Nela Steric
North Hollywood,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated Visual Art teacher with desire to take on new challenges. Strong moral and worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively with the diverse student population. Adds value to any organization in need of great faculty collaboration.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Art Teacher
Mojave Unified School District
Mojave, CA
07.2023 - Current
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Art Teacher
Santa Maria Joint Union High School District
Santa Maria, CA
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented skill-building activities to build students' abilities in a diverse student population.
Visual Art Teacher
Chaminade College Preparatory High School
West Hills, CA
08.2003 - 06.2023
- Guided students through exploration and analysis of different art forms and implemented hands-on approach to art education.
Education
Single Subject Teaching Credential - Art - Single Subject Teaching Credential - Art
Mt. St. Mary’s University
Los Angeles, CA06.2012
Master of Arts - Art Education
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts, Art Education
Academy of Fine Art Novi Sad
Republic Of Serbia05.1994
CTEL
University of Massachusetts - Global
Online Skills
- Collaboration with diverse student, parent and faculty population
- Curriculum creation and planning
- Visual Art Instruction
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Curriculum Development to address the English learners
- Multicultural Education
- Artistic Technique Demonstrations
- Classroom Discussion Facilitation
- Gallery and Exhibit Preparation
- Class Lectures and demos
Languages
English
Serbian
Accomplishments
Watercolor Art Society-Houston's 2019 42nd International Watermedia Exhibition, at WAS-H Gallery, Houston, TX
, Texas Art Supply Award.
Thousand Oaks Art Association's 2022 Juried Open Exhibition, Best of Show Award.
- Nela V. Steric is a member of the Los Angeles Art Association (2016).
- Her works are in many private collections nationwide.
- Her works were published in the Winter 2016-17 edition of Studio Visit Magazine.
- Her works are published in the December 2018 edition of Quarterly Art Journal.
- The article about her career/life and works are published in the May 2021 edition of VoyageLA Magazine.
- The article about her life/career and works are published in the April 2022 edition of ShoutoutLA Magazine.
Websites
Certification
- California Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential
- CLAD Authorization (in-progress)
Timeline
Art Teacher
Mojave Unified School District
07.2023 - Current
Art Teacher
Santa Maria Joint Union High School District
08.2021 - 06.2023
Visual Art Teacher
Chaminade College Preparatory High School
08.2003 - 06.2023
Single Subject Teaching Credential - Art - Single Subject Teaching Credential - Art
Mt. St. Mary’s University
Master of Arts - Art Education
California State University Northridge
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts, Art Education
Academy of Fine Art Novi Sad
CTEL
University of Massachusetts - Global
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