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OBJECTIVE
My goal as an artist and teacher is to galvanize one’s artistic voice to stimulates and affects change in ourselves and in the world we live in.
CERTIFICATION
California State University Sacramento Certification, Linked Learning Cohort (Type 03) in Art, expected; May 2017
Parent Teacher Home Visit Certification, October 2016
EDUCATION
University California Davis, Davis CA; May 2010
Master of Fine Art concentration in Studio Arts; 2008-‐2009; Overall GPA 3.857
California State University Long Beach, Long Beach CA; June 2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts Ceramics; Cum Laude, Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society, President List, Travel Award Recipient; Overall GPA 3.746
Post Baccalaureate in Art
Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa CA; June 2003
Associates of Art Degree; Robert B. Moore Leadership Award; Overall GPA 3.86
Art of Western Europe Study Abroad
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Instructor of Record
Western Placer Unified School District, Lincoln High School, Lincoln CA: Art/Ceramic Instructor 9th – 12th grade, 2017 – Present
Created assignments and assessments through scaffolded instruction across disciplines
Modified curriculum to support English Language Learners and Special Education Students to effectively teach in general education classroom
Worked closely with students, parents and staff to develop positive behavioral strategies
Wrote grants and received money to strengthen and build a more effective learning environment.
Student Teacher
Natomas High School, Grades 9th -12th, Natomas Unified School District, Sacramento CA: 2016 - 2017
Instructor
West Sacramento Early College Prep Charter School, West Sacramento CA., Art Instructor 6th - 8th grade, Art History 12th grade, and Social Studies grades 8th - 11th as emergency credential teacher; 2015 - 2016 academic year
Created assignments and assessments for project based learning across disciplines
Modified curriculum to support English Language Learners and Special Education Students to effectively teach in general education classroom by scaffolding instruction
Worked closely with students and staff to develop positive behavioral strategies
Worked closely with parents by communicating student’s strengths and weaknesses and by making regular phone calls
Adjunct Professor
Sierra College, Rockland, CA; Ceramic Hand-building/Sculpture, (Art 0017), Fall 2013 to Spring 2014
University of California Davis, Davis CA; Beginning Ceramic Sculpture, (Art 008), Winter 2010
Introduction in Drawing (Art 002), Introduction in Figure Drawing (Art 004), Beginning Sculpture (Art 005), Beginning Ceramic Sculpture (Art 008), Intermediate Printmaking-Serigraphy (Art 125D), Fall 2008 to Summer 2010
Demonstrated kiln firing practices for electric and gas kilns
Trained students in operation of shop equipment and studio safety
Taught fundamentals and basic techniques in multiple medias
RELATED TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Alpha Fired Arts, Sacramento, CA, 2012 to 2017
Instruction in several weekly classes on hand-building, wheel throwing, and sculpture for students from beginning to advanced levels.
Self Employed Business Owner, Art Instructor/Artist, spanning from Southern to Northern CA; 2003 to 2017
Prepared lessons, ordered materials, created promotional resources, performed all financial and office duties; in addition to maintaining a successful studio Art practice. List of facilities upon request
Aardvark Clay and Supply, Santa Ana, CA, 1998-‐2003.
Assisted customers, teachers, and storeowners in the purchasing of clay, glaze and equipment.
TECHNICAL ABILITIES
Woodshop Sculpture Technician, University California Davis, Davis, CA. 2008– 2010. Instructed students in operational and safety of a variety of woodworking and power tools such as: table, jug, miter and banding saws, drills, and sanders.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
California Art Education Association (CAEA) 2016-2017, Attended conference 2016
National Art Education Association (NAEA) 2017
Verge Center for the Arts; Studio Artist, 2013 to Present
COMMITTEE AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
California State Fair, Youth Art and Design Expo, Judge, Sacramento, CA; 2009-‐2010
Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), Ceramic Tile Project Volunteer, Dr. Michael Mohonen, Orange, CA; 2001-‐2002
Orange Coast Community College, Harry and Grace Steele Children’s Center Tile Project, Committee Chair, (Raising more than $30,000) Costa Mesa, CA; 1994-‐1997
Fairview Developmental Center, Designed Ceramic Classroom and Specialty Tools and Equipment for students with disabilities, Costa Mesa, CA; 1995
INSTRUCTOR LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS
Alpha Fired Arts, Pit Fire Workshop, Sacramento, CA. 26 March 2014.
Alpha Fired Arts, Raku Workshop, Sacramento, CA. 21 Feb 2014.
Alpha Fired Arts, Pit Fire Workshop, Sacramento, CA. 26 Oct 2013.
