Available to hire
I am a passionate art educator with over a decade of experience teaching across elementary to secondary levels, with a strong focus on arts integration, inquiry-based instruction, and inclusive education. I enjoy designing engaging curricula, leveraging technology in the classroom, and collaborating with families and communities to support student growth.
I hold a Master of Arts in Art Education (M.A.Ed.) with a leadership focus from Boston University, a Textile Certificate from UBC, and a broad background in Fine Arts practice. I am committed to ongoing professional development, equity in education, and creating vibrant learning environments where creativity and critical thinking thrive.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Grade 10-12 Art & Advanced Placement (AP) Art at Mission Secondary School, Mission Public School District #75
September 1, 2019 - PresentTeach Grade 10-12 Art and AP Art; develop and implement comprehensive art curricula; integrate technology and inquiry-based instructional strategies; conduct marking, assessment, and reporting; coordinate with CST and IEP/IPP processes; participate in IEP/IPP meetings with parents; engage in reflective practice and ongoing professional development; lead arts integration and cross-curricular projects.
Grade 7-9 Art & Textiles Teacher at Hatzic Middle School, Mission Public School District #75
January 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019Taught art and textiles to Grades 7-9; designed and implemented unit plans; integrated cross-curricular connections; used assessment data for progress monitoring; collaborated with colleagues to support diverse learners.
Grade 4 Teacher at Cherry Hill Elementary, Mission Public School District #75
September 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018Grade 4 classroom teacher; implemented integrated arts and cross-curricular units; supported student learning in diverse classroom settings.
TTOC – Occasional Teacher at Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows School District #42
September 1, 2016 - PresentTeacher-on-call covering elementary, middle, and high school assignments as needed.
Gr. 7-9 Helping Teacher (Learning Support Team) at Heritage Park Middle School, Mission Public School District #75
February 1, 2017 - June 30, 2017Learning Support Team member providing progress monitoring and targeted support for teachers and students; managed a caseload of select students for monitoring and support.
Grade 8-9 English & Social Studies (0.71 FTE, Temporary Contract) at Hatzic Middle School, Mission Public School District #75
November 16, 2016 - February 28, 2017English & Social Studies instruction for Grades 8-9; temporary assignment with ongoing term adjustments.
Grade 7-9 Art & Textiles Teacher (1.0 FTE, Temporary Contract) at Hatzic Middle School, Mission Public School District #75
September 1, 2016 - November 16, 2016Art & Textiles instruction for Grades 7-9; temporary contract.
Grade 6 Teacher (including grade 6 Art options in Drawing and Painting) at St. Martha’s Elementary School, Fort McMurray Catholic School Division
August 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016Grade 6 teacher including art options in drawing and painting; ongoing class responsibilities.
Grade 5/6 Teacher at St. Martha’s Elementary School, Fort McMurray Catholic School Division
August 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015Grade 5/6 teacher; core subjects with arts integration.
Grade 4/5 Teacher & 4-9 Art Teacher at St. Paul’s (École) Elementary School, Fort McMurray Catholic School Division
August 1, 2012 - June 30, 2014Grade 4/5 core subjects; Grades 4-9 Art Teacher; cross-subject collaboration.
Grade 2 Teacher at Bill Woodward School, Anzac, AB, Northland School Division #61
September 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012Grade 2 teacher; classroom management and student support.
Grades 7-9 Art Teacher at Anzac Community School, Anzac, AB, Northland School Division #61
September 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011Art instruction for Grades 7-9; temporary contract.
Art Teacher at Jonas Samson Junior High, Meadow Lake, SK, Northwest School Division #203
November 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010Taught 11 Art classes to grades 7-9; led bi-weekly Art club.
Teacher-on-Call at Pattison High School, Vancouver, BC
September 1, 2009 - November 1, 2009Teacher-on-call for Grades 8-12; substitute assignments.
Art Teacher at École Panorama Ridge Secondary, Surrey School District #36, BC
February 2, 2009 - May 8, 2009Art Foundations, Visual Arts, and Digital Photography for Grades 8-12; multiple assignments.
Art Teacher at École Panorama Ridge Secondary, Surrey School District #36, BC
October 20, 2008 - October 31, 2008Art Foundations, Visual Arts, and Digital Photography for Grades 8-12; assignment.
Docent at Surrey Art Gallery
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008Exhibition education, gallery tours and related activities.
Workshop Leader, Artist & Assistant at Surrey Arts Centre
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009Led workshops and assisted artists in community education programs.
Practicing Artist
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009Independent artist practicing in visual arts; engaged in exhibitions and commissions.
Grade 7-9 Art & Textiles Teacher at Hatzic Middle School
January 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019Deliver Art and Textiles instruction to Grades 7-9; collaborate in department; integrate cross-curricular projects.
