ABOUT ME

Adjunct Art Instructor Florida Atlantic University

Taught a 4000 level “Art in Elementary” art course using all forms of art media to Education Majors *Recently certified in Clinical Education

Art Teacher School District of Palm Beach County

K-12 Taught at various schools throughout the county from Belle Glade, Lantana, Lake Worth, Jupiter, Riviera Beach to West Palm Beach, the Florida State Art Curriculum using all forms of media to K-12 students and participated in grant writing, curriculum writing, fundraising, and promoted the arts in the community. Participated in an Arts Integration Grant attending workshops and assisting regular teachers on how to incorporate art into their own classrooms at my own school and surrounding schools as a mentor.

Art Instructor Armory Art Center

Summer Camp Art K-12/Adult Education.

Property Manager/Business Owner/Designer/Artist Tootalltom, LLC.

Own and manage rental properties, vacation rentals, Host management for other homeowners including AirBnB, Home Away, and Booking.Com.

Other: Art/ Sales/Retail/Gallery

I’ve worked in Retail and Sales for Macy’s and an independent model for Estee Lauder, Biotherm, and other cosmetic companies. I have hospitality/customer service experience while working at PGA National Spa working front desk. I’ve sold art to high end clientele and assisted in the management for art galleries.

Museum Associate Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, FL

Researched material for exhibitions and collaborated with the curatorial staff. Compiled mailing lists and drafting correspondence to more than 4,000 members. Served as liaison between membership, docent tours and volunteers. Assisted in the operation of all special Museum events and openings. Created a procedure’s manual for daily use of the computer.

Gallery AssistantThe 621 Gallery & Art Center, Tallahassee, FL

Conducted and guided tours through various exhibitions; Designed a monthly newsletter. Installed and sold art work. Displayed my own art work. Wrote grant proposals. Marketed, leased, and managed spaces for art studios. Organized and hosted art openings/fundraisers.

Art AssociateVery Special Arts Florida, Tallahassee, FL

Authored “Art Accessibility: The Challenge is Ours” for curators on how to make the arts accessible for persons with disabilities. Organized workshops for a conference in Florida designed to inform the public about the American Disabilities Act. Curated an exhibition at the capital from the Very Special Arts permanent collection for an American Disabilities Act Event.

DocentNexus Contemporary Art Center, Atlanta, GA

Guided Tours, researched exhibition material, designed workshop for education curator for a special exhibition for artists of Cuba. Coordinated volunteers and school groups.

As a current member, The Florida Art Education Association, The National Art Education Association, I’ve attended their yearly conferences as a presenter and attendee. And as a member of Palm Beach County Art Teacher Association attended various in-service workshops for art teachers/Art Teacher exhibitions Served on board for the Palm Beach County Art Teacher Association as Bookkeeper and Secretary. Served on the Art Textbook Adoption Committee for School District of Palm Beach County. I’ve been a member of the The Culture Council of Palm Beach County and the Armory Art Center.

Volunteered and Displayed student art work for special events throughout Palm Beach County such as the District office, South Florida Fair, Sunfest, FPL, Honda Classic, Arti-Gras, Lighthouse Center for the Arts, and local mayor’s office for the City of Riviera Beach and South Bay.

Software: Photoshop CS3&CS4, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, MS Publisher Blackboard FAU Online Faculty Grading/Messaging. Advanced knowledge of Mac and PC operating system as well as all Apple devices.

B.A Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

Major: Art History, Studio Art

M.ED Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL

Major: Art Education, Studio Art

Professional Educator’s Certificate

Art K-12