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~ career profile ~

 

extensive experience in visual art instruction, including a focus on reinforcing daily academics through curriculum expansion in history, literature, math, reading, and writing. ~ achieve optimal utilization of world-renowned art programs through process improvement planning, program coordination, and cultivation of strong industry relationships through networking activities. ~ utilize innovative teaching methods to achieve student and school goals and foster budding talent. ~

 

~ professional experience ~

 

foothill high school, bakersfield, ca                                                                                                  08/2008 c 06/2010
instructor, international baccalaureate fine art program

oversaw teaching initiatives for a program recognized worldwide as a leader in college level preparatory courses for high school students.

directed student progress in an intensive research and studio based program giving college credit to high school students.

achieved academic excellence for higher level students when they exceeded the world average by .8 percent.

teach beginning art and serve as a mentor for 9^th grade repeat and at-risk students.

 

other appointments during foothill high school tenure:

 

wasc data team

caea (california art educators association) member

bard writing institute

9gr at risk mentoring program

international baccalaureate program

bakersfield museum of art member

professional learning committee

fine art curriculum development

international baccalaureate seminar/training

youth art month bakersfield museum of art student shows

academic decathlon art instructor

bakersfield college panorama invitational

via arte italian street painting festival

international baccalaureate fund raisers and student shows

extended day assignment

 

liberty high school, bakersfield, ca                                                                                                   08/2001 c 06/2008
art teacher

instructed students from grades 9-12 in beginning, intermediate, and advanced art to promote individual creativity and knowledge of art history.

 

other appointments/credentials earned during liberty high school tenure:

 

classified as a highly qualified teacher

master teacher for california state university bakersfield student teachers

wasc data team

the reading institute c 2003

art club

member of bakersfield art association

member of bakersfield museum of art  (cont.)

via arte c yearly street painting festival

youth art month student shows at bakersfield museum of art

panorama invitational student show c bakersfield college

woman s club student shows

california state university bakersfield student show

small various student art shows around kern county

on campus recycling program

organizing field trips

 

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professional experience (continued)

 

 

centennial high school, bakersfield, ca                                                                06/2002-06/2003; 06/2004-06/2006
teacher

instructed summer school classes in the fine art department.

 

kern valley high school, lake isabella, ca                                                                                         08/1998-06/2001
program manager, art department

launched and directed art programs, offering beginning, intermediate, and advanced art as well as photography and yearbook courses for students.

 

other appointments/credentials earned during kern valley high school tenure:

 

woman s club student art shows

art in the park student art shows

several student library shows open to staff and parents

wasc committee

art department chairman

ctap certified

 

bakersfield high school, bakersfield, ca                                                                                             01/1998-06/1998

student teacher

assisted teaching for 5 periods, 2 ceramic art courses, and 3 beginning art courses.

volunteered with the art club s after school programs to further develop teaching style.

 

other appointments/credentials earned during bakersfield high school student teaching tenure:

 

library student art shows and awards

congressional national awards student art show; bhs art student won 1^st prize, and the piece currently hangs in the congressional building in washington.

~ education/certifications ~

 

m.f.a. in illustration, current c academy of art university san francisco

clad certification, 2008 c university of san diego

clear teaching credential and ctap certification, 1998 c california state university

(teaching credential can be verified at teachercred.ctc.ca.gov)

elective fine art courses, 1997, 1991 c bakersfield college

b.f.a. in fine art/photography, 1995 c california institute of the arts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a visual art instruction capacity and am submitting my resume for your review. in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

with my progressive experience in driving the success of prestigious art programs through instructor and program manager roles, i feel i will benefit your organization. throughout my work history, i have consistently overseen progression of individual student creativity and fostered talent while promoting art education.

 

some of my selected achievements include:

 

  program management: oversaw teaching initiatives for a program recognized worldwide as a leader in college level preparatory courses for high school students

  visual art instruction: directed student progress in an intensive research and studio based program giving college credit to high school students.

  student development: instructed students from grades 9-12 in beginning, intermediate, and advanced art to promote individual creativity and knowledge of art history.

 

to complement this background, i am currently pursuing a master of fine art degree in illustration, hold a bachelor of fine art degree in fine art/photography, and have ctap and clad credentials as well as a clear teaching credential (verifiable at teachercred.ctc.ca.gov).

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. my goal is to transition my experience, creativity, and enthusiasm to your organization. i am confident that i could be a valuable asset, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

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