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Ziba Safavian

Irvine,CA

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
Fullerton, CA
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
Fullerton, CA
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
Irvine, CA
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, CA
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Art

University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA
05.2018

Certificate of Achievement - Art

Irvine Valley College
Irvine, CA
05.2015

Associate of Arts - Art Education

Irvine Valley College
Irvine, CA
05.2015

Certificate - Persian Art

HaftRang Free Art Educational Institute
Tehran, Iran
05.2009

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

Affiliations

Solo Exhibition (Iran) Persian Miniature and Tazhib 2004

Solo Exhibition (Iran) Oil Painting 2006

Solo Exhibition (Iran) Persian Miniature and Tazhib 2007

Group Exhibition (Iran) Persian Miniature and Oil Painting 2008

Group Student Art Show (Irvine Valley College) Sculpture and Oil Painting 2016

Newport Beach Gallery Artist Book 2017

Under The Scope Exhibition Sculpture 2017

14 Annual Guest Juried Undergrad Exhibition. Oil Painting 2018

Lumen De Terra, Art History Undergrad Association Oil Painting 2018

1stCounseling Center Wall Art Exhibition Oil Painting 2018

Identity, 2nd Student Art+ Writing Exhibition. Oil Painting 2018

MFA x BFA, Leo Freedman Gallery Oil Painting 2019

2020 SoCal MFA Juried Exhibition Oil Painting 2019

Article in Arts of Poetry Magazine Oil Painting 2020

Nicolas & Lee Begovic Gallery Visual Show Oil Painting 2020

Illuminating Shahnameh Stories, Pars Place in Virginia Mixed Media 2020

Fall 2020 Art Walk and Magazine Oil Painting 2020

Article in Art of Poetry Magazine. Oil Painting 2021

All Media 2021 Juried Exhibition, Irvine Fine Art Center. Oil Painting 2021

The Heart of Orange County, All Media Juried Exhibition Mixed Media 2021

Anaheim 57th Annual Open Competition Juried Show, Muzeo Oil Painting 2021

Brea Gallery’s 37’s Annual, Made in CA Juried Exhibition. Oil Painting 2022

The Heart of Orange County, All Media Juried Exhibition Mixed Media 2022

Salon Conquelicot 2e Edition AIA-Coexistence, France/Paris. Oil Painting 2022

MFA Thesis Exhibition, Dragon Wings Gallery at Kaleidoscope. A Timeless Bridge. 2024

Languages

English
Full Professional
Persian
Native/ Bilingual
Turkish
Limited

Accomplishments

First place Award and Honorable Mention in Art Show HaftRang Free Art Educational Institute 04/2008

Scholarship Award Irvine Valley College 05/2012

Supportive Service Certificate of Recognition Irvine Valley College 05/2013

Scholarship Award Irvine Valley College 05/2014

Scholarship Award Irvine Valley College 05/2016

Honorable Mention for Participation in Student Art Show Irvine Valley College 04/2016

Awarded First Place in 1st Counseling Center Wall Art Exhibition UCI 05/2018

Awarded 2nd Place, The Heart of Orange County, All Media Juried Exhibition Chemers & TACFA. 07/2021

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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