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I am a Miami-based illustrator and educator with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from Ringling College of Art and Design and over a decade of professional experience in print illustration, design, and teaching. My work includes newspaper illustration, freelance art, and classroom instruction, where I combine storytelling, color, and composition to engage audiences of all ages. I thrive on collaborative projects and mentoring new artists while continuing to explore personal and client-driven art across various media.
Outside the classroom and studio, I enjoy contributing to community arts, creating commissions for clients, and advocating for visual literacy. I aim to bring clarity and creativity to every project, delivering thoughtful visuals that inform, entertain, and inspire.
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Full-time Art Teacher at Hibiscus Elementary, Miami Gardens, Florida (Miami-Dade County Public Schools)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022Taught drawing, painting, and computer art to elementary students; developed curriculum; supervised classroom activities; assessed student progress and maintained a creative classroom environment.
Freelance Artist at Self-employed (Freelance Artist)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016Illustration, graphic design, and fine art projects for clients in Miami, FL; developed a diverse portfolio and worked on commissioned pieces.
Designer / Illustrator at VLM Studios
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012Designed and illustrated marketing materials and artwork for a variety of clients; contributed to branding and visual storytelling.
Full-time Art Instructor -- Drawing and Painting I & Computer Art -- Beginning and Advanced at Felix Varela Senior High School, Miami, Florida
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007Taught and developed curricula for drawing, painting, and computer art; guided student projects and assessed progress; supervised studio labs.
Substitute Teacher at Miami-Dade County Public Schools
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004Provided classroom coverage across subjects; executed lesson plans and maintained classroom management.
Freelance Illustrator at LOGOI, Miami, Florida
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2005Illustrations for Mission Adventures children’s activity book; miscellaneous illustrations for articles and books.
Full-time Illustrator / Page Designer (Viewpoint) at The Miami Herald
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000Illustration and page design for Viewpoint section; contributed editorial visuals.
Freelance Illustrator at The Miami Herald
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005Illustration - Portrait of Dan Marino; cover for Dan Marino’s induction into the Football Hall of Fame.
Illustrator - Summer Internship at The Miami Herald
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995Summer internship in illustration.
Full-time Art Teacher at Hibiscus Elementary
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022Full-time art teacher—developed lesson plans and facilitated visual arts projects for students.
Freelance Artist at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016Illustration, graphic design, and fine art projects for Miami clients; magazine illustrations and book art.
Full-time Art Instructor at Felix Varela Senior High School
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007Instructing Drawing and Painting I & Computer Art—Beginning and Advanced courses; curriculum development.
Freelance Illustrator at LOGOI
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2005Illustration for projects including “Mission Adventures” and miscellaneous illustrations for articles/books.
Full-time Illustrator / Page Designer at The Miami Herald
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000Viewpoint—illustration and page design; contributed visual storytelling.
Illustrator (Summer Internship) at The Miami Herald
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995Summer internship focusing on illustration and layout tasks in the newspaper.
Full-time Art Teacher at Miami-Dade County Public Schools Hibiscus Elementary
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022Art teacher focusing on drawing and painting; integrated ESOL strategies and assessment methods for diverse learners.
Illustrator at The Miami Herald
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995Summer Internship; contributed illustrations.
Full-time Art Teacher at Hibiscus Elementary (Miami-Dade County Public Schools)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022Full-time art teacher responsible for drawing and painting instruction; integrated computer art and differentiated instruction; contributed to a robust arts program.
Freelance Artist at Self-employed / LOGOI
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016Illustration, graphic design, and fine art projects for clients in the Miami area.
Art Instructor at Miami-Dade County Public Schools - Felix Varela Senior High School
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007Full-time art instructor — drawing and painting I & computer art — Beginning and Advanced.
Freelance Illustrator at LOGOI (Miami)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2005Freelance illustration work including for The Miami Herald and activity books.
Summer Internship - Illustration at The Miami Herald
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995Illustration internship.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Ringling College of Art and Design
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1996Education Certification at Florida Southern College
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025High School Diploma at Killian Senior High School
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1992Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at Ringling College of Art and Design
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1996High School Diploma at Killian Senior High School
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1992Education Certification at Florida Southern College
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025Education Certification at Florida Southern College
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026Bachelor of Fine Arts at Ringling College of Art and Design
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1996High School Diploma at Killian Senior High School
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1992Bachelor of Fine Arts - Illustration at Ringling College of Art and Design
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1996Education Certification at Florida Southern College
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026High School Diploma at Killian Senior High School
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1992Qualifications
Art K-12 Temporary Certificate
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022USA Swimming Certified Instructor
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017Art K-12 -- Temporary Certificate DOE Number: 88588
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022USA Swimming Certified Instructor
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017Art K-12 Temporary Certificate
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022USA Swimming Certified Instructor
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017Art K-12 Temporary Certificate
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022USA Swimming Certified Instructor
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
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