Work Experience

I currently work as a Community Digital Skills Educator at Pinnguaq. I teach creative coding & electronics at InterAccess.

Community Delivery Manager - Ampere (November 2021 - Present)

• Plan and deliver blended (in-person and/or remote) STEAM based and essential digital literacy skills learning experiences for learners of all ages

• Work in partnership with Indigenous communities to co-design and co-deliver culturally responsive and relevant programming

• Travel coast to coast to coast across what is currently called Canada to deliver in-person learning opportunities in communities

• Balance of teaching STEAM and digital skills while providing authentic and real-life applications.

New Media Specialist - Toronto Metropolitan University (September 2017 - November 2021)

• Supported classes in digital media production techniques, including classes in:

  • Processing

  • Arduino

  • Electronics/ robotics

  • Fabrication techniques (3D printing, Laser cutting, CNC, & traditional shop tools/ techniques)

  • Adobe Creative Suite

  • Audio production & post-production

• Provided support for student production work both in and outside of class

• Ran events to drive community engagement, including:

  • SIM Night at InterAccess Spring 2018 & Winter 2018

    • a student takeover and exhibition at InterAccess Gallery

  • Get Good (September 2017 - Present)

    • student-led workshop series centred on skill sharing

    • previous workshops have included: 3D printing, code art, puppet making, sewing, creative writing, audio mixing, rapping, etc.

  • popMatrix(shop); (September 2017 - Present)

    • pop-up shop run 4 times annually for students to showcase and sell their handmade work

• Ran and maintained Makerspace and Workshop facilities for student’s 24/7 access

  • Ordered supplies and inventory management

  • Maintenance and support for tool usage

  • Organization of support time for students including both peer-to-peer and staff led support

Makerspace Technician - Royal Ontario Museum (January 2017 - November 2021)

• Planning and delivery of Hack the ROM outreach program:

  • Partnership with schools across Ontario to foster digital literacy and Indigenous knowledge sharing

  • Onsite classroom visits in schools across the province to deliver museum-learning and lessons in game design

  • Working with students throughout their school year to develop video games centred on respectful sharing of Indigenous knowledge

• Delivered experiential hands-on activities tied to Ontario curriculum

• Cultivated digital literacy through 3D printing, coding, digital storytelling, and game design

• Guided arts activities to foster appreciation and interpretation of the ROM’s collection

• Fostered creative problem solving through design challenges focused around themes and topics at the Museum

• Facilitated creation of learning connections between Making activities, ROM collections and Ontario curriculum

• Supported ROM educators in content delivery and classroom management

• Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain the space and run programs

• Developed tool and space usage guidelines

• Facilitated special events

Programming Instructor - InterAccess (May 2017 - Present)

• Planning and delivery of multi-session workshops in:

  • Arduino

  • Processing

  • Networking & interactivity

  • Installation art

  • 555 Timer chips

  • Soldering

  • Electronics

  • Basics of audio

• Education of adult participants in programming and interactive installation projects

• Introduced participants to Arduino and Processing

Club STEAM Leader - Royal Ontario Museum (March 2017 - July 2017)

• Planning, delivery and budgeting of a 3-month after-school program

• Engaged and managed classes of 20 children aged 5-12

• Facilitated learning in topics of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) including:

  • 3D printing

  • Electronics

  • Iterative design

  • Scientific method

• Encouraged development of empathy and design thinking skills

• Fostered development of leadership, teamwork, communication, and community

• Led groups of 40 students around the ROM

Wired Club Instructor - St. Alban's Boys and Girls Club (May 2017 - Present)

• Planning and delivery of a 6-week program for ages 9-12

• Engaged children in topics related to coding, electronics, and 3D design and printing

• Led 1.5 hour sessions including instruction and hands-on experimentation

Head of Waterfront and Camp Counsellor - Camp Oconto (July 2011 - August 2016)

• Oversaw operation of all waterfront activities including Canoeing, Kayaking, Windsurfing, Sailing, Diving, Synchro and Swimming

• Advised and evaluated Activity Heads and Staff

• Defined and instructed waterfront safety practices for a staff team of 80 individuals

• Directly supervised a team of 20 swim instructors and lifeguards on a daily basis

• Wrote policy on Missing Persons, Water Searches, Land Searches, Fire Protocol, Lockdown Protocol, and Extreme Weather Protocol

• Standard First Aid with CPR C Instructor/ Examiner

• Lifesaving Examiner

• Swim and Lifesaving Instructor

• Created Windsurfing instructional program

Teaching Assistant – Computational Arts - Toronto Metropolitan University

Social Media Marketer - Digital Media Zone at Toronto Metropolitan University

Rogers Communication Centre Media and Facilities Assistant - Toronto Metropolitan University

Podcamp 2013 Technical Assistant - Toronto Metropolitan University

Swim Instructor - City of Ottawa, Miles Nadal JCC, Camp Oconto