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Fun and Patient Art Teacher
Karim S.

1,811 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

Hourly Rate: $65
Response time: 35 minutes
Karim S.'s Photo

Fun and Patient Art Teacher
Fun and Patient Art Teacher
Karim S.

1,811 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

1,811 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Karim


Bio

In 2006, I began my teaching career as an art teacher and administrator at an arts program for adults with developmental disabilities. After many years in this field I went back to school for my Master's with an eye on teaching art at the college level. I started tutoring with Wyzant at the beginning of grad school and received my MFA in 2018.

Developing from my experience working with a variety of people with differing learning styles, my teaching style is very focused on the individual I...

In 2006, I began my teaching career as an art teacher and administrator at an arts program for adults with developmental disabilities. After many years in this field I went back to school for my Master's with an eye on teaching art at the college level. I started tutoring with Wyzant at the beginning of grad school and received my MFA in 2018.

Developing from my experience working with a variety of people with differing learning styles, my teaching style is very focused on the individual I am working with. We follow their path of interest and I make sure to cover the fundamentals of the subject and adapt the content to their educational needs.

I have a basic drawing course that I've developed combining exercises from "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain" [Betty Edwards], "Making Comics" [Lynda Barry], and The Virtual Instructor [Matt Fussell].

I'd be happy to share my lesson book with you and talk about what we do in art lessons.


Education

CSU East Bay
Graphic Design, Art
OTIS College of Art & Design
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $65
  • Rate details: Cancellation or postponement within 12 hours will be charged full time. I offer a discount for 4+ hours a week, please ask for details.
  • Lesson cancellation: 12 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 5/15/2020

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Art

Adobe Illustrator,

Adobe Illustrator

I am a staff studio assistant at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles for the Graphics and Multimedia department
Adobe Photoshop,

Adobe Photoshop

I am a staff studio assistant at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles for the Graphics and Multimedia department
Art History,

Art History

I have studied art history at the graduate level (Otis College of Art and Design MFA 2018) and have taught art history through Wyzant as well as in my role as teacher's assistant at Otis College of Art and Design
Art Theory,

Art Theory

I have studied Art Theory at the graduate level (MFA 2018 Otis College of Art and Design)
Drawing,

Drawing

In 2018, I earned an MFA from Otis College of Art and Design. In 2004, I earned a BFA from CSU East Bay. Art teacher/ tutor since 2003.
Graphic Design,

Graphic Design

I am a staff studio assistant at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles for the Graphics and Multimedia department.
Painting

Painting

2018 Masters in Fine Art - Otis College of Art and Design. I have been teaching art since 2003, including Painting.

Computer

Adobe Illustrator,

Adobe Illustrator

I am a staff studio assistant at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles for the Graphics and Multimedia department
Adobe Photoshop,

Adobe Photoshop

I am a staff studio assistant at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles for the Graphics and Multimedia department
General Computer,

General Computer

I am a staff studio assistant at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles for the Graphics and Multimedia department
Graphic Design

Graphic Design

I am a staff studio assistant at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles for the Graphics and Multimedia department.

Corporate Training

General Computer

General Computer

I am a staff studio assistant at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles for the Graphics and Multimedia department

Elementary Education

Reading

Reading

I have always excelled in comprehension and explanation in the English language and I apply my skill to over 8 years experience teaching people with learning difficulties.

English

Reading

Reading

I have always excelled in comprehension and explanation in the English language and I apply my skill to over 8 years experience teaching people with learning difficulties.

History

Art History

Art History

I have studied art history at the graduate level (Otis College of Art and Design MFA 2018) and have taught art history through Wyzant as well as in my role as teacher's assistant at Otis College of Art and Design

Homeschool

Piano,

Piano

I am qualified to teach your student their first year of piano instruction. I am a full-time visual arts teacher but have also been a lifelong musician.
Reading

Reading

I have always excelled in comprehension and explanation in the English language and I apply my skill to over 8 years experience teaching people with learning difficulties.

