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Maria Ambriz
Chicago, IL
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About
Maria Ambriz is a textile/apparel designer and teaching artist. She is interested in youth and community art and design education in schools and alternative settings. Throughout her undergraduate years, Maria managed and facilitated art workshops for CulturArte, an art program to engage college students, youth, and community members.
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Education
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Master of Arts (MA) TeachingThe School of the Art Institute of Chicago2013 - 2015
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Associate in Applied Science Textile and Surface DesignFashion Institute of Technology2011 - 2012
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Bachelor of Science Textile and Apparel DesignUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison2008 - 2012
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Experience
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Parental and Community Engagement VISTAHandsOn Suburban ChicagoAug 2012 - Aug 2013 (1 year)• Managed after school program and volunteers
• Tutored middle school students in homework and enrichment activities
• Collaborated with community partners to develop parental engagement programming
• Outreached to Spanish speaking parents through workshops, letters, and conferences
• Engaged students and families during group activities, special events, and field trips
• Completed handbooks/toolkits and grants for program sustainability -
Design InternAussino Group Ltd2012 - 2012•Researched design and color trends
•Designed artwork for bedding and bath using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
•Conceptualized marketing materials for new products
•Prepared sample products for show room -
Program Manager & Student OrganizerMEChA, University of WisconsinJun 2009 - Aug 2011 (2 years 2 months)•Coordinated CulturArte, Student and Community Art Program
•Taught screen printing, painting, weaving, and dyeing workshops to college students and youth in schools and community settings
•Managed MEChA’s budget and grant writing
•Administered fundraising, venue and catering for 500 attendees, key note speakers, workshop facilitators, and performers for the 18th Annual MEChA National Conference -
Youth MentorProject Grow (UW-Madison)Aug 2009 - Jun 2010 (10 months)•Engaged pre-kindergarten children on activities to increase language and literacy skills
•Lead children in group activities to foster social skills and teamwork
•Assisted preschool teachers with classroom lessons and activities
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Awards
New Artist Society Scholarship Recipient, School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2013
Textile and Apparel Student Association Fashion Show and Design Gallery, Madison 2008-11 -
Skills
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On Coroflot@ambriz, member since 2012
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