Overview
Work History
Education
ART PRACTICES
Other Work and Volunteer Experience
Timeline
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Kate Ziebart

Chicago,IL

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Teaching Artist

The Simple Good
09.2021 - Current

Leads Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and mindfulness-based arts programs for Elementary/Middle school students. Expands curriculum responding to each new cohort of students' and facilitates a community showcase event for parents and faculty.

Partnered with After School Matters to lead High School photography program.

Teaching Artist

SkyArt NFP Studio & Gallery
07.2021 - 09.2022

Facilitated SkyWAY program for Elementary/Middle School Students at SkyArt Studio and in Chicago Public Schools - Created curriculum for full school year with 1st and 3rd grade students. Watched students have profound experiences creating together!

Assistant Teacher for Pre-k/Preschool

KinderCare Learning Centers
10.2020 - 06.2021

Collaborated with Lead teacher to create a positive and healthy learning environment for 2-5 year olds. Implemented sustainable classroom management systems and taught self-regulating and problem-solving skills to students in challenging social/emotional experiences.

Art Teacher

The Paintbrush Art Studio
01.2015 - 01.2017

Instructed project-based art lessons, of varying mediums, to students 9 months to 12 year olds. Engaged students in basic art history and color theory concepts and facilitated open-exploration art camps and classes.

Server

Daisies Restaurant
11.2021 - 07.2023

Consistently received positive feedback about work ethic, attitude and relationships with coworkers and customers. Gracefully managed high-volume customer base and physical demands of the job.

Server, Expeditor, Food Runner, Hostess

One Off Hospitality: Big Star
09.2016 - 03.2020

Managed demands of high-volume, fast-paced restaurant with clarity and ease. Promoted multiple times to positions requiring more accountability and self-direction. Created positive work environment while effectively communicating with co-workers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Art History, Studio Art

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
2016

ART PRACTICES

Painting (Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor), Drawing, Pottery (Wheel), Photography (digital), 

Performance Art, Dance, Contact Improvisation, Somatics, BMC (Body-Mind-Centering)

Other Work and Volunteer Experience

Chicago Contact Improvisation Collective Organizer, 2019-2023

Andrew Rafacz Gallery, Gallery Intern 2017

DePaul Art Museum, Art Administrative Assistant 2016

Timeline

Server

Daisies Restaurant
11.2021 - 07.2023

Teaching Artist

The Simple Good
09.2021 - Current

Teaching Artist

SkyArt NFP Studio & Gallery
07.2021 - 09.2022

Assistant Teacher for Pre-k/Preschool

KinderCare Learning Centers
10.2020 - 06.2021

Server, Expeditor, Food Runner, Hostess

One Off Hospitality: Big Star
09.2016 - 03.2020

Art Teacher

The Paintbrush Art Studio
01.2015 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Art History, Studio Art

DePaul University
Kate Ziebart