Certifications: National Safety Instructor for CPR and First Aid

Bachelor of Science (Art): Western Oregon University, 1998 (G.P.A.: 3.85)

Bachelor of Science (Psychology): Western Oregon University, 1999 (G.P.A.: 3.86)

Computer Skills: MS FrontPage, MS Access, MS Excel, Quicken, MS Publisher, MS PowerPoint, MS PhotoDraw, MS Works, MS Word, Adobe Photoshop, Jasc Paint Shop Pro, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and HTML. Knowledge of basic hardware functions and problems.

Related Professional Experience

Crescent Valley High School: Corvallis, Oregon September 2004-Present
Counselor

Central Linn High School: Halsey, Oregon     September 2000 - June 2003
Teacher
· Planned, organized and taught: Art & Culture, Art History, Ceramics, Sculpture, Printmaking, Graphic Art, Computer Graphics, Web-Page Design, 7 & 8 Art, First Aid/CPR, and 7th Grade Reading
· Regional Art CIM Scoring Guide Team
· Art Club Advisor
· Planned, organized, and led Italy trip for 15 students
· Planned, organized, and led Mexico trip for 14 students
· Junior Class Advisor
· Building Technology Coordinator
· Semester Committee
· Site Council Vice-Chair
· Budget Committee
· Technology Verification Team
· Challenge Fund Grant Team, $196,000

McNary High School: Keizer, Oregon     September 1999- June 2000
Student Teacher
·Planned, organized, and taught two Art & Culture classes and one Drawing 1 class for one full semester
·Assistant Coach for the McNary Swim Team

Whiteaker Middle School: Keizer, Oregon    October - December 1999
Student Teacher
·Planned, organized, and taught 8th grade art

City of Salem: Salem, Oregon    September 1996-June 2000
Graphics Specialist
·Designed and implemented multiple permanent and semi-permanent murals, banners, bulletin board,s and signs
Head Swim Coach
· Emphasized quality of stroke technique, teamwork, and fun
· Started team records database and set up a permanent fundraising venture for equipment and team-building activities
Site Supervisor
· Tested swimming skills, supervised and trained swim instructors, created proper motivational environments for learning
· Experience in implementing a new learn-to-swim program
Shift Manager
· Supervised, trained, instructed, and monitored guard staff, office operations, pool maintenance and operation

Clatsop Community College: Astoria, Oregon    1996
Physics Instructor
· Presented physics instruction to high-risk high school students
· Led math groups and field trips for Upward Bound

Honors & Awards

Art Shows & Honors

Olinger Pool Mural and Sign, 2000
MAT Logo design, 1999
MAT T-shirt design, 1999
Juried Student Art Show, Western Oregon University, Monmouth, OR, 1999
Juried Student Art Show, Western Oregon University, Monmouth, OR, 1998
Solo Exhibit, Monmouth Library, Monmouth, OR, 1998
Local Women's Art Show, Lake Oswego, OR, 1998
Human Relations Task Force T-shirt Design, 1st Prize in Oregon, 1994
Volunteer Project, Six Frogs Mural, Astor Middle School, Astoria, OR 1994

Activities & Professional Memberships