Education

Howard University

Bachelors of Fine Arts · 2005

Continued Education

Trinity Washington University

Certificate: Elementary/Secondary Education · 2020-2021

Intro to Special Education, Human Growth & Development, Methods of Secondary Teaching, Teaching Reading in Content Area ( Elementary), Teaching Literacy in the Content Area (Secondary), Performance-Based Instruction/Assessment.

Experience

Charles County Public Schools · 2025-Present

Education Specialist (Substitute)

• Former art teacher embracing a “choose your own adventure” approach to teaching-- exploring middle and high school classrooms to broaden my horizons beyond elementary education.

Prince George’s County Public Schools · 2018-2024

Visual Arts Educator

• Provided engaging and impactful instructional support in diverse educational settings.

• Designed virtual and in-person creative arts curriculum for grades K-5th grade traditional and special education students.

• Created engaging and interactive lesson plans that encourage students to explore their creativity.

• Collaborated with instructors to develop lesson plans that connected art to other academic subjects.

• Implemented art experiences that allow students to identify, describe, and interpret observed art forms to analyze ways art elements are used in artworks.

• Organized and facilitated county-wide art show showcasing works by students.

Prince George’s County Parks & Recreation, Harmony Hall · 2023-2024

Art Director

• Implemented engaging custom art programs that encourage creativity, teamwork, and skill development.

• Led a team of art instructors, providing guidance and support to ensure the successful implementations of the art projects and activities.

• Fostered artistic expression and personal growth in camp participants by creating and environment to discover artistic potential.

Arlington County Parks & Recreation, Arlington Mill · 2015-2018

Assistant Art Director

• Developed and executed a comprehensive art program for campers aged 6-16, including painting, drawing, culture, and craft activities fostering their artistic talent and creativity.

• Collaborated with camp leadership to integrate art activities into the overall camp curriculum.

• Organized and curated art exhibitions to showcase camp participants' work, fostering a sense of accomplishment and pride.

Prince George’s County Public Schools

Itinerant Special Educator, Early Childhood · 2009-2017

• Designed custom learning activities to support student development and increase their fine motor skills; incorporated a variety of teaching mediums to engage students with diverse learning abilities.

• Worked with students in groups and one-on-one to meet IEP goals.

Division of Leisure & Youth /Human Services, Baumholder, Germany

U.S. Army MWR · 2008-2009

• Counseled and mentored children and youth of military families, providing a stable and supportive environment during their parents’ deployment.

• Worked in child development centers at various overseas U.S. Army bases, delivering tailored programs to meet the needs of military children.

• Coordinated and facilitated art, aquatics, and sports programs, promoting physical activity, teamwork, and personal growth.

• Adapted programs and activities to suit the needs and interests of diverse age groups and cultural backgrounds.

Community Affiliations

• Prince George’s County Regional Sports, Assistant Coach • 2022-2024

• Potomac Association for Art Therapy (PATA) Member • 2015-Present

• Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) Member • 1996-Present