Katy Grissom August, 11 2020

Katy Suzanne Grissom

(254) 254-297-9727
katy.grissom@robinson.k12.tx.us

 OBJECTIVE: As an educator, I take pride in teaching students to explore real-world

scenarios through project based learning that challenges students to become complex
problem solvers, critical thinkers, ethical collaborators, and creative learners.

 EDUCATION:
 2017-Present: Texas Tech University, Bachelors of Arts in University Studies.
Graduated August 8, 2020. GPA 3.509

 2015 to 2017: McLennan Community College, Associate of Arts.

Earned 45 credits toward an Associate of Arts degree, in General Academics. 99%
completed. Due to course availability, I was required to transfer to Texas Tech Waco 1
courses shy of earning my Associate of Arts degree. (2015-2017 Deans List) GPA
3.531.

 2007 to 2008: McLennan Community College. Cosmetology Program,

(2008 Deans list) GPA 3.709.

 Aug 2006 to May 2006: Weatherford College, Weatherford Texas.

Earned 12 credits toward an Associate of Arts degree, in General Academics.

 2002 to 2005: Weatherford High School, Weatherford Texas,

High School Diploma earned May 2005. Activities: Cheerleading, Softball. FCA and
Student Council.

 KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

 Self-motivated  Goal oriented

 Strong interpersonal communication skills  Authentic empathy for others
 Innovative teacher  Performs well under pressure
 Leadership and team building attributes  Time management
 Optimistic outlook on life and adversity  Outgoing personality
 Professional Experience:
 Creative thinking and problem solving  Active listener
  Robinson,
Continuous learner
ISD: Robinson Intermediate School  Organization
Robinson,skills
Texas

 Professional Experience:

4th and 5th Grade Innovation Teacher August 2019 to Present

 Supervisor information:
Robinson Intermediate Principal:
Sara Laughlin (254) 717-0248
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 Responsibilities:
 Develop engaging projects that encourage students' complex thinking, effective
communication techniques, incorporate hands-on approaches to learning, and satisfy
TEKS set by the Texas Education Agency.
 Focus learning toward real-world scenarios that students relate to, which offers them a
real-world perspective on complex situations they may encounter throughout their lives.
 Build students' 21st-century interdisciplinary skills to benefit students' futures both
academically and personally.
 Create an engaging, safe, and productive learning environment.
 Professional Accomplishments:
 Voted by colleagues: Staff of the Month for October 2019.
 Received the Brag-Tag Award for Outstanding Performance December 2019.

 Robinson ISD: Robinson Intermediate School Robinson, Texas

Inclusion Paraprofessional for 5th Grade August 2018 to May 2019

 Supervisors Information:
5th Grade Inclusion Teacher:
Jennifer Lund (814) 449-3339

Robinson Intermediate Principal:

Sara Laughlin (254) 717-0248

 Responsibilities:
 Support 5th-grade teachers and students in various learning environments.
 Provide oral administration accommodations for students as assigned by the district’s
Special Education Department.
 Facilitate the completion of tests and assignments in small group settings as needed.
 Identify students learning needs and offer encouragement and support appropriately.
 Maintain student records by documenting the accommodations given to each student.

 Midway ISD: Hewitt Elementary School Hewitt, TX

Resource Teaching Assistant August 2017- May 2018

 Supervisors information:
SPED/Resource Teacher:
Angela Scarborough (254) 366-0995

 Responsibilities:
 Provide intervention support for kindergarten through fourth grade, and facilitate small
group testing as needed.
 Create supplemental aids to support student’s abilities practical completion of
assignments.
 Observed students in the classroom to provide co-teach support to teachers and students
as needed.
 Any other tasks that are assigned by my supervisor.
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 Professional Accomplishments:
 Voted by Colleagues: Staff of the Month for April 2018.

 Baylor University Counseling Center Waco, Texas

Mental Health Appointment Associate June 2015 to May 2017

 Supervisor information:
Associate Director of Clinical Operations:
Teran Yaklin (254) 710-2467

 Responsibilities:
 Perform clerical duties, including attending phone, greeting clients, providing excellent
customer service, scheduling appointments, and organizing “walk-in” rotations for crisis
appointments.
 Oversee staff and student schedules to ensure efficient flow of appointments.
 Process, scan and file initial contact paperwork for counseling appointments.
 Maintain confidential client records and billing for various services.
 Other duties that my supervisor may assign.

