Malia Rives Smith

Art Department Head

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Monterey, California, United States

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Timeline
About me
Teacher at Monterey Bay Charter School
Education
- Rudolf Steiner College, Sacramento
  2015 - 2017
  Waldorf Early Childhood Early Childhood Education and Teaching Kindergarten
- University of Colorado
  1994 - 1997
  Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Ceramic Arts and Sculpture
- Revere Academy
  2008 - 2010
  Metal and Jewelry Arts
- University of Colorado Boulder
  1994 - 1997
  Masters of Fine Arts Ceramic Arts and Sculpture
- Humboldt State University
  1990 - 1994
  BA Fine/Studio Arts, General
Experience
- G.L. Bridge School
  Jan 1999 - Jan 2008
  Art Department Head
  Teaching grades 6 through 12 courses in ceramics, photography, painting/drawing, middle school art foundations, art history, printmaking, bookmaking, metal casting and sculpture.
- Colorado Rocky Mountain School
  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010
  Ceramics and Metalsmithing Teacher
  Teaching fine metal work and ceramics as well as leading outdoor activities (mountain biking, kayaking, and backpacking) for boarding students.
- Mendocino High School
  Aug 2012 - Jun 2014
  Integrative learning
  Support students with special needs to thrive in their core classes: math, social studies, natural resources and english literature.
- At One yOga
  Sept 2012 - Jun 2016
  Yoga Instructor
  Ashtanga, Anusara, and Sivananda style yoga, meditation, and ballet/yoga instruction.17 years practicing yoga, including study in India.
- Mattole Valley Charter - Caspar Creek Learning Community
  Jul 2014 - Aug 2017
  Teacher
- Monterey Bay Charter School
  Aug 2017 - now
  Teacher
Licenses & Certifications
- California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
  California Department of Education
Volunteer Experience
- Outdoor Leadership
  Issued by Mendocino Community School on Mar 2012
  Associated with Malia Rives Smith