Worked in diverse teaching roles as an art, PE and class teacher at primary, upper secondary and vocational school levels. Key positions: art and culture course teacher at HELPA Helsinki Service Sector Institute (2010–2011) and PE and visual arts teacher at Helsinki Co-educational School (2005–2008). Also served as summer school headmaster at Kesälukioseura (2006–2007) and museum guide at Hvitträsk (2004–2006).