June 2003—Dec. 2004   Chicago State University   Chicago

MAT Elementary Education

n     4.0 GPA (4.0 scale)

n     Accomplished graduation of three year program in 1 ½ years.

Jan. 2001—Dec. 2004   University of Illinois    Chicago

MA Art History

n     Certificate of Museology

n     Completed internship at the Museum of Contemporary Art.

n     4.5 GPA (5.0 scale)

1996—2000   University of Maryland European branch of Adelphi, MD

BS Psychology

n     Studied abroad in England, France, Italy, Belgium and the Netherlands.

n     3.5 GPA (4.0 scale)

1994—1996 University of Texas  Austin

Studio Arts

n     Received 45 semester hours, on track to graduate in 4 years.

June 2006—Present  Alfred Nobel Elementary School  Chicago

5th-6th grade Teacher

n     Led research, purchase, and implementation of new reading program for grades 6--8.

n     Selected to implement Lucy Calkin's Units of Study in Nobel for CPS mandate.

n    Presented speech at 4th-6th grade professional development meeting at Palmer House Hilton to 2,000 teachers.

n     Selected as coach for Aspira after school club, Health and Wellness program.

n     Organized computer classes for Aspira Saturday classes.

n     Responsible for ensuring proper implementation of IMPACT and FirstClass systems.

n     Chosen as DePaul Teacher Connector.

n     Volunteered to teach summer school and after school programs.

n     Classroom organization and learning environment consistently receives praise from District and Area Officers.

n     Selected as coach for Aspira after-school program.

n     Completed Golden Teacher mentoring program.

n     Chosen as Lead Mentor for Nobel School.

n     Active on Literacy DRIVE group.

n     Member of Area 4 CLASI, ISLE Science cohort.

n     Developed Website (www.nobel.cps.k12.il.us) for school.

Feb. 2005—June 2006  W.E.B. DuBois Elementary School  Chicago

4th/5th grade Teacher

n     Won DRIVE award for work at W.E.B. DuBois School.

n     Developed Website (www.dubois.cps.k12.il.us) for school.

n     One of two teachers chosen for and completed certified grant writing program.

n     Succeeded getting school chosen for Greencorps Chicago program.

n     Received over $7,500 worth of supplies via Donors Choose.

n     Started Chess Club at school.

n     Organized two free Saturday field trips to Museum of Contemporary Art for Family Day.

n     Chosen as coordinator of Illinois Math and Science Academy Excellence 2000+ Club.

n     Volunteered for After-School and Summer School teaching positions.

n     Solely responsible for organizing school science fair.

Aug.—Dec. 2004  Jungman Elementary   Chicago

Student Teacher

Aug. 2003—Aug. 2004      John A. Walsh Elementary School  Chicago

Substitute Teacher

Oct. 2003—June 2004   Chicago Parks District   Dvorak Park, Chicago

Teacher Connector / Tutor

Various employment in the art field, including:

Rhona Hoffman Gallery Part-time preparatory

Fassbender-Stevens Gallery Registrar/Associate Director

American Academy of Art Admissions Officer

Jane Addams Hull-House Museum Assistant

Museum of Contemporary Art  Intern, Collections and Exhibitions Department

Oct. 1996—Dec. 2000 United States Air Force      England

Communications and Navigations Avionics Technician

352nd MS, RAF Mildenhall

n     Air Force Longevity Service Award

n     Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon/Rifle

n     Air Force Outstanding Unit Award w/Valor with 1 device

n     Air Force Good Conduct Medal

n     Overseas Long Tour Ribbon

Prior to 1996 previously employed in the restaurant industry and an assortment of other positions.

n     DRIVE award for work at W.E.B. DuBois School

          -Served on teacher advisory board to Chicago Public Schools CEO Arne Duncan

n     Panel House   What McCarthyism means Today

n     International Journal Of Baudrillard Studies:  What McCarthyism means Today  Jan. 2006

n     Book Review:  Jean Baudrillard. The Conspiracy of Art: Manifestos, Interviews.  International Journal of Baudrillard Studies, Volume 3, Number 2 (July 2006)
n     TowerofBabel.com  Bosch and Bruegel:  An Examination and Comparison of Triptych of the Temptation of Saint Anthony and the Numbering at Bethlehem

      ? French translation;  Russian translation

Qualified Grant Writing Specialist

n     Completed four day course with Research Associates (www.grantexperts.com)

Technology

n     Web design (www.mmbeyer.com ; www.cgnaweb.org www.dubois.cps.k12.il.us, www.nobel.cps.k12.il.us )

n     PowerPoint

n    Adobe Photoshop

n     Microsoft/Macintosh applications

Sports/Physical Fitness

n    Running (numerous 5Ks, Chicago Marathon: 2006, 2007)

n     Chicago Grand Neighbors Association, Board Member, 2007--present