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Kim Zitzow

Taos,NM

Summary

Conscientious and reflexive college level studio art instructor well-versed in a variety of techniques and processes utilized in contemporary art practice. Implement feedback from students to create compelling studio projects that leave space for a range of experience levels. Experience teaching multi-level studio classes with up to 25 students. Successful adaption of in person studio classes to an online format using Canvas. Motivated to provide an inspiring, experiential learning pathway for students to continue to expand and grow as curious people of the world.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Part-time Instructor, Art Department

City College Of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
06.2017 - Current
  • Flexibility teaching beginning through advanced Sculpture, 2D and 3D Design, and Makers Studies both in-person and online in Canvas.
  • Introduced adults of all ages to various additive, subtractive and conceptual techniques in 2D and 3D media along with studio safety.
  • Linked studio art and design projects to real-world disciplines and industries, as well as to western art history.
  • Evaluated and revised projects and course content to achieve student-centered learning.

Graduate Assistant, Art Education

State University Of New York At New Paltz
New Paltz , NY
08.2013 - 01.2015
  • Assisted chair Beth Thomas with development and facilitation of study abroad courses to Guatemala for Art Education undergraduate students
  • Created a research database for nationwide Art Education graduate programs that was searchable in many ways.
  • Helped coordinate student teacher placements with K-12 art teachers.
  • Provided setup and classroom support for K-12 art intensives at SUNY New Paltz.

Graduate Studio Assistant, Wood

State University Of New York At New Paltz
New Paltz, NY
08.2012 - 05.2013
  • Managed and maintained wood studio tools and ventilation system used by over 80 students.
  • Constructed shelves and other organizational structures for wood studio.
  • Monitored open studio time for undergraduate students.

Program Developer / Store Manager

Highland Support Project
Richmond, VA
06.2006 - 01.2013
  • 2006 - Designed and taught jewelry making in a highland community in Guatemala.
  • Produced a line of jewelry with a group of Maya women that sold at fair trade store AlterNatives.
  • 2006-2008 - Store Manager of AlterNatives in Richmond, Virginia.
  • 2011 - Developed and taught art workshops for youth on the White Mountain Apache reservation in Arizona.
  • 2014 - Facilitated a partnership with Highland Support Project and SUNY New Paltz for an undergraduate study abroad course in Guatemala.
  • Maintain an open, collaborative relationship with the Highland Support Project and will continue to work on and develop programs with them.

Education

Master of Fine Arts - Metal

State University of New York
New Paltz, NY
05.2014

Associate of Arts - Jewelry And Metalsmithing

Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY
05.2010

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Sculpture & Extended Media

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
12.2005

Skills

  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Creative Collaboration
  • Art Styles and Techniques
  • Studio Safety
  • Mentoring Artists
  • Proactive Coaching
  • Working with diverse student body
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Project Design
  • Professional Development
  • Curriculum Development
  • Creative Problem Solving

Certification

  • Permaculture Design Certification
  • 40h Yin Yoga Certification
  • 50h Trauma-Informed Yoga Certification
  • 200h Raja Yoga Certification

Community Engagement

  • Ongoing Somatic Participant/Practitioner, in courses called Somatics for White Social Justice Organizers facilitated by Generative Somatics. Over 50 practice hours.
  • Community Herbalist, at the Scarlet Sage Herb Co in the Mission District of San Francisco for 2+ years.
  • Community Organizer, with various environmental and social grassroots campaigns in the bay area for 4 years.

Timeline

Part-time Instructor, Art Department

City College Of San Francisco
06.2017 - Current

Graduate Assistant, Art Education

State University Of New York At New Paltz
08.2013 - 01.2015

Graduate Studio Assistant, Wood

State University Of New York At New Paltz
08.2012 - 05.2013

Program Developer / Store Manager

Highland Support Project
06.2006 - 01.2013

Master of Fine Arts - Metal

State University of New York

Associate of Arts - Jewelry And Metalsmithing

Fashion Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Sculpture & Extended Media

Virginia Commonwealth University

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