Most Popular

Piano,

Piano

I am qualified to teach your student their first year of piano instruction. I am a full-time visual arts teacher but have also been a lifelong musician.
Reading

Reading

I have always excelled in comprehension and explanation in the English language and I apply my skill to over 8 years experience teaching people with learning difficulties.

Music

Piano

Piano

I am qualified to teach your student their first year of piano instruction. I am a full-time visual arts teacher but have also been a lifelong musician.

Special Needs

Special Needs

Special Needs

I have been working with adults with developmental disabilities for ten years. I began in 2006 as studio manager at a local art studio in Chicago and in 2013 worked one on one with a client with autism for 4 months. In 2014, I started work at a Los Angeles art studio for adults with developmental disabilities and have been there 9 months. I have tutored other subjects besides art, including math, reading, writing, social, and job skills.

Summer

Piano,

Piano

I am qualified to teach your student their first year of piano instruction. I am a full-time visual arts teacher but have also been a lifelong musician.
Reading

Reading

I have always excelled in comprehension and explanation in the English language and I apply my skill to over 8 years experience teaching people with learning difficulties.

Examples of Expertise


Karim has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 8 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

Ratings and Reviews


Rating

4.9 (421 ratings)
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(400)
4 star
(16)
3 star
(3)
2 star
(2)
1 star
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Reviews

Patient, attentive caring tutor

I highly recommend Karim. He is creative, engaging, and knows so much about how and what to teach. My 13 year old son loves taking lessons from him! He comes prepared for every lesson and builds upon what was taught in the previous session.

Kayle, 11 lessons with Karim
Tutor responded:

Thank you Kayle! It was a pleasure working with him!

Great teacher.

Knowledgeable and responsive. Nice person. Patient and thoughtful, good skills. Has obviously taught before! Thanks Karim! I look forward to learning more and creating great comic art.

Courtni, 1 lesson with Karim

Fun creative Autism Tutor

I have 12-year-old son with Autism and Karim has been tutoring him over a year now. He is fun and creative tutor that makes lessons entertaining while educational. My son totally loves Karim and always looking forward to have a lesson with him every week.

Naomi, 86 lessons with Karim

Excellent tutor who goes above and beyond

We asked Karim to help our 9-year-old son to develop his overall drawing skills and encourage him to enjoy doing art. He had been working with Alex for the past 8monghts. Our son really enjoys his lessons with Karim. He is patient, kind, efficient, and knowledgeable, and he answers all his questions. He has been introducing him various techniques that he is so excited to use and teach me after the session. We look forward to more sessions with him!

Amanda, 90 lessons with Karim
Tutor responded:

Thank you Amanda for supporting him in his lessons. I was impressed early on with the fact that he often does extra practice at home. The progress he is showing speaks to this dedication, thanks to you.

The greatest tutor :)

Karim definitely teaches me how to use the adobe tools and it’s definitely helping me to understand it’s tools in photoshop and he is definitely telling me what to do and guiding me.

Phyllis, 57 lessons with Karim

Best tutor

We love Karim’s way of teaching. He is diligent and motivating and always works patiently with my daughter to teach her all aspects of the art form. She has learnt so much and has improved a lot from when she started. Absolutely will recommend him to everyone who is interested in learning art. Thanks Karim

Swati, 47 lessons with Karim

Talented artist and a great art teacher

Karin is not only a talented artist but also a great art teacher. His lessons are structured and interesting. My child is developing skills, working on staying focused while having fun.

Gigi, 42 lessons with Karim

Talented artist and a great art teacher

Karin is not only a talented artist but also a great art teacher. His lessons are structured and interesting. My child is developing skills, working on staying focused while having fun.

Gigi, 42 lessons with Karim

Talented artist and a great art teacher

Karin is not only a talented artist but also a great art teacher. His lessons are structured and interesting. My child is developing skills, working on staying focused while having fun.

Gigi, 42 lessons with Karim

Knowledgeable and Patient Tutor

Karim is very patient and looks for ways to make me feel comfortable learning new concepts. He is very knowledgeable and answers questions without hesitation. Gives good examples that fit the learning.

Soyeon, 65 lessons with Karim
Hourly Rate: $65
Response time: 35 minutes
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