Sharon Collins
Montara,Ca.
Summary
Results oriented experienced community organizer with a proven track record in establishing sustainable collaborations. The ability to plan and implement effective strategies for successful program management with attention to budget and deadline. Skilled in fostering student engagement by encouraging their individual strengths to create meaningful learning experiences.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engage as you Age
03.2025 - Current
- Fostering social connections for San Francisco Bay Area older adults and people living with dementia or other impairments.
Studio Artist
Sanchez Art Center
01.2020 - Current
- Teaching visual arts in a variety of medium to adults, youth and children. Offering opportunities for exploration, process and accomplishment.
Executive Director
Everyday Magic Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2022
- The Child Development Center served children and their families in S.F. Public Schools. We served as a training ground for community engagement, professional development to interns, classroom teachers and youth professionals. We focused on developmentally respectful practices and environments that encouraged exploration with hands-on learning.
Artist in Residence
01.1985 - 01.2022
- Providing visual art experiences that specialize in the use of artist techniques combined with developmentally respective practices. Clients included SFUSD, Sunset District Neighborhood Community, S.F. Arts Commission, PTA, The Arts Education Fund, the de Young Museum and the Elementary Arts Education Fund.
Educational Consultant
01.1995 - 01.2019
- Visual Arts workshops for professional development in Arts Education and Innovative Curriculum. Clients include S.F. Rec and Park, Janet Pomeroy Center, CA Dept. of Education, SF. Education Fund, YMCA, California School Age Consortium, SF State and SFUSD.
Education
Associate of Arts - Fashion Design
S.F. Art Institute
San Francisco, CA06-1986
Associate of Arts - Child Developent
CCSF
San Francisco, CA06-2015
Skills
- Effective Communication: Strong ability to communicate with diverse populations, fostering, understanding, and collaboration
- Student Engagement: Proven expertise in developing strategies to enhance student, involvement and participation
- Community Building: Experienced in creating nurturing, inclusive environments
- Program Development and Management: Designing achievable programs with results and meet community needs
- Marketing Campaign Designs: designing and implementing multiple strategies to effectively target diverse audiences
Certification
- California Commission on Teacher Credentialing - Site Supervisor
- CCSF Child and Family Studies Dept. Child Development and Administrative Permit
- Trainer for the Child Trauma Academy
Timeline
Engage as you Age
03.2025 - Current
Studio Artist
Sanchez Art Center
01.2020 - Current
Executive Director
Everyday Magic Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2022
Educational Consultant
01.1995 - 01.2019
Artist in Residence
01.1985 - 01.2022
Associate of Arts - Fashion Design
S.F. Art Institute
Associate of Arts - Child Developent
CCSF
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