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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
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Thao Le Khac

Arcata

Summary

Passionate art education professional with expertise in curriculum development and art technique instruction. Committed to enhancing community engagement through art workshops and exhibitions, driving impactful educational experiences for diverse learners.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Art Education workshops

Humboldt Office of Education
Eureka
10.2017 - Current

Instructed visual arts workshop for art education conferences and Art Spa series with Art SEL.

Art Teacher

Trinidad Union School District
Trinidad
08.2010 - Current
  • Develop engaging lesson plans aligned with the California Visual Arts Standards, contemporary multicultural art history and collaborate with TK-8th grade core curriculum.
  • Instruct students in various art techniques and mediums.
  • Facilitated art exhibitions to showcase student artwork and fundraising with the Trinindad School Education Foundation.

Watercolor beginning-intermediate

Plum Blossom Studio
Arcata
01.1999 - 06.2023
  • Developed and facilitated engaging lesson plans for diverse community members. Class was held in my studio.

Art Camp

Plum Blossom Studio
Arcata
06.2000 - 08.2019
  • Organized and instructed week-long intensive art and craft projects. This weekly program took place in my art studio throughout the summers and holiday breaks for kids.

Artist in Residence

California Arts Council
Sacramento
08.1999 - 06.2010
  • Created original artwork for community engagement programs across Humboldt County. Eureka City Schools: Washington, Alice Birney, Lincoln, Lafayette and Grant elementary; Big Lagoon, Trinidad and Arcata Community school.
  • Collaborated with local artists to develop innovative art projects.
  • Organized exhibitions showcasing my own works.
  • Engaged with community members to gather feedback on artistic initiatives.
  • Collaborated with local organizations to facilitate public art exhibitions.

Education

Single Subject Teaching Credential - Art Education

Cal State Humboldt
Arcata, CA
06-1999

Bachelor Of Arts (BA) - Fine Arts

Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA
06-1996

Skills

  • Lesson planning and curriculum development
  • Art technique instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Student assessment
  • Creative collaboration
  • Community engagement and networking

Accomplishments

  • Victor Jacoby Award 2005
  • California Arts Council Artist in Residence 1999-2010

Affiliations

Exhibitions

April 2025 Ten Thousands Gates Asian American Artists

Morris Graves Museum of Art, Eureka CA

1998-2025 California and local venues

1998-2024 North Coast Open Studios

Languages

Vietnamese
Professional

Timeline

Art Education workshops

Humboldt Office of Education
10.2017 - Current

Art Teacher

Trinidad Union School District
08.2010 - Current

Art Camp

Plum Blossom Studio
06.2000 - 08.2019

Artist in Residence

California Arts Council
08.1999 - 06.2010

Watercolor beginning-intermediate

Plum Blossom Studio
01.1999 - 06.2023

Single Subject Teaching Credential - Art Education

Cal State Humboldt

Bachelor Of Arts (BA) - Fine Arts

Humboldt State University
Thao Le Khac