KATHRYN FUGATE

620 Spring Canyon Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444 kfugate09@apu.edu cell: (805) 305-3331

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts, Global Studies

Biblical Studies Minor Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA GPA 3.8

(expected May 2014)

RELATED EXPERIENCE: Study Abroad, Global Learning Term, Azusa Pacific University
Vara Blanca, Heredia, Costa Rica Embarked on a 5 month, full-immersion, cultural learning semester Secured internship with local non-profit organization and homestay with a local family Conducted independent research on Special Education in rural Costa Rica

(Summer-Fall 2013)

Asociacion de Desarollo a traves de la Educacion

(June-November 2013)

Vara Blanca, Heredia, Costa Rica Community Development Intern and High School English Teacher Instructed English classes for high school students, grades 7-11, to improve their speaking and writing abilities resulting in each student passing their national exams Gained knowledge of international community development organization Achieved fluency in Spanish

Esperanza Community Housing Corporation

Los Angeles, CA Student Intern Organized and compiled data sets for grant proposals Managed organizations website, Facebook page, blog, and YouTube account Gained knowledge of community planning and nonprofit organization Mentored disadvantaged elementary school children

(January-April 2012)

WORK EXPERIENCE: Old San Luis BBQ Company

Cashier

(Summer 2012) (Summer 2011)

Historic Santa Maria Inn

Front Desk Agent Participated in hospitality training workshop and corporate team-building workshop Increased multitasking skills and business knowledge

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE: Azusa Unified School District

Azusa, CA Elementary School Classroom Assistant, Dual Immersion Program

(Fall 2012)

Care for Kids, La Paz

La Paz, BCS, Mexico Volunteer

(Summer 2012)

RELEVANT SKILLS & KEY COURSES:

Fluent Spanish Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs Grant Writing