Experience

Training Specialist
Academy of Art University
2022-2024

  • Coordinated and developed synchronous learning management system training sessions for over 500 virtual instructors
  • Conducted needs analysis and created written and visual tutorials for new processes within the LMS
  • Assured quality of new LMS features and developed corresponding training materials

Visual Arts Teacher
Austin High School
2021 - 2022

  • Collaborated on creating a department-wide curriculum in alignment with state standards and intended learning outcomes
  • Took leadership role in departmental project assignments and task delegation
  • Allocated budget and ordered supplies for over 150 students

Photography Teacher
Headwaters School
2018 - 2021

  • Independently developed core curriculum for photography program, from entry level to advanced. Constructed lesson plans, slide decks, projects, and assessments 
  • Adapted in-person instruction to eLearning environment, utilizing multiple softwares for both asynchronous and synchronous models
  • Facilitated communication with families and administrators to provide updates on student performance, progress, and achievement

Artist in Residence - Teacher
A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts
2017 - 2018

  • Cataloged inventory of digital photography studio equipment and assisted in developing a centralized checkout system 
  • Supported students in the development of individual portfolios and provided feedback alongside actionable next steps for their work 
  • Trained digital design students in preparation for Adobe Photoshop Certification resulting in ~90% of students passing

Skills

✦ Video Production

✦ Graphic Design

✦ Articulate 360

✦ Learning Management Systems (D2L, Canvas, Blackbaud)

✦ Adobe Creative Cloud

✦ Google Workspace

✦ Digital Asset Management

✦ Canva

✦ Microsoft Office

✦ Mac and PC OS

✦ Digital Photography

Education 

Rochester Institute of Technology  
B.Sc. Photographic Sciences & Technology
2014-2017
Magna cum laude



Continuing Education

✦ Texas Standard Teaching Certificate, 
K-12 Visual Arts

✦ LinkedIn Learning:
      ● Instructional Design
      ● Data-Driven Learning
      ● The ADDIE Model


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