Kara Bass
Morgan Hill,CA
Summary
Dynamic professional blending art and education, with proven adaptability skills to confidently lead teams or classes of varying sizes. Skillful in developing individualized learning plans and incorporating feedback into creative projects, ensuring a positive impact, whether it be in student progress or client satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
After School Tutor
KnowledgeQuest
San Jose, California
04.2023 - Current
- Tutored children all grades K-12 in English (Reading and Writing), Spanish, History, Math, Science
- Worked with both small and large class sizes and adapted teaching style to accommodate student needs
- Formulated and implemented individualized learning plans for each student with special regards to learning disabilities
- Led intervention programs for students who were falling behind in English Language Arts
- Designed posters, brochures, and visual aids to promote various educational workshops.
Children's Book Illustrator
Freelance
San Jose, California
03.2025 - 12.2025
- Produced character sketches featuring an array of options for client to select desired style
- Developed illustrations to capture author's vision without reliance on AI
- Edited and revised illustrations based on feedback from client and publishers.
Tutor
Drew Hodis Learning and Music
Pasadena, California
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Designed and implemented individualized lesson plans for one-on-one student tutoring.
- Incorporated art and manipulatives to add sensory elements to learning, especially among special-needs students.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and challenges.
Contracted Artist
Soul Stash Studio
Remote Work, Colorado
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Instructed diverse online art classes at varying price points to enhance accessibility of art lessons for general public
- Mentored over 5 artists to improve their respective portfolios
- Designed advertisements and assisted in marketing different online art events
Tutor
Mundo Academy
Los Angeles, California
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Facilitated and modified lesson plans for students to enhance subject comprehension and improve grades.
- Utilized knowledge of Spanish on a daily basis to teach students who were learning English as a Second Language (ESL).
- Conducted intervention programs within several public schools within Los Angeles Public School District to assist special needs and high-risk students.
Animation Lead
Monsters Mansion
Vallejo, California
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Developed and animated monster designs influenced by Universal Studios Monsters for haunted house installation.
- Animated scenes to be projected on walls of haunted house
- Coordinated with animators to improve and fine-tune animation quality for varied projection environments
Creative Lead
MediaWorks
San Jose, California
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Worked with clients from pitch to publication on a variety of projects with tight deadlines
Delivered: 4 commercials, 9-minute short film, animated logo - Led a team of 15+ artists to keep art style consistent
- Produced concepts, storyboards, and final animation for several projects
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Arts And Animation
University of Silicon Valley
San Jose04-2022
Skills
- Illustration
- Storyboarding/animation
- Concept design
- Adobe Suite
- Microsoft Suite
- Storyboard Pro
- Time management
- Interpersonal skills
- Organization
- Interactive learning
- Feedback incorporation
- Adaptability to change
Certification
ItsMe Learning Mentorship
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Children's Book Illustrator
Freelance
03.2025 - 12.2025
Tutor
Drew Hodis Learning and Music
05.2024 - 09.2024
Tutor
Mundo Academy
01.2024 - 05.2024
Contracted Artist
Soul Stash Studio
07.2023 - 08.2024
After School Tutor
KnowledgeQuest
04.2023 - Current
Animation Lead
Monsters Mansion
05.2022 - 02.2023
Creative Lead
MediaWorks
08.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Arts And Animation
University of Silicon Valley