Katherine Shaw Email & Phone Number

Mesa, Az, Us

Mesa, Arizona, United States

Skyline High School, Phoenix, Az

I taught the junior level Advanced Placement Language and Composition course, as well as design and implement instruction for 11th grade English language, literacy and writing skills according to the Arizona College and Career Ready Standards. I also guided students toward an Inquiry-based model for learning in the classroom. I mentored students in their preparation for college and was the Key Club International Faculty Adviser.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

I coordinated operations and logistics for the Phoenix Summer Institute Resource Room. For this intensive 3 month summer position, I developed and managed project plans for the setup of the Resource Room. I managed a team of Operations Coordinators to efficiently create and execute logistical components of the Resource Room, such as material check-out, spatial design of the work area, interventions and workshops for incoming 2016 Corps Members, and I developed incentives for collaborative work… Show more I coordinated operations and logistics for the Phoenix Summer Institute Resource Room. For this intensive 3 month summer position, I developed and managed project plans for the setup of the Resource Room. I managed a team of Operations Coordinators to efficiently create and execute logistical components of the Resource Room, such as material check-out, spatial design of the work area, interventions and workshops for incoming 2016 Corps Members, and I developed incentives for collaborative work between expert teachers and new teachers. Show less

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Served in AmeriCorps as a Teach for America Corps Member.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

I supported incoming Teach For America Corps Members by providing lesson plan support, activity ideas and implementation strategies, classroom management suggestions, and resources.

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

As a Teaching Assistant at a District 49 middle school, I worked one-on-one with a small group of English Language Learning students, providing assistance with their lessons and homework of core classes. I worked with the lead English Language Development instructor and core teachers to coordinate appropriate accommodations for the students. I administered the state-mandated language skills test, as well as state standardized tests. I tracked student progress throughout the year and… Show more As a Teaching Assistant at a District 49 middle school, I worked one-on-one with a small group of English Language Learning students, providing assistance with their lessons and homework of core classes. I worked with the lead English Language Development instructor and core teachers to coordinate appropriate accommodations for the students. I administered the state-mandated language skills test, as well as state standardized tests. I tracked student progress throughout the year and maintained the progress data for all ELL students. Show less

Thailand

I taught high school English as a foreign language in the foreign language department of Kanlayaneesithammarat School, a public secondary school in southern Thailand.As one of only two native speakers for the general-track students, I was responsible for the EFL (English as a foreign language) education of nearly 900 students per year. I tutored students in speaking, listening and conversational skills. I also mentored students in various extracurricular activities… Show more I taught high school English as a foreign language in the foreign language department of Kanlayaneesithammarat School, a public secondary school in southern Thailand.As one of only two native speakers for the general-track students, I was responsible for the EFL (English as a foreign language) education of nearly 900 students per year. I tutored students in speaking, listening and conversational skills. I also mentored students in various extracurricular activities, including after-school clubs, and English-language competitions on both the regional and national levels. Show less

The world of coffee is an exciting, fast-paced business and Seattle Coffee Works Cafe and Roastery stands right in the heart of the burgeoning industry. The roastery focuses on sourcing the world's most socially and environmentally responsible coffees, while the café, a cozy community haven, serves in-house roasts in the latest brewing methods. As the cafe manager and barista at the downtown Seattle location, I coordinated our flagship location’s daily operations and barista team… Show more The world of coffee is an exciting, fast-paced business and Seattle Coffee Works Cafe and Roastery stands right in the heart of the burgeoning industry. The roastery focuses on sourcing the world's most socially and environmentally responsible coffees, while the café, a cozy community haven, serves in-house roasts in the latest brewing methods. As the cafe manager and barista at the downtown Seattle location, I coordinated our flagship location’s daily operations and barista team. Throughout my career, I worked multiple aspects of the business, from managing online sales to organizing community events in the cafe to driving marketing and merchandising in the cafe. Show less

Greater Seattle Area

I assisted with researching, writing, editing and fact-checking articles for Seattle Magazine, as well as a few other Tiger Oak publications. I collected data for a multiple large annual issues, including Best Doctors and the Fall Arts Preview.

As a student intern, I was responsible for photographing campus events, writing and distributing press releases, proofreading and editing stories for the website as well as assisting with the alumni publication, "Blue Magazine."

Master'S Degree, Secondary Education And Teaching

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Journalism (Magazines)

Activities and Societies: Wrote articles for the campus paper, "The Times-Delphic," and the award-winning student-published magazine.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) English Creative Writing, English Language And Literature/Letters

Activities and Societies: Supported and performed in the student-produced Vagina Monologues to benefit local charities and the education.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Chamber Orchestra (4 years), German language club; Advanced Placement courses, Photography, Sign Language.