EDUCATION:
Pending - Master of Fine Arts, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)
Pending - Chemical Dependency Counseling Certificate (CER2), Texas State Technical College
2022 – Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
CERTIFICATIONS:
2025 - Recovery Ally Training Certificate
2022 - Texas EC–12 Certified Teacher (Art)
TEACHING & ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS:
2025-Present - Grant Assistant, Grants Office, Texas State Technical College
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Assist in the research, development, and administration of institutional grants.
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Support cross-departmental compliance and reporting.
2025-Present - Graduate Assistant, College of Fine Arts, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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Provide instructional and research support in Fine Arts courses.
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Facilitate student learning, critique, and classroom preparation.
2023-2024 - Art Teacher, Horizon Montessori
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Led K-12 visual arts curriculum emphasizing creative problem-solving and technical development.
2022-2023 - Art Teacher, Harlingen CISD
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Developed and delivered vertically aligned art lessons across grade levels.
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Integrated observation, creation, and interdisciplinary connections in accordance with TEKS standards.
HONORS, AWARDS & GRANTS:
2025- CLAA Student research grant
2025-2026 - UTRGV Art Scholarships
2025 - Upper Valley Art League People's Choice Award
2024-2025 - College of Fine Arts (CoFA) Research Grant, UTRGV
EXHIBITIONS:
2025- Cigar Box Curiosities, Glass Case CLAA, Edinburg, TX Dec.
2025 - Cigar Box of Curiosities, Pop-up Show, Edinburg, TX - Oct. 31, 2025
2024 - Member Show, Art Center Corpus Christi, TX - June 12-July 10, 2024
2024 - UVAL Group Exhibition, Mission, TX
2024 - Reflections, McAllen Art Incubator, McAllen, TX
2022 - Valley Birds, TAEA Convention, McAllen, TX
2022 - Era/Awakening, UTRGV, Edinburg, TX
2021 - Mixito, Charles & Dorothy Clark Gallery, Edinburg, TX
PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS:
2025- Studio visit
2025- Studio visit
2024 - STISD Artist Talk, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX
2024 - Summer painting Workshop
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
Mixed Media (2D & 3D), Textiles, Installation Art
Curriculum Development, Classroom Assessment
Community Engagement & Workshop Facilitation
Research Methods in the Arts
Grant Writing & Program Coordination
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Texas Art Education Association (TAEA)