear communication, organization, and collaborative problem-solving, and I am passionate about nurturing creativity in communities through education and exhibition-making.

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I am a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, with a BFA from NSCAD University (2025). I work across sculpture, ceramics, and visual arts, with extensive teaching experience in NSCAD Extended Studies Programs, Saturday classes, summer camps, and in-schools art programs. I enjoy guiding youth and collaborating with colleagues to create engaging, meaningful art experiences. In my practice I co-curated shows Growth & Grace (Feb 2025) and Held in Fire (Apr 2025), handled communications, press, and logistics, and supported artists and faculty to ensure successful openings. I value clear communication, organization, and collaborative problem-solving, and I am passionate about nurturing creativity in communities through education and exhibition-making.…I am a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, with a BFA from NSCAD University (2025). I work across sculpture, ceramics, and visual arts, with extensive teaching experience in NSCAD Extended Studies Programs, Saturday classes, summer camps, and in-schools art programs. I enjoy guiding youth and collaborating with colleagues to create engaging, meaningful art experiences. In my practice I co-curated shows Growth & Grace (Feb 2025) and Held in Fire (Apr 2025), handled communications, press, and logistics, and supported artists and faculty to ensure successful openings. I value clear communication, organization, and collaborative problem-solving, and I am passionate about nurturing creativity in communities through education and exhibition-making.

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I am a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, with a BFA from NSCAD University (2025). I work across sculpture, ceramics, and visual arts, with extensive teaching experience in NSCAD Extended Studies Programs, Saturday classes, summer camps, and in-schools art programs. I enjoy guiding youth and collaborating with colleagues to create engaging, meaningful art experiences.

In my practice I co-curated shows Growth & Grace (Feb 2025) and Held in Fire (Apr 2025), handled communications, press, and logistics, and supported artists and faculty to ensure successful openings. I value clear communication, organization, and collaborative problem-solving, and I am passionate about nurturing creativity in communities through education and exhibition-making.

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

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English

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Work Experience

Teacher Assistant / Substitute Teacher at NSCAD Extended Studies Programs

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Oversaw groups of 10-20 children across Saturday Classes, Summer Camps, March Break Camps, and the Art in Schools Program. Assisted with check-in, transitions between classrooms, and in-class support, including retrieving materials, aiding individual students, and maintaining a positive environment. Visited elementary schools with materials for preset activities, delivering 1–2 hour sessions, demonstrations, and cleanup.

Co-curator at Anna Leon Owens Gallery

February 1, 2025 - February 28, 2025

Co-curated and created the art show Growth & Grace (Feb 2025), focusing on life-size ceramic pieces. Responsibilities included planning, creating press and advertising materials, and coordinating with a partner to ensure both voices were heard.

Curator / Communications Lead at NSCAD Ceramics Department End of Term Exhibition – Held in Fire

April 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025

Curated the exhibition; created an application form for submissions; selected pieces and artists; managed communications for drop-offs/pick-ups and collaborated with faculty on lighting and opening-night logistics.

Youth Ski Instructor at Self-employed (Taos, NM)

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Ran and taught weekly youth ski classes for groups of 5-10 children (ages 5-13); planned daily lessons, guided on-mountain sessions, and progressed participants from beginner to intermediate levels.

Stock Clerk / Bagger at Farmhouse Cafe, Taos, NM

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Bagged/bunched local produce for FarmShare; assisted with inventory and display setup; brief customer service and cash handling as needed.

Inventory Clerk at Farm Market (Farm Share program), Taos, NM

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Took inventory of baked goods, fresh produce, dry goods; basic bookkeeping; set up displays and assisted customers.

Landscape Labourer at Painted Earth Landscaping

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Summer landscaping work including weeding, planting, irrigation installation, watering, and occasional stonework; collaborated with homeowners on site-specific tasks.

Sales Assistant at Alex Kurtz / Mud Pie Designs (Craft Fairs)

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2021

Helped sell ceramic tiles at craft fairs and art shows; arranged displays, photographed work, interacted with customers, managed credit card and cash sales, and wrapped purchases.

Sales Associate at Untitled Edits Fine Art Gallery

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Worked in a Taos fine art gallery; engaged with clients, facilitated sales, liaised with framers/shippers, and performed light bookkeeping; entrusted with house-sitting responsibilities.

Busser at LoveApple

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020

Seated customers, took orders, delivered water, and performed standard bussing duties.

Camp Counselor (JC then Counselor) at FiTaos Outdoor Youth Camp

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019

Started as a camper (ages 5-13), then served as Junior Counselor (14-16) and full Counselor (16-19), leading activities and supervising fellow staff, including trips to the Rockies and Rio Grande.