Susan Twohy
San Diego,CA
Summary
Creative Art Teacher with 20 years of experience instructing students on basics of drawing, painting and sculpture. Articulate communicator skilled at conveying ideas to students with various learning styles. Supporting students in understanding artistic concepts and building creative abilities.
Small business owner and apparel designer focusing on women's art-inspired unique fashions. Purveyor of unique, culturally diverse gifts and novelty items
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Art Instructor
Self Employed Web
San Diego, CA
05.2020 - 05.2023
- Demonstrated proper use of materials and tools while instructing students in the studio.
- Instructed classes on various techniques, including painting, drawing, sculpture and printmaking.
- Developed and implemented innovative art curriculum for students of all ages.
- Selected and obtained materials and supplies and performance pieces to prepare for classroom instruction.
- Planned, prepared and delivered instructional activities related to various art mediums.
- Created positive educational climate to promote student learning.
Art Instructor
Monart School Of Art
San Diego, CA
05.2003 - 03.2020
- Developed and implemented creative projects to engage students in learning art techniques.
- Created a positive learning environment by providing individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student.
- Demonstrated painting and drawing techniques to classes of up to 25 students.
- Developed lesson plans that focused on various aspects of art including color theory, composition, perspective
- Organized classroom supplies and materials for easy access during lessons.
- Encouraged artistic exploration through different mediums such as charcoal drawings or oil paintings.
- Incorporated discussions about famous artists into lectures as part of a broader curriculum covering art history.
- Instructed students on proper care and use of art tools and equipment.
Owner
Suropa (Gifts and clothing boutique)
Portland, OR
05.1993 - 04.2003
- Developed relationships with vendors to secure better prices and payment terms.
- Managed inventory control systems to track stock levels, deliveries and related information.
- Participated in industry trade shows and conferences to stay abreast of current trends in product development.
- Participated in negotiations with vendors concerning prices, delivery schedules, warranties and other contractual issues.
- Developed collections of apparel for multiple product categories, including tops, bottoms and outerwear.
- Created artwork and technical packages to communicate design concepts to manufacturers.
- Researched current trends in fashion, fabrications, colors and silhouettes.
- Analyzed competitor's products to ensure that our designs remained competitive in the market place.
- Worked closely with vendors to source fabrics, trims, hardware and other components for garments.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
Education
Oregon School of Arts And Craft
Portland, ORHigh School Diploma -
Catlin Gabel
Portland, ORSkills
- Client Relationship Building
- Project-based learning
- Art history
- Art Instruction
- Textile knowledge
- Material Selection
- Opportunity Identification
- Negotiation
- Sales oversight
- Bilingual English/Spanish
Affiliations
- Yoga, swimming, cooking, gardening
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Private Art Instructor
Self Employed Web
05.2020 - 05.2023
Art Instructor
Monart School Of Art
05.2003 - 03.2020
Owner
Suropa (Gifts and clothing boutique)
05.1993 - 04.2003
Oregon School of Arts And Craft
High School Diploma -
Catlin Gabel
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