Joann Kim
Pasadena,California
Summary
Joann Kim is an aspiring Visual Development artist based in the Los Angeles area. She is a story-oriented artist who strives to visually depict narratives of personal growth. She dreams of working in the animation industry and owning a studio dedicated to teaching children about art and design in the future. She is currently working toward a bachelor's degree in Concept Design at Art Center College of Design.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Teacher
H'alona Art Studio
09.2024 - Current
- Work with adults and children K-8 to complete their assigned projects. Teach students in digital art programs and fine art mediums: Clip Studio Paint, graphite, ink, colored pencils, markers, acrylics, and clay
Art Teacher
OAM Studios
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Taught groups of children K-8 various fine art mediums and techniques: graphite, ink, watercolor, acrylics, ceramics, stippling, crosshatching. Gave individual feedback and technique demonstrations to help students progress their projects.
- Helped in developing a digital art curriculum.
Art Teacher, Volunteer
Star Kids Art Club
06.2018 - 09.2020
- Taught a group of elementary students sketching and painting techniques by giving demonstrations on multiple subjects chosen by them and the teacher for 2 hours per week.
- Found ways to motivate and encourage students who would occasionally be indifferent about learning art.
Tutor, Volunteer
Star Kids Homework Club
03.2018 - 10.2020
- Helped a group of kindergarteners and elementary students solve homework problems and with personal educational issues they were struggling with for 2 hours per week.
- Became proactive by learning to recognize when students would struggle and by helping them find methods to understand concepts they struggled with.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
Counselor, Volunteer
Camp Krem
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Cared for and had fun with a group of mentally disabled patients, called campers, for 10 consecutive
days. - Worked with a team of counselors to address the needs of each camper and create recreational daily activities (i.e. friendship bracelets, portrait drawings) that they would enjoy.
- Learned that communication and empathy is important when trying to understand others.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Concept Design
Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, CA04.2025
High School Diploma -
Dublin High School
Dublin, CA05.2021
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Quick Learner
- Diligent Work Ethic
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Cooperative & Patient
Accomplishments
- 1st Place / San Ramon & Dublin Women's Club Art Competition (2019)
- 2nd Place / Diablo District Art Competition (2019)
- 3rd Place / San Ramon & Dublin Women's Club Art Competition (2019)
- Grand Prize / Dublin Women's Club Poster Competition (2017)
Timeline
Art Teacher
H'alona Art Studio
09.2024 - Current
Art Teacher
OAM Studios
06.2023 - 09.2023
Art Teacher, Volunteer
Star Kids Art Club
06.2018 - 09.2020
Counselor, Volunteer
Camp Krem
06.2018 - 06.2019
Tutor, Volunteer
Star Kids Homework Club
03.2018 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Dublin High School
Bachelor of Science - Concept Design
Art Center College of Design
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