Zacharie Ruhter
Art Educator
Phone:
303-919-8567
Email:
Address:
7297 S Ridgeview Dr
Littleton CO 80120
A Bit About Me
Highly creative graduate with a BFA in Art Education Degree seeking a High School Art Teacher position in the Denver or surrounding areas.
Skilled in multiple techniques of media: drawing, painting (oil, acrylic, watercolor), photography, screen printing, ceramics, metalwork, 3d printing & digital design.
Works well with others: patient, compassionate, kind, dedicated, determined, and focused.
Work Experience
January 2024 - Present
November 2021 - December 2023
November 2019 - May 2021
November 2019 - May 2021
NORTH HIGH SCHOOL, Denver, Colorado
Student Teaching
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Interact with students
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Develop lesson plans
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Maintain classroom
METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY, Denver, Colorado
Painting and Ceramics Studio Assistant
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Load/unload and fire multiple types of kilns
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Recycle clay
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Prepare glazes
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Assist students
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Maintain studio and supplies
COLORADO VISUAL ARTS GALLERY, Denver, Colorado
Gallery Assistant
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Maintained Gallery space
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Built and maintained display equipment
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Prepared exhibits
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Handled and shipped art
ARAPAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Littleton, CO
Painting and Ceramics Studio Assistant
Art Gallery Assistant
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Loaded/unloaded and fired multiple types of kilns
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Recycled clay
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Salvaged chemicals for cleaning paint
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Maintained/set up Gallery and equipment
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Hung pictures in the Art Gallery
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Welcomed guests
Education
May 2024
May 2017
METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY, Denver, Colorado
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education
Emphasis: Painting and Ceramics
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Relevant coursework: Art Education, Art History and Philosophy, Multicultural Art, Inclusive and CLD Curriculum and Instruction, Painting, Ceramics, Metalwork, 3D Printing, Digital Media
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HONORS: Magna Cum Laude (GPA: 3.83/4.0)
2023 Robert. B. Daniels Memorial Endowed Scholarship
2023 Sarah Steck Endowed Scholarship
Spring 2023 Provost’s Honor Roll
Member of the National Society of Leadership and Success
ARAPAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Littleton, Colorado
Associate of General Studies Degree with Fine Arts Emphasis
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HONORS: Magna Cum Laude (GPA: 3.95/4.0)
Colorado Gallery of the Arts, Best of Show Painting, 2015
Colorado Gallery of the Arts, Juried Student Exhibition 2010 - 2014
Colorado Gallery of the Arts, Art Foundation Award, 2010
Community Service
2016 - 2019
2004 - 2012
2005 - 2007
2006
Sunday School Teacher 1st-3rd grades
Young Life Leadership Team
Camp Counselor, Crooked Creek
Exterior Designer for a local church
References
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DJ Osmack, North High School
david_osmack@dpsk12.n35
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Jennifer Jeannelle, Littleton High School
jjeannelle@lps.k12.co.us
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Erin Lee Dougherty, Grant Ranch Elementary School
erin_lea-dougherty@dpsk12.net
