Mary Kathryn Gates

1000 Wild Forest Drive | Birmingham, AL 35209

(850) 830-9071 | mgates@samford.edu
E-Portfolio: http://missmkgates.weebly.com
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Education, Samford University, Birmingham, AL May 2017
Major: Early Childhood Education / Early Childhood Special Education / Elementary Education /
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Elementary Collaborative (Preschool-6 Grade), Class B Certifications
GPA: 3.7/4.0

STUDENT TEACHING
Brocks Gap Intermediate School, Hoover, AL Spring 2017
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Suburban School, 6 Grade Science
Rocky Ridge Elementary School, Hoover, AL Spring 2017
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Suburban School, 2 Grade
Highlands Child Development Center, Birmingham, AL Spring 2017
Urban Preschool, 3 year-olds

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Vestavia Hills Elementary School West, Vestavia Hills, AL Fall 2016
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Suburban School, Resource Room 2 -3 Grade Special Education
Taught small-group lessons incorporating assistive technology for students with various disabilities
Implemented a behavior intervention plan to support a student with Down Syndrome
Minor Community School, Minor Heights, AL Fall 2016
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Rural School, Autism Unit 4 -5 Grade Special Education
Taught whole-group lesson incorporating assistive technology for student with visual impairment
Administered the KTEA
Mitchells Place, Irondale, AL Fall 2016
Suburban School, Preschool Special Education
Taught small-group lessons incorporating assistive technology for students with Autism
Implemented a class-wide Social Story, administered the K-SEALS
Kenwood Elementary School, Fort Walton Beach, FL Fall 2016
Suburban School, Kindergarten
Observed the first day of school
Cornerstone