Katheryn

Gipe i
katiegipe16@gmail.com

Objective i
Current Fulbright English Teaching Assistant pursuing further employment teaching English abroad.

Education i

Bachelor of Arts: Education and English April 2017

Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI GPA: 3.99
• Certified to teach all subjects grades K–5, English Language Arts grades 6-8, ESL grades K-5
• Frederik Meijer Honors College
• Majors: English-Language Arts, Education
• Minors: Elementary Certification, Applied Linguistics-Teaching ESL

Educational Experience i

Fulbright English Teaching Assistant, CEIP Guindalera, Logroño, Spain September 2017 – June 2018
• Create and teach English lessons to 1st – 6th graders in an elementary bilingual program
• Develop and teach weekly lessons to fellow teachers to prepare for the Cambridge English Assessment
• Design and teach phonics-based, thematic lessons for students 5 – 16 years old in one on one settings

Volunteer with EducationUSA, Logroño, Spain November 2017 – June 2018

• Assist Spanish students in applying to American universities by providing feedback on application essays

Substitute Teacher, EDUStaff, Clarkston, MI April 2017 – June 2017

• Substitute taught all subjects in different classrooms everyday ranging from kindergarten – twelfth grade

Student Teacher, CA Frost Environmental Science Academy, Grand Rapids, MI January 2017 – April 2017
• Created daily lesson plans and taught all core subjects in a first grade classroom for 40 hours per week
• Differentiated instruction and implemented various strategies to consistently engage students
• Promoted critical thinking through high leverage practices and visible thinking routines
• Fostered a growth mindset through positive reinforcement and constructive feedback

Teacher Assistant, Palmer Elementary School, Grand Rapids, MI September 2016 – December 2016
• Observed and assisted learning in a 4th/5th grade split classroom for 20 hours per week
• Taught English, math, reading and writing to the full class and small groups of non-native speakers

Teacher Assistant/Play Leader Intern, Hovde House, Ghana, Africa June 2016 – July 2016
• Assisted and taught 60 Ghanaian children who were rescued from labor trafficking
• Led activities during breaks and conducted art therapy exercises to improve their emotional health

Word ESL Tutor, Dominican Center at Marywood, Grand Rapids, MI September 2015 – April 2016
• Taught English to a Guatemalan immigrant through structured, relevant, and authentic activities

English Tutor, Palmer Elementary School, Grand Rapids, MI September 2015 – December 2015
• Worked with four 4th and 5th graders, all whom had come from refugee camps within the past two years
• Practiced reading, writing and speaking using contextualized phonics instruction and vocabulary building


Volunteer at Family Literacy Night, West Godwin Elementary School, Grand Rapids, MI December 2015
• Welcomed Latin American families to Literacy Night, engaged in conversations
• Assisted parents and children with reading and writing activities planned for the night

Special Needs Tutor, Local Family, Clarkston, MI June – August 2013 & 2014
• Taught math, reading and writing to a middle school student with a cognitive impairment
• Practiced social skills and worked on personal health through working out, swimming, and bike riding

Teacher Cadet, Independence Elementary School, Clarkston, MI January 2013 – June 2013
• Observed and assisted with reading and writing lessons in kindergarten classroom
• Read with students individually, practiced sounding out words, and recognizing sight words
• Planned and taught multiple lessons; lessons based on books with paired comprehension activities

Camp Counselor/Member Activities, Great Lakes Athletic Club, Auburn Hills, MI July 2012 – August 2017
• Created, explained, led, and participated in group games for 30-60 kids throughout the day
• Supervised children’s play, mediated behavioral issues, and cared for injuries as necessary

Work Experience i

Resident Assistant, Housing and Residence Life , Allendale, MI August 2015 – May 2016
• Helped maintain safe and respectful living environments for over 800 residents in my community
• Conducted roommate mediations, responded to emergency situations, was on duty weekly, and hosted
a variety of programs to provide enrichment for residents
• Attended monthly professional developments about citizenship and intercultural competency

Consultant/Staff Assistant, Community Service Learning Center, Allendale, MI September 2015 – April 2016
• Oversaw daily operations of the CSLC, provided friendly customer service to office visitors
• Coordinated dates and groups involved with on-campus blood drives
• Counseled students by connecting them with service opportunities, gave presentations to classes about
the CSLC and its services
• Created and maintained sustainable relationships with non-profits in the greater Grand Rapids area

Building Manager, Office of Student Life, Allendale, MI January 2014 – April 2015
• Opened and closed building, conducted hourly building counts
• Set up audio and visual equipment at events in building, worked as security at larger events

Campus Involvement i

Grand Valley Enrichment Dinner: Student Speaker June 2017

• Spoke to 1,000+ donors explaining how my studies at Grand Valley prepared me for my future

Cook Leadership Academy: First Year Fellow August 2016 – May 2017
• Participated in leadership workshops, attended events that shed light on national and global issues
• Actively mentored by a Grand Valley graduate professor and former super intendant

Panhellenic Executive Council: Vice President of Philanthropy & Service January 2015 – December 2015
• Hosted philanthropic events, coordinated community fundraisers
• Connected students with service opportunities, fostered post-service student reflection