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Certification
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Caitlin Blackwell

Moravian Falls,North Carolina

Summary

Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in art and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start a career and make meaningful contributions to young minds with commitment and drive. Possesses a year of preschool teaching experience and a determination to share love of art with passion and joy.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Support Teacher

The Lemonade Stand
05.2024 - Current
  • Assist the lead teacher in the classroom as directed.
  • Provide care and protection for the children.
  • Participate in any group games, enforcing safety rules, encouragement of children to develop positive group social relationships with each other, staff, and visitors.
  • Respect the basic rights and dignity of the children.
  • Aid children in eating, dressing, and other activities to help encourage and foster appropriate habits.
  • Maintain assigned records on children's physical, social, and intellectual development. Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, conferences, and workshops.
  • Attend and participate in parent group meetings.
  • Arrange the environment and prepare supplies for activities.
  • Assure that equipment and supplies are accessible and in good condition.
  • Help keep the room stocked for meals, changes, etc.
  • Help ensure that activities and toys are returned to their proper place or storage.
  • Document student behaviors to help address any pertinent issues (i.e, biting)
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoor activities to promote student safety.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following the school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.

Studio Monitor

Appalachian State University Art Department
08.2021 - 12.2023
  • Ensure the safe use of Sculpture tools and equipment
  • Assist students with questions regarding tool set up
  • Ensure the safety of the students- including proper attire for studio space
  • Perform basic maintenance on studio equipment
  • Maintain the usability of sculpture studio space by ensuring its cleanliness
  • Ensure timely reporting of malfunctioning or broken equipment to studio coordinator

Intern

WNC Sculpture Center
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assisted with the clean up and maintenance of the sculpture grounds
  • Helped set up for events
  • Was on hand to assist resident artists
  • Supervised the merchandise table for events
  • Interacted with the public on behalf of the park to help educate about the park and its goals
  • Assisted with the gathering, sourcing, and staging of materials for events like iron pours and live music

Instructional Assistant for Sculpture: Casting

Appalachian State University
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Assisted students with class activities like sand mold making and pours
  • Assisted students with the safe and appropriate use of tools
  • Answered questions about projects and processes
  • Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
  • Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
  • Oversaw the class in the absence of the professor
  • Participated in class critiques and offered feedback to students
  • Assisted with demonstrations
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.

Education

BFA - Studio Art, Sculpture

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
12.2023

Associate of Arts - 3d Design And Animation Technology

Piedmont Community College
Roxboro, NC
08-2009

Skills

  • Metal casting
  • Digital media software
  • CAD software
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Rhino 3D
  • Digital fabrication tools
  • Laser cutter
  • 3D Printers
  • Vinyl Cutter
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Technology-based strategies
  • Painting techniques
  • Art technique
  • Positive reinforcement

Professional Organizations

01/21-Present, TriState Sculptors Organization

Awards

05/23, Randolph A. Johnson Scholarship Endowment for Art

Exhibitions

  • 2024- 'Sons of the Villiage' Exhibition, VT Carillion School of Medicine Roanoke, VA
  • 01/24, DownEast Indoor Sculpture Exhibition, Greenville, NC, Juried
  • 05/23, BFA Senior Show, Smith Gallery, Boone, NC
  • 05/23, Art and Design Expo, Smith Gallery, Boone, NC, Juried
  • 05/22, WNC Student Artists, Haywood Gallery, Waynesville, NC
  • 05/21, Tri-State Sculptors Student Show, Clearwater Arts Center, Concord, NC
  • 10/19, Halloween show, Nth Gallery, Boone, NC

Certification

  • CPR/First Aid Training - July 2004 to July 2026

Timeline

Support Teacher

The Lemonade Stand
05.2024 - Current

Intern

WNC Sculpture Center
06.2022 - 08.2022

Instructional Assistant for Sculpture: Casting

Appalachian State University
01.2022 - 05.2022

Studio Monitor

Appalachian State University Art Department
08.2021 - 12.2023

BFA - Studio Art, Sculpture

Appalachian State University

Associate of Arts - 3d Design And Animation Technology

Piedmont Community College

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