Ridge Merrill Email & Phone Number

St George, Utah, United States

Passionate about shaping young minds through the transformative power of ceramics, I bring 1 year of dedicated experience as a high school ceramics teacher, complemented by 7 years of hands-on experience crafting pottery.🔍 Highlights of Expertise:- Curriculum Development: Tailoring engaging lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles and skill levels, while ensuring alignment with educational standards.- Studio Management: Expertly managing the ceramics studio to create a safe, organized, and inspiring space conducive to artistic exploration and growth.- Instructional Leadership: Guiding students through the entire ceramics process, from conception to completion, while encouraging experimentation and self-expression.- Assessment and Feedback: Providing personalized feedback and assessment to help students refine their skills and reach their full potential.- Community Engagement: Cultivating partnerships with local artists and organizations to provide students with enriching opportunities beyond the classroom.

Gilbert, Arizona

- Designed, created, and sold 2,000+ handmade functional pottery pieces- Regularly maintained website and social media marketing- Hosted educational workshops for group sizes of 6-30 people and marketing events to launch new products - Sold at 10+ art festivals and farmer’s markets to 600+ customers in the Southern Utah area

Mesa, Arizona, United States

- Oversaw 80+ individuals ages 13-18 by ensuring each received care, attention, and successful completion of the program- Mentored youth recovering from drug abuse, sexual abuse, and mental illnesses with group and individual guidance- Taught primitive wilderness survival skills (shelter building, fire making, foraging, etc.)- Communicated with therapists, supervisors, and other teams to ensure safety while backpacking 30+ miles in Arizona

- Created and managed Instagram page, grew follower count from 0 to 1,800- Produced photographic, stop-motion, and illustrative social media content- Oversaw customer satisfaction and managed delivery routes to 250+ monthly customers

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Ceramic Arts And Ceramics, 3.95 Gpa

Summa cum laude, President’s Honor Roll, & Merit Scholarship

Associate Of Arts - Aa