EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education — May 2026
School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)

LICENSURE
Illinois Professional Educator License — K–12 Art (State of Illinois)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Student Teacher — K–12 Art — Chicago Public Schools
January 2026 – May 2026 · Hayt Elementary (Pre-K–8) & Sullivan High School

• Designed and independently taught standards-aligned art units across Pre-K through 12th grade.

• Developed culturally responsive, multi-media projects—including cross-cultural and Heritage Month units—connecting studio skills to students' identities.

• Created lesson plans, rubrics, and critiques to guide instruction and assess learning.

• Differentiated instruction for diverse learners (ELL, IEP) while maintaining an inclusive, well-managed studio.

Teaching Assistant — SAIC Summer Program — School of the Art Institute of Chicago
2022 – 2024 · Five camps across sculpture, fashion, oil painting, and multi-art (ages 6–7 through high school)

• High School Sculpture Camp TA (07/2024–08/2024): Assisted sculpture instruction; supported the final showcase and critique.

• High School Fashion Camp TA (06/2024–07/2024): Supported workshops and student studio processes.

• High School Oil Painting Camp TA (07/2023–08/2023): Led painting demonstrations; coordinated the final exhibition.

• Multi-Art Camp TA, ages 6–7 (06/2023–07/2023): Facilitated art activities and managed group logistics.

• Middle School Fashion Camp TA (07/2022–08/2022): Assisted instruction and ensured safe supervision.

Advanced Instructional Assistant — Woodshop — School of the Art Institute of Chicago
2022 – 2025

• Mentored undergraduate students in woodworking techniques over three-and-a-half years, guiding projects from concept to finished object.

• Instructed and supervised safe operation of tools and machinery; enforced shop procedures and safety standards.

• Provided one-on-one technical troubleshooting, helping hesitant beginners grow into confident, independent makers.

SKILLS

Instruction: K–12 lesson planning, differentiated instruction, formative & summative assessment, standards-aligned curriculum (ISBE / National Core Arts Standards)

Studio: Sculpture, woodworking, fashion & textiles, photography, drawing, painting, mixed media, printmaking, digital fabrication, Rhino 3D, Photoshop

Classroom: Inclusive facilitation, individual student support, behavior management, IEP awareness, Google Classroom

Languages: Bilingual — English & Mandarin Chinese

REFERENCES
Available upon request.