Kara Bass
Morgan Hill,CA
Summary
An educator with an art background with lots of experience working with children. Proactive and caring worker that knows how to make any kind of lesson or setting engaging and fun.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor
KnowledgeQuest
04.2023 - Current
- Taught every individual grade between K-12 in a variety of subjects
- Implemented specialized learning plans for each student with particular regard to students with special needs
- Led hands-on science classes after school in 8+ schools around San Jose Unified School District
- Designed posters for various summer and after school programs
- Utilized games and manipulatives to create an engaging and tactile learning environment
Children's Book Illustrator
Private Contract
02.2025 - 11.2025
- Developed unique character designs tailored to story themes and target audience needs.
- Worked with client closely and adjusted designs and layout to ensure client satisfaction
- Created comprehensive storyboards that aligned with narrative structure, enhancing visual flow of projects.
Tutor
Drew Hodis Learning and Music
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Facilitated private in-home tutoring lessons around the Los Angeles area
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Adjusted learning style to different learners in order to create new methods of learning and studying that students could utilize outside of tutoring hours
Tutor
Mundo Academy
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Provided intervention lessons inside various schools of Los Angeles Public School District to help at-risk students improve their grades
- Collaborated with parents and educators to create supportive learning environments for students.
- Taught students who spoke English as a Second Language (ESL) to help them complete coursework in both English and Spanish
Office Assistant
State of the Heart Wellness
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Completed work so efficiently that over 7 months of backlogged work was completed in only 2 months
- Organized and managed patient files to create better workflow
- Developed and maintained organized filing systems, improving document retrieval processes.
Team Member
Garage Clothing Store
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted and interacted with customers daily and regularly garnered hundreds of dollars in sales per day through excellent customer service
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Remained up-to-date on sales and collaborations to properly promote new clothing lines offered by the store
Sales Associate
JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Assisted customers in selecting fabrics and crafting supplies, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale system, ensuring prompt service at checkout.
- Completed online orders during the COVID-19 pandemic in a timely fashion
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Arts And Animation
University of Silicon Valley (formerly Cogswell College)
San Jose, CA04-2022
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Problem-solving skills
- Creative thinking
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Organization and preparation
- Creativity and innovation
- Great Interpersonal Relations
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Children's Book Illustrator
Private Contract
02.2025 - 11.2025
Tutor
Drew Hodis Learning and Music
05.2024 - 09.2024
Tutor
Mundo Academy
01.2024 - 05.2024
Tutor
KnowledgeQuest
04.2023 - Current
Office Assistant
State of the Heart Wellness
01.2023 - 03.2023
Team Member
Garage Clothing Store
05.2022 - 11.2022
Sales Associate
JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
03.2020 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Arts And Animation
University of Silicon Valley (formerly Cogswell College)