Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer for Booksale
Levi Heywood Memorial Library
Gardner
05.2025 - Current
Volunteer for the Friends of the Library Book Sale.
Sort, organize, clean, donated books.
Work for our two book sales a year, setting up and helping the public during the sales.
Teacher
Catapult Learning
Gardner
09.2015 - 06.2019
Worked for this after school program helping students with reading.
Implemented engaging lesson plans for diverse student needs
Assistant Teacher
MWCC Summer Camps
Gardner
06.1998 - 06.2019
Planned and implemented lessons for Pottery Wheel and Drawing and Painting for ages 8-19.
Collaborated with other staff members to ensure student success.
Organized supplies and equipment for various recreational activities each day.
Visual Arts Teacher
City of Gardner
Gardner
11.1986 - 06.2019
Developed engaging lesson plans for various visual arts techniques and mediums.
Instructed diverse groups of students in art history and contemporary practices.
Coordinated community art events to promote student work.
Mentored students through hands-on projects, enhancing their creative skills.
Evaluated student progress and provided constructive feedback on artistic development.
Art Teacher
Hubbardston Center School
Hubbardston
09.1984 - 06.1986
Utilized various art materials and tools for hands-on projects.
Taught grades 1-6
Worked on student murals and exhibited student work.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
Anna Maria College
Paxton, MA
06-1981
Associate of Arts - Art
MWCC
Gardner, MA
05-1978
High School Diploma -
Gardner High School
Gardner, MA
06-1976
Master of Arts - Various Masters Courses
Worcester Art Museum
Worcester, MA
Skills
Lesson planning
Art instruction
Supply organization
Team collaboration
Attention to detail
Time management
Flexible and adaptable
Planning
Affiliations
On the HyeLights committee that each year to promotes Armenian youth and culture. This culminates in a production each June. The show highlights musical talent through dance, song, instruments, as well as skits that highlight famous people and historical events. Since 2008.
Board member of the Friends of the Levi Heywood Library
Former board member of the Friends of the Shakers at Sabbathday Lake, Maine
Former editor of The Clarion newsletter published four times a year for the Friends of the Shakers