Resume

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Education - Secondary Visual Arts, Cum Laude - Eastern Washington University 2017

Professional Experience

09/2017- Present

Certified Teacher – Digital Photography

Cheney High School | Cheney, WA

Align Career & Technical Education curriculum and standards with Visual Arts
Create a diverse course that offers a unique approach to creativity and career skills
Develop strong student rapport by encouraging students’ artistic expression in a safe, respectful and productive environment
Collaborate with colleagues to develop common goals and strategies within our CTE curriculum

01/2015 – 03/2015

Teacher Candidate - Visual Arts

Lewis and Clark High School | Spokane, WA

Engaged with students in both group settings and one-on-one to develop rapport with students and a more personal approach to teaching
Assessed prior knowledge of students and collaborated with mentor to create lessons that would build on what students already knew
Made success attainable by all students adapting lessons for a diverse range of artistic abilities

06/2014 – 06/2017

Visual Arts Educator

Smart with Art | Snoqualmie, WA

Provided K-6 students with a process-oriented art enrichment program
Taught a variety of curriculum for Visual Arts, Drawing, Clay, and Glass classes
Communicated with parents through after-school events, flyers, handouts, and emails
Observed peer instructors and offers constructive feedback

10/2014 – 06/2016

Art Galley/Department Secretary Assistant

Eastern Washington University Art Department | Cheney, WA

Assisted artists and gallery director with installation of all professional gallery shows
Set up light fixtures and podiums for artworks on in the gallery
Communicated with professors and art majors about current happenings with the Art Department
Assisted head secretary with all department duties

Education Abroad - Florence University of the Arts, Florence, Italy Summer 2016

Art Shows

EWU Student Research and Creative Works Symposium | Cheney, WA 2017

Kirkland Summerfest Arts Festival | Kirkland, WA 2015, 2016 and 2017

Playful-Group Exhibit | Arts of Kenmore Gallery | Kenmore, WA 2016

Young Artists Exhibition | First Place, Kirkland Summerfest Arts & Music Festival | Kirkland, WA 2014

Visual Impressions | Ryan James Fine Arts 1st Emerging Artist Juried Finalists Show | Kirkland, WA 2014

Publications

Morissey, Jessa. “A PechaKucha about Betty Edwards.” NAEA: Waea2016 Call for Proposals, 20 slides/20 seconds. http://waea.net/conference/conference-resources/. September 13, 2015.

Memberships

National Art Education Association (NAEA) | 2015 - Present

Art Education Technology Issue Group (AET) | 2015 - Present

Washington Art Education Association (WAEA)