The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation
Teaching Artist for the Learning Through Art Program at The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation for the 2018-2019, 2019-2020*, 2020-2021*, and 2021-2022 school years (September-June). As a LTA Teaching Artist I work in 2 New York City public elementary schools, collaborating with classroom teachers to lead art experiences related to the school curriculum. The 20-week residencies, introduce art techniques and concepts and encourage students to view, analyze, and discuss works of art. The weekly 90 minute sessions culminate in an exhibition at the Guggenheim (a selection of works from all residencies) and an in-school art show including artwork from each participating student. Other responsibilities include:
Communicating with LTA Coordinator managing the residency for planning, troubleshooting, feedback, and a final review.
Completing necessary administrative tasks related to the residency, including but not limited to submitting program outline, weekly reports, ordering supplies, completing timesheets, and collecting photo releases from students.
Attending professional development and monthly artists meetings
Supporting and collaborating with LTA volunteer in the classroom.
Teaching Artist for Guggenheim For All Program at the The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum from 2019 - present. GFA is a sequential program series, which serves students with autism spectrum disorders. The program is specially designed for the specific needs of the group, and includes two classroom visits and a museum visit for the class. These sessions provide developmentally sound museum and art making opportunity for children on the spectrum and offers an accessible and welcoming experience at the Guggenheim for students of all abilities. We work to strengthen students’ communication and socialization skills and mix a familiar school environment with new settings, experiences, and routines
*All teaching from Spring 2020 through spring 2021 was done virtually.
THE WYCKOFF HOUSE MUSEUM
Per Diem Educator at the Wyckoff House Museum from 2018-spring 2020. Teaching history and/or garden based school lessons, leading students through New York’s oldest house and structure. Using object-based inquiry, storytelling, artifact investigation, and hands-on activities to craft dynamic lessons for each group. Other responsibilities included:
Attending professional trainings throughout the year with Senior Education Staff and outside Teaching Artists.
P.S. 3 PTA Scientist / Artist in Residence Program
Artist in Residence for a series of 7 sessions at P.S. 3 with 2 kindergarten classrooms (2019). As the Artist in Residence I planned an imaginative play puppet project that integrated the science curriculum focused on the lifecycle and hatching of chickens and ducks. Students created 3 moving puppets (egg with embryo, chick/duckling, and chicken/duck) using painting, collage, and drawing techniques.
the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation
Teaching Artist for the Kids Ed Program and a Co-Creator and Co-Leader within their Family Programs Department both at the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation. As a Teaching Artist I created original art projects for both their curriculums, led their in-classroom and walking tour sessions, and helped to train other educators. As a Co-Creator and Co-Leader in their Family Programs Department I created an original program from start to finish which included a hands on scavenger hunt, conversation about preservation, and culminating art project.
CWC Williamsburg
Founding Art teacher at Citizens of the World Williamsburg Charter School from 2013 - 2018. As the Founding Art Teacher I led and designed the art curriculum for CWC Williamsburg (Grades - Kindergarten - 5th). I integrated our Teaching For Understanding Units (Project Based Learning) into the art curriculum to promote learning through the arts by creating a bridge between the classroom (particularly science and social studies) and the art studio.
I held a seat on our school’s Leadership Team (2013 -2016) as the Enrichment Lead Teacher and attended weekly Leadership Team Meetings, contributing to the planning and management of our schools opening and first 3 years. I also oversaw and helped manage an Enrichment Team of up to 5 teachers. Other responsibilities included:
Creating opportunities for students to display their work within the school and the classroom. Held school wide art shows 2 times a year and managed 2 Enrichment stage performances yearly.
Co-creating a pilot STEAM program (2017) with lower grade Science teacher.
Lead Technology Teacher and in house graphic designer.
To see more student work visit http://cwcenrichment.edublogs.org/
CPCS Bedstuy
Art Teacher at Community Partnership Charter School from 2011 - 2013. As the Art Teacher I led and designed the art curriculum for CPCS Middle School (Grades 5-8). I focused on integrating art into Social Studies, ELA, Math, and Science by both including those subjects within the art curriculum and by pushing into the subjects.
I worked hard to create opportunities for students to display their work within the community by holding 3 out of school art shows (Pratt Art Institute, Tiny Cup Cafe, and Magnolia Tree Earth Center). These shows often included a collaboration with the music teacher and school band. We also integrated two visiting artists into the curriculum (Steven and William Ladd and Tina K. Stevens). Other school responsibilities included:
5th grade Social Studies Teacher(2012-2013 - 1st Trimester)
Advisory Leader (2012-2013)
Created weekly newsletter
After school Arts Teacher
Technology Department Member
P.S. 58 Project Lab
Apprentice Media Teacher for Project Lab (P.S. 58) from 2010-2011. Project Lab aimed to help students in grades K through 5 realize their potential through the use of project based learning (PBL) while studying media and visual arts.
Students became real-life superheroes, setting out to solve community problems through art, filmmaking, and technology… with a focus on having fun!
Using the New York City “Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in the Moving Image,” students built upon newly developed skills in media and visual arts to learn about photography and film. Students used traditional art supplies along with computers, video cameras, digital cameras, scanners, editing software, social media, and online collaboration as participants in Project Lab.
To learn more visit http://projectlab.tumblr.com/
Other teaching residencies include:
Marbles Kids Museum, NC
Project Art
Recess Dumbo
PaintAlong
WeWork