I'm a freelancer who specializes in visual arts, curation, and art education, based in the Bronx, New York. With a comprehensive background in both creating and teaching art, I bring a unique blend of practical experience and academic knowledge to every project. What differentiates me from other freelancers is my ability to integrate diverse cultural perspectives, particularly Japanese and Caribbean art and culture, into my work, providing a multifaceted approach to my work. My work often explores gender and fantastical topics, binding together different strands through my book arts practice to communicate my streams of consciousness about identity, feminist, and queer issues. I am excited about opportunities to collaborate and contribute to projects that celebrate and educate through the arts. Visit my portfolio at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ or follow me on Instagram _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ ________________________________________________________- Employment and project experience Social Media Designer / Freelance August 2013 - Present (New York, NY) Produced creative branding designs through custom graphic illustrations, blog posts, and logo concepts for private and CUNY clients. Conducted interviews and composed original written and visual content for art kits and newsletters to promote client, school, and community events through social media platforms. Lead Designer and Illustrator / Behind the Zine September 2020 - Present Used InDesign to create a template for a quarterly zine representing the diverse work of a 7-member art collective. Edited and templated three issues including coordinating with printer and publisher. President / Lehman Art Collective September 2020 - Present Coordinated and led meetings to discuss future events, book arts exhibitions, and budgeting with the executive board. Collaborated in planning multiple shows and mural proposals, as well as student trips and campus workshops. Interviewed on Rhina Valentin’s OPEN BXRX on BronxNet TV. Art and Digital Design Teacher / Discovery High School September 2019 - June 2023 (Bronx, NY) Taught Creative Arts and Adobe Digital Design courses. Curated virtual student work exhibition using Art Steps. Managed and curated student work exhibition for the Institute for Career Development. Created assignments and exemplars using Adobe Creative Suite and printmaking. Collaborated with visiting artists and designers to expose students to creative career pathways. Math and Science Special Education Teacher / Discovery High School September 2017 - June 2023 (Bronx, NY) Co-planned with math and science teachers and attended IEP annual review team meetings with all relevant stakeholders. Created scaffolds to increase lesson accessibility for students with disabilities, including visual materials, presentations, and graphic organizers based on IEPs and assessment data.…I'm a freelancer who specializes in visual arts, curation, and art education, based in the Bronx, New York. With a comprehensive background in both creating and teaching art, I bring a unique blend of practical experience and academic knowledge to every project. What differentiates me from other freelancers is my ability to integrate diverse cultural perspectives, particularly Japanese and Caribbean art and culture, into my work, providing a multifaceted approach to my work. My work often explores gender and fantastical topics, binding together different strands through my book arts practice to communicate my streams of consciousness about identity, feminist, and queer issues. I am excited about opportunities to collaborate and contribute to projects that celebrate and educate through the arts. Visit my portfolio at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ or follow me on Instagram _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ ________________________________________________________- Employment and project experience Social Media Designer / Freelance August 2013 - Present (New York, NY) Produced creative branding designs through custom graphic illustrations, blog posts, and logo concepts for private and CUNY clients. Conducted interviews and composed original written and visual content for art kits and newsletters to promote client, school, and community events through social media platforms. Lead Designer and Illustrator / Behind the Zine September 2020 - Present Used InDesign to create a template for a quarterly zine representing the diverse work of a 7-member art collective. Edited and templated three issues including coordinating with printer and publisher. President / Lehman Art Collective September 2020 - Present Coordinated and led meetings to discuss future events, book arts exhibitions, and budgeting with the executive board. Collaborated in planning multiple shows and mural proposals, as well as student trips and campus workshops. Interviewed on Rhina Valentin’s OPEN BXRX on BronxNet TV. Art and Digital Design Teacher / Discovery High School September 2019 - June 2023 (Bronx, NY) Taught Creative Arts and Adobe Digital Design courses. Curated virtual student work exhibition using Art Steps. Managed and curated student work exhibition for the Institute for Career Development. Created assignments and exemplars using Adobe Creative Suite and printmaking. Collaborated with visiting artists and designers to expose students to creative career pathways. Math and Science Special Education Teacher / Discovery High School September 2017 - June 2023 (Bronx, NY) Co-planned with math and science teachers and attended IEP annual review team meetings with all relevant stakeholders. Created scaffolds to increase lesson accessibility for students with disabilities, including visual materials, presentations, and graphic organizers based on IEPs and assessment data.WWWW…