Home Educator

Curriculum Creator

Graphic Designer

Mixed-Media Artist

AAS in Web Technology

• 2006
• Iowa Central Community College
• Fort Dodge, IA
• GPA: 3.5
• Phi Theta Kappa (National Honor Society)

AAS in Media Technology

• 2007
• Iowa Central Community College
• Fort Dodge, IA
• GPA: 3.6
• Phi Theta Kappa (National Honor Society)

Ongoing Professional Development

(Online Courses)

Alison.com

• Early Childhood Development Course Certificate 2026
• Verify Certificate

John Hinchcliff- Udemy.com

• The Complete Instructional Designer Course 2026

Canva Design School

• Teacher Essentials Certificate 2026 *Credential ID: 89471d
• Graphic Design Essentials Certificate 2026 *Credential ID: cf185a

2017 - PRESENT

Mixed-Mixed Artist & Homeschool Curriculum Creator

• Creating layered, expressive art across multiple mediums, including paintings, home décor, and jewelry.
• Product photography and social media marketing.
• Combining mixed media art practice with curriculum development. Designs original art lessons, sketchbook prompts, and unit studies that make art history accessible and engaging for students.

2010 - PRESENT

Home Educator

• Designed and implemented individualized learning plans for multiple children, including those with special needs. (Autism & Apraxia)
• Adapted curriculum and teaching strategies to support diverse learning styles and developmental abilities.
• Developed cross-curricular lessons integrating art, history, reading, writing, and critical thinking.
• Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet academic and developmental goals.
• Applied creative and visual learning strategies to support comprehension and engagement.
• -Supported social, emotional, and life-skills development alongside academic instruction.
• -Organized educational schedules, field experiences, and enrichment activities.

2008

Trinity Regional Hospital

Freelance Graphic Designer

• Created professional visual materials for the Healthy Living and Thrive programs, designing clear and accessible graphics for patient education, monthly newsletters, marketing, and internal communications while maintaining brand consistency and attention to detail.

2007 - 2008

Citizens Community Credit Union

Graphics Specialist

• Designed print and digital marketing materials, while maintaining website content and electronic signage to ensure brand consistency and clear communication of financial services, specials, and events.
• Local photography for credit union media.
• Collaborated with a marketing team and print shops to create engaging visuals for members across print and web platforms.

2030 - PRESENT

The Messenger Newspaper

Graphic Designer Intern

• Designed and updated visuals and layouts supporting newspaper content for local businesses and events.
• Mac experience, with Multi-Ad Creator software.

2030 - PRESENT

Learn & Play, Humboldt, IA

Lead Teacher - Infants & 1 Year Olds

• Caring and attentive Infant and Toddler Teacher with experience supporting the development of children ages 6 weeks to 18 months.
• Skilled in promoting early language, motor, and social skills through play-based activities and responsive caregiving.

2030 - PRESENT

Dobson Montessori, Mesa, Arizona

Montessori Preschool Teacher

• Early childhood educator with Montessori teaching experience supporting age 2-5 learners through hands-on, child-centered instruction.
• Skilled in fostering independence, curiosity, and foundational academic and life skills.

• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• InDesign
• Premiere
• Dreamweaver
• Multi-Ad Creator
• Canva
• Affinity
• Infinite Painter

Graphic Skills:

• Visual & Written Communication
• Organization
• Adaptability
• Read & Hand coding HTML
• Attention to detail
• Ability to illustrate a vision
• Video editing
• Photo retouching
• Drawing & Painting Skills
• PC & Android Fluent
• Mac experience
• Social Media Marketing
• Branding
• Logos
• Flyers
• Social Media Posts
• Posters
• Website Maintenance
• Promos
• Brochures
• Newsletters

Educational Skills:

• Curriculum development and lesson planning
• Multi-subject instruction (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Arts)
• Differentiated instruction for varied learning styles
• Hands-on and project-based learning design
• Creative and arts-integrated teaching strategies
• Assessment creation and academic progress tracking
• Individualized learning plan development
• Early childhood and adolescent development understanding
• Critical thinking and problem-solving instruction
• Patience and adaptability
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Creativity and innovation in teaching methods
• Problem-solving in real-time learning situations
• Organization and self-discipline
• Emotional intelligence and student support awareness
• Online research and instructional resource development

• Business Professionals of America 2004-2006
• Cisco Certified Web Designer 2005

• Dean's List 2004 - 2006
• Phi Theta Kappa - National Honor Society 2006 - 2007

BPA Iowa State Competition 2005 - 2006

• 2nd Place - Fundamentals of HTML
• 2nd Place - Web site Development Team
• 3rd Place - Graphic Design Promotion
• 4th Place - Graphic Design Promotion

BPA national Competition 2005

• 9th Place - Graphic Design Promotion