Education

B.A. Communication Studies, Art            
Chapman Universty, Orange CA

Credentials:

• Art, Single Subject Credential                    
• Multiple Subject Teaching Credential    
• BCLAD Authorization                                
  

Teaching Experience

Garfield Senior High School
Los Angeles, CA
Courses

• Introduction to Photography 
  
• Painting I 
  
• Painting II 
  
• Yearbook Design & Publishing

Leadership Roles:

• Visual and Performing Arts Department Chair

Arroyo Seco Museum Science Magnet
Los Angeles, CA

• 6th Grade English
  
• 6th Grade Social Studies
  
• General Art
  

Eastside High School & STEM Magnet 
Los Angeles, CA

• Introduction to Art
  
• Introduction to Photography
  

SJLA, Torres High School                          
Los Angeles, CA

• Introduction to Art

Colegio Eton; Nord Anglia School            
Mexico City, MX

• Middle Years Program, Art
• MYP Digital Creativity
• MYP Coding
  

Bert Corona Charter Middle School                        
Pacoima, CA   

• 6th Grade, Communications
  
• General Art

Leadership Roles:

• Leadership Advisor
  
• School Culture and Climate Lead
  
• 8th Grade Level Chair

Selected Exhibitions

     
    Group Exhibit                     
    East Side Film Shop      
    East Los Angeles, CA    (2026)
           
    (FIERCE) Group Exhibit   
    Guggenheim Gallery     
    Chapman University, Orange, CA (2007)

    Student Art Show    
    Guggenheim Gallery     
    Chapman University, Orange, CA (2006)

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Las Fotos Project  
    Mentor, Boyle Heights, CA 
        Mentor high school photographers through portfolio development and artistic practice

Alumni Association
Roosevelt  High School Alumni  Foundation
Boyle Heights, CA 

Steering Committee, 
   Latinx Alumni Association de Chapman University (2021 - 2024)
       Helped establish Associations bylaws and helped launch  and advise its programming
 
Invited Speaker      
Spring 2023 Art Department Alumni Speaker Series
      Chapman University, Orange, California • Spring 2023

Interview    

MuseumNext. 
“How the Lucas Museum is Designing School Programs with Students at the Centre.” (2025)

EL PAÍS México, 
“Estadounidenses que votan desde México:...” (2020)

Fellowships, Residencies & Awards

Art21 Educators Fellowship (2026 - 2027)

Digital Voice Awards
Los Angeles County Office of Education
Bert Corona Charter Middle School

• Money Many — Video Production
• Seeing Doubles — Photography
  

Best in Show
Photography  
Chapman University 2007