The Artist in Me is an art studio for everyone. The ability to create is inside of everyone and the talented and enthusiastic Host Artists will guide you through the process of painting on canvas from pencil sketch to finished work in just a few hours. The inexperienced painter will enjoy recreating landscapes, abstracts, cityscapes, florals and even famous works by artists like Monet. This isn’t a formal art class where intellectual art theory blocks the flow of joyous creativity. You will… Show more The Artist in Me is an art studio for everyone. The ability to create is inside of everyone and the talented and enthusiastic Host Artists will guide you through the process of painting on canvas from pencil sketch to finished work in just a few hours. The inexperienced painter will enjoy recreating landscapes, abstracts, cityscapes, florals and even famous works by artists like Monet. This isn’t a formal art class where intellectual art theory blocks the flow of joyous creativity. You will feel that joy flow through you as you are immersed in the full experience and share it with your classmates. The intention behind your participation is to see yourself as an inspired, creative and authentically powerful person. Only by experiencing this for yourself can you know it to be true from that day forward. When you develop any skill, you only need someone to show you how and then give you the tools and guidance to create on your own. All you have to bring is your enthusiasm and your willingness to learn. We provide everything else you need for your artistic expression including the canvas, paint brushes and an apron. Normally, you may buy craft or art supplies at the store, make a mess in the house and then lose interest because you quickly lost you’re your inspiration. Let us provide you with the tools, environment and creative energy needed for you to create a memory not just a piece of art. Show less

Provide case management for the transitional student population from 4th grade to adult school. Students stay for six weeks to a semester with various degrees of services needed. There is a number of transition, 30 day and manifest determination IEPs necessary to keep the services in compliance. Assessed students for triennial and initial IEPs helps service students attending CDS

Provided professional case management service for special education students. Taught modified grade level standards to emotionally disturbed, behavior challenged and learning disabled youth. Wrote and implemented IEPs, behavior plans and classroom based intervention strategies. Guided partents and students through the IEP process includeing transition planning for career or vocation tranning.

Prepared and taught enrichment and remedial English lessons for SDC students from 9th-12th grade.

Supervised student population from 7the grade to college, encouraged a young teaching staff, taught weekly professional development classes, wrote WASC self study, action plans and created a computer lab/library, developed curriculum and instruction through training and procurement, envisioned and established student centered/project based learning, developed a technology plan for the teachers, students and parents, oversaw the inclusion and case management of a 30% SPED and 20% gifted student… Show more Supervised student population from 7the grade to college, encouraged a young teaching staff, taught weekly professional development classes, wrote WASC self study, action plans and created a computer lab/library, developed curriculum and instruction through training and procurement, envisioned and established student centered/project based learning, developed a technology plan for the teachers, students and parents, oversaw the inclusion and case management of a 30% SPED and 20% gifted student population, ensured the smooth transition of high transiency rate of national and international student population. Show less

Rehabilitated condemned properties in cooperation with business community and local government to provide needed facilities and social services for homeless and parolee population

Oversaw special education program for K-6 students. Directed staff in developing inclusion and peer supported small group instruction. 2002-2003

Student-centered service delivery through development of federally mandated inclusion program.8th Grade Retention Teacher, Central West, Central UnifiedPioneered the first 8th grade retention program for Central Unified; 8th Grade Retention, Firebaugh Middle School, Firebaugh Las-Deltas UnifiedDeveloped and implemented the first self contained 8th grade retention program at Firebaugh Middle school. Generated elevated achievement above expectations in comparison to like peer group

Professionally cleaned four luxury apartment complexes in the Clovis/Fresno Area