Jill Sabel Valavanis
EDUCATION
California State University, Long Beach: MFA, Integrated Three-Dimensional Media, 1997.
SELECTED TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching Artist, Sonoma Community Center (2000-present)
Teach art courses and workshops for children and adults emphasizing exploration of materials, both two- and three-dimensional. Subjects include architecture, costume, performance art, recycled media, textile printing and dyeing.
Teaching Artist, Sonoma Valley Museum of Art (2010-2020)
Create and conduct themed art program for fourth and fifth grade students, culminating in installation in the museum.
Teaching Artist, Art Escape (2015-2020)
Design and implement art programs for adults and children. Create two- and three-dimensional art projects using a wide variety of materials.
Art Teacher, Prestwood Elementary School (2011-2014)
Designed and conducted art lessons for 1st-5th grade students.
Art Teacher, Flowery School (2011-2014)
Taught art lessons to kindergarten, 1st, 4th, and 5th grade students.
After School Enrichment Teacher, Prestwood Elementary School (2009-2013)
Designed and conducted after school enrichment classes.
Art Teacher, Auburn Elementary School (1998-1999)
Planned and executed art education curriculum for fourth through sixth grade students.
Adjunct Faculty, Cypress College (1997)
Taught Design Concepts, a three-dimensional design course, emphasizing exploration of media, techniques, and degrees of three-dimensionality. Materials included fiber, metal, and wood.
Teaching Associate, Art Department, California State University, Long Beach (1996-1997)
Taught courses such as Fiber Structures and Three-Dimensional Design. Demonstrated techniques in a wide variety of art media. Designed suitable projects for students and assisted students with carrying out course requirements. Wrote all quizzes and exams. Graded student work.
Guest Artist, T.G.I.T. After School Enrichment Program, Long Beach (1996-1997)
Designed and conducted hour-long textile art workshops for elementary school students.
VOLUNTEER WORK
Girl Scout Leader, Girls Scouts of USA (2006-2018)
Responsible for planning and carrying out activities for 11 girls. Guided girls in designing activities that develop leadership, exploration, team-building, and respect for the environment. Assisted with community service projects. Track girls' achievements. In 2007, awarded Sonoma Valley's Rookie Girl Scout Leader of the Year. In both 2008 and 2009, awarded Outstanding Leader of the Year.
EDUCATION
California State University, Long Beach: MFA, Integrated Three-Dimensional Media, 1997.
SELECTED TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching Artist, Sonoma Community Center (2000-present)
Teach art courses and workshops for children and adults emphasizing exploration of materials, both two- and three-dimensional. Subjects include architecture, costume, performance art, recycled media, textile printing and dyeing.
Teaching Artist, Sonoma Valley Museum of Art (2010-2020)
Create and conduct themed art program for fourth and fifth grade students, culminating in installation in the museum.
Teaching Artist, Art Escape (2015-2020)
Design and implement art programs for adults and children. Create two- and three-dimensional art projects using a wide variety of materials.
Art Teacher, Prestwood Elementary School (2011-2014)
Designed and conducted art lessons for 1st-5th grade students.
Art Teacher, Flowery School (2011-2014)
Taught art lessons to kindergarten, 1st, 4th, and 5th grade students.
After School Enrichment Teacher, Prestwood Elementary School (2009-2013)
Designed and conducted after school enrichment classes.
Art Teacher, Auburn Elementary School (1998-1999)
Planned and executed art education curriculum for fourth through sixth grade students.
Adjunct Faculty, Cypress College (1997)
Taught Design Concepts, a three-dimensional design course, emphasizing exploration of media, techniques, and degrees of three-dimensionality. Materials included fiber, metal, and wood.
Teaching Associate, Art Department, California State University, Long Beach (1996-1997)
Taught courses such as Fiber Structures and Three-Dimensional Design. Demonstrated techniques in a wide variety of art media. Designed suitable projects for students and assisted students with carrying out course requirements. Wrote all quizzes and exams. Graded student work.
Guest Artist, T.G.I.T. After School Enrichment Program, Long Beach (1996-1997)
Designed and conducted hour-long textile art workshops for elementary school students.
VOLUNTEER WORK
Girl Scout Leader, Girls Scouts of USA (2006-2018)
Responsible for planning and carrying out activities for 11 girls. Guided girls in designing activities that develop leadership, exploration, team-building, and respect for the environment. Assisted with community service projects. Track girls' achievements. In 2007, awarded Sonoma Valley's Rookie Girl Scout Leader of the Year. In both 2008 and 2009, awarded Outstanding Leader of the Year.