Catherine vonSeggern

908 Sylvan Apt. #9 Emporia, KS 66081 785.844.1542 cwethin1@g.emporia.edu

Education

Emporia State University Emporia, KS Aug. 2011-Present

Pre-Service Teacher
Pursuing my degree in a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with anticipated
graduation in May 2015.
Participating in a year-long internship in two grade levels, currently in fifth grade at Timmerman
Elementary.
Developed and taught lessons with students ranging in age from five to eleven in reading,
science, and social studies.
Facilitated a robotics workshop with students in grades kindergarten through fifth.
Coordinated and assisted with STREAM Day at Walnut Elementary in Emporia, presented math,
science and engineering experiences.
Represent a positive service image to students, parents, faculty and administration.

Wamego High School Wamego, KS Valedictorian - May 2011

Experience

Resident Assistant Emporia State University Aug. 2012-May 2014
Created a friendly, welcoming and inclusive community for more than 30 residents.
Planned educational programs around a learning-based community development model on topics
including: identity development, diversity, civic engagement and planning for the future.
Developed strong time-management and multitasking skills in order to meet competing demands
of Resident Assistant duties, campus involvement and academic priorities.
Responded to student needs and concerns and developed problem-solving strategies as well as
maintaining confidentiality.

Volunteer Columbian Summer Theatre Academy July 2008-July 2013
Maintained a leadership role with over 60 students focused on creating a theatrical production.
Collaborated with a diverse team of coworkers to coordinate rehearsals and performances.
Experienced mediation of interpersonal and group conflict situations.

Independent Study Central Elementary Sept. 2010-May 2011
Provided academic assistance for students in kindergarten, first and third grade.
Taught engaging lessons to students under supervision of the classroom teacher.
Created and graded assignments and assessments for students.

Blind Camp Counselor Kentucky Lions Club Youth Camp July 2012
Monitored and facilitated activities of children ages five to fourteen with visual impairments.
Developed skills to work with differently abled children.