Fine Arts

Dahlia Yehia

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EDUCATION

Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, MI Bachelor of Art

Major: Fine Arts

Minor: Psychology

Major GPA 3.7

• Relevant Courses: Adv. Studio Art, Sculpture, Photography I, Contemporary & Traditional

Painting/Drawing, Doc I & II, Counseling Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Psychology Education

EXPERIENCE

Sequoia Charter School, Phoenix, AZ Winter 2010 – Winter 2012

Visual Arts Teacher K-12

• Taught Visual Art to students of challenging backgrounds levels K through 12.

• Created a lesson plan for each grade, used bilingual skills when needed, worked to motivate students and

teach them the power of art both inside and outside the classroom

Artist Singh, Berkeley, CA Winter 2011

Environmental Art Manager

• Worked on studio development, architectural designs, creating graphics and layouts

• Assisted in the set up for gallery shows and traveling shows, as well as marketing aspects

Tumbleweed, Phoenix, AZ Fall 2010 – Winter 2010

Youth Care Worker

• Worked to create a therapeutic environment for troubled teens living in the tumbleweed homeless shelter,

ages 12-17

• Taught teens how to better handle anger and sadness, worked with them on continuing their education, and

lived with them in order to create stability and safety

Teacher’s College Columbia University, Ed Lab, New York, NY Summer 2009

Video Producer Educator

• Filmed, edited, and produced videos about the future of education and the evolving education sector with at

risk youth in NYC

• Worked and collaborated with Ed Lab production, publishing, and advertising teams to form a better

understanding of new media and design.

Kalamazoo College, Art Department, Kalamazoo, MI Spring 2010

Teacher’s assistant

• Helped students better understand basic concepts of painting, drawing and sculpture

• Worked with undergrad students to discuss and improve technique and applications

El Sol, Kalamazoo, MI Spring 2009

Teacher’s Assistant

• Tutored Elementary-school children from lower income families, bilingual Spanish-English immersion

school, helped teacher in the classroom with various tasks

GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT

University San Francisco, Quito, Ecuador

• Study Abroad Program with a focus on Spanish language and culture

AWARDS & ACTIVITIES

National Merit Scholarship

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Kalamazoo College Art & Photography Scholarship (1 of 2 students chosen)

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Proficient in: Final Cut Pro, Sound Track Pro, Photoshop, Mac OS software

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Lover of international travel, art, and food

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