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My objective as an educator is to make learning an enjoyable process.
I use creative, problem solving activities as a means to activate higher-level thinking.
I teach art, science, and humanities curriculum to students of all ages and skill levels.
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Certified Teaching:
07/2010 to 07/2020: 
Bellingham Art

1701 Ellis St. Bellingham, WA 98225
Job Description: Teacher for painting and drawing classes, various artistic mediums and techniques, ages 5-14.

02/2018 to 07/2019: 
Brock's Academy

17636 140th Ave NE Woodinville, WA 98072
Job Description: Tutor for students with Autism.
01/2011 to 07/2018:
Home Port Learning Center

707 Axton St. Bellingham, WA 98225
Job Description: Teacher of fine art, science, social studies and life skills for at risk youth  - grades 7-12
07/2011 to 08/2016:
Western Washington University 
- Summer Youth Programs
516 High Street Bellingham, WA 98225
Job Description: Art Teacher of summer workshops in fine art and architecture - grades 4-8.
09/2011 to 06/2014:
Western Washington University 
- Art Education 
Fine Arts Complex, Room 210,
516 High Street Bellingham, WA 98225
Job Description: Professor for K-12 educators on art education and integration - college level students
08/2009 to 02/2010:

Lummi Nation School
2334 Lummi View Drive. Bellingham, WA 98226
Job Description: Art Teacher : Art 1, Art 2, Painting, Life Drawing, Ceramics, Design, Visual Communications grades 6-12

Volunteering:
09/17 to Present:
Animals as Natural Therapy

721 Van Wyck Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
Job Title: Mentor for horse therapy,  ages 8-18
Job Description:, Support for therapists and horse handlers, animal care and farm maintenance.
06/14 to 01/18:
Make Shift Art Space

306 Flora St, Bellingham, WA 98225
Job Title: Board Member
Job Description: Organizational and secretarial duties, fundraising, hands-on support, community connections.
04/05 to  02/10: 
Facing The Future

811 First Ave., Suite 454 Seattle, WA 98104
Job Title: Textbook Layout for a non-profit group that brings global issues to grades 5-12.
Job Description: Graphic Design, Illustration, Photo manipulation, Pre-press and Production Work.
02/98 to  08/05: 
What’s Up Magazine

P.O. Box 2173 Bellingham, WA 98227
Job Title: Graphic Designer / Co-founder, Co-owner
 Job Description: Illustration (free-hand and digital), Graphic Design (advertising, corporate identity, magazine layout) Production, Pre-Press, Photo Direction, Photo Enhancement.

08/99 to 05/03:
Explorations Academy

1701 Ellis St. Bellingham, WA 98225

Job Title: Art Instructor
Job Description: Teacher for High School Students, ages 14-18, various artistic mediums and techniques.

Visual Arts and Marketing:
30+ years as a Fine Artist (painting, drawing, sculpting, scrimshaw, printmaking, scratchboard, collage)
Regional showings:
  • Make Shift Art Space
  • Bellingham Community Co-op
  • Bellingham Art Walk
  • Paws for a Beer
  • Seattle Hard Rock Cafe    
  • BroadFork Cafe (U District, Seattle)
  • Space and Saturn Building (Fremont, Seattle)
  • The Mighty Tiny Gallery
  • Point of Exploration Gallery (Ocean Shores)
  • The Velvet Rope Salon
  • Joy of Pilates Studio
  • Dori’s Coffee Shop
25+ years as a Graphic Designer / Illustrator for various local businesses and organizations.
Duties include: Illustration (digital and free-hand), Graphic Design (advertising, corporate identities, catalogs, brochures, sales presentations, packaging, signs, etc.), Art Direction, Production Work (clipping paths, color correction), Pre-Press, Press-checks, Photography, Photo Manipulation, Web Design, Visual Consulting, Marketing.
Employers include:
•    03/05 to 06/10: 
McNett Corporation 1411 Meador Ave. Bellingham WA 98227  Job Title: Senior Designer
•    05/01 to  5/04: 
Allsop,  Inc. PO Box 23 Bellingham WA 98227  Job Title: Art Director / Senior Designer
•    02/97 to  4/01:
Grizzly Industrial Inc. 1821 Valencia St.  Bellingham WA 98227  Job Title: Assistant Art Director / Senior Designer
            Notable Recognitions: Employee of the Month for May  ‘97, June ‘98, July ‘99, and  April ‘00.
References available upon request
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