KATHRYN J.

BLASINGAME
158 Marseille Drive, Maumelle, AR 72113
(c) 501-416-8632 (e) kblasingameart@gmail.com (w) kblasingame.weebly.com

Education
2015

Certifications
2015
2014

Experience

University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR

Bachelor of Arts: Studio Art - Art Education
Chancellors List, Spring 2015
Deans List, Spring 2015
Arkansas K-12 Certification in Art Education
College Reading and Learning Certification

03/2015 -

Student Teacher, Randall G. Lynch Middle School Farmington, AR

05/2015

Successfully developed and taught interdisciplinary units for 6th, 7th, and 8th
grades that reflected the State of Arkansas Fine Arts Curriculum Frameworks and the
Common Core Standards. Attended IEP meetings with principal, staff, and parents of
children to discuss childs involvement in class.Observed and assessed student
performance and kept thorough records of progress.

01/2015 -

Student Teacher, Walter Turnbow Elementary Springdale, AR

03/2015

Observed and taught art lessons to grades 1-5. Effectively developed and taught
a 5th grade printmaking unitthat reflected the State of Arkansas Fine Arts Standards
and Frameworks and the Common Core Standards.Implemented a variety of teaching
methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations. Participated inafterschool carpool duty each day.

05/2013

Student Teacher, Life Styles, Inc. Springdale, AR

Participated in a 2-week service learning course that involved team-teaching
while working with adults with special needs. Successfully developed and taught
lesson on bookmaking and stories. Performed various roles, such as teacher,
teaching assistant, videographer, and student.

Work History
08/2013 Present

University of Arkansas Athletic Department Fayetteville, AR

English / Education / Art History / Communications Tutor - Worked with college
student athletes from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, as well as students with
diagnosed learning disabilities

05/2010-

Whole Hog Cafe Fayetteville, AR

08/2012

Cashier / Catering / Expediter

2013 - Present
2013 - Present
2013-2015

National Art Education Association,

Arkansas Art Educators Association,
Art Education Club, University of Arkansas

Affiliations