BACKGROUND

EDUCATION
Degrees and Certificates
Masters of Art-Sculpture June 2004
Governors State University, University Park, IL
Bachelor of Fine Arts June 1988
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Type 39, Substitute Teaching, State of Illinois August 1993
Type 10, Art Teaching K-12, State of Illinois June 1988
EMPLOYMENT
Present Positions
Art Teacher 1994-present
Victor J. Andrew High School, Tinley Park, IL
Responsible for planning and implementing Ceramics I, Drawing I,
Humanities, Intro to Art, Jewelry and Sculpture curricula for 9-12th
grade students.
Previous Positions
Yearbook Sponsor 1995-2005
V.J. Andrew H.S., Tinley Park, IL.
Special Education Teacher 1990-1994
Esperanza School, Chicago
Was responsible for the planning and implementation of a therapeutic-
educational curriculum for the physical, social, emotional and intellectual
development of 16-21 year old TMH/BD students.
Gallery Director 1993-1994
Mur Mur Box Gallery, Chicago
Was responsible for the aesthetical, physical and financial components
of operating a venue for local and emerging artists to display their work.
Photography Instructor 1993
Hyde Park Art Center, Chicago
Was responsible for the planning and implementation of a beginner-
level, after school program for 7-14 year old students.
C.I.L.A. Caregiver 1991-1992
Esperanza Community Services, Chicago
Was responsible for the physical transport and community integration
of physically and mentally handicapped adults.
Physical Education Supervisor 1989
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Psychiatric Adolescent Program, Chicago
Was responsible for the organization and transport of hospitalized
adolescents to neighboring parks/gymnasiums for group activity,
sports or leisure.
Photography Consultant 1988
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Psychiatric Adolescent Program, Chicago
Taught emotionally disturbed high school students the principles and
procedures of photography.