John Zollo

2001-Present Religious Education Teacher, Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD), Queen of Peace Church Served as a teacher for all grades 1st to 8th. CurrentlyTeaching 6th grade, Bible History 2005-2011 -Tutoring Tutored four students totaling fifteen hours per week. Students are two seniors for Geometry and one Sophomore for general subjects, but focusing mainly on Algebra and English 2008-Present - Art Instructor at Kip Center, Rutherford NJ Currently acquired to a series of art classes at local senior center in Rutherford NJ. Students study various techniques and mediums in classes from introductory to intermediate and mastery levels.

My style of teaching incorporates just as my art does many different styles. First and foremost I keep up with current trends and advancements in the field using technology and making the information given out to students readily available through things like blogs, wikis and websites for the class itself. I also keep my lessons with the more advanced students more about a technique rather than a particular subject matter. This keeps the students interested because it is what THEY want to do, rather than what they have to do. Students discovery process is what is truly fascinating and what helps us as educators to keep advancing rather than getting stuck in ruts.

2012 Publication, Kip’s 1St Annual Art Show and Sale Award winners, Kip Kourrier (May 2012) People’s Choice Award/Best in Show, Kip’s 1St Annual Art Show and Sale (April 2012) Certificate of Commendation, (Bergen County) Senior Service Volunteer (April 2012) Certificate of Commendation, (Bergen County) Service Volunteer (April 2012) Certificate of Commendation, (Bergen County Sheriff) Service Volunteer (April 2012) Publication, Kip’s 1St Annual Art Show and Sale announcement of board of directors, Kip Kourrier (March 2012) Publication, Independent Art Class; popularity and most desired, Kip Kourrier (Feb 2012) 2011 Publication, Irish Rose, the Palette, Art Association of Rutherford Publication, Recognition for Environmental Art Show, Kip Kourrier. (Nov 2011) Publication, Irish Rose, the Palette, Art Association of Rutherford (Nov 2011) 2ndPlace Mixed Media, 64th Annual Environmental Art Show (Oct 2011) 
Best in Show, A Town Paints, Bloomfield Art League (May 2011) 1st Place Mixed Media, A Town Paints, Bloomfield Art League (May 2011) 1st Place Watercolor, A Town Paints, Bloomfield Art League (May 2011) Certificate of Commendation, (Bergen County) Senior Service Volunteer (April 2011) Certificate of Commendation, (Bergen County) Service Volunteer (April 2011) Certificate of Commendation, (Bergen County Sheriff) Service Volunteer (April 2011) Judge, Summerset County Asian American Heritage Month Art Show (March 2011) 2010 Publication, Snow day, the Palette, Art Association of Rutherford (Nov 2010) Publication, Recognition for Environmental Art Show, Kip Kourrier. (Nov 2010) Publication, Vets visit NAHS, South Bergenite (Oct 2010) 2nd Place Mixed Media, 63rd Annual Environmental Art Show (Oct 2010) 
Certificate of Commendation, (Bergen County) Senior Service Volunteer (April 2010) Certificate of Commendation, (Bergen County) Service Volunteer (April 2010) Certificate of Commendation, (Bergen County Sheriff) Service Volunteer (April 2010) Publication, Portrait of Mother, Chaves Literary Magazine (Fall and Spring) Publication, Meet your instructor, Kip Kourrier (Feb 2010) 2009 Publication, Recognition for Mural Completion, Kip Kurrier (Dec 2009) Publication, Recognition for Environmental Art Show, Kip Kourrier. (Nov 2009) 1nd Place Mixed Media, 62rd Annual Environmental Art Show (Oct 2009) Certificate of Commendation, (Bergen County) Senior Service Volunteer (April 2009) Certificate of Commendation, (Bergen County) Service Volunteer (April 2009) Certificate of Commendation, (Bergen County Sheriff) Service Volunteer (April 2009) Publication, Eagle Eye, Chaves Literary Magazine (Fall and Spring) 2008 Publication, Recognition for Environmental Art Show, Kip Kourrier. (Nov) Honorable Mention, 61rd Annual Environmental Art Show (Oct) Certificate of Commendation, (Bergen County) Senior Service Volunteer (April) Certificate of Commendation, (Bergen County) Service Volunteer (April) Certificate of Commendation, (Bergen County Sheriff) Service Volunteer (April) Publication, Leopard, Chaves Literary Magazine (Fall and Spring) 2007 Publication, Rising From the Ashes, Chaves Literary Magazine (Fall) Outstanding Achievement in Art Award, North Arlington High School Americanism Award (Art Contest winner) evolution of women, Ladies Jewish Auxiliary Color and Design Award, Semi finalist, Bergen County Teen Arts

Seton Hall University BA of Education Double Concentration: - Fine Arts (k-12) - History (5-12) Minor: - Graphic Design

I am a full time artist/illustrator/web designer besides teaching art classes to a variety of students. My students range in ages from 12 to students in their 60's. I have experience working with students but more importantly out side experience with real clients, which also keeps me current in the market. I am different from other posters on this site because my knowledge of art techniques is more than the norm. I specialize in forgotten techniques in art that are not only a beautiful art form, but also a way of introducing students to history and culture along the way.These techniques for the purposes of these lessons and workbooks have been simplified but can be taken more advanced through contacting me for further demonstrations. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME ABOUT ANYTHING I POST HERE. I AM MORE THAN HAPPY TO HELP