Bayleigh Freeman
Paragould,AR
Summary
Passionate and dedicated aspiring teacher with a deep appreciation for the arts. Experienced in analyzing and interpreting art across various periods and cultures and producing independent artwork. Committed to fostering creativity, critical thinking, and cultural understanding in the classroom.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Museum Technician
Bradbury Art Museum
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted with art installations, curatorial ideation, collection management, exhibition planning, and visitor engagement.
Intern
Arkansas State University Museum
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Gained hands-on experience in museum operations, including preservation, curatorial research, and label composition.
Childcare Attendant
Paragould Primary School
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Supervised children in summer and afterschool programs, implementing activities to foster a creative and engaging learning environment.
Teaching Assistant
A-State Child Development and Research Center
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Aided in childcare and early educational activities to promote child development for young learners.
News Writer
The Herald at Arkansas State University
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Conducted interviews and contributed written content to the university newspaper.
Education
B.A. in Art History -
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR05.2024
Honor Graduate -
Paragould High School
Paragould, AR05.2020
Skills
- Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional Art Production
- Creativity and Artistic Ideation
- Knowledge in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign
- Visual and Textual Analysis
- Written Composition and Communication
- Reading Comprehension
- Academic Research
- Knowledge of Formatting
- Creative Thinking and Writing
- Museum Operations
- Spanish Language Proficiency
Accomplishments
- A-State Chancellor’s List - 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- A-State Achievement Scholarship - 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- A-State Art + Design Portfolio Scholarship - 2021, 2022, 2023
- Savu Scholarship for the Arts 2023-24
- Honors Experience Grant to Travel Abroad 2022
- Qualifying score on AP Language and Literature Exams
- Qualifying score on AP Drawing and 2D Art Exams
- ACT English: 35, ACT Reading: 28, ACT Superscore: 30
Educational Experiences
El Centro Hispano Volunteer Work
September 2022 - Present
Instruct weekly artistic workshops to promote creativity in Spanish speaking children from the ages of 5-13.
Studying Abroad in Paris, France December 2022 - January 2023Spent two weeks immersed in suburban European culture, undergoing an educational exploration of French customs and artworks while completing accompanying art history coursework.
Contribution at A-State Museum 2023Conducted advanced curatorial research for two separate A-State Museum exhibits. Composed informative labels for both thematic headers and displayed museum objects.
Advanced Research in Tear Iconography January - May 2024Performed extensive academic research regarding tear iconography in Renaissance and Baroque European artwork. Implemented visual analysis to explain artistic evolution in regard to historical context and tracked thematic elements in a published thesis.
Freelance Artwork Production August 2021 - PresentEngage in a multitude of commissioned art projects, investing time in independent studies to refine artistic techniques and elevate proficiency.
Timeline
Intern
Arkansas State University Museum
01.2023 - 12.2023
Museum Technician
Bradbury Art Museum
08.2022 - Current
Childcare Attendant
Paragould Primary School
05.2021 - 08.2022
Teaching Assistant
A-State Child Development and Research Center
02.2021 - 05.2022
News Writer
The Herald at Arkansas State University
09.2020 - 05.2022
B.A. in Art History -
Arkansas State University
Honor Graduate -
Paragould High School