Katy Ellen Simison

Charleston, SC

email: abqklm@r.postjobfree.com

Education

BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY

Bacherlor of Arts in Psychology, 2007

Minors: Linguistics, Russian & Philosophy

Honors: Magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Psi Chi, Alpha Lambda Delta, Humanistic Scholar

Honors Thesis: Aging and Metacomprehension: Effects of text characteristics and working memory

EmploymentCHICORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS

Magnet Coordinator, Aug. 2009-Present

Duties and Accomplishments:

Americorps*VISTA, Aug. 2007-Aug. 2009

Duties and Accomplishments:

Volunteer Management

Co-coordinate Lunch Buddy Mentoring Program

Coordinate over 60 volunteers

Developed and integrated School-wide volunteer management system

Planned school volunteer events, including: Day of Caring 2008 & 2009, Global Youth Service Day 2009

Financial Resources>

Grant Writing

Developed school grant writing guide

Program Development

Afterschool Programming Best Practices Research, Brought WINGS for Kids program to school

Magnet Theme Best Practices Research, coordinated design of Communications themed magnet program

Other

Served on School Improvement Council & School Leadership Team

Recognized by CCSD School Board

BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY, Office of Housing & Residential Life

Senior Resident Assistant, Aug. 2006-May 2007

Duties and Accomplishments:

Coordinated building-wide educational and social programming for 350 residents

Organized campus-wide Resident Assistant training, and ran training sessions

Mentored, and aided in the supervision of a staff of 16 Resident Assistants

Recognition: RA Lifetime Achievement Award

Resident Assistant, Aug. 2004-Aug. 2006

Duties and Accomplishments:

Counseled, mentored and programmed for a hall of 16-18 first year students

Maintained website for residence hall

Served on RA Training & Selection Committee

Recognition: RA Excellence Award, BRICKS Award for programming

BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY, Department of Foreign Languages

Linguistics Teacher Assistant, Aug. 2005-May 2007

Duties and Accomplishments:

Tutored Linguistics students

Assembled class materials

Assisted with grading of assignments

BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY, Information Services and Resources

Student Assistant, Feb. 2004-May 2007

Duties and Accomplishments:

Collected, recorded and shelved new and used periodicals

Aided library patrons with periodicals and library equipment

Processed and bound volumes of periodicals

BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY, Career Development Center

Student Assistant, May 2006-Aug.2006

Duties and Accomplishments:

General office management: answered phones, sorted maile, schedule appointments

Developed Career Development Center materials for first year students

Compiled and wrote Bucknell Public Interest Program newsletter

Researched and analyzed Career Development Centers and Programs Best Practices

Maintained database of current employment and internship opportunities for Bucknell students

Leadership ExperienceBUCKNELL UNIVERSITY, Residence Hall Association

Senator Jan. 2006-May 2007

Duties and Accomplishments:

Served and voted as a senator representing Resident Assistant interests

Attended weekly senate meetings, weekly delegation meetings, and weekly RA council meetings

Served as RHA steward: Interpreted RHA constitution, held hearings and voted on RHA constituional issues

Special Projects: Resident Assistant Application Process, Resident Assistant Compensation

BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY, Debate Team

Co-Founder Sept. 2003-May 2007

Duties and Accomplishments:

Served as President, Vice-President & Secretary

Organized annual intercollegiate debate competition on campus

Held bi-weekly meetings and trained new members

Competed at intercollegiate tournaments

Represented Bucknell University at American Parliamentary Debate Association Meetings

BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY, Weis Center for the Performing Arts

Weis Guys Aug.2004-May 2007

Duties and Accomplishments:

Provided student input for programming for the Weis Center

Attended regular meetings and promoted upcoming Weis Center events

Recognition: Tentacle Award for member recruitment

BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY,

Alcohol Awareness Peer Advisor Aug.2005-Oct.2006

Duties and Accomplishments:

Educated group of 20-25 first year students on alcohol safety and health for a 4 week alcohol awareness course

Graded assignments and planned lessons alongside a faculty advisor

Served as a peer mentor

Volunteer ExperienceTRICOUNTY YOUTH SERVICE DAY COALITION

Member

Volunteer Recruitment Committee Chair, Oct.2009-present

Project Development Committee Member, Oct.2009-present

CHARLESTON AREA LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

Member

May 2009-present

METANOIA

Young Leaders Program

Mentor, June 2008-present

Freedom School

Choice Time Instructor, June 2008-present

Christmas Jubilee

Volunteer, Dec 2008

CHICORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS,

Lunch Buddy Program

Mentor, Aug. 2007-present

BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY,

Danville State Mental Hospital

Volunteer, Sept.2006-Dec.2006

Planned and conducted weekly hour-long "Just for Fun" classes on a co-ed ward

Socialized and interacted with consumers on the ward

Students Against Multiple Sclerosis

Member, Aug.2003-May 2005

Organized 24-hour dance marathon to raise awareness and money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Approached local businesses for support and donations for event

AffiliationsCharleston Mentoring Consortium,

Americorps*Alums

National Education Association, South Carolian Education Association

Charleston Association of Grant Professionals

Professional Development

Workshops, Trainings & Conferences

Needs Assessment: Grant Writing Workshop by Dr. Linda Karges-Bone

Charleston County Citizens Academy, 2007

Bridges Out of Poverty Conference,

Katy Simison 11/16/09 kesimiso.stu.cofc.edu

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