Kathryn Anne Dennen

793 Oxford Rd., Oxford, CT 06478

kathrynannesophia@gmail.com www.kathryndennen.weebly.com 203-278-7323

EDUCATION
Fairfield University Fairfield, CT
Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude GPA: 3.98 May 2015
Major: English (Teacher Education) Minors: Spanish, Educational Studies
Course Highlights: Philosophy of Education, Educational Psychology, Special Learners in the Regular
Classroom, Teaching and Learning Grammar, Contemporary Children’s Literature, Advanced Composition
for Teachers, Sociology of the Family
Fairfield University (Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions) Fairfield, CT
Master of Arts GPA: 4.0 August 2016
Major: Elementary Education
Course Highlights: Introduction to Literacy in the Elementary Classroom, Extending Literacy in the
Elementary Classroom, Educational Technology, Helping Struggling Readers and Writers, Science in the
Elementary Classroom, Mathematics in the Elementary Classroom, Integrated Curriculum
HONORS
Fairfield University Fairfield, CT
Phi Beta Kappa National Society of Collegiate Christopher B. Love Student
Alpha Sigma Nu Scholars Achievement Award 2014
Sigma Tau Delta Honors Program Albert M. Loch Learning for a
Alpha Mu Gamma Magis Scholar Lifetime Scholarship 2014
LEADERSHIP
Athens College English Summer Camp, English Teacher/Camp Counselor Kantza, Greece
Fulbright Fellow at Hellenic American Educational Foundation (HAEF) June 2017 – July 2017
 Engage a class of kindergarten students in a full day of camp activities
 Encourage students to communicate in English
 Energize students using music, kinesthetic learning, outdoor activities and sports
Institute of International Education, Fulbright Scholar Kantza, Greece
Fulbright Fellow at Hellenic American Educational Foundation (HAEF) September 2016 – June 2017
 Assisted as a cultural ambassador in English language classes grades 1-6
 Led literacy groups to enhance students’ practice of the English language through poetry and literature
 Collaborated with U.S. and Greek teachers on a Pen Pal Project to engage students of diverse backgrounds
TESOL Greece, Convention Athens, Greece
Speaker: Responding to Challenges in the Language Classroom February 2017
 Strategized with a co-presenter on the topic “Mindfulness in the Classroom”
 Compiled interviews and research data on Mindfulness and current practices
 Presented to Greek teachers, HAEF, TESOL members, Fulbright Fellows
LCC International University, Summer Language Institute Klaipeda, Lithuania
Teacher of English as a Second Language June 2014
 Developed and implemented interactive lesson plans for 50 elementary students
 Led language classes from 8:00am-5:00pm
 Integrated music and movement to aid in the learning process and further engage the students
Fairfield University, Dance Ensemble Fairfield, CT
President and Ballet/Broadway Teacher and Choreographer September 2014 – May 2015
 Planned and directed the 1st Annual “Winter Benefit Gala of the Arts” to raise charity funds
 Delegated work to administrative team regarding club responsibilities, budget, rehearsals, and performances
 Fostered campus involvement through campus-wide events and performances
Fairfield University, Office of Student Programs and Leadership Development Fairfield, CT
New Student Leader (NSL) May 2012 – December 2013
 Prepared and executed activities for Orientation and Fall Welcome for the classes of 2016 and 2017
 Communicated effectively with other NSLs, Orientation Support Team, and Professional Staff
 Facilitated a weekly seminar for 40 first year students focused on transitional and social issues
EXPERIENCE
Ox Ridge Elementary School Darien, CT
Intern, Student Teacher August 2015 – June 2016
 Independently managed classes of different ages and subject areas including specials (art, gym, music)
 Creatively instructed and guided first grade students to achieve goals during Student Teaching
 Guided special education students in daily routines and supported individuals in the learning environment
 Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement district curricula including Lucy Calkins’ Writing
and Reading Workshop Series, Investigations Math, Words Their Way, and the Fundations Phonics Program
Giant Steps School (American Institute for Neuro-Integrative Development) Southport, CT
Instructional Assistant June 2015 – August 2015
 Supported children with disabilities in daily activities such as snack, free play, social interaction, and car travel
 Supervised day trips to public parks, the beach, and other public places to aid social development
Fairfield University Writing Center Fairfield, CT
Tutor September 2012 – May 2015
 Counseled undergraduate and graduate students one on one with writing assignments
 Prioritized individual goals with each student to ensure success
 Collaborated with writers to organize, synthesize, and enhance their written thoughts
Fairfield University English Dept., Cathedral Poetry Project Bridgeport, CT
Assistant Poetry Teacher at Cathedral Academy September – December 2014
 Effectively carried out lesson plans to instruct 5th graders in the art of poetry
 Budgeted time efficiently to complete all tasks within one-hour time period
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 Speaks conversational Spanish and writes in Spanish
 Can speak and write in basic, communicative Greek
 Dance (Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theater) for 22 years
 Theater Experience
o Community theater roles (The Wizard of Oz, Anything Goes, Oklahoma!)
o Collaboration, performances, and choreography for the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra and
Shakespearience Productions, Inc. (A Midsummer Night’s Dream)
o Extensive work in Greek elementary schools as choreographer, co-director, and stage manager for
student musicals
 Educational fieldwork experience:
o Second Hill Lane Elementary (Stratford, CT) Spring 2015
o Cesár Batalla Elementary (Bridgeport, CT ) Spring 2014
o Great Beginnings Montessori (Fairfield, CT) Spring 2013
VOLUNTEERING
 National Jesuit Day of Service (Harlem, NY) April 16, 2016
 Literacy Service Project (New Orleans, LA) April 2015
 Kirby Family Literacy Project: Head Start Program (Bridgeport, CT) September 2014- May 2015