Grecia A.

Gamiz
305 N Virginia Ave, Azusa, CA 91702
Cell: 626)606-4940      Email: grecgamiz@gmail.com

Objective: Middle School Visual Arts Teacher

Educational Philosophy: To engage and empower students through art.
Committed to providing student centered, art focused and hands-on art education to students.

CREDENTIALS
Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential Expires 8/1/2026

EDUCATION

CRED California Polytechnic State University, Pomona

Single Subject Teaching Credential- Art June 2021

BS California State University, Los Angeles January 2017

Bachelor of Fine Arts
Emphasis in Animation

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
6th Grade Visual Arts Teacher, California Statewide
California Connections Academy February 2021 - Present

High School Art Teacher, California Statewide

California Virtual Academies September 2021-November 2021
 Collected varied experience of teaching in grades 9 th -12th
 Designed and facilitated engaging a standard-based learning experiences specifically for
animation and image design.
 Supported homeroom students with general school information/activities, progress
monitoring, and attendance.
 Used to gather data to inform instruction.
 Cultivated an inclusive, safe online classroom community that empowered the students.

Student Teacher
Walnut Valley School District January 2021- June 2021
 Collected varied experience of teaching in grades 6 th -8th
 Designed and facilitated engaging a standard-based learning experience.
 Provided differentiation based on the unique needs of the student and scaffolded instruction
accordingly.
 Purposefully integrated technology to enhance instruction.
 Used to gather data to inform instruction.
 Cultivated an inclusive, safe online classroom community that empowered the students.

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Substitute Teacher
Azusa Unified School District May 2018- January 2021

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  Collected varied experience of teaching in grades K through 12 and special education in 12
schools within the district.
 During long-term assignments created warm and friendly classroom environment and
designed engaging art lessons.
 Develop skills and online instruction.

Summer School Teacher

Azusa Unified School District June 2018- July 2019
 Taught algebra 1 to students ranging from 9th through 11th grade.
 Collaborated with program coordinators, math department, and teachers in developing and
implementing math curriculum.

Avid Tutor
Azusa Unified School District April 2017-April 2018
 Tutor and mentor students in grades 6 through 12 .
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 Lead individual and small group tutoring sessions.

 Assisted students in all subject areas, understanding key concepts, determining concepts that
need to be re-taught.
 Evaluated and graded student binders, calendars, and notes.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Adobe Software- Photoshop, After Effects, Flash/Animate CC, Lightroom
Autodesk Software- Maya (3-D animation), Mudbox, Sketchbook
Digital Illustration Software- Clip Studio Paint Pro, Procreate

HOBBIES AND INTEREST

Interest: Film, Animation, Illustration, and Storytelling.

Hobbies: caring for the many pets at home, walking or roller skating in the afternoon, watching a
movie, working on artwork.

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