Kristi Banke
San Jose,CA
Summary
- Dedicated art teacher with 10+ years of experience, specializing in ages 10-18. Trained in behavioral intervention and adapted learning. Driven to create equitable learning environments for all students.
- Accomplished leader offering many years of management expertise including staff training and development, performance evaluation, and proficiency in financial reporting and budget adherence. Experienced in organizing events, marketing strategies, managing social media and striving for the best customer service.
- Managed multiple teams with 5+ years of experience promoting collaboration to build curriculum and run a private art school. Developed an art curriculum for ages 10-18 and a college portfolio program with a 100% college acceptance rate
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
CalColor Academy
San Jose, USA
12.2022 - Current
- Proficiently oversee a spectrum of duties as an Art School Manager, encompassing the instruction of students aged 9-16, coordination of outreach initiatives and strategic partnerships, meticulous training and supervision of staff and teachers, strategic financial planning to attain annual objectives, as well as managing inventory supplies and orders.
Creative Director
Lord of the Light Art Studio and Gallery
Campbell, USA
08.2016 - 12.2022
- As the Creative Director, led a curriculum development team and spearheaded marketing efforts for the school's programs.
- Acted as a head instructor, leading a team to build a Portfolio Program and mentoring high school students (ages 14-18) to build college-level portfolios for the application process.
- Served as the coordinator for the school's internship program (ages 14-18), facilitating valuable work and teaching experiences for high school participants.
Intern Art Teacher
Lord of the Light Art Studio & Gallery
San Jose, CA
08.2011 - 12.2013
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments to foster positive classrooms that support student growth and learning.
- Assisted the Head Teacher with planning and delivered lessons to teach classes in arts to engage and educate students.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Fine Arts
Chapman University
Orange, CA05.2017
Skills
- Social media marketing
- Adobe InDesign
- Branding
- Project management
- Logo design
- Organizational skills
- Teaching
- Adobe Photoshop
- Graphic design
- Website Development
- Marketing
- Childhood development
- Curriculum development
- Layout Design
- Painting
- Classroom experience
- Adobe Illustrator
- Illustration
Accomplishments
- Awarded for having the highest student retention rate. Taught 14 classes ranging in ages 10-18 with a retention rate of 97%
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
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Languages
English
Native language
Japanese
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Manager
CalColor Academy
12.2022 - Current
Creative Director
Lord of the Light Art Studio and Gallery
08.2016 - 12.2022
Intern Art Teacher
Lord of the Light Art Studio & Gallery
08.2011 - 12.2013
Bachelor's degree - Fine Arts
Chapman University
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