Miguel Grijalva
12185W. Jessica Rae Lane, Tucson,AZ
Summary
I am a trained professional with strong experience in traditional and modern approaches to teaching arts. I create stimulating lessons for all levels of students. I believe in the value of collaboration and I am committed to fostering a classroom environment that encourages students to think critically and expressively.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Art and Ceramics Teacher
Santa Cruz Public School District
Rio Rico High School
09.2019 - Current
- Plan and implement art and ceramics courses to teach high school students at Rio Rico High School.
- Experienced utilizing online software Google Classroom, and Zoom to teach remote learning.
- My lesson plans incorporate: Fashion Design, Architectural Design, Vehicle Design, Product Design into the Art curriculum.
Teacher Assistant at Gonzales Community School
Santa Fe Public Schools
05.2014 - 01.2017
- Assist teacher in implementing subjects based on lesson plans, assist students with tutoring on all school subjects.
Silk Screening
Stitch N Vaders
220 W Calle De Las Tiendas Ste A, Green Valley, AZ
09.2006 - 01.2007
- Apply images on clothing like shirts, hats, sweatshirts etc by utilizing a silk screening press.
- By utilizing a silk screen printing and utilizing Computer Graphic Design Software Coral Draw to produce and modify existing logos and artwork.
- Embroider images on fabric by utilizing industrial sewing machines.
Embroidery Digitizer
Cactus Punch Embroidery Inc.
05.2001 - 08.2003
- Convert art into thread art by utilizing Computer Graphic Design Software: Adobe Punto
- Digitize art and design-based material like logos, to embroider on fabric like shirts, hats, sweatshirts etc
- By utilizing industrial sewing machines
Education
Bachelor Of Arts Degree - Design
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2024
Associate Of Arts Degree - Graphic Design and Illustration
The Art Center Design College
2525 N Country Club Rd Tucson, AZ 8571605.2000
High School -
Flowing Wells High School
3725 N Flowing Wells Rd, Tucson, AZ 8570505.1998
Skills
- Create and Produce artwork in relevance to Illustration and Design utilizing multiple mediums
- 23 years working as a freelance Artist painting murals and creating artwork internationally on large scale surfaces
- Teaching Art and Murals to students of all ages
- Experience utilizing Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Coral Draw, and Powerpoint
Accomplishments
I was awarded the Mural of the Year Award 2023 by the County Superintendents Office In Nogales Arizona.
Timeline
Art and Ceramics Teacher
Santa Cruz Public School District
09.2019 - Current
Teacher Assistant at Gonzales Community School
Santa Fe Public Schools
05.2014 - 01.2017
Silk Screening
Stitch N Vaders
09.2006 - 01.2007
Embroidery Digitizer
Cactus Punch Embroidery Inc.
05.2001 - 08.2003
Bachelor Of Arts Degree - Design
Grand Canyon University
Associate Of Arts Degree - Graphic Design and Illustration
The Art Center Design College
High School -
Flowing Wells High School