Arts & Integrated Curriculum Teaching Experience:
Teaching
I firmly believe that art and science can be gateways to each other, as each discipline can entice learners to become fascinated with the other. With my master's degree in biology and a graduate certificate in scientific illustration,I've taught courses in both science and art for over ten years, including years as an adjunct college professor and high school science teacher, with stints as a Forest Service naturalist, volunteer environmental educator and freelance arts teacher and integrated curriculum developer.
I also enjoy giving presentations on various topics in the sciences and arts, including to such organizations as the California Native Plant Society, the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators, and the Bay Area Carnivorous Plant Society.
Please feel free to contact me about giving a presentation to your group or teaching a workshop in the arts or sciences.
DRAWING FROM NATURE CLASS - JUNE 2nd , 2012
“Christine is a skilled and experienced visual arts instructor who brings out students’ best efforts. Her high expertise in biology, ecology and environmental education makes her a unique educational resource. She is the rare professional artist who can bring art and nature alive for kids”
-Paul Harrar, former Arts Liason
Nevada County Superintendent of Schools
“Christine is stellar in the classroom. Her projects are well thought out and she works very collaboratively with the classroom teachers. She mixes the science and the art nicely and the projects are well timed”
-Julie Block, former Director
Youth in Arts, San Rafael
Christine Elder Illustration & Design provides services in graphic design, website design, illustration, copy writing and editing, with a focus on clients in the fields of natural science, biology, conservation, the environment, education, non-profit organizations and state & federal government agencies for projects including interpretive exhibits, museum displays, field guides, trail signage & wayfinding, educational curricula development, visitor information, instructional manuals, business collateral, advertising and marketing materials. We are a woman-owned small business and a registered federal government contractor working out of Grass Valley in Nevada County, California.
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