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Catherine McCarthy

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Meticulous professional with versatile background in various data-driven positions. Follows office workflow to increase performance levels, maintain information and records, and support teams across departments. Outstanding knowledge of MS Office software. Possesses outstanding prioritization, multitasking and planning abilities to juggle responsibilities. Systematic and methodical professional offering several years of hands-on experience handling various duties and high-stakes settings. Commended and recognized for meticulous attention to detail and diligence.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Degree Coordinator

Northwestern Health Sciences University
Bloomington, USA
08.2023 - Current
  • Monitor academic requirements and confer degrees for students across multiple academic levels
  • Onboard and facilitate training of new staff
  • Manage a team of 6 student workers
  • Assist in creating schedules, training on data integrity initiatives, coordinating efficient work processes that are salient between shifts
  • Facilitate cross training on team tasks to eliminate gaps in knowledge
  • Restructure degree audits to accommodate new requirements, and increase the accuracy of the system in applying coursework to degree standards
  • Examine data to discover any holes in school data integrity, assist in the development of new processes to avoid further issues
  • Answer student, faculty, and public questions on the phone, over email, and in person about school policy, government policy, schedules, degree requirements, transfer credit, etc
  • Manage multiple projects at one time, including timelines, deadlines, communications, and professional relationships needed for successful outcomes

First Grade Teacher

Twin Cities International Schools
Minneapolis, USA
08.2021 - 12.2022
  • Responsible for the education of 18-36 first graders in core subjects, social emotional learning, and safety
  • Managed Individualized Education Plans for multiple students at a time, delivering accommodations and ensuring students can achieve learning goals using necessary tools
  • Monitored data from student groups, classes, and grade-level assessments to discover strengths and growth needed
  • Communicated with families about student success and behavior, navigated any conflict therein
  • Encouraged students to explore their interests and develop a love of learning while maintaining grade-level standards

Education

Master of Education -

University of Minnesota
05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education Foundations

University of Minnesota
05.2020

Skills

  • Data Management
  • Project Management
  • Timeline Development
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Presentation Skills
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem Solving
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Administrative leadership
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Multitasking and organization

Published Projects

Swearingen, McCarthy, Sanders, Drinkman. "Rereading Learning, Schooling, and Race: Reflecting on Dialogical Language Teacher Preparation Through Participatory Action Research." Paulo Freire and Multilingual Education: Theoretical Approaches, Methodologies, and Empirical Analyses in Language and Literacy. Edited by Sandro R. Barros, Luciana C. de Oliveira, 2022, pp. 229-245.

Timeline

Degree Coordinator

Northwestern Health Sciences University
08.2023 - Current

First Grade Teacher

Twin Cities International Schools
08.2021 - 12.2022

Master of Education -

University of Minnesota

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education Foundations

University of Minnesota
Catherine McCarthy