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ART INSTRUCTOR
Professional Summary

Creative Art Instructor adept at teaching Fine Arts Curriculum with extensive knowledge of Contemporary Fine Art. Dedicated to detailed lesson plans and monitoring of individual student progress in an innovative classroom setting. Successful at integrating technology and culture studies into a class of over 100 students.

Imaginative Art Instructor with 18 years of experience. Successful at teaching art and culture through didactic education and creating innovative lesson plans. Specializing in Contemporary Fine Art and Oil and Acrylic media with an ability to facilitate up to 100 students.

Skills
  • Digital art knowledge
  • Classical Visual Arts understanding
  • Modern and Contemporary Art knowledge
  • Color theory master
  • Multicultural art master
  • Team management
  • Supervision
  • Problem resolution
Work History
Art Instructor, 07/2016 to Current
Moraga School District – Moraga, CA
  • Probed, encouraged and facilitated class discussions by building discussions into lessons, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation and actively solicit input.
  • Assisted and identified at-risk students to eliminate student barriers to learning.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning, incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions and projects into lessons.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations, including visual, aural and social learning modalities.
  • Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
  • Created lesson plans for courses, modifying throughout year to meet time constraints and specific interests of class.
  • Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
Student Teacher Intern, 08/2015 to 05/2016
Berkeley Unified School District – Berkeley, CA
  • Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and Art History.
  • Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 100 children.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
  • Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and supplemental activities.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities and attended in-services and seminars.
  • Took attendance, graded assignments and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Maintained schedule of support services and attended all sessions.
  • Supported classroom activities, including tutoring, grading homework and reviewing exams.
  • Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Assigned grades for coursework and tests using answer key, recorded results and informed teacher of performance.
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
  • Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Optimized learning plans and quantified student progress through test administration.
  • Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paints, and canvases.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.
  • Offered complete instructional support for students unable to attend regular classes.
Assistant Professor, 01/2005 to 07/2006
San Francisco State University – San Francisco, CA
  • Evaluated student progress through analysis of test scores and homework completion.
  • Stood in for professors and teachers in absences, lecturing or providing course material on Drawing and Painting based on lesson plans.
  • Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
  • Supported weekly Life Drawing lab sessions, contributing to student engagement, comprehension and learning objectives.
  • Handled classroom administration for professors, including taking attendance and recording student progress.
  • Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
  • Assisted professors and school administrators with continuous development, review, planning and outcomes evaluation to measure Life Drawing program performance.
  • Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
  • Took attendance, graded assignments and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations.
  • Performed research to serve as basis for academic writing for publication.
  • Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
  • Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
  • Revised course objectives, course materials, instructional and assessment strategies for Painting courses.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum revision, evaluation of course syllabi and lesson plans for Fine Arts curriculum.
  • Proctored exams and provided remediation for learning improvement goals.
Art Instructor, 08/2002 to 08/2016
ArtWorks Fine Art Studio – San Francisco, CA
  • Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
  • Planned and executed activities to promote Drawing, Painting and Sculpting development.
  • Assisted in developing student-led after-school tutoring program to teach at-risk students.
  • Prepared and gathered materials for detailed lesson plans.
  • Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
  • Maintained daily student records and evaluated student progress.
  • Developed lesson plans surrounding various types of art, history and culture.
  • Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
  • Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Education
Master of Arts: Education, Expected in 06/2021
San Francisco State University - San Francisco, CA
Master of Fine Arts: Drawing And Painting, 06/2005
San Francisco State University - San Francisco, CA
Bachelor of Arts: Drawing And PaintingSan Francisco College Of The Arts - San Francisco, CA
Single Subject Teaching Credential in Art: High School TeachingSan Francisco State University - San Francisco, CA
Special Education Teaching Certificate: Special Education Mild To Moderate , Expected in 06/2021
San Francisco State University - San Francisco, CA
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Moraga School District
  • Berkeley Unified School District
  • San Francisco State University
  • ArtWorks Fine Art Studio

School Attended

  • San Francisco State University
  • San Francisco College Of The Arts

Job Titles Held:

  • Art Instructor
  • Student Teacher Intern
  • Assistant Professor

Degrees

  • Master of Arts : Education , Expected in 06/2021
    Master of Fine Arts : Drawing And Painting , 06/2005
    Bachelor of Arts : Drawing And Painting
    Single Subject Teaching Credential in Art : High School Teaching
    Special Education Teaching Certificate : Special Education Mild To Moderate , Expected in 06/2021

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