Professional Experience

Present-   Aug1995		Steinberg Designs LLC, Surface Design studio specializing in facilitating design strategies. Sherman, Connecticut
Aug 1996-   Sept 1995		Art Instructor, Bethel High School Bethel, Connecticut
Sept 1995-   July 1994		Art instructor, Henry Abbott Technical School Danbury, Connecticut
June 1993-  June 1992		Special Education Teacher, The Foundation School Orange, Connecticut Taught autistic, neurologically impaired, emotionally maladjusted, multi-handicapped, and other disabled children with a wide range of problems. Ages 3-10.
May 1993- Mar 1993		Instructor, Tales of Courage: (International Traveling Exhibit,) Childrens Wing, Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut
Sept 1992- Jan 1992		Journalist/Illustrator, HipMagazine, Orange, Connecticut. Write and illustrate music and entertainment reviews in the Greater New Haven, Connecticut area.
Jan 1992- Nov 1991		Art Instructor, Kaynor Technical School, Waterbury, Connecticut. Art instructor for grades 10 through 12.
Aug 1991- Jul 1991		Art Instructor, Naugatuck Youth Services, Naugatuck, Connecticut. Instructor for summer youth program, ages 10 to 15.
Jun 1990- Sept 1988		Art Instructor, St. Margaret's-McTernan School, Waterbury, Connecticut. Art instructor for Junior High and High School. School yearbook photographer, darkroom technician and advisor for grades kindergarten through 12.
Aug 1989- Jun 1989		Art Instructor, TASIS, Thorpe, Suffey, England.
Jun 1989		Instructor for ESL international students. Laguna Beach, California.
Jun 1987- Sept 1986		Art Instructor. Henry Abbott Technical School, Danbury, Connecticut. Certified instructor specializing in painting, design, and drawing, grades 9 to 12.
Oct 1985- Aug 1984		Colorist, JBJ Fabrics, New York, New York. Creation of textile designs and color schemes for a widely-known creative studio.
Jun 1983- Sept 1982		Art Instructor, Bethel School System, Bethel, Connecticut. Taught general art to kindergarten through twelfth grade.

Education

May 1992		M.S., School Psychology Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, Connecticut,
May 1992		Connecticut Teaching Certification, SpecialEducation, K-12, Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, Connecticut.
May 1984		Art Teaching Certification, K-12, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Sep 1981		B. A., Fine Arts, Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, California.
Jun 1978- Sep 1977		Coursework, Journalism and design, Fullerton College, Fullerton, California.
Jun 1977- Sep 1976		Coursework, Illustration and ceramics, California College of Arts and Crafts, Oakland, California.
Aug 1975- Jun 1975		Coursework, Photography, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, Rhode Island.

Exhibitions

1999	Sherman Library	Sherman, Connecticut
1999	Silo Gallery	New Milford, Connecticut
1996	Dr. Java's Caffeine Emporium	Bethel, Connecticut
1995 1994	Southern Connceticut State University	New Haven. Connecticut.
1994	Noah Webster Library	West Hartford, Connecticut.
1994	Silas Bronson Public Library	Waterbury, Connecticut.
1994	Whittemore Library	Naugatuck,Connecticut
1993	Watertown Library	Watertown, Connecticut
1992	Arts Council of Greater New Haven	New Haven, Connecticut
1992	Naugatuck Library	Naugatuck, Connecticut
1992	Wave Gallery	New Haven, Connecticut
1991	The Art Center	Danbury, Connecticut
1991	Art's Place	Naugatuck, Connecticut
1989	Jewish Home for the Elderly of Fairfield County	Fairfield, Connecticut
1988	Lady Di Boutique and Art Gallery	Laguna Beach, California
1986	Art In Heaven	New Haven, Connecticut
1986	Silvermine Guild for the Arts	New Canaan, Connecticut
1985	Civilian Warfare	New York, New York
1985	Christmas Murals, Danbury Hospital	Danbury, Connecticut
1984	Two Woman Show, Richter Association for the Arts	Danbury, Connecticut
1981	One Woman Show, Art Center College of Design	Pasadena, California
1981	Molly Barnes Gallery	Los Angeles, California
1979	Gallery Seven	Ridgefield, Connecticut

Awards and Prizes

1999	Richter Association for the Arts, First Prize, Ceramics	Danbury, Connecticut
1993	Richter Association for the Arts, Second Prize, Ceramics	Danbury, Connecticut
1992	Richter Association for the Arts, Honorable Mention, Watercolor	Danbury, Connecticut
1990	Richter Association for the Arts, Second Prize, Mixed Media	Danbury, Connecticut
1986	Discover Connecticut Photo Contest, Honorable Mention	Hartford, Connecticut
1984	Richter Association for the Arts, Second and Third Prize for Watercolor and Collage	Danbury, Connecticut
1981	Richter Assoctation for the Arts, First Overall in Show	Danbury, Connecticut
1978	Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA), First Prize for Commercial Art	San Diego, California

Private Collections

Coach Tours	Danbury, Connecticut
Richard Levenson Law Firm	New York, New York
Dermatology Group	Danbury, Connecticut
Martin's Men's Clothing	Danbury, Connecticut

Professional Organizations and Memberships

Arts Council of New Haven

Co-President, Connecticut Women's Caucus for Art 1993-1997

Connecticut Women's Caucus for Art

National Education Association

Women's Caucus for Art

Connecticut Art Education Association

Connecticut Education Association

Volunteer Positions

1995	Special Olympics, New Haven, Connecticut

Personal

Hometown: Danbury, Connecticut Family: Daughter of Martin and Frances Steinberg. Hobbies: Yoga, hiking, photography, swimming, traveling and cooking. Organizations: Appalachian Mountain Club, Watertown Art League, the Arts Council of Greater New Haven and City Spirit Artists in New Haven. Philosophy: "Go with your intuition. Do what feels right for you. And breathe." Have traveled extensively throughout Europe, South America, Central America, and the United States. Single, in excellent health, and willing to relocate either nationally or internationally.