Kathryn Torrey

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Professional Goal	To combine my interest in technology and passion for education in a meaningful and creative way.
Education:	Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI 2012 - May Master's of Arts Educational Technology GPA: 4.00 Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI 1996 - 2000, 2003 - 2005 Bachelor of Science Degree Major: English/Secondary Education Minor: Mathematics Certifications: Secondary Education, English (BA) and Math (EX) AED Graduated Cum Laude
Work / Experience:	Math Intervention Specialist Godwin Heights High School, Wyoming, MI Sep 2013 - present Provide 1-1 and small group tutoring for students who are failing, or nearly failing Algebra I or Geometry Assist students in upper level math classes, as needed Manage data relating to Intervention/Credit Recovery program Created and maintain spreadsheets, including dynamic sheets Import/export data Summer School (2014, 2015) Webmaster Web Design 2006 - present Create and maintain my own websites for private, limited, and public use Develop web design skills to meet new challenges Assist others with web design needs Pharmacy Tech Ware's Pharmacy, Mason, MI Jan 2010 - 2013 Work where needed to assist in the distribution of prescription medication Manage the storefront, perform light cleaning Maintain Facebook page Web Design Consultant First Presbyterian Church, Mason, MI 2008 - 2013 Support maintenance of church website Nursery Care First Presbyterian Church, Mason, MI 2005 - 2013 Provide care to infants, toddlers, and young children during church services and activities Tutor Various Students, Michigan 1992 - present Worked with students in English, math, or multiple subjects Taught English and American culture to a 10-year-old from Thailand Homebound tutor – Mason High School and Summit Alternative High School Upward Bound tutor - through Northern Michigan University (NMU) Technology Expert and Math Tutor - math lab at NMU Volunteered tutoring hours for National Honors Society A.I. Student Aide Mason Middle School, Mason, MI Sep 2009 - Dec 2010 Assist student in his afternoon classes Met regularly with primary teacher to discuss progress, areas of improvement for student Communicated with morning aide Made sure student has all necessary materials for each class and for homework, while also teaching and modeling the behavior necessary to become more indepentant Participated in IEP (Individual Education Plan) meeting. E.I. Classroom Aide North Aurelius Elementary School, Mason, MI Dec 2007 - Jun 2009 Assisted students with transitions between EI classroom and general education classroom Prepared seatwork Helped manage students in crisis Supported students with learning social skills and norms Substitute Teacher Mason and Dansville Schools, Mason and Dansville, MI 2005 - 2008 Managed classroom and presented lessons in teacher’s absence Gained experience in a team-teaching environment Gained experience in an alternative high school Developed relationships with students and teachers Regularly requested by teachers, some of whom scheduled around my availability Child Care Aide Kids’ Clubhouse, Mason, MI summers of 2002, 2007, and 2008 Supervised children in social, cultural, intellectual, and recreational activities Student Teacher Haslett Middle School, Haslett, MI Sep - Dec 2004 Eight weeks each in 8th grade English class and 8th grade math class Created unit plan for novel; personalized existing math curriculum Developed relationships with students and their parents Utilized educational and accounting software and websites Participated in parent-teacher conferences; took active role in an IEP meeting with principal, teachers, parents, and student Collaborated with teachers to develop lessons and activities for students. Organized bake sale for Ingham County Animal Shelter Field Experience Marquette Public Schools, Marquette, MI 2003-2004 Observed mentor teachers Created and presented math lessons at middle and high school levels Administrative Assistant, Interim Accountant/Human Resources Efficiency Productions, Inc., Mason, MI 2002 General office duties, payroll, accounts payable, account receivable, and maintenance of personnel records Substitute Teacher Pine River and Cadillac Schools, Cadillac, MI area 2000 – 2001 Subbed in all subjects areas, preschool – 12th grade Worked with students at a range of ability levels Team-teaching experience Often requested by teachers Graphic Artist Superior Screen Printing, Gladstone, MI 1999 - 2000 Used computer graphic software to create custom designs Digitized designs for use with 4-head embroidery machine Assisted with accounting Administrative Assistant Efficiency Productions, Inc., Mason, MI 1998 General office duties, payroll, accounts payable, account receivable, and maintenance of personnel records
Community Involvement:	Good Will (2015 - Present) A generous benefactor established an account to help meet the needs of students and their families. I have been entrusted with the task of connecting this resource with students in need. Godwin Heights High School (2013 - Present) Volunteered to assist in extracurricular activities, including graduation and theatrical performances Yarners Club (2007 - 2013) Founder and chair of church group that knits and crochets, donating goods and proceeds from sale of goods to charities. Mason High School Alumni website (2006 - 2013) Creator and administrator of site geared towards graduates of the 1990’s, with a network of alumni sites that extends beyond Relay for Life (2010-2013) Co-Team Captain for Ware's Pharmacy Team (2010 - 2013) Puttin’ On the Hits – Fundraising talent show at Dansville Schools (2005 – 2008) Point Tallier (2006 – 2008) Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation in 2007 Judge (2005) Camp Greenwood Night (2007) Co-creator/organizer of event to raise awareness and funds for our camp Quiz Bowl (2005) Dansville Schools Moderator for tournament
Interests:	Photography, computers, graphic design, web design, reading, math, brain teasers and logic problems, community service, animals, crafting, knitting and crocheting, and genealogy.