EXPERIENCE

Richard Allie Middle School - Art Teacher

July 2021 - Present

  • Fine Arts Department Head 2022-2023 academic year

  • Responsible for creating engaging content following the appropriate TEKS for 7th, 8th grade and Art I classes.

  • Designed and collaborated with other departments on art installations that promoted creative collaboration and made our  school environment more personalized.

  • Developed a strong classroom culture of respect and kindness that allows students to find individuality in their artistic behaviors.

  • Managed classes of 30+ students.

  • Created meaningful relationships with parents and students alike through various forms of contact to foster improved communication about student progress and upcoming projects.

  • Curated art show and auction

Education Staffing Solutions (ESS) - Long Term Substitute

February 2021 - June 2021

  • Responsible for creating engaging content following the appropriate TEKS for 6th, 7th and 8th grade art.

  • Taught in person, and virtual students. Customizing  lesson plans to accommodate the limited supplies available to students.

  • Created meaningful relationships with parents and students alike through various forms of contact to foster improved communication about student progress and upcoming projects.

  • Kept detailed records of grades, attendance, and student behavior.

  • Spearheaded several student  programs: Art supply drive, Weekly Art Newsletter, tutoring and Tea with Mrs. E.

Western Dental/Brident, North Texas and Alabama - Field Trainer

September 2019 - February 2021

  • Responsible for increasing productivity by teaching new skills and knowledge to team members by conducting  training  using a broad range of platforms including Webex, one-on-one coaching, and classroom lectures.

  • Identified ongoing training needs and created materials for distribution.

  • Communicated complex ideas to a variety of audiences on different levels.

Brident Dental, Fort Worth - Business Manager

April 2018 - September 2019  

  • Provided coaching, training and managed overall performance of staff. 

  • Managed time keeping, work schedules and attendance.

House of Blades, Fort Worth - Operations  Manager 

January 2016 - February 2018

  • Strengthened customer services standards by coaching staff and conducting performance  evaluations.

  • Instructed  managers to achieve the company's  agenda through detailed planning and training.

  • Promoted company by developing marketing campaigns and business to business relationships.

EDUCATION

Texas Teachers of Tomorrow

Alternative Teaching Certification

Passed Art EC-12 Content Exam 284/300

University of Texas at Arlington

Bachelor of Arts

August 2011 - December 2013

Graduated Magna Cum Laude with GPA of 3.60/4.0

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Classrooms, Clever.com, See-Saw, Skyward and other teaching software

AWARDS

  • Top finalist for Richard Allie Middle School  Teacher of the Year 2021-2022, 2022-2023

  • Teacher of the Month (09/21) - Richard Allie Middle School

  • Substitute of the Month (04/2021) - ESS for Crowley ISD