KATHERINE ELLIS KEITH

404-824-8060 | kkeith@cityyear.org
A creative solution-seeker who approaches each day with gusto.
AmeriCorps Member: Community Engagement Coordinator Dallas, TX
CITY YEAR August 2016- present
Design and teach individualized tutoring plans for English and Spanish literacy of 24 at-risk
students, yielding an average increase of standardized reading scores by 32% in four months
Lead 3 weekly after school enrichment programs, including tutoring sessions, Art Club and Girl Scouts
Plan on-site Health Fair for an expected 200 participants to connect community members with local resources
Create a positive learning environment for students through courtyard and hallway beautification projects
Collaborate with community partners, faculty and administration to advocate for student needs
PROBLEM SOLVER

Conduct daily mentoring sessions and behavioral interventions to increase social-emotional well being of students
Liaise partnership with Dallas Independent School District as member of founding elementary team, serving 1700 hours
Public Health Intern Hopi Reservation, AZ
HOPI MISSION SCHOOL & HOPI HEALTH CARE CENTER June-July 2015
Supervised volunteer groups of 30-50 people and coordinated programming during their stay on campus
Facilitated nutrition program to provide 25 Native American youth with daily healthy breakfast opportunity
Organized two fundraisers and promoted planned events throughout the community
Marketing Intern Edinburgh, Scotland
LIFECARE EDINBURGH LIMITED January-May 2015
Expanded communication network for Alzheimers organizations and disease victims across Scotland
Marketed fundraising events by designing and distributing print and digital publications
Increased website traffic and newsletter subscription by 200%
Completed Scottish Council certified training program on social media management

Furman University Greenville, SC

Major: Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences 2012-2016
Concentrations: Public Health and Graphic Design
ACHIEVER

Magna Cum Laude

HONORS
Jolley Presidential Scholar, Full tuition, room and board for four years (2012-2016)
The Kristin Simpson Award for Most Valuable Senior, voted by peers of 50 member Student Activities Board (2016)
Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society (2015)
Senior Order, 15 women selected campus-wide for exceptional character (2015)

Head of Girls Camp, Director of Creative Arts Flat Rock, NC

CAMP WAYFARER FOR BOYS & GIRLS June-August 2011-2016
Mentored 30 female staff members, introduced training aimed at strengthening cabin dynamics
Developed & directed Creative Arts program for 200 students aged 6-16 years for four summers
Vice President - Community Service Greenville, SC
2014-2015
LEADER

KAPPA DELTA - ZETA PI CHAPTER

Organized 5k run & awareness banquet, raising $16,000 to aid sexual assault victims
Directed Relay for Life team, raising $6,000 for cancer research
Coordinated International Girls Day Event for 250 Girl Scouts & volunteers, featured in national
magazine The Angelos
Marketing Team Specialist Greenville, SC
FURMAN STUDENT ACTIVITIES BOARD 2013-2016
Designed graphic materials & interactive campaigns to increase student community engagement
Directed four of twelve off-campus events based on annual committee budget of $70,000