Kathryn Morton

EDUCATION:

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA                                        May 2011

Master of Arts in Teaching,  GPA: 3.65

Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA                                                       December 2007

Bachelor of Arts, Theatre / Biblical Studies,  GPA: 3.32

CREDENTIALS:

Secondary English                                                                                   August 2011

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Student Teacher                                              

Otsego Middle School                                                               March 2011 – May 2011

• Grade seven, English Language Arts
• Designed age-appropriate lessons covering state standards
• Implemented suitable teaching strategies during instruction
• Interacted with students and staff in a friendly and professional manner

Student Teacher

Kalamazoo Central High School                                   December 2010 – February 2011

• Grades nine through twelve, English Language Arts, Drama
• Developed strong classroom management and discipline skills
• Generated lesson plans incorporating differentiation strategies
• Communicated with parents regarding student behavior and development

Substitute Teacher

Catholic Schools of Greater Kalamazoo                            August 2009 – January 2010

• Taught grades one through twelve
• Implemented lessons as provided by classroom teacher
• Supplemented and created lessons to accommodate students

 

 

 

RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Founder and Owner                                                       September 2009 – present

Once Upon a Princess

• Organized and founded a business which caters to children’s birthday parties, church and community events, hospital visits
• Design each event to meet the client’s desires
• Perform as a fairy tale character during the event

Instructor                                                                                    July 2011- present

The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre, Kalamazoo, MI                                                              

• Instructing and leading students in acting warm-ups and activities
• Providing constructive feedback for individual and group excises
• Directing a final production for performance

Assistant Director of Theatre Production                 September 2008 – May 2009

Maranatha High School, Pasadena, CA                                                                          

• Directed students in creating top of the line productions
• Created and maintained budget for all aspects of production
• Purchased, located and designed set pieces and props

Assistant to Director of Student Ministries     January 2008 – September 2009

Glenkirk Church, Department of Student Ministries, Glendora, CA

• Managed all administrative duties for the department
• Planned weekly Bible studies, group activities, mission trips
• Mentored and counseled students, met with parents

Sunday School Teacher                               September 2007 – September 2008

Glenkirk Church, Glendora, CA

• Taught Sunday School to grades one through four
• Led two to three year old classroom for Mother of Preschoolers program

 

OTHER EXPERIENCE:                                                                                                             

• Volunteer Sundance Film Festival. Park City, UT                        January 2009
• Intern / Teacher Taproot Theatre. Seattle, WA         May 2007- August 2007
• Intern Pasadena Playhouse. Pasadena, CA                                      May 2008
• Nanny Various positions ranging newborn to teenage                 2000-present

HONORS AND AWARDS:           

• Recipient of the White Rose, awarded to six graduating seniors
• Dean’s List 2006, 2007
• Awarded over $8,000 in scholarship via competing in the Miss America Organization

SKILLS:

• Proficient in both Mac and PC programming and web design
• Skills in vocal performance, piano, acting, dance, photography
• Current CPR/First Aid and Disaster Training