TK–8 Art Teacher / Teaching Artist
YEIL KIM
Oakland, CA | 510-990-2986 | yale0202@gmail.com
Portfolio: https://sites.google.com/view/lightcubeproject/
Instagram: @lightcubeproject
TK–8 ART TEACHER / TEACHING ARTIST
Visual artist, writer, and teaching artist based in Oakland, California, with experience teaching elementary students in school-based enrichment programs, small-group art classes, and community learning settings in the U.S. and Korea. Skilled in project-based art instruction, curriculum design, classroom management, student engagement, visual literacy, storytelling, and multicultural education.
CORE SKILLS
Visual Arts Instruction | Project-Based Learning | Integrated Art Curriculum | Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Collage & Mixed Media | Curriculum Design | Lesson Planning | Classroom Management | Student Engagement | Visual Literacy | Storytelling | Inclusive Teaching | Exhibition Preparation | Bilingual English/Korean
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching Artist / Art Instructor | Light Cube Studio, Bay Area | 2022–Present
Designed and taught multi-week, project-based art programs combining drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, storytelling, and cultural exploration. Guided students through idea development, material exploration, revision, artist statements, and final presentation. Created the Art, Research & Exhibition Program, a 6–8 week curriculum where upper elementary students research a social or community-related theme and prepare a polished artwork for a final showcase.
Substitute Teacher / Art Instructor | Nexplore, East Bay | 2025–Present
Provided elementary after-school instruction, implemented prepared lessons, maintained a positive classroom environment, and adapted instruction to support diverse learners and varied participation levels.
Children’s Art Educator | Art Factory, Oakland, CA | 2022–2023
Taught drawing, painting, and mixed-media lessons while supporting students’ confidence, skill development, and creative expression.
Children’s Art Educator | Fun Art School, Seoul, Korea | 2012–2013
Taught foundational drawing, painting, and creative composition to young students.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Children’s Book Editor / Writer / Illustrator | Enuma, Berkeley, CA | 2021–2024
Created, edited, and illustrated children’s books for the Global Digital Library project, supporting multicultural children through storytelling, visual literacy, language development, and child-centered learning.
Documentary Writer & Translator | EBS / MBC, Seoul, Korea | 2011–2013
Researched, wrote, and translated documentary scripts for public broadcasting programs, developing strong skills in research-based writing, narrative structure, and cultural content.
ARTIST PROFILE & SELECTED WORK
Bay Area visual artist and short-story author working across fiction, sculpture, painting, and abstraction.
Master Award, Highest Honor — Synthetica and Alterica International Art Competition & Exhibition, Gallery ArtX | 2025
Finalist — Headlands Center for the Arts Graduate Fellowship Program | 2024–2025
Selected Artist / Writer — StoryFest SF | 2026
Published Writer — Reverie | 2026
EDUCATION
MFA, Fine Arts — California College of the Arts
MA, International Studies — Seoul National University
Academic Exchange — University of California, Berkeley
BA, English Language & Literature, Minor in Political Science — Yonsei University
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Bilingual in English and Korean
Experience teaching in multicultural learning environments
Experience preparing student work for display, documentation, and family/community sharing
Live Scan / fingerprint clearance, TB clearance, and insurance documentation available upon request
Skills
- Artist Statements
- Bilingual English/Korean
- classroom management
- Collage
- Curriculum Design
- drawing
- Exhibition Preparation
- Inclusive Teaching
- Integrated Art Curriculum
- Lesson planning
- Mixed Media
- Multicultural Education
- painting
- Project-Based Learning
- Sculpture
- Storytelling
- Student Engagement
- Visual Arts Instruction
- Visual Literacy
Education
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2021-2024
MFA, Fine Arts at California College of the Arts
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2008-2010
MA, International Studies at Seoul National University
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2005
Academic Exchange at University of California, Berkeley
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2002-2008
BA, English Language & Literature, Minor in Political Science at Yonsei University
Experience
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2025–Present
Substitute Teacher / Art Instructor at Nexplore
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Provided elementary after-school instruction, implemented prepared lessons, maintained a positive classroom environment, and adapted instruction to support diverse learners and varied participation levels. Reference available upon request.
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2022–Present
Teaching Artist / Art Instructor at Light Cube Studio
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Designed and taught multi-week, project-based art programs combining drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, storytelling, and cultural exploration. Guided students through idea development, material exploration, revision, artist statements, and final presentation. Created the Art, Research & Exhibition Program, a 6–8 week curriculum where upper elementary students research a social or community-related theme and prepare a polished artwork for a final showcase.
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2021–2024
Children’s Book Editor / Writer / Illustrator at Enuma
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Created, edited, and illustrated children’s books for the Global Digital Library project, supporting multicultural children through storytelling, visual literacy, language development, and child-centered learning. Reference available upon request.
To contact this candidate email yale0202@gmail.com