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I teach my students the fundamentals of drawing and painting using charcoal, soft pastel, watercolor, and oil painting. I can also incorporate the history of art into the lessons.
I have been a special education teacher in the public school system for 19 years and love sharing my knowledge of art/art history. I enjoy proving that art is not a talent but a skill that can be learned as well as how the history of art defines a culture and vice versa.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
The first thing I do is related to Introduction. I would highly recommend a phone call or an in person meeting so both parties can discuss their experiences and goals as well as the cost of supplies.
The second thing I would do is related to Instruction. Does the student desire to learn (are they interested in the subject?), how are their attention/listening skills (do they follow verbal and/or visual instructions accurately?), and how sensitive is the person to correction? (some students have low self-esteem and that tells me I need to help improve their confidence).
The third thing I would do is related to closure. I would teach/help the student how to clean up, ask them how they feel, and ask them if they had any questions.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Art History major.
3 years working at Mission Renaissance (www.fineartclasses.com) in Pasadena.
19 pyears teaching special education (students with unique abilities).
Almost completed my MA in Art Education @ Azusa Pacific University (2 year program; 4 more classes to go).
Passion for the Arts (see my Facebook page).
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$25hr 1-on-1 instruction.
How did you get started teaching?
It started in college where I received a Gluck Fellowship. Although I was an art history major, I was awarded an opportunity to work with 9 other art students to teach 2 groups of elementary students about "mail art" (subject chosen be professor). From there on, I knew I would go into teaching. (I can tell you more when we meet/talk on the phone).
What types of students have you worked with?
Fine Art: drawing, soft pastel, water color and oil painting to students ages 4-14.
General Education curriculum to elementary aged students diagnosed with an emotional or learning disability.
Adapted General Education curriculum. High school and adult age (up to 22) students diagnosed with an intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, and/or autism.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I just went to Cancun and had a relaxing time. While there I noticed myself staring at and taking hundreds of pictures of clouds (in the sky, in sunsets, in storms). I realized I had a new hobby and that was observing clouds as well as drawing/painting them.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Make sure your goals and what the teacher can teach you match.
Make sure the student knows how much oil paints and their supplies cost and agree to who is going to purchase them (the student or the teacher)?
Ask to see art examples and make sure that the teacher cannot only "paint," but that they can "teach painting" as well. (This can be decided at the first meeting).
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Costs, meeting location and duration/frequency (eg., oil paints take a long time to set/clean up so consider that time you will need prior to the teachers "instruction."