Kathryn M.
Private tutor in Austin, TX
Education
Oberlin College (Aug 2009 – May 2013) Oberlin, OH Bachelor of Arts- Psychology Major & Comparative American Studies Minor • GPA: 3.7 • 4-Year John F. Oberlin Academic Merit Scholarship • Acquired skills: inputting and analyzing data in SPSS (multiple regression, factorial and repeated measures analysis of variance, and logistic regression), training in experimental design and conducting experiments, extensive experience writing and editing research papers, an understanding of how to apply psychology and critical social justice oriented practices and understandings to many different situations. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (July 2012 – Dec 2012) Valparaíso, Chile • Spanish Language and Chilean Cultural Studies Anderson High School (Aug 2005 – May 2009) Austin, TX • International Baccalaureate Certificate Program, Top 5%, ACT score: 32.
Experience
-Over 5 years of tutoring experience in providing academic assistance to students individually and in groups -Takes pride in ability to work well with others of diverse backgrounds, ages, personalities, and identities. -Patient but determined in creating a safe, encouraging, and engaging learning environment for the student—can adjust quickly and creatively to students’ learning needs -Creative and enthusiastic instructor who skillfully uses play, art, story-telling, and other tools to engage students in the academic-learning process. -Passionate social justice advocate and scholar with strong writing, researching, and communication abilities. -A desire to apply psychology in a way that will help people foster individual and community wellness, education, awareness, understanding, and empathy.) TUTORING EXPERIENCE Dubois Project (Oberlin, OH | Aug 2010-Dec 2014) “The Du Bois Project of Oberlin helps underrepresented minorities and children from families of lower socioeconomic status achieve and maintain excellence in the Oberlin Public Schools by helping them learn to enjoy math.” Volunteer & Paid Positions- Coach • Coached after-school fraction club (larger group management of kids ages 7-12)—interdisciplinary learning of math and physical movement. • Led and taught other future coaches Oberlin Community Services (OCS) (Oberlin, OH | Jan 2012-Dec 2013) Paid Position- America Counts Tutor & Intern • One-on-one tutoring (with ages 7-12): design curriculum that creatively addresses the students’ specific learning needs and styles • Participated in discussions and workshops with other tutors Paid Position- Summer Learning Enrichment Tutor • One-on-one tutoring (with ages 8-12): designed curriculum and individual lesson plans—exploring how to make learning more fun, creative, engaging, and accessible for all subjects. • High school summer school tutoring in all subjects/participated in weekly discussions and workshops with other tutors) Paid Position- Education Access Intern • Researched gender & sexuality in Oberlin to develop programs, workshops, and educational resources for purpose of informing potential next steps and future goals for OCS. • Organized community zine-making workshop, coordinated with local library and created the event’s publicity America Reads Tutor (Oberlin, OH | Feb 2012-May 2012) Paid Position- Work-Study • Primarily worked one-on-one with third-grade student • Mostly one-on-one reading and English based tutoring, small-group tutoring and management • Helped students with assigned school work or created small lessons OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE The Local (Oberlin, OH | Aug 2013-Dec 2014) Paid Position- Café Worker, Shift Leader & Barista (25+ hours training) • Coffee and food preparation — utilized training and knowledge to prepare high-quality drinks • Dealt with a high volume of customers in high stress situations while providing friendly and helpful customer-service. • Assigned to help manage shifts and train new hires in workplace procedures. The Oberlin Office of Undergraduate Research (Oberlin, OH | Dec 2013-May 2014) “The OUR provides intellectual and administrative support for students conducting faculty-mentored research at Oberlin College, specifically seeking to provide resources for promising students from underrepresented groups and to encourage them to pursue Ph.D.s (and other advanced degrees), so that they may pursue careers in higher education.” Paid Position- Administrative Assistant • Transition of department – supported new director by designing office space, creating to-do lists and timelines. • Answered phones and emails, organized and updated computer, as well as, paper filing systems, and fulfilled duties required by department director. • Communicated with faculty, staff and handled most student correspondence. Active Minds at Oberlin [Mental Health Advocacy Student Group] (OH | Oct 2009-May 2013) “Active Minds is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing mental health awareness on college campuses and in the community by developing and supporting chapters of a student-run mental health awareness, education, and advocacy group on campuses nationwide.” Co-Director, Treasurer, Secretary • Organized events/speakers, tracked finances, mental health education outreach, generated project ideas, etc. • Communicated with school administrators to work on changing school policies to better support students Center for Music Therapy (Austin, TX, January 2010 – Winter Term) Intern • Office work; assisted in individual therapy and group exercise with clients. Computer Skills 90 WPM, good command of all Microsoft programs, experience with IBM SPSS software, basic Photoshop, quick learner of new programs and technology
Subject Expertise
8th Grade Reading9th Grade mathElementary MathMiddle School MathAP Psychology1st Grade Reading2nd Grade Reading3rd Grade Reading4th Grade Reading5th Grade Reading6th Grade Reading7th Grade Reading8th Grade math9th Grade Reading10th Grade Reading11th Grade Reading12th Grade ReadingACT ReadingPSAT Critical ReadingSAT Critical ReadingPsychologyStudy SkillsStudy Skills And OrganizationSummer Tutoring9th Grade Writing10th Grade Writing11th Grade Writing12th Grade Writing1st Grade Writing2nd Grade Writing3rd Grade Writing4th Grade Writing5th Grade Writing6th Grade Writing7th Grade Writing8th Grade WritingWritingACT with WritingACT WritingPSAT Writing SkillsSAT Writing1st Grade math2nd Grade math3rd Grade math4th Grade math5th Grade math6th Grade math7th Grade math
Availability
Weekdays at any time, Weekends at any time
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away at my regular hourly rate
Hobbies
Besides engaging passionately in activism and discussions surrounding mental/emotional wellness along with fair educational and economic accessibility, I love to simply have time to read as many books as I can get my hands on. I also thoroughly love music (which I listen to constantly and even played french horn for over 10 years), dancing (even taught a blues dancing class for a year and a half), as well as, visual arts (especially acrylic/watercolor painting and drawing/ink work). I really believe in making learning more creatively engaging and love to incorporate my variety of artistic methods and physical play (for younger kids especially), to help the student achieve their learning goals.
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