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Born in Sonora, Mexico and brought up in Southern California. As a bi-cultural artist I’ve had the opportunity to grow up in a place with endless landscapes and born into a culture of vivid colors. Art making, bringing people together, exploring nature and being athletic has been important to me. My talent and work ethic have allowed me to attend the best schools in the country with in my field. I have also traveled, and met some amazing people along the way.

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Education

2011   Alfred University of Art & Design
New York State College of Ceramics, Alfred NY
   MFA, Ceramics
2007-2008       California State University, Long Beach, CA
   Post Baccalaureate Student
2007   California State University, Long Beach, CA
   BFA, Ceramics
   BA, Art Education
   Single Subject Credential [Fall 2013]
2003   El Camino College, Torrance CA
   Associate in Arts

Work Experience

2013-Present Art Teacher, P.S. Arts, Venice, CA

Develop lesson plans

Teach students art projects

2013-Present Substitute Teacher, Centinela Valley Union High School, Lawndale, CA, and Environmental Charter High School, Lawndale, CA

Teach the days lesson plan of the fulltime teacher

2012-2012 Part-time lecturer, California State University Long Beach,
Introduction to Wheel Throwing
Introduction to Ceramic Handbuilding
2011-2011 Pro Staff, Hidden Valley Camp, Freedom, ME
Develop curriculum, load and unload kilns, fire kilns, mix glazes, teach hand building and wheel throwing, supervise assistants, clean and organize classroom materials and equipment, tag all work, display work for shows, and pack for shipping.

2009-2011 Teaching Assistant, Alfred University School of Art & Design
    Color and Form
    Glaze Calculation
    Summer Art Program
    Sculpture
    Color Theory

2007-2008 Ceramic Facility Technician, CSU, Long Beach
   Art Education & Ceramic Department
    Formulate & mix glazes
    Maintain facilities
    Inventory of materials
    Special projects

1999-2002 Marine Biology Educator,
The S.E.A Laboratory, Redondo Beach, CA
Develop and teach Marine biology curricular activities
Organize community service projects
Park restorations, lead graffiti and beach clean ups
Participate in halibut and White Sea bass hatchery
Rescue ocean life and rehabilitate

Exhibition History

2013 Group Exhibition: Place

Rolling Hills Estates, CA, Zask Gallery

2012 Group Exhibition: Spontanrous Combustion,
Long Beach, CA, Max L. Gatov Gallery
2012 Group Exhibition: Taiwan Ceramics Biennale, Taiwan, Taipei County Yingge Ceramics Museum
2011 Group Exhibition: 13th Annual Tokyo-New York Friendship Ceramic Competition, NY, Nippon Gallery
2011 Group Exhibition: Art in Craft Media, NY, Burchfield Penney Art Center
2011   MFA Exhibition: Alfred University, NY Fosdik Nelson Gallery
2007   Solo Exhibition: CSU, Long Beach, CA Dutzi Gallery
2007   Student Exhibition: Davis, CA, CCACA Conference
2006   Group Exhibition: Long Beach, CA, Museum
2006   Group Exhibition: CSU, Long Beach, CA, Pancake
2005   Student Exhibition: CSU, Long Beach, CA, Art Education

Collection

2012   Burchfield Penny Art Museum, NY
2012 Taiwan, Taipei County Yingge Ceramics Museum
2011   Robert Pfannebecker, Private Collector
2011 Schein-Joseph International Museum of Ceramic Art at Alfred, Glory Hole Collection
2007   Long Beach Museum
2007   Richard Oelschlaeger, Private Collector

Awards

2012   Special Prize Winner of 2012, Taiwan Ceramics Biennial
2009   CSU, Long Beach Ceramic Department, Travel Scholarship
2007   CSU, Long Beach Ceramic Department, Travel Scholarship
2006   CSU, Long Beach President’s list
2005   CSU, Long Beach Deans’ List
2005   CSU, Long Beach Ceramics Department, Travel Scholarship
2005   CSU, Long Beach Chinese Club, Travel Scholarship
2000-2004 Russell Kantor Scholarship
2002   Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Community Service Award
2000-2002 AmeriCorps Scholarship

Certificates/Skills/Technology Proficiency

Certificate: 30-Day Emergency Credential

CBEST 2012
Language: Bilingual-Able to fluently speak, read, and write Spanish and English
Computer: Proficient with all Microsoft Office Programs
Expert: Ceramic facility
Skilled: Wood shop and metal shop

Community Service Projects/Activities

Present   Aids/Lifecycle Participant
2011-2012 Summer Work Intensive at CSU, Long Beach
CSULB Department of Art, Ceramics: Work Intensive: Work_Intensive
2004-2007 Treasurer of Ceramic Department at CSU, Long Beach
2000-2002 Lead developer of Earth Day at The S.E.A Laboratory,
Redondo Beach, CA
2000   Lead of Madrona Marsh Restoration, Torrance, CA
1999   Lead City Beatification, Lawndale CA
1999   Lead of Mural, Redondo Beach

Travel

Canada, United States cross country, China, South Korea, Japan Italy, Central America, and concurrently to Mexico

Events & Workshops

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