1285 64th St.

, Unit A phone (415) 608-7562

Emeryville, CA 94608 oceannadesigns@gmail.com
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Christina Aguila
Objective To find a creative and challenging teaching position, while continuing to grow as a teacher and
fine artist.
Education
2016- Present Dominican University, San Rafael, CA
Single Subject Credential in Visual Art
2008- 2010 University of California Berkeley Extension, Berkeley, CA
(Graphic Design Certificate Program)
2005 - 2012 California College of the Arts, Oakland, CA
(Extended Learning Courses)
1998 –2001 University of California, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art Focus In Painting
Credential Dominican University of California, San Rafael, CA
Single subject SB2042 content in Visual Art; expected June 1, 2017

Work Experience
01/8/2018 - 6/15/2017 Albany High School, Albany, CA
Interim High School Art Teacher: 3 periods of a mixed grade 2D art foundations and 1 period of an
AP/Honors class. For the 2D Foundations class fallowing the outline of projects given while adding in
additional projects and adjusting projects to fit the needs of students. For AP/Honors support for
students in AP Studio art to get ready for AP exam. Created curriculum for honors students with
different medium focusing on 2D areas of art.

09/15/2017-12/15/2017 The San Francisco School, SF, CA

Interim Lower School Art Teacher: Fallowing a brief outline that was provided for grades K-4th that
incorporated clay, textile art, drawing painting and mixed media. While fallowing the outlines for each
grade I have created extension projects and added curriculum when needed. Setting up displays in the
hallway and set and prop design for school plays. Grading and report card comment writing and any
email or conversations needed between lead teachers to help support students. I also created an
afterschool multicultural art class for elementary students.

09/2016-06/2017 San Jose Middle School, Novato, CA

Student Teaching: Plan curriculum on a weekly/daily basis for 6th graders that explores
interdisciplinary collaboration within the classroom and other content areas. Students learn how
to use critical thinking in-group discussions and focus on how to cultivate creativity through art.
Each lesson focuses on how to reflect, talk about art and observe art from the perspective of an
artist. Students are taught skills that are useful in guiding proper research on projects. Applying
assessments to differentiate instruction to make teaching accessible for all types of learners.
Outside of the visual art class I have created a Mural club. Students created a large wall mural
from planning to the end product. I also have worked with students in yearbook.
06/2016 – 07/2017 Studio One, Oakland, CA
Specialist II: Teaching art to a diverse population with a variety of age groups from ages 5-13 during
summer camps and in an after school art program. While teaching painting and drawing students
explore different themes of art such as Color Theory, Op Art, Surrealism, Pop Art, Multicultural Folk
Art and much more. Students learn about different artists and different techniques that help them
express ideas in their art. Each art program ends with an art show showcasing each student’s work.
08/2011 – 08/2015 San Domenico, San Anselmo, CA
Kindergarten Art Teacher: Teaching different mediums of art to Kindergarten age level students.
The curriculum is based on a Monart style of teaching. Each child is guided through an art lesson using
lines and shape. During the year students are introduced to color mixing, watercolors and various types
of painting, collage, printmaking and clay. Also students are introduced to artists such a Mondrian,
Monet, Vincent Van Gough, Paul Klee and are then taught techniques so they can create their own art
in the artists style.

08/2012-08/2015 Social Studies/ Cultural Art Teacher: I have created a curriculum that combines the basic concepts
of social studies for Kindergarten with cultural art around the world. We learn about different holidays
and then visit that country with our passport book. While learning about each place we have learned
how to say hello in that language, where it is on the map and an art style that is unique to the country;
drawing an animal that lives there. The students have also spent some time on the idea of family at
home and at school, team work, community, our state, what workers work in our state, and U.S.
commemorative holidays.

08/2010 - 08/2011 Montessori de Terra Linda, San Rafael, CA

After School Art Teacher: Initiated and created class curriculum in drawing, painting, collage, and
printmaking depending on what type of art class is being offered. Guides children step by step through
the art lesson starting with drawing and then on to other types of mediums. Reinforcing and broadening
the students experience in new media and different artists from folk art to more classic art styles.
08/2008 - 08/2011 Teaching Assistant: Observes and helps with classroom activities, general upkeep of classroom and
materials. Integrate art projects into the program by collaborating with head teacher.

09/2007 - 09/2008 Spectrum Center, Oakland, CA

A School for mentally disabled and emotionally disturbed children.
Instructor Level 2: Helping with classroom activities, working with students during academics,
Leading reading group for the students at first grade level, filling in for teacher when absent, data entry,
incident reports, and general up keep of classroom.

Skills MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Excellent computer skills in MAC, Google Slides, Google Drive,
Prezi, iMovie, Teacher Blog, Aeries Browsers Interface, General Admin, Photoshop CS5,
Illustrator CS5, and InDesign CS5