Ziba Safavian
Summary
Accomplished Adjunct Art Professor from Cal States University of Fullerton, adept in curriculum creation and student mentoring, enhanced learning through innovative teaching strategies. Demonstrated excellence in classroom management and technology integration, significantly improving student engagement and academic success. Skilled in fostering diversity awareness and critical thinking among students.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Art Professor
Cal States University Of Fullerton
08.2021 - Current
- Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Evaluated student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.
- Ensured curriculum alignment with academic standards through regular course review and updates.
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions, and projects into lessons.
- Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
- Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
- Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.
- Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
Teaching Assistant, Art History
Cal States University Of Fullerton
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
Art Gallery Assistant
University Of California, Irvine
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Collaborated with artists and curators to develop comprehensive exhibition materials, enhancing visitor understanding of displayed works.
- Maintained a clean and inviting gallery environment through regular cleaning tasks and careful arrangement of artworks.
- Addressed visitor service issues and resolved each situation to enable optimum outcome for visitor and gallery.
- Guided special needs visitors to elevators and around obstructions to improve patrons' gallery experiences.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Art
Cal States University of Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Art
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA05.2018
Certificate of Achievement - Art
Irvine Valley College
Irvine, CA05.2015
Associate of Arts - Art Education
Irvine Valley College
Irvine, CA05.2015
Certificate - Persian Art
HaftRang Free Art Educational Institute
Tehran, Iran05.2009
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Team Leadership
- Student Mentoring
- Course Planning
- Curriculum Creation
- Mentoring students
- Diversity awareness
- Attention to Detail
- Online Teaching
- Creative Questioning
- Classroom Management
- Technology Integration
- Lectures and Discussions
- Creative Instruction
Languages
English
Full Professional
Persian
Full Professional
Turkish
Limited Working
Timeline
Adjunct Art Professor
Cal States University Of Fullerton
08.2021 - Current
Teaching Assistant, Art History
Cal States University Of Fullerton
01.2020 - 05.2022
Art Gallery Assistant
University Of California, Irvine
09.2017 - 06.2018
Master of Fine Arts - Art
Cal States University of Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts - Art
University of California, Irvine
Certificate of Achievement - Art
Irvine Valley College
Associate of Arts - Art Education
Irvine Valley College
Certificate - Persian Art
HaftRang Free Art Educational Institute
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