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Concept Art/Graphic Design
Kayla Thornquist
Waltham, MA
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About
Young professional using skills in art and design in everyday life with the goal to inspire and brighten the world.
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Education
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Master of Education (MEd) Teaching Students with Moderate DisabilitiesSimmons College2013 - Currently EnrolledStudied: Multi-sensory Education, Classroom Development, Education Psychology, Bilingualism in the Classroom, Reading Literacy, etc.
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Foundations Certificate 3D AnimationCenter for Digital Arts2015 - 2016Studied Autodesk Maya, Zbrush, and Adobe Suite programs to develop 3d models and animated scenes.
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N/A Continuing EducationMassachusetts College of Art and Design2014 - 2014Participated in a drawing class called: Evocative Drawing in Black and White. We used a variety of drawing tools such as: charcoal, conte, and ink to create various still life drawings.
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Human Challenge of SustainabilityFindhorn Community Semester, Scotland2012 - 2012The Findhorn Foundation is a sustainable and spiritually intentional community on the north-eastern side of Scotland. Here I learned group dynamics, sustainable living and architecture, and world cultural views that support a healthy lifestyle. I was able to meet and interact with people from all over the world and was exposed to an array of lifestyles and perspectives that, have since, affected my daily life in the USA.
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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) English, CommunicationUniversity of Massachusetts, Amherst2008 - 2012Studied: Video Production, Intro to Film Studies, Avante Garde Film, Archaeology of Us, Grassroots Community Development, Shakespeare, Creative Writing, etc.
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Experience
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IllustratorFreelance IllustratorJan 2014 - Present (10 years 10 months)I have experience with cartooning, illustrations as well as fine arts. I recently completed illustrations for a children's book that is in production (The Day Durinda Disappeared by Nicole Olsen). My style, itself, varies depending on the product and age group to be marketed towards. I also have backgrounds with oil painting, colored pencil, charcoal, and wood-burning illustrations.
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Teaching AssistantWellesley Middle SchoolWellesley, MAAug 2013 - Present (11 years 3 months)• Facilitates a group of students with in-classroom and learning center support based on academic needs.
• Modifies worksheets, provides accommodations and illustrates posters to support ELA, Social Studies, and Science lessons.
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Camp CounselorDrama-Play ConnectionJun 2013 - Aug 2013 (2 months)• Provides a safe space for social development for children and teens with ADHD, Autism, or Asperger’s Syndrome.
• Teaches pragmatics and performing arts workshops with children and teens to advance their social skills through film production.
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@kaylathornquist, member since 2014
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