Sophomore
Biddeford High School, Maine
My favorite thing that Mx. B taught me was how to go through a long creative process and not get frustrated just because it’s taking so long. Mx. B also taught me about widening my art horizons, like learning how to use weighted pencils.
Melissa Maher
Art Teacher, East End Community School,
Portland Maine
Bella understands the critical role of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in the art classroom. They excel at cultivating safe and welcoming spaces where students feel comfortable expressing themselves and building meaningful
connections with their peers. Their strengths lie in their ability to make students feel seen and heard, reinforce positive relationships, and create a sense of community that celebrates diversity and promotes equity.
Senior
Mx. B taught me to have confidence
Junior
They taught me how to manage my time better in class!
Junior
Mx. B taught me how to blend my clay and patients❤️
Resume
SUMMARY - Art Teacher
Dedicated educator and artist, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration, and currently pursuing a Masters of Arts in Teaching. As a reflective practitioner, I draw from social emotional learning, universal design for learning, individualized curriculum, to create safe, equitable, diverse, and inclusive environments for all.
EDUCATION
2024-(Pending) Master of Arts in Teaching, Maine College of Art & Design, Portland, Maine
2020-2024 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration, Maine College of Art & Design, Portland, Maine
CERTIFICATIONS
Expected May 2025 Maine Department Of Education Certification, PK-12 Visual Arts
2022 National Council for Mental Well-Being, Certification in Adult Mental Health First Aid
USA
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2025-Present Educational Technician, East End Community School, Portland Maine
-Grades PK-5, working with students individually or in small groups
-Working in the Behavioral Health Continuum Program (BREATHE)
-Supporting students who need behavioral intervention and emotional regulation including
Multilingual, multicultural, and Developmentally Disabled Students
-Trauma Informed Practices, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Social Emotional Learning
-Developing and implementing individualized lesson plans
-Collaboration with classroom teachers, and supporting instructional goals
2025 Substitute Teacher, 2D Visual Arts, Biddeford Public Schools, Maine
-Classroom management skills
-Followed school procedures and routines
-Executed lesson plans, instructional goals, and curriculum materials
-Supported students with productivity
2025 Student Teacher, Ceramics, Biddeford High School, Biddeford, Maine
-Grades 9-12, 82 students
-Managed student ceramics projects, assisted with instructional strategies
-Implemented techniques and methods
-Planned lessons that encourage critical thinking
-Supporting Multilingual Learners
2025 Student Teacher, General Art, East End Community School, Portland, Maine
-Grades PK-5, 400+ kids, multilingual learners, deaf and hard of hearing students
nonverbal autistic students
-Supported in integration of Teaching for Artistic Behavior (TAB)
-Worked with and created individualized curriculums and support
-Created and assisted with lessons
-Executing classroom management skills and safety protocols
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
2024 Pre-College Resident Advisor, Staff, MECA&D, Portland, Maine
Role model for 100 high school students, created and executed programs, managed
administrative duties, supported mental/physical health crises, provided and guided
student resources, enforced housing guidelines and school expectations
2022-2024 Academic/Summer Resident Advisor, Student Staff, MECA&D, Portland, Maine
Academic and social role model for 400 plus undergraduate and graduate students,
created and executed programs, managed administrative duties, provided and guided
student resources, supported mental/physical health crises, enforced housing guidelines
2018-2024 Childcare Provider, Walpole and Braintree, Massachusetts
Worked with several families, children ages 1 to 12, responsible for schedules and
routines, safety, homework, transportation, dinner and entertainment
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
2020-Present Freelance Artist, First Friday, Portland, Maine
2024 Thesis Exhibition Curator, MECA&D, Portland, Maine
2022-2024 Campus Tour Guide, MECA&D, Portland, Maine
2022-2023 Social Media Ambassador, MECA&D, Portland, Maine
2022 Programming Assistant, Work Study, MECA&D, Portland, Maine
2021-2022 Orientation Leader, MECA&D, Portland, Maine
INTERACTIVE FIELD EXPERIENCE (2024)
- 3rd-4th Grade, Saco Mills City Historian, Saco, Maine
- 9th-12th Grade, Westbrook High School, Portland Institute of Contemporary Art,
Westbrook, Maine
- 5th-8th Grade, Intercultural Community Center (Youth Group), Portland Museum of Art,
Portland, Maine
- 6th-8th Grade, Brunswick MiddleSchool, after school art club, Brunswick, Maine
- 1st Grade, Boys and Girls Club, after school program, Portland, Maine
- 2nd-3rd Grade, Waynflete, after school program, South Portland, Maine
- 4th-5th Grade, James Otis Kaler Elementary, summer camp, South Portland, Maine
- 1st-3rd Grade, Dora L. Small Elementary School, summer camp, South Portland, Maine
- Undergraduate, Coastal Ecosystems Course at MECA&D, Portland, Maine
WORKSHOPS/TRAININGS
2025 D.E.I Discussion Facilitator and Curator
Lead intimate discussion with educators about D.E.I in the education system, created a
supportive environment, guided discussion prompts and encouraged critical thinking,
prepared and provided resources
2022-2024 Crisis Management, Behind Closed Doors, Conflict Resolution/Mediations
Supported and participated in training, learned skills of navigating crises from mental
health to physical health, de-escalating situations, communication, and safety procedures
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE & SKILLS
-Pen and Ink, Graphite, Charcoal, Printmaking
-Acrylic, Tempra, Oil, Water Color
-Graphic Design
-Ceramic, Wood, Metals/Jewelry Making
-Digital Media; Adobe and Google Suites,
Procreate, Canva, Social Media
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
-Organization
-Communication and Active Listening
-Conflict Resolution
-Integrity
LANGUAGE CAPACITIES
-Basic Spanish
-Basic ASL