Kayla Pearson
Art Educator
Cheyenne,WY
Summary
Experienced artist and art educator with wide range of knowledge in a variety of medias and processes with preference to watercolor and drawing medias for plein aire and a desire to try felting with nature as the studio. Skilled in working with the public, with 15 years experience working in public education and running art workshops.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Educator
Laramie County School District Number 1
Cheyenne, WY
08.2015 - Current
- Taught elementary ages 4-12 from 2012-2021
- Taught high school ages 14-18 from 2021-current
- Subjects taught include art history, sculpture, ceramics, painting, drawing, and felting
- Adapted instruction to meet individual student needs to differentiate instruction to meet students' development, diverse learning needs, and abilities
- Involved community in art shows
Art Educator
Goshen County School District
Torrington, Wyoming
01.2012 - 06.2015
- Taught ages 5-11
- Coordinated annual school-wide art shows showcasing student artwork for parents, staff, and community members
- Adapted instruction to meet individual student needs to differentiate instruction to meet students' development, diverse learning needs and abilities
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
University of Wyoming
Laramie 05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Art
Northwest Community College
Powell 05.2001 -
Skills
Workshop facilitation
Event planning
Communication
Friendly, Positive, Professional
Teamwork and collaboration
Leave no trace principles
Trail etiquette
Hiking, Backpacking, and Camping Experience
Timeline
Art Educator
Laramie County School District Number 1
08.2015 - Current
Art Educator
Goshen County School District
01.2012 - 06.2015
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
University of Wyoming
05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Art
Northwest Community College
05.2001 -
Exhibitions
- Solo show, Univeristy of Wyoming, Laramie WY, 2009
- Student Juried show, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, 2009
- Group Cheyenne shows, Wyoming shows at Creativity Center and Art Haus, 2023-Current
- Solo show, Blue Raven Brewery, Cheyenne Wyoming, 2023
Public Workshops
- Felting, Blue Raven Brewery, Cheyenne, 2023
- Oil Pastel, Warren Air Force Base, Cheyenne, 2025
- Graphite Drawing, Warren Air Force Base, Cheyenne, 2025
- Felting, Warren Air Force Base, Cheyenne 2025