GINA D’ELIA
Los Angeles, CA **027
adh4so@r.postjobfree.com
Skills Summary
Developed a dynamic and creative environment that nurtures the conducive learning of students. Created instructional programs and lessons that meet individual student needs and group level requirements. Designed a supportive and positive classroom that adheres to school guidelines. Teaches students about art work, design, techniques and art history. Worked with a variety of artistic concepts, materials, tools and media. Provided guidance, counseling and discipline necessary to encourage students to exceed standards of achievement. Determined class room objectives, evaluated student progress and prepared reports for parents. Participated in staff meetings and school activities in order to align classroom work with school goals and objectives.
Education
Certificate in Fashion Design- Bauder Fashion College- 1983 Certificate in Interior Design- Bauder Fashion College- 1985 BFA- UTA- 1987
AA-Music-LACC-1990
Art Extension Courses- UCLA- 1991-1993
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Experience
Clean up Animator- Wong Studios- 1988-1992
Commissioned Artist- 1988-Present
Recruiter and Fundraiser- CalPirg- 1993-1995
Director- Progressive Campaigns- 1995-1996
Office Manager- Progressive Campaigns- 1996-2001
Director/designer/presenter/teacher of Art Program “Meet the Masters,” Set Designer, and Planned/Prepared/Organized the “Art Miles Mural Project”- Monte Vista Elementary School- 2006-2013 Private Art teacher- 2003- Present
Art Teacher- FUNdamentals Academy 2014-Present
Home School Coach- 2015- Present
AdLIFE Virtual Art Teacher- 2020- Present
Awards and Acknowledgements
Honorary Service Award- State of California- 2013
Certified Art Merit Badge Councilor- Girl and Boy Scouts, American Heritage Girls and Trail Life