* Practicing Artist
* Published in the Journal of International Design Principles 2009. "Art, Technology and Design: A Merging Curriculum".
* Presenter at the 3rd International Design Conference, Berlin 2009.
* Masters degree and in process k-12 certification in Art Education
* Bachelors of Fine Arts
* International Baccalaureate, Level 1, Certified 06/07
* Dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic teaching as a means of creating and nurturing a lifelong love of knowledge in students.
Education, Honors, and Certifications
* Masters of Art Education, University of New Mexico. December 2007.
* State of New Mexico k-12 teaching licensure, in process.
* Internship Teaching License, State of New Mexico, 2005-2008, #279485.
* Co-President, National Art Education Association, Graduate Student Chapter, 2006-2007.
* International Baccalaureate Level 1 Visual Arts Certification
* Bachelor of Fine Arts, Magna Cum Laude, University of New Mexico, May 2002.
* New Mexico Test Coordinator Certification, State of New Mexico, 2005.
Key Qualifications
* Certified in Elementary and Secondary (K-12) Art Education in April 2008.
* Plan and instruct each content area using a wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and implementation strategies to engage students of all abilities in active learning.
* Incorporate learning modality principles into classroom and individual instruction.
* Develop and conduct inter level and content area activities.
* Implement state of the art technology into the Fine Arts classroom.
Computer Skills
* Mac/PC Environments: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suites, Macromedia, Vectorworks, Sony Acid, Sound Forge and Cake Walk. Sony Vegas.
Employment
* The American School in London. 2008-Present. Visual and Media Arts Instructor.
* The Albuquerque Institute for Math and Science. 2005-2008. Visual and Media Arts Instructor.
Professional Development in Education
*Conference workshop presenter, February 2009. The 3rd International Design Conference. Berlin. "Art, technology and design: A merging curriculum".
* Conference workshop presenter, March 2007. National Art Education Convention, NYC. “Ya Basta! Social Justice in Art Education”.
* Conference workshop presenter, November 2006. State Aet Education Convnetion, NM. “The Maiden and the Sage, Bridging Age in Art Education”.
* Curriculum Coordinator and Developer, Spring 2006. Academia Lingua, Albuquerque, NM. Middle School Level.
Other Related Employment
* Dedicated Anusara Yoga Practitioner and Hatha Yoga Instructor, November 2007-Present. Albuquerque, NM. Bhava Yoga Studio. Director, Bea Doyle. bhavayogastudio.com
* Hatha Yoga Instructor, October 2003- August 2005. Taos, NM. Taos Yoga Center.
* Not for Profit Business Manager, October 2003-August 2005. Taos, NM. Khecari Dance Theatre.
* Store Manager and Sales Associate, October 2003-October 2004. Taos, NM. The Taos Company.