With over 20 years of experience in creative programming, education, and child care in both public and private institutions, I bring a diverse approach to learning. I believe in engaging with curiosity and focus on fostering creative, outside-the-box, and curated learning experiences because no two children, young adults, or adults absorb or apply knowledge in the same manner. Currently, I work in the fashion and arts industry as a contract-based educator, copywriter, and brand developer. Due to the nature of my work and industry experiences, I am incredibly patient, organized, efficient, and compassionate. I thrive on creating an environment for creative expression and self-development. I live in East Vancouver with my rescue chihuahua and enjoy cooking, outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, kayaking, and nature walks, as well as music, theatre, and all things art-related. I also have a daily yoga and pilates practice to keep me grounded.

From the early 2000s to 2010, I worked exclusively with children, youth, and young adults, creating and running arts and tutoring-based programs in both inner city and public school/college settings in Alberta and Vancouver. I worked with Catholic Social Service, the University of Alberta, several restorative youth programs, the Britannia Community Centre, The North Vancouver Arts Alliance, UBC, Steps Forward, and The Beaumont. From 2011 to the present, I have worked with children, youth, and young adults creating course content (at the College/University level) and teaching/tutoring in arts, fashion, English, writing, copywriting, and history based courses at JCI Institute and LaSalle College. I have vast experience creating curriculums as well as teaching and tutoring English, business English, history, creative writing, and arts and fine arts based classes. I have worked with neurodiverse and students with differing needs of all ages, heavily focusing on connective and creative learning techniques. I currently work as a part-time/contract educator, copywriter, and professional stylist in fashion and arts. With lots of free time between projects, I am seeking part-time and contract work in childcare and tutoring. I am happy to offer online services, in your home, or in my live/work studio.

I have a bachelor degree with a focus on English/creative writing from the University of Alberta.