Grade 4 Teacher at Cherry Hill Elementary
September 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018Implemented grade 4 core subjects with integrated art experiences; supported student engagement.
Teacher-On-Call / TTOC at Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows School District #42
September 1, 2016 - PresentProvided substitute teaching across elementary, middle and high schools; supported classroom management and instruction.
Helping Teacher (Learning Support Team) at Heritage Park Middle School
February 1, 2017 - June 30, 2017Provided learning support services; monitored progress for select students; collaborated with staff.
Grade 8-9 English & Social Studies at Hatzic Middle School
November 16, 2016 - February 28, 2017Delivered English and Social Studies; supported students and co-planned with teachers.
Grade 7-9 Art & Textiles Teacher at Hatzic Middle School
September 1, 2016 - November 16, 2016Instructed Art & Textiles; prepared units; assessed student work and maintained IEPs.
Grade 6 Art Teacher (Fine Arts focus) at St. Martha’s Elementary School, Fort McMurray
August 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016Delivered Grade 1-6 Fine Arts Program including art options in Drawing and Painting.
Grade 6 Teacher (Art options) and Grade 5/6 Teacher at St. Martha’s Elementary School, Fort McMurray
August 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015Implemented Grade 5/6 curriculum with emphasis on art and creative expression.
Grade 4/5 Teacher (core subjects); Grades 4-9 Art Teacher at St. Paul’s (École) Elementary School, Fort McMurray
August 1, 2012 - June 30, 2014Core subjects instruction complemented by art program leadership; ran Grade 4-9 Art instruction.
Grade 2 Teacher at Bill Woodward School, Anzac, AB
September 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012General Grade 2 teaching responsibilities with art integration.
Gr. 7-9 Art Teacher at Anzac Community School, Anzac, AB
September 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011Art instruction for Grades 7-9; temporary contract.
Art Teacher (11+ courses) at Jonas Samson Junior High, Meadow Lake, SK
November 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010Taught 11 Art classes to grades 7-9; led bi-weekly Art club.
Teacher-On-Call, Grades 8-12 at Pattison High School, Vancouver, BC
September 1, 2009 - November 1, 2009Temporary teaching assignment across Grades 8-12.
Art Teacher (8-12) – Visual Arts & Digital Photography at École Panorama Ridge Secondary, Surrey School District #36, BC
February 2, 2009 - May 8, 2009Instructed Art Foundations, Visual Arts, and Digital Photography for grades 8-12.
Art Teacher (8-12) – Visual Arts & Digital Photography at École Panorama Ridge Secondary, Surrey School District #36, BC
October 20, 2008 - October 31, 2008Instructed Art Foundations, Visual Arts, and Digital Photography.
Education
Master of Arts in Art Education – M.A.Ed. at Boston University College of Fine Arts
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016Certificate in Textiles at University of British Columbia
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018Bachelor of Education – Secondary Methods in Art Education at University of British Columbia
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009Bachelor of Fine Arts – B.F.A. at Simon Fraser University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2005Liberal Arts Certificate at Simon Fraser University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005Foundation Courses (Emily Carr University of Art & Design) transferred to SFU at Emily Carr University of Art & Design
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000Master of Arts in Art Education – M.A.Ed. (Art Education Leadership Focus) at Boston University College of Fine Arts, Boston, MA, USA
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016Certificate in Textiles at University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018Bachelor of Education – Secondary Methods in Art Education at University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009Bachelor of Fine Arts – B.F.A. (Visual Art & Arts & Culture Studies) at Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, Canada
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2005Liberal Arts Certificate at Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, Canada
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Foundation Courses (Emily Carr University of Art & Design) transferred to SFU at Emily Carr University of Art & Design / Simon Fraser University
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000Qualifications
Alberta Teachers Association – Certificate # 287298
September 1, 2010 - April 24, 2026British Columbia College of Teachers – Professional # L186573
August 1, 2011 - April 24, 2026British Columbia Art Teachers Association (BCATA)
January 1, 2009 - April 24, 2026Alberta Fine Arts Council Member
January 1, 2011 - April 24, 2026Alberta Early Childhood Education Council
October 1, 2009 - April 24, 2026Saskatchewan Teachers Federation – Saskatchewan Provisional A
November 1, 2009 - April 24, 2026Alberta Teachers Association – Certificate # 287298D
September 1, 2010 - April 24, 2026British Columbia College of Teachers – Professional # L186573
August 1, 2011 - April 24, 2026British Columbia Art Teachers Association (BCATA)
October 1, 2009 - December 31, 2015Alberta Fine Arts Council Member
December 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015Alberta Early Childhood Education Council
November 1, 2009 - November 1, 2010Saskatchewan Teachers Federation – Saskatchewan Provisional A
November 1, 2009 - April 24, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Hire a Artist
We have the best artist experts on Twine. Hire a artist in Mission today.