Pooneh Rafsha
Foothill Ranch,CA
Summary
Creative Art Instructor adept at teaching fine arts with extensive knowledge of Painting and Drawing. Eager to contribute to team success through hard working and passionate about working with kids. Dedicated to detailed lesson plans and monitoring of individual student progress in an innovative classroom setting. Successful at teaching painting, drawing through didactic education and creating innovative lesson plans. Specializing in figurative oil painting, realistic drawing and portrait with an ability to facilitate up to 20 students.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Teacher
Pomegranate Schools
Irvine, CA
09.2021 - Current
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.
- Achieved student participation through relevant and real-life experiences to maintain student interest and stimulate student creativity.
- Developed appropriate curricula dependent on age group and education level.
- Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
- Created dynamic group projects to teach collaboration and teamwork.
Art Instructor
Ace Enrichment
Los Angeles, CA
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Contributed to positive academic and social tone of school by demonstrating professionalism and enthusiasm for academic community.
- Prepared and gathered materials for detailed lesson plans.
- Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Set reasonable performance and learning goals for students to strive for and achieve.
- Created dynamic group projects to teach collaboration and teamwork.
- Taught classes on variety of topics, including painting, collage, color theory, art installation, earthworks, basic drawing, portraiture and figure drawing, organizing and writing original lesson plans for each class.
Art/Behavioral Therapist
IECP
Los Angeles, CA
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Implemented behavioral intervention plans created by supervisors and teachers.
- Designed visual models meeting both aesthetic and technical criteria.
- Planned and facilitated needs-based professional learning tools, resources and educational materials to enhance teaching skills.
- Created and implemented department support framework to address strategic goals.
- Collected session data to prepare materials on adaptation plan.
- Motivated students to reach their goals and supported each through difficult situations and transitions.
- Encouraged clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively.
- Maintained professional boundaries with parents and caregivers while building strong support networks to support treatment goals.
- Modified behavioral disorders caused by delayed or hindered development to help patients better integrate with peer groups and succeed in social and educational environments.
- Contributed to treatment success by offering feedback and guiding patients through exercises.
Art Instructor
Coeur D'alene
Los Angeles, CA
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
- Assisted students in coming up with and executing detailed final projects for exhibition.
- Developed lesson plans surrounding various types of art, history and culture.
- Planned and executed activities to promote painting, drawing and color theory development.
Art Instructor
Studio H
Irvine, CA
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Created immersive activities and utilized different art methods to enhance instruction
- Provided continuous evaluation of program operations as compared with established mission and set parameters
- Employed art techniques to encourage student learning and build community within classroom
- Taught drawing , painting and color theory to diverse class of 30 students
- Combined discipline plan with effective measures and lesson plans to increase concentration, participation and progress student accountability
- Developed and maintained effective frameworks, standards and requirements
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
- Developed lesson plans surrounding various types of art, history and culture.
Art Teacher
Foothill Ranch Elementary School
Lake Forest, CA
08 2016 - 03 2017
- Taught students basic steps of color theory, fundamentals in drawing, watercolor and how to participate in group projects
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives
- Developed activities and to diversify instruction
Art Instructor
Dimia
Lake Forest, CA
09 2015 - 05 2016
- Planned in-school and external student exhibitions
- Developed lesson plans surrounding various types of art, history and culture
- Maintained daily student records and evaluated student progress
- Prepared and gathered materials for detailed lesson plans
- Assisted First grade students in coming up with and executing detailed final projects for exhibition
- Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning
- Consistently received positive teacher evaluations from students
Product Designer
Maxius Beauty
City of Los Angeles, CA
03.2013 - 03.2015
- Brainstormed with peers and other members of design team to determine enhancements and product features.
- Suggested enhancements to product design that would improve user experience.
- Converted project specifications into drawings and other materials that would be used to create product.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
Costumer Service Representative
Maxius Beauty
City of Los Angeles, CA
03.2010 - 04.2013
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
- Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints.
- Processed customer adjustments to maintain financial accounts.
- Recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details.
- Updated account information to maintain customer records.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
Education
Master of Arts - Painting and Drawing
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA12.2021
Bachelor of Arts -
Ershad Univeritys
International School2005
Skills
- Color theory master
- Creative imagination stimulation
- Age-appropriate lesson planning
- Experience with instructional design
- Skilled in oil, color pencil and charcoal
- Positive learning environment
- Creative learning strategies
- Critical thinking
- Team management
- Calm and Professional Under Pressure
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Upbeat and Positive Personality
- Patient and Empathetic
Websites
Timeline
Art Teacher
Pomegranate Schools
09.2021 - Current
Art/Behavioral Therapist
IECP
08.2020 - 06.2021
Art Instructor
Ace Enrichment
01.2020 - 09.2021
Art Instructor
Coeur D'alene
09.2019 - 01.2020
Art Instructor
Studio H
08.2018 - 06.2019
Product Designer
Maxius Beauty
03.2013 - 03.2015
Costumer Service Representative
Maxius Beauty
03.2010 - 04.2013
Art Teacher
Foothill Ranch Elementary School
08 2016 - 03 2017
Art Instructor
Dimia
09 2015 - 05 2016
Master of Arts - Painting and Drawing
Academy of Art University
Bachelor of Arts -
Ershad Univeritys