Here are my certifications and experience:

Master of Fine Arts in Design Thinking - Radford University - In progress (graduating May 2024)
Bachelor of Arts in Child Development and Learning with a Minor in Visual Communications -Maryville College - 2012
Teacher Licensure acquired in state of TN for K-6 - 2012

Experience
BUSINESS OWNER AND EDUCATOR
KATE & CO. STUDIO - CHATTANOOGA, TN
Provide design services to various clients including restaurants, marketing companies, coffee companies, and other small businesses. Create original and unique paintings and jewelry to sell in various shops throughout the southern US. Conduct after school art programs to local middle schools. Teach painting classes in the community to adults and children. Manage employees. Act as project manager, owner, accountant, and scheduler for entire business. Illustrate and edit children’s books. 

ESL TEACHER
VIPKID - CHATTANOOGA, TN
Teaching ESL classes online to students in Beijing, China ages 4-12. Supporting students one-on-one on their journey to learn English. Creating memorable and creative learning experiences to ensure students get the most out of their classroom experience. Providing scaffolding for future learning.

PRE-K TEACHER 
RED BANK ELEMENTARY - CHATTANOOGA, TN
Plan and implement instructional lessons that promote skills necessary for Kindergarten prep, develop art projects that match standards of current unit of study, assist students in daily tasks, work directly with ESL students and parents.

COOKING INSTRUCTOR FOR KIDS
SPROUTS -  CHATTANOOGA, TN
Prepare and teach cooking lessons to children ages 3-14. Ensure the safety of students and teach cooking safety during all cooking and baking activities.