Honor Society® member
Kyle Thomas
Technician at Summit At Snoqualmie. Seasonal position in between college
- studio art
- Class of 2024
- Bellingham, Washington
Member since May 2023
About
Covid affected so many people, and our youth the brunt of it. I am looking into opportunities to do Art Assisted Therapy. From my prior experience in Wilderness Therapy, I have found numerous tools that can help our youth that struggle and give back.
Mental stress and anxiety are at an all-time high, and I want to help. Prior struggles as a teen and now successful student at Western will benefit our youth as I share my unique perspective, and experiences in my chosen profession, Art, and Outdoor Therapeutic Treatment.
Education
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Western Washington University
studio arts and minor in pscyhology
2020 – 2024
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Bellevue College
psychology
2016 – 2019
Honors and awards
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Youth Corp/Amer-Corp Back Country Leadership Position
One of 20 chosen Nationally to work in the backcountry in the Steens Natural Wilderness Forest. A truly humbling and character building exerperience that has shaped who I am today.
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Rotary Club of Issaquah "Student of the Year Award"
Based on Academic achievement
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Notice of Exemplary Performance - NW Youth Corp
Worked on environmental sustainablity practice for the NW Corp and earned this highly sought after award for my high level of service
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Now considering my next steps after Western, I am very interested in pursuing a career that combines art with therapy for kids that struggled like I did,
I know the road to becoming financially stable in Art is hard and long, and feel combining both interests and strengths should be fufilling.
- Graduate school interests
As I mentioned, A BFA and eventually an MFA to someday teach my craft to students.
- Outside the classroom
Hiking, skiiing and whitewater rafting
Experience
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Technician
Summit At Snoqualmie. Seasonal position in between college
Nov 2018 – Mar 2019
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Sales Assistant/Event Staff
Spring Free Trampoline in Issaquah
Oct 2016 – Oct 2018
Volunteering
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Back Country Leader
National Youth Corps - NW Region
Jun 2016 – Aug 2016
Languages
- Spanish Beginner
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