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I am an experienced bilingual education and customer service professional seeking to grow my career in the field of graphic design. I have developed skills in various design and illustration software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Procreate, and PowerPoint, and have strong abilities in both digital and traditional artistic media. My background in education and extensive service roles has equipped me with excellent communication, organizational, and instructional skills.
I am passionate about creativity and visual storytelling, having enhanced my knowledge through formal studies including a Certificate in Illustration and coursework in various graphic design disciplines. I am a dedicated artist and educator who enjoys working collaboratively and engaging in community projects, currently volunteering at a public library and actively involved with professional design and illustration organizations.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
French
Advanced
Work Experience
Paraprofessional at Quincy Public Schools
January 1, 2014 - PresentWorked one-on-one with behaviorally and academically challenged students, maintained written records of student activity, managed photocopying and laminations, took attendance, taught reading in small groups and Writer’s Workshop, and led songs in Kindergarten classrooms.
Substitute Teacher at Braintree Public Schools
January 1, 2014 - August 28, 2025Critiqued Middle and High School student artwork, led group critiques, gave suggestions, supervised and taught Math, Science, Art, Social Studies, and English, and managed classes of up to 60 students.
Program Instructor at Campfire USA, Quincy, MA
December 31, 2011 - August 28, 2025Developed classroom climate in one-on-one and group settings, received student feedback, and constructed and taught lessons based on student interests.
Saturday Teacher at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston, MA
December 31, 2009 - August 28, 2025Prepared lesson plans aligned to state guidelines, enhanced classroom activities through use of multimedia technology, wrote ongoing assessments and daily reflections, co-taught art classes, managed art materials budget, and supported student creativity in various media.
Customer Service Professional at Temporary Agencies, Boston, MA
December 31, 2021 - August 27, 2025Provided administrative and customer service support on a contracted basis to various clients.
Paraprofessional at Quincy Public Schools
January 1, 2014 - PresentWorked one-on-one with behaviorally and academically-challenged students, maintained written records of student activity, made photocopies and laminations, took attendance, taught reading in small groups, conducted Writer’s Workshop, and led songs in Kindergarten classes.
Substitute Teacher at Braintree Public Schools
December 31, 2014 - August 28, 2025Critiqued students’ artwork in Middle and High School, led group critiques, gave suggestions, taught and supervised classes in Math, Science, Art, Social Studies, and English for groups of up to 60 students.
Program Instructor at Campfire USA, Quincy, MA
December 31, 2011 - August 28, 2025Built a classroom climate working one-on-one and in groups, received student feedback, constructed and taught lessons according to students’ interests.
Saturday Teacher at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston, MA
December 31, 2009 - August 28, 2025Prepared lesson plans, utilized technology such as LCD projectors and computers to impact classroom activities, wrote ongoing assessments and daily reflections, worked collaboratively to prepare and teach art classes, ordered and maintained art supplies, and assisted students in creative development across various media.
Customer Service Professional at Temporary Agencies, Boston, MA
December 31, 2022 - August 28, 2025Performed administrative and customer service duties on a contracted basis.
Education
Certificate in Illustration at School of the Museum of Fine Arts
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024 at Rhode Island School of Design
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010Course work for Initial Licensure in K-12 Art Education at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
January 1, 2003 - August 28, 2025Certificate in Illustration at School of the Museum of Fine Arts
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024Course work: Introduction to Art Therapy at Rhode Island School of Design
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Course work for Initial Licensure in K-12 Art Education at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
January 1, 2003 - August 28, 2025Qualifications
200-Hour YogaWorks Certification to teach yoga
January 1, 2018 - August 28, 2025Yoga for Autism & ADHD Certified
January 1, 2015 - August 28, 2025Radiant Child Yoga Certified
January 1, 2013 - August 28, 2025Preliminary License to Teach Visual Art to K-12
January 1, 2011 - August 28, 2025Yin Yoga Teacher Certification
January 1, 2011 - August 28, 2025Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure
January 1, 2009 - August 28, 2025200-Hour YogaWorks Certification to teach yoga
January 1, 2018 - August 28, 2025Yoga for Autism & ADHD Certified
January 1, 2015 - August 28, 2025Radiant Child Yoga Certified
January 1, 2013 - August 28, 2025Preliminary License to Teach Visual Art to K-12
January 1, 2011 - August 28, 2025Yin Yoga Teacher Certification
January 1, 2011 - August 28, 2025Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure
January 1, 2009 - August 28, 2025Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure
January 1, 2010 - August 28, 2025Industry Experience
Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Retail, Other
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