Erik Torregroza [email protected] - 323.788.6860
EDUCATION
05/17/03 Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA
Masters of Fine Arts - emphasis in Painting
05/06/01 Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL
Bachelor of Fine Arts - emphasis in Painting
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Private Drawing and Painting Instructor 2003 - Current
NSPR Art and Surf, Orange County and Los Angeles, CA
Founder and owner of NSPR art and surf classes. Providing distance tutorials, and in-home private and group art lessons. Projects are tailored to the age and experience of the students. Ages range from 5 years old to adult classes. Classes include fundamentals of drawing and painting, portfolio preparation, and assistance with college applications. Camp Wet Paint a Juniors and Youths Fine Arts Camp. Charter Vendors License from Cabrillo Point Academy and iLead.
Pre-K thru 4th grade Art Teacher 2020 - 2022
Anneliese Schools, Laguna, CA
Private school art teacher. Class ages range from K – 5 th grade. Projects are tailored according to ages and created with a variety of different mediums and made using professional quality materials. Art works are based on the understanding of seeing, basic shapes, form, color fundamentals, and concepts. All of the projects promote spatial awareness, fine and gross motor skills, hand eye coordination, and discussing the concepts of art. The classes are accessible, fun, and help promote and build self- confidence.
Pre-K Art Teacher 2009 - 2019
Wagon Wheel, Los Angeles, CA
Private Pre-school art teacher. Class ages range from 2.5 to 5 years old. Projects are created with a variety of different mediums and made using professional quality materials. Art works are based on the understanding of seeing, basic shapes, form, and color fundamentals. All of the projects promote spatial awareness, fine and gross motor skills, and hand eye coordination. The classes are accessible, fun, and help promote and build self- confidence.
Adjunct Professor 2013
Palomar College, Vista CA
Composition and Design: Taught students how to develop technical and creative skills through projects involving a variety of different media. Introduced the essentials of design, which helped students to learn visual perception, appreciation, and critique of fine and commercial art, photography, graphic design, illustration, and advertising.
Introduction to Drawing: Taught students how to develop technical and creative skills through projects involving observational drawing techniques, material and methods, and life drawing.Introduced the essentials of understanding how to draw and group critiques, which helped students to learn visual perception, appreciation, and critique of their own and contemporaries’ drawings.
Adjunct Professor 2007 - 2010
California State University San Bernardino, CA
Introduction to 2D Design: Taught students how to develop technical and creative skills through projects involving a variety of different media. Introduced the essentials of design, which helped students to learn visual perception, appreciation, and critique of fine and commercial art, photography, graphic design, illustration, and advertising.
Life Drawing: Taught students how to develop technical and creative skills through projects involving observational drawing technique, material and methods, and life drawing. Introduced the essentials of understanding how to draw and group critiques, which helped students to learn visual perception, appreciation, and critique of their own and their contemporaries’ drawings.
Surf Teaching Experience
NSPR Art and Surf Private Surf Instructor 2013-Current
Teaching the fundamentals of surfing, etiquette, ocean safety, and ocean conservation to groups and individual students of all ages. Camp Mamba Jamba a Junior’s and Youths Beach Camps. Charter Vendors License from Cabrillo Point Academy and iLead.
Surf Instructor
Malibu Makos, Malibu, CA Summers 2012 and 2013
Set up, break down, and clean-up of all surf related materials on the beach. Bus monitor and liaisons between parents and school. Taught the fundamentals of surfing, ocean safety, and ocean conservation to groups and individual students of all ages.
Sales and Store Manager
Design Utopia, Hollywood, CA 2003 - 2007
Full Time Manager of a Mid Century Modern furniture store specializing in 1930’s through 1970’s international modern furniture and objects. Managed two employees and overall sales of the store.Researched designers, manufacturers, and eras that pertained to acquired pieces. Created and set the overall look and design of the showroom and windows. Assisted customers with interior design consultations and acquisitions. Assisted in the transition from Vintage store to high-end boutique.
Volunteer Work
A Walk on Water, Senior Surf Instructor and Surf Therapist 2015- Current
Malibu Surf Association 2009 - Current
Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish.