Verge Center for the Arts, Ceramic Sculpture Workshop, Sacramento, CA. 2013.
Visiting Artist Lecture, “Courtyard Gallery Art Walk with Linda Miller.” First Baptist Church, Sacramento. CA, 8 September 2013.
Visiting Artist Lecture, North Highlands High School, North Highlands, CA. 2012.
Visiting Artist Lecture, Artist Talk, “Spring”, Gallery W, Sacramento, CA. 1 April 2012.
Visiting Artist Lecture, Santa Ana Valley High School, Santa Ana, CA. May 2004.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA), 2014
Verge Center for the Arts, 2012-‐ Present
COMMITTEE AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Coordinator for the Art League of Lincoln, Feast of Clay: Lincoln Clay Day Event, Lincoln, CA. 2019 to current
California State Fair, Youth Art and Design Expo Judge, Sacramento, CA. 2009-‐2010.
Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), Ceramic Tile Project Volunteer, Dr. Michael Mohonen, Orange, CA. 2001-‐2002.
Orange Coast Community College, Harry and Grace Steele Children’s Center Tile Project Committee Chair, (Raising more than $30,000) Costa Mesa, CA. 1994-‐1997.
Fairview Developmental Center, Designed Ceramic Classroom and Specialty Tools and Equipment, Costa Mesa, CA. 1995.
HONORS RECEIVED
Lincoln Community Foundation Grant Recipient, Lincoln CA. 2019
Block Grant Fellowship Recipient, University of California, Davis, CA. 2008-‐2009.
Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society, California State University, Long Beach, CA. 2007.
President Honors List, California State University, Long Beach, CA. 2006.
Travel Award Recipient, California State University, Long Beach, CA. 2006.
Phi Theta Kappa. Honors Society, Orange Coast Community College, Costa Mesa, CA. 2002.
Robert B. Moore Leadership Award, Orange Coast Community College, Costa Mesa, CA. 1997.
Fred G. Sparks Award, Orange Coast Community College, Costa Mesa, CA. 1995.
PUBLICATIONS
Pritikin, Remmy, “Dance You Monster, to My Soft Song” MFA Exhibition Nelson Gallery, (Catalog), University California, Davis, June 4, 2010.
Foster, Tim, “Art Picks”, Midtown Monthly Sacramento and Beyond, June 3, 2010.
Rogers, Theresa, “A Place in the Shade” Daily Pilot, July 27, 2002.
COLLECTIONS
Public
Alpha Fired Arts, Sacramento, CA.
Gallery W, Sacramento, CA.
Arts Manhattan, Manhattan Beach, CA.
Private
Mary Edersole, Long Beach, CA.
Dr. Charmaine Meyer, San Pedro, CA.
Caroline Davies, Orange, CA,
Jeanne and George Mcghee, Costa Mesa, CA.
EXHIBITION RECORD
Solo Exhibition
“Court Yard Gallery Presents Linda Miller”, Sacramento, CA. 2013
“Spring” Gallery W, Sacramento, CA. 2012
“Kingdom Come” BFA Show, CSU Long Beach, Long Beach, CA. 2007
Group Exhibition
“Axis Picks” Axis Gallery, Sacramento, CA. 2017
“Sac Open Studio Tour Show” Verge Center for the Arts, Sacramento, CA. 2015
“Sac Open Studio Tour Show” Verge Center for the Arts, Sacramento, CA. 2014
“Art Mix/ Verge Take Over the Crocker” Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento, CA. 2013
“Plate and Totem Show Encore”, Alpha Fired Arts, CA. 2013
“Plates and Totems Show”, Blue Line Gallery, Roseville, CA. 2013
“The Universe Within April Fools Art Show”, Body Tribe, Sacramento, CA. 2013
“Plates, Totems and Tea Pot Show”, Blue Line Gallery, Roseville, CA. 2012
Verge Center for the Arts, Sacramento, CA. 2012
“Dance, You Monsters, to My Soft Song”, MFA Exhibition (catalog), Nelson Gallery, Davis, CA. 2010
“If You Are Interested in Selling This,” First-‐year Show, Pence Gallery, Davis, CA. 2009
“University Arts Museum” CSU Long Beach, Long Beach, CA. 2006
“The Petting Zoo”, CSU Long Beach, Long Beach, CA. 2005
Juried Student Show, Orange Coast Community College, Costa Mesa, CA. 1995
TRAVEL
Art of Western Europe Travel Abroad, Orange Coast Community College, Costa Mesa, CA. 1997