professional experience

Middle School Teacher | Central Falls School District
Dec 2023 - present

Integrate interdisciplinary approaches to teaching mathematics, expanding
beyond the Eureka Math ® programme to include poetry, movement and sound.

• Foster a classroom culture where students learn to navigate everyday challenges with problem-solving skills and resilience, applying mathematical thinking to
real-life situations.

• Apply disability studies principles, such as the social model of disability and critical reflection, to create an inclusive classroom environment. Tailor instructional methods to meet diverse learning needs and promote accessibility and equity for Special Education students.

• Provide personalized support and mentorship to students, promoting holistic development and academic achievement within an urban community.

• Collaborate with the Guidance Counselor; Teaching Induction Coach, Department Principal, Restorative Team and fellow teachers.

• Engage in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching practices
and ongoing educational initiatives, such as SEL courses.

Communications & Exhibitions Specialist | Brown Arts Institute (BAI)
Mar 2024 - present

Promote Brown Arts programming, including the Bell Gallery, the Perry and Marty Granoff Center for the Creative Arts and the Lindemann Performing Arts Center

• Develop educational and interpretive materials.

• Work alongside performance artists, gaining insights into their work across various mediums (live, video, digital), and editing video projects to convey narratives.

• Plan, coordinate and design exhibition projects in collaboration with artists
and curators.

• Write, transcribe and edit content for exhibitions, enriching visitor experience and community engagement.

• Support research and archival work related to the Bell Gallery’s exhibitions
and collections.

Teaching Artist | Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
Sep 2021 - Jun 2023

Engaged students through lectures and personalized studio visits, providing constructive feedback & guidance.

• Employed alternative critique formats to promote critical thinking and thinking differently.

• Developed the sculpture curriculum, including syllabus creation, assignment design and facilitating discussions for Sculptural Practices, Junior Sculpture Studio, Senior Sculpture Studio and Open Hardware.

• Presented talks contextualizing course material and provided insights into my own art practice and career trajectory.

• Conducted workshops, delivered personalized instruction and maintained lab equipment while upholding safety standards.

Communications Coordinator | Jameel Arts Centre
Mar 2019 - Jul 2021

Led the development of communication strategies, engaging communities through learning, research and commissions.

• Cultivated strategic partnerships and collaborations to expand Art Jameel’s reach and impact within the local and international art community.

• Strategic management of communication channels, ensuring cohesive messaging and consistent branding.

• Produced newsletters, press releases and social media content, amplifying Art Jameel’s presence and initiatives.

• Devised and executed campaigns around art practices and discourse, driving engagement and awareness.

• Created video, photo, web and print content; managed poster distribution and provided graphic design support.

• Utilized analytical insights to guide marketing strategies, optimizing content delivery and audience engagement.

• Systematized local art discourse archiving.

Graphic Designer | 1000HEADS
Aug 2015 - Jan 2019

Pioneered integrated campaigns and client pitches, driving effective brand narratives and strategies.

• Conducted market research, facilitating informed design decisions aligned with client needs and trends.

• Developed brand guidelines to maintain visual identity and messaging across all marketing materials & platforms.

• Conceptualized and executed dynamic social media content, harnessing visual storytelling for optimal impact.

• Integrated photography, animation and project management skills to deliver holistic design solutions.

• Maintained strong relationships with clients through regular communication, feedback sessions, and by delivering high-quality design.