PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
As an artist and aspiring fine arts college professor, effectiveness in all mediums of artmaking, delivery of material, art history, and knowledge of education are present; as well as working proficiency in digital platforms, i.e. Procreate, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator. Being a current preschool assistant teacher, freelance artist, volunteer, former college studio assistant, and having an extensive portfolio, I strive to obtain a master’s degree of Visual Arts in the coming years to become a fine arts professor.  

SKILLS
Community Outreach, Project Development & Organization, Creativity & Innovation, Time Management, Teaching 

EXPERIENCE

Freelance Artist, July 2021 – Current

• Clientele-based artwork on a consistent basis, engaging in custom creative requests 

• Portraiture, murals, graphic designs (logos, flyers, apparel) appeasing to the clients requests efficiently and realistically 

• Various publications, featured in college exhibitions, guest on artist podcast, community murals, thesis collaborations 

Preschool Assistant Teacher, June 2023 – Current                         

Farmingdale Christian Daycare Center, Farmingdale NJ                                            

• CPR Certified; American Heart Association 

• Pre-Kindergarten: Assist and educate within activities (storytelling, arts & crafts, STEM, real-world applications, motor skills, communication), assist lead teacher in classroom management.

• Daycare & Summer Camp: Attend to children 2-12 years, provide safety, care (diaper changing, feeding, naptime, cleanliness), basic education, teach values, safety, health, and ethics. Using effective classroom management tools, as well as consistently and proficiently communicating with parents/guardians.

• Associated Part-time Babysitter

Studio Assistant, Sept. 2024 – May 2025

Ocean County College Fine Arts Department, Toms River NJ                                        

• Assist and tutor fine arts and graphic design students with critiques, material technique, navigating studios to help excel their artistic needs 

• Maintain three studios in cleanliness, organization & performing required tasks: hanging artwork, creating class examples, attending and arranging events, curating flyers, assisting within classes, and helping organize exhibitions and events 

• Teen Arts Festival Student Juror and Presenter connecting with high school students providing advice as a transitioning art student and advocating for community college as a valuable educational option

EDUCATION
Bachelor’s of Arts Degree, Visual Arts, May 2028

Montclair State University: College of the Arts 

• NJ STARS II, Phi Theta Kappa, John Martinson Honors EDGE Program

Associate’s Degree, Fine Arts, December 2025

Ocean County College 

• GPA 4.0

• NJ STARS, Former Literature Club Secretary, Phi Theta Kappa, Psi Beta Honor Society, Sigma Kappa Delta 

• Honors by Contract Program: Curated Independent Artistic Research 

• Achievements: President’s Honors List 4/4, Displayed in Summer Artwork Exhibition, Excellence Honors by Contract 2nd Place Presentation

• Art Club Lead Advisor: Product creation, conducting community outreach, workshops, flyers & design work, tabling events, collaborations, club projects, & social media management

Jackson Art Academy, June 2023

• GPA 4.72; Class Rank 7

• National Art Honor Society President, AP Scholar Award, Senior Art Department Award, Teens Arts Festival Exhibition, Academy Internship teaching an oil pastel workshop

VOLUNTEERING 

• Ocean County Artists’ Guild Executive Board Recording Secretary; Member and Volunteer, gallery sitting, assisting at events, custom designs, recording secretary meeting minutes, flyer creation  & goal to advocate for youth and diverse artist communities 

• TRAC Toms River Artist Community Volunteer and Member; assisting children’s art classes, maintenance of studio, role in Community Medical Center “Kindness” Mural 

• Ocean County Artist Network Member; attending artist networking events, assisting at events, community outreach