Roger Yee

1534 Pine Street #3
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 876-9274
rogeryeeceramics@gmail.com

Summary of Qualifications

Inspire and motivate students in art and functional design utilizing ceramic material. Assist students by

 providing individualized instruction based on observation. Effectively implement lesson plans to ensure

 continuity of instruction. Maintain a healthy and safe environment for students to explore without undue

 risks. Accommodate student’s needs in a multi-skill, multi-age class setting. Generate classroom interest

 by introducing hands-on demonstrations. Pursued new learning tools to enhance educational programs.

 Coordinated art sale that raised over $20,000.

Relevant Experience

• Ceramics teacher, with over 18 years of classroom experience.  Highly accomplished artist with strong commitment to developing innovative, creative, and fun learning environments. Natural creative talent working with various raw materials, ensuring a stimulating, interactive classroom in which students experience the joy of accomplishment through artistic creation.

• Instructor with a diversified background over the past 20 years. Recognized for creating stimulating and interactive learning environments, encouraging participation and individual contributions, and providing effective, clear, and concise information in formats that promote high retention levels.

• Dedicated and enthusiastic educator, with a demonstrated interest in students’ academic and personal development. Belief in the importance of education to produce informed, responsible citizens. Areas of expertise include, student-centered learning and cooperative learning.

Skills

Teaching/Training
Course Design and Delivery
Lecture Techniques
Individualized and Small Group Instruction
Classroom Management
Technical Instruction

Employment History

Walnut Creek Civic Arts Education

Ceramics Program Coordinator, Ceramics Studio Manager, Ceramics Lead Teacher and Community Liaison

November 22, 2013 – November 22, 2014.

Program all adult ceramics classes.  Manage all studio operations as well as collaborate with other city departments.  Acts as lead teacher for all contracted ceramics instructors.  Advises ceramics student volunteer group, CAG (clay arts guild) Also, works with outside organizations and local schools on a variety of projects. 

         Pleasanton Middle School, Pleasanton, California

Art Teacher 2009-2010

Lectured, demonstrated, and used audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter to class.
Lead advanced courses in ceramics and glaze design.
Observed students to ascertain their interests, background, learning styles, maturity level, and skill level.
Organized personal learning activities to meet individual student’s needs.
Managed classroom of 38 students aged 12 and up, teaching all aspects of ceramic art.
Developed lesson plans that met varied student needs, evaluated and assessed student’s development.

Amador Valley High School, Pleasanton, California

Ceramics Teacher, 2007-2010

Lectured, demonstrated, and used audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter to class.
Lead advanced courses in ceramics and glaze design.
Observed students to ascertain their interests, background, learning styles, maturity level, and skill level.
Organized personal learning activities to meet individual student’s needs.
Managed classroom of 38 students aged 12 and up, teaching all aspects of ceramic art.
Developed lesson plans that met varied student needs, evaluated and assessed student’s development.

Los Medanos College, Pittsburg, California

Ceramics Professor, 2008-2013

Teach Beginning/Intermediate and Advanced ceramics course. Instructed students in the fundamentals of hand building, wheel throwing, and surface treatment and glazing techniques. Planned and implemented the curriculum for the course according to the different skill levels of the class.  Oversaw student assistants in the loading and firing of bisque and glaze kilns.

Walnut Creek Civic Arts, Walnut Creek, California
Ceramics Instructor, 1999 – 2014
Lectured, demonstrated, and used audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter to class.
Lead advanced courses in ceramics and glaze design.
Observed students to ascertain their interests, background, learning styles, maturity level, and skill level.
Organized personal learning activities to meet individual student’s needs.
Managed classroom of 38 students aged 12 and up, teaching all aspects of ceramic art.
Developed lesson plans that met varied student needs, evaluated and assessed student’s development.

Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, California
Ceramics Instructor, Fall 2004
Taught a Beginning/Intermediate and Advanced ceramics course. Instructed students in the fundamentals of hand building, wheel throwing, and surface treatment and glazing techniques. Planned and implemented the curriculum for the course according to the different skill levels of the class.  Oversaw student assistants in the loading and firing of bisque and glaze kilns.

San Jose State University, San Jose, California
Graduate Teaching Assistant, 2003 – 2003
Planned and presented the course in Beginning Ceramics. Curriculum included hand building, use of a potter’s wheel, as well as surface treatment. Planned, implemented, and assessed curriculum with an emphasis on developing appropriate activities for interest and skill levels. Provided a safe, enjoyable, and structured studio environment.

Education 

M.F.A., Spatial Art,  2003
San Jose State University, San Jose, California
Major course of study and concentration in Ceramics

Masters in Education, M.Ed. and Single subject Teaching Credential (Art)
January 1, 2007- 2008. 
University of Phoenix, Pleasanton, California.

B.A., Liberal Arts, 1998
Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, California
Hutchins School of Liberal Studies