Malia Rives Smith

Malia Rives Smith

Art Department Head

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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
      Mendocino Community SchoolAssociated with Malia Rives Smith