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Kathryn (Kate) Smith

West Rutland,VT

Summary

Current Undergraduate Student at Mount Holyoke College, seeking a B.S. of Arts and double-majoring in History and International Relations. Have been working for 6+ years with young children and high-school-aged students. Experienced educating individuals of all ages in many fields, including: academic subjects, arts & crafts, and recreational activities including horseback riding.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Teaching Assistant

Mount Holyoke College Equestrian Center
South Hadley, MA
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Assisted in educating individuals on equestrian Activities.
  • Collaborated with students from various backgrounds, ensuring a positive and inclusive atmosphere in horse-related activities.
  • Dedicated additional time to ensure the well-being and security of students during equestrian activities.

Substitute Teacher

Long Trail School
Dorset, VT
08.2022 - 01.2024
  • Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
  • Promoted a safe and secure atmosphere within the classroom setting.
  • Filled in intermittently to ensure continuity of instruction when teacher was unavailable.
  • Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
  • Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.

Camp Counselor

Long Trail School
Dorset, VT
06.2018 - 08.2023
  • Assisted in developing weekly lesson plans for various age groups.
  • Encouraged camper participation in recreational activities through enthusiastic leadership style.
  • Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
  • Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
  • Provided positive and authoritative approach to guiding behavior by using age-appropriate limits and choices.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History & International Relations

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA
05-2026

Skills

  • Welcoming with learners of many different backgrounds
  • Lots of experience working with many different age groups (ages 3 - 18, and adults)
  • Great interpersonal skills
  • Willing to work hard and put in extra hours
  • Highly organized and a hard-worker
  • Great with Excel, Google Sheets, and many organizational spreadsheet technologies
  • Proficient in R-Studio and other introductory coding software for Social Sciences

Languages

French
Limited
Arabic
Elementary

Affiliations

  • Varsity Athlete and Club Sports participant

Timeline

Teaching Assistant

Mount Holyoke College Equestrian Center
09.2023 - 04.2024

Substitute Teacher

Long Trail School
08.2022 - 01.2024

Camp Counselor

Long Trail School
06.2018 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - History & International Relations

Mount Holyoke College
Kathryn (Kate) Smith