 Professional Accomplishments:
 Received two promotions in 2 years for outstanding performance.

 Baylor University Waco, Texas

Temporary Administrative Associate for March 2015 to June 2015
iEngage Summer Civics Camp

 Supervisor information:
Associate Professor &
Department Chair:
Brooke Blevins (254) 710-4581

 Responsibilities:
 Coordinate iEngage Civic Summer Camp and communicate with prospective attendees.
 Communicate with surrounding school districts to schedule educational volunteers to
work at the camp.
 Create documents, flyers, permission slips, and supply lists to distribute to campers and
their families.
 Provide administrative support to the iEngage team.

 Baylor University Waco, Texas

Piper Temporary Administrative Associate January 2015 to March 2015

 Supervisor information:
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Piper Center Child Develop Center

Director of Lab School:
Barbara Crosby (254) 710-4373

 Responsibilities:
 Greet parents and their children into the childcare center and facilitate any needs they
have.
 Perform general administrative duties, including copying, faxing, attending phones,
filing, creating spreadsheets, and organizing resource rooms.
 Other duties as assigned by my Supervisor.

 Kutula Hair and Nail Salon Belton, Texas

Co-Owner and Operator June 2012 to December 2014

 Business Partners’ Information:

Salon Owner and Nail Tech:
Katy Oler (254)-717-8159

Salon Owner and Stylist:

Heather Lemmons (254) 239-4838

Salon Owner and Stylist:

Rosalie Hanson (254) 231-8051

 Responsibilities:
 Greet salon clients and provide excellent customer service and perform service to meet
client expectations.
 Maintain salon product, inventory, and client orders.
 Communicate with business partners to make decisions about marketing, operating, and
growing the business.
 Perform cleaning duties as needed.

 Youphoria Day Spa Temple, TX

Hair Stylist November 2011 to June 2012
 Supervisors Information:
Kerry King 254-434-2598

 Responsibilities:
 Greet salon clients and provide excellent customer service and perform service to meet
client expectations.
 Communicate with the receptionist about scheduling needs.
 Maintain product inventory.
 Build professional relationships using strong communication skills.
 Address any client issues professionally and respectfully.
 Any duties assigned by my supervisor.
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 Experience Salon Waco, TX

Self-Employed August 2009 to September 2011
Booth rent Hair Stylist

 Supervisor Information:
Salon Owner and Operator:
Kim Merryweather 254-717-8159

 Responsibilities:
 Maintain a high level of professionalism and time management skills to build and
maintain a clientele base. Provide excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
 Help to schedule appointments for myself and my colleagues.
 Cleaning responsibilities as needed.
 Maintain product inventory.

 Volunteer Experience:

 Meadowbrook Baptist Church: Children’s Ministry Volunteer Waco, TX

Yearly I volunteer win in my church to help with various Children’s Ministries. Some of
these Ministries include: Disciple Now, working in our church nursery, and Vacation
Bible School. Each one of these ministries allows me the opportunity to work with all
ages of children in many different capacities.

 Memberships and Affiliations: Kids Camp Recreation Director: Latham Springs

Aquila, TX (2007 to 2017)
For 10 years, I volunteered time every summer to plan and run recreations at a kids
camp in Aquila, TX. My role in within this camp is Director of Recreation. My
responsibilities include: Researching and selecting games that are appropriate for
children from age 5-11. Training the rec staff on how to execute the games safely and
correctly, insuring that each child understands each game and how to play the game
safely. I have many more responsibilities within this camp, but to me the most important
job I have is insuring the safety of the children we host at camp.

 REFERENCES:

 Sara Laughlin- Robinson Intermediate School Principal

Email: sara.laughlin@robinson.k12.tx.us Phone: (254) 717-0248

 Katy Oler- Kutula Hair and Nail Salon

Email: kutulasalon_2012@yahoo.com Phone: (254) 717-8159

 Willie Thomas- Robinson ISD-Director of Integration and Media Services

Email: wthomas@robinson.k12.tx.us Phone: (254) 424-3828

 Angela Scarborough- Midway ISD, Hewitt Elementary SPED/Resource Teacher

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Email: angela.scarborough@midwayisd.org Phone: (254) 366-0995