TERI SUZANNE
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Engaging and inspiring bilingual educator who creates dynamic classroom learning visual art instruction for TK to university students. Diverse experiences in art, music and theater in Japan laid the foundation for stimulating, imaginative and highly effective hands-on methods that ignite student's critical thinking and creativity. Highly effective Professional Development Facilitator.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Art Educator
Otis College Of Art And Design
01.2018 - Current
- In-person and online creative mixed-media and Japanese Kirigami free-hand paper cutting techniques for students and adults.
Cultural Arts Art Instructor
LAUSD Vendor To 3 Elementary Schools
01.2018 - Current
- Developed original mixed-media art curriculum focusing on folk arts, imaginative portraits and insects for TK-5th grades.
Long-term Art Substitute and Acquisition Teacher
Goethe International Charter School
01.2018 - Current
- Taught reading and math intervention for 5th grade students which led to increased self-confidence and academic success. .
Visual Arts Instructor
Cal Poly, Pomona
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Developed engaging lesson plans for future teachers by incorporating hands-on visual learning techniques, inspiring PowerPoint presentations and challenging art projects.
Bilingual Kindergarten Specialist and Trainer
Hakuoh University Kindergarten
01.1997 - 07.2012
- Using art and scissor-based hands-on activities, implemented new methods to teach English to students 3-6 years. Trained Kindergarten staff.
Professional Development Facilitator
Japan Ministries Of Science, Education And Welfare
01.1981 - 07.2012
- Led over 1500 hands-on Professional Development Workshops for children, adults, educators and administrators throughout Asia and in California.
International Department Head
National Children's Castle
09.1985 - 07.2000
- First foreign female appointed as Department Head in a Japanese government foundation. Liaison to embassies and international schools.
Education
Master of Arts - Multi-Cultural Education
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CABachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Public Art Projects
- Online Teaching
- Project-based learning
- Workshop Facilitation
- Mixed Media Art
- Group and individual instruction
- Course Development
- Creativity and Artistic Expression
- Critical Thinking
- Public Speaking
- Artistic Technique Demonstration
- Free-hand Kirigami Artist
Certification
California Standard K-9 Life Teaching Credential
Bilingual Specialist Instruction Credential English/Japanese
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Professional Working
Timeline
Visual Arts Instructor
Cal Poly, Pomona
04.2022 - 06.2022
Art Educator
Otis College Of Art And Design
01.2018 - Current
Cultural Arts Art Instructor
LAUSD Vendor To 3 Elementary Schools
01.2018 - Current
Long-term Art Substitute and Acquisition Teacher
Goethe International Charter School
01.2018 - Current
Bilingual Kindergarten Specialist and Trainer
Hakuoh University Kindergarten
01.1997 - 07.2012
International Department Head
National Children's Castle
09.1985 - 07.2000
Professional Development Facilitator
Japan Ministries Of Science, Education And Welfare
01.1981 - 07.2012
Master of Arts - Multi-Cultural Education
University of San Francisco
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
University of California - Los Angeles
California Standard K-9 Life Teaching Credential
Bilingual Specialist Instruction Credential English/Japanese
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