Kate M. Wasson

                                                  316 Wister Circle, Mechanicburg, PA, 17055

                                                       717-979-9021, kate@misrules.com

 

Skills:

-Versed in most art media

-Strives to combine traditional techniques with modern ideas.

 

Education:

B.S.Ed. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania                                                                                        May 2016

Major: Art Education

Minor: Crafts

GPA: 3.5

 

Teaching Experience:

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Student Teaching at Northwestern Lehigh Elementary

• Created and taught lessons for grades K-5.

• Assisted students with developing individual interests and concepts that align with the lesson being taught through group discussion and one on one conversations.

• Engaged students with interdisciplinary lessons that investigate life through art.

• Developed students pattern of thought to problem solve and make connections between the in school lesson and life experiences.

• Further developed classroom management and organization skills.

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Student Teaching  at Whitehall High School- January 20th-March 2016

• Created and taught lessons for ceramics 1 and 2.

• Assisted students one on one for concept building and ceramic techniques.

• Connected the artistic process with the steps scientific method and the technological design process to help student build concepts and create personally meaningful artwork with a purpose.

• Introduced students to a variety of contemporary artists to spark inspiration and further engage student in the lesson.

• Assisted with classroom management and classroom organization.

• Loaded and unloaded kilns.

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Instructor for week-long summer camps through the Mechanicsburg Recreation Department:

Art Through Nature (ages 7-10)                                                                                                             June 2015

Hands on Art (ages 5-8)                                                                                                                          June 2015

Swim Instructor at Allenview Pool                                                                                       Summer 2012-2016

Swim Instructor for Mechanicsburg Recreation Department                                              2011- 2012 Winter                         

Work Experience:

Lifeguard at Allenview Pool, Mechanicsburg, PA                                                                Summer 2010-2015

Enola Mt.Zion Craft Show and Flea Market vendor, Enola, PA                                                 June 2014-2015

Shop Monitor, Ceramics Room , Kutztown University, PA                                                                    Fall 2015

 

Internship Experience:

Studio B, Boyertown                                                                                                                                  Fall 2015

-Hosted gallery

-Advertised online for gallery events

-Run tables/stands and set up gallery shows.

-Organized a Gallery show for December 4th, 2015

 

Professional Development:

-National Art Education Association Student Chapter Member                                           Fall 2014- Present

-National Art Education Association National Member                                                         Fall 2013- Present

-Pennsylvania Art Education Association Member                                                                Fall 2014-Present

-National Art Education Association Conference                                                                                2014, 2015