EDUCATION
05/17/03 Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA
Masters of Fine Arts - emphasis in Painting
05/06/01 Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL
Bachelor of Fine Arts - emphasis in Painting
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Private Drawing and Painting Instructor 2003 - Current
NSPR Art and Surf, Orange County and Los Angeles, CA
Founder and owner of NSPR art and surf classes. Providing distance tutorials, and in-home private and group art lessons. Projects are tailored to the age and experience of the students. Ages range from 5 years old to adult classes. Classes include fundamentals of drawing and painting, portfolio preparation, and assistance with college applications. Camp Wet Paint a Juniors and Youths Fine Arts Camp. Charter Vendors License from Cabrillo Point Academy and iLead.
Pre-K thru 4th grade Art Teacher 2020 - 2022
Anneliese Schools, Laguna, CA
Private school art teacher. Class ages range from K – 5 th grade. Projects are tailored according to ages and created with a variety of different mediums and made using professional quality materials. Art works are based on the understanding of seeing, basic shapes, form, color fundamentals, and concepts. All of the projects promote spatial awareness, fine and gross motor skills, hand eye coordination, and discussing the concepts of art. The classes are accessible, fun, and help promote and build self- confidence.
Pre-K Art Teacher 2009 - 2019
Wagon Wheel, Los Angeles, CA
Private Pre-school art teacher. Class ages range from 2.5 to 5 years old. Projects are created with a variety of different mediums and made using professional quality materials. Art works are based on the understanding of seeing, basic shapes, form, and color fundamentals. All of the projects promote spatial awareness, fine and gross motor skills, and hand eye coordination. The classes are accessible, fun, and help promote and build self- confidence.
Adjunct Professor 2013
Palomar College, Vista CA
Composition and Design: Taught students how to develop technical and creative skills through projects involving a variety of different media. Introduced the essentials of design, which helped students to learn visual perception, appreciation, and critique of fine and commercial art, photography, graphic design, illustration, and advertising.
Introduction to Drawing: Taught students how to develop technical and creative skills through projects involving observational drawing techniques, material and methods, and life drawing.Introduced the essentials of understanding how to draw and group critiques, which helped students to learn visual perception, appreciation, and critique of their own and contemporaries’ drawings.
Adjunct Professor 2007 - 2010
California State University San Bernardino, CA
Introduction to 2D Design: Taught students how to develop technical and creative skills through projects involving a variety of different media. Introduced the essentials of design, which helped students to learn visual perception, appreciation, and critique of fine and commercial art, photography, graphic design, illustration, and advertising.
Life Drawing: Taught students how to develop technical and creative skills through projects involving observational drawing technique, material and methods, and life drawing. Introduced the essentials of understanding how to draw and group critiques, which helped students to learn visual perception, appreciation, and critique of their own and their contemporaries’ drawings.
Surf Teaching Experience
NSPR Art and Surf Private Surf Instructor 2013-Current
Teaching the fundamentals of surfing, etiquette, ocean safety, and ocean conservation to groups and individual students of all ages. Camp Mamba Jamba a Junior’s and Youths Beach Camps. Charter Vendors License from Cabrillo Point Academy and iLead.
Surf Instructor
Malibu Makos, Malibu, CA Summers 2012 and 2013
Set up, break down, and clean-up of all surf related materials on the beach. Bus monitor and liaisons between parents and school. Taught the fundamentals of surfing, ocean safety, and ocean conservation to groups and individual students of all ages.
Sales and Store Manager
Design Utopia, Hollywood, CA 2003 - 2007
Full Time Manager of a Mid Century Modern furniture store specializing in 1930’s through 1970’s international modern furniture and objects. Managed two employees and overall sales of the store.Researched designers, manufacturers, and eras that pertained to acquired pieces. Created and set the overall look and design of the showroom and windows. Assisted customers with interior design consultations and acquisitions. Assisted in the transition from Vintage store to high-end boutique.
Volunteer Work
A Walk on Water, Senior Surf Instructor and Surf Therapist 2015- Current
Malibu Surf Association 2009 - Current
Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish.