Education
Tufts University
Initial License in Visual Arts Teaching Pre-K-8 and 5-12
Master of Arts in Teaching - Art Education, anticipated 2023
Kendall College of Art and Design Bachelor of Fine Arts
Photography, 2012
Teaching Experience
Student Teacher, Pre-practicum, Practicum
Kennedy - Longfellow School
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Sept. 2022 - present
Worked collaboratively with Supervising Practioner to develop and lead art lessons with a focus on English language learners and students with high needs.
Received provost award for curriculum initiative centered on teaching 5th grade students how they can work cooperatively to share their voices through activist art.
Assisted with critically analyzing and adjusting weekly anti-racism, anti-bias lessons.
Student Teaching Intern
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Boston, Massachusetts
Oct. 2022 – Nov. 2022
Assisted with weekend drawing lessons with high school students.
Created handouts and led demonstrations on drawing techniques.
Assistant English Language Teacher
Interac North Japan
Kazuno City, Japan
Mar. 2016 - Mar 2022
Co-taught in a multilingual setting to students in 3rd through 9th grade.
Developed course materials with Japanese homeroom teachers.
Observed students' English levels and adapted lesson plans to their abilities as necessary.
Successfully aided with the major transition into a new nationwide curriculum through collaborative planning with Japanese homeroom teachers.
English Conversation Class Teacher
Kazuno International Society
Kazuno City, Japan
Mar. 2017 - present
Created an engaging and welcoming classroom environment for conversation focused lessons with students ranging from elementary students to retired seniors.
Tutored students one on one to pass college entrance interviews.
Composite Photography Workshop Instructor
Burren College of Art
Ballyvaughan, Ireland
Jun. 2011
Instructed college students on digital image manipulation techniques in Adobe Photoshop.
Pinhole Camera Workshop Instructor
Grand Rapids Public Schools
Grand Rapids, MI
Oct. 2010
Guided 6th grade students in the creation and use of pinhole cameras and print processing.
Ensured students handled potentially hazardous materials safely.
Related Experience
Store Manager, Photography Instructor
Richmond Camera
Ashland, VA
Aug. 2012 - 2014
Oversaw store operations.
Taught group and individual classes on photography and Adobe Creative Suite.
Trained employees to provide knowledgeable and friendly service.
Assignment Photography Intern
PR Newswire
Washington, DC
Fall 2011
Researched and assigned photographers for PR, event, and editorial assignments.
Wrote, reviewed, and edited contracts for photography projects.
Solo Exhibitions
2022 Jan. “Dawn,” Kazuno Park Hotel, Kazuno City, Japan
2021 May. "Garden of Jewels" Yunoeki Oyu, Kazuno City, Japan
2011 May. "Who speaks for the past?" BFA thesis show, Grand Rapids, MI
Group Exhibitions
2018 Nov. “Mure / Flock,” Ourokan Estate, Odate City, Japan
2013 Dec. “Spree,” Art 6, Richmond, VA
2010 Oct. “Site:Lab,” Site specific installation, Grand Rapids, MI
Performances
2016 - 2021 Aug. Hanawa Bayashi Festival, annual taiko drum group performance
2017 - 2021 Aug. Hanawa Machi-Odori, annual dance group performance
2017 Mar. Magewappa Taiko 30th Anniversary Concert, taiko drum group performance
Public Speaking and Radio Appearances
2019 Mar. "An American in Akita" Kiritanpo FM radio interview
2019 Apr. "Creating a City for Younger Generations" Kiritanpo FM radio interview
2017 Nov. "Finding Community," Rotary Club of Kazuno City
Skills
Computer:
Mac and Windows OS, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Premiere Pro,
Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel
Photography:
digital, film, black and white darkroom, color darkroom, large format film, studio lighting
2D Art:
digital painting, drawing, acrylic painting, watercolor painting, collage, printmaking
3D Art:
ceramics, weaving, garment construction, embroidery, installation art, sculpture
Certifications:
Japanese Language Proficiency Test N2 (second highest achievable)