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