Laura Peisner
Woodland Hills,CA
Summary
Dynamic arts educator with expertise in figurative sculpture and ceramics, driving community engagement through inclusive programming. Proven success in curriculum development and outreach initiatives that inspire creativity in learners of all ages and abilities.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Arts Educator / Ceramics Instructor
UCLA Geffen Academy
01.2026 - 01.2026
Sculpture Instructor
Two Faced Ceramics Studio
West Hollywood, CA
01.2026 - 01.2026
Art Teacher
Canoga Park Youth Arts Center
DCA, Los Angeles, CA
01.2006 - Current
Art Teacher
Kirk O' The Valley Preschool & Elementary
Reseda, CA
01.2018 - 01.2022
Art Teacher
Serrania Charter Elementary
Woodland Hills, CA
01.2017 - 01.2018
Arts Educator
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
01.2008 - 01.2014
Teacher Specialist
The Help Group
Sherman Oaks, CA
01.1989 - 01.1999
Owner / Art Teacher
The Learning Garden
01.2000 - 01.2003
Lead Artist / Muralist
City of Los Angeles
Chatsworth
01.2006 - 01.2006
Owner / Curator
Gallery X
Hollywood
01.1990 - 01.1992
Education
B.A. - Fine Art
CSU Northridge
Northridge, CA01-1987
Sculpture Studies
Institute of Art & Illustration
Skills
- Visual Arts Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Inclusive Teaching Strategies
- Student assessment
- Student relations
- Online teaching
- Special education
- Clear communication
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student motivation
- Subject matter expertise
- Remote learning
- Instructional planning
- Community outreach
- Sculptural Techniques
- Public Art & Murals
Personal Information
Title: ARTS EDUCATOR / ARTIST
EDUCATION & PUBLICATION
- Figure Sculpting, Philippe Faraut, 2022
- Portrait Sculpture Workshop, France, 2023
- “The Hopeful Prince” Author & Illustrator, 2016.2022
Timeline
Arts Educator / Ceramics Instructor
UCLA Geffen Academy
01.2026 - 01.2026
Sculpture Instructor
Two Faced Ceramics Studio
01.2026 - 01.2026
Art Teacher
Kirk O' The Valley Preschool & Elementary
01.2018 - 01.2022
Art Teacher
Serrania Charter Elementary
01.2017 - 01.2018
Arts Educator
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
01.2008 - 01.2014
Art Teacher
Canoga Park Youth Arts Center
01.2006 - Current
Lead Artist / Muralist
City of Los Angeles
01.2006 - 01.2006
Owner / Art Teacher
The Learning Garden
01.2000 - 01.2003
Owner / Curator
Gallery X
01.1990 - 01.1992
Teacher Specialist
The Help Group
01.1989 - 01.1999
B.A. - Fine Art
CSU Northridge
Sculpture Studies
Institute of Art & Illustration