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MY BACKGROUND
A Dedicated Art Teacher
Since 1995, I’ve been working with students of all ages and abilities and guiding them as they increase their practical and theoretical skills. I love sharing my passion with others and am so grateful that I get to do this incredible job every single day.
As someone who had to practice incredibly hard to get where I am today, I know the importance of a good Art Teacher. I’ve taken everything I have learned over the years and combined it into an approach that is friendly, approachable and effective. Contact me to find out more.
Academics
California State University, Chico, CA Bachelor of Arts Art Studio Fall 2022
Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
University of Washington, Seattle, WA Ceramics Major 2009-2010
Shoreline Community College, Seattle WA Associates Degree Fine Arts Winter 2009
Butte Community College, Chico CA General Education 1998-1999
Shasta Community College, Redding, CA General Education 1995-1997
Languages:
English, Spanish
MY STORY
I’ve always wanted the opportunity to teach high school art, ever since I was a student at Corning Union High School! I am the art teacher that I've always wanted to be.. I love working with students of all ages and abilities and get so much satisfaction from seeing how they grow and develop in their skills and performance. For more information, contact me today.
PHILOSOPHY OF TEACHING
Individual Cognitive Constructivism Teaching Philosophy
-By Don Wade
"We all must embrace failure as an opportunity for problem solving".
-Don M. Wade (2022).
The theoretical lens that guides my teaching practice is individual constructivism; cognitive constructive development through social experience and individualized learning.
The foundation of a successful teacher is associated with positivity that is shared by both the students and teacher. Positivism as a reward should be opportunities found within the individualized learning plans and curriculum. It should be every teacher's intention to reward every student with positive and nurturing characteristics everyday. We must be more than just teachers that understand how to teach the subject matter. Just like the adjustment time it takes for us to see correctly when entering a room from a brightly lit outdoors, so it takes the mind and heart some time to “cope” with free will after having someone else’s expectations placed onto them. (Kohn, 1996).
Teachers need to be better prepared for misbehaved students and poor judgment made by the children and young adults. One way that today's teachers can prepare themselves is by understanding the concepts of different teaching methods and models, and choosing the theoretical parts most important to the classroom. Shared positivity is a relationship between a student and the teacher or parent, and in a learning environment that provides all the tools necessary for success, the student can develop a contributing behavior prudently.
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” -Pablo Picasso (1881–1973)
We need to be educators of equity, and all equity is a characteristic of quality. Choosing to be fair and impartial to everyone is a characteristic quality that we all can work toward developing. Being a person sensitive to circumstance for my students is my way to make equity my commitment in my class. This will allow me to facilitate the tools and support system necessary for my students' success.
Greeting students in my safe space and modeling strategic vulnerability with personal experiences, self-reflection and problem solving strategies, to effectively discuss why these things are important will help discrimination look different by creating examples for kids to build relationships from. The names and backgrounds of people are the most important part of the safe space. All procedures are respected by students to form a strong chain of activities, without wasted time. Building positive relationships on individual levels is where it all starts. (Hardin, 2012). Underlying the importance of culturally responsive pedagogy will be evident by my "classroom globalization" of ethnic acceptance and intersectioning curriculum.
"Imagination is more important than knowledge". - Albert Einstein (1879-1955).
References:
Hardin, C.J. (2012). Effective classroom management: Models and strategies for today’s classrooms. Pearson, Boston: MA.
Kohn, A. (1996/2001). Beyond discipline: From compliance to community. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.
HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Honors, Awards and Achievements
Dean’s List California State University, Chico Fall Semester, 2021
Winner Jack Windsor Memorial Award 19th Annual CSU Chico Ink and Clay Show
Osher Family Foundation Scholarship Awarded Fall, 2022 California State University, Chico
Student Body President Corning Union High School, Corning CA 1995
Track and Field Team Captain 1994,1995 Most Valuable Player 1993, Most Improved 1992
Gary Burton Award Track and Field Corning Union High School Corning CA 1995
Soroptimist Scholarship recipient 1995
Second Place Winner Battle of the Bands KEXP 90.3 FM Metal Shop Seattle WA 1995
Best of Show Silver Dollar Fair, Chico, CA 2016
First Runner Up Best of Show Silver Dollar Fair, Chico CA 2015
First, Second, Third Place Awards 1992 1996 2013 2017 Silver Dollar Fair, Chico CA
Publications
Spindrift Annual Art Forum, Published Works 2008 ("zegasus" ink on paper)
2009 ("shadow scape" ink on paper)
Music Review of CD release “ONLY HUMAN” EP 2006
Art Shows
2022 NCECA cup show, Sacramento CA
2022 CCACA represented by CSU Chico Ceramics, Davis CA
2022 Chico Downtown Business Association - Thursday Night Farmers Market Vendor
2021 19th Annual Ink and Clay Juried Exhibition
Downtown Chico Holiday Craft Fair Chico, CA
B-So Space “Alternative Methods” Gallery Show Chico CA
Orland Holiday Craft Fair Orland, CA
2017 Corning Hometown Christmas Fair Corning, CA
Rolling Hills Casino Holiday Crafters Fair Corning, CA
2016 Silver Dollar Fair Chico, CA
2014 MONCA “Keep Chico Weird” Art Symposium Chico, CA
2013, 2011, 2010, 2009 Silver Dollar Fair Chico, CA
2009 Shoreline Community College AFA Graduate Art Symposium
2008 Museum Quality Framing Presents Laurelhurst- Seattle WA (June & July)
Precious Potions Corning, CA Pay It Forward Corning, CA
2007 Fremont Sunday Market Seattle, WA
Chocolati Coffee Shop Greenwood-Seattle, WA
2006 Art Walk Greenwood -Seattle WA
Fremont Sunday Market Seattle WA
Volunteering and Club Activities
Volunteer Vitalant California State University, Chico Campus Blood Drive 5-4-2020
Clay Club California State University, Chico 2021 and 2022
NCECA member 2022
Volunteer Pleasant Valley High School, ART Department, Chico, CA 2022
CUESD Cheerleader Fundraising Softball Tournament 2021
Blood Source Donor 2018 – present
Volunteer Corning Union High School, Guest Artist 2013
Our Hands In Clay – Live Pop-Up Workshops for Youth Corning CA 2012-2018
King County Methadone Clinic, WA Private Transportation Coordinator 2010 2011
Tehama County, CA Shiners Highway I-5 corridor Clean-up 1994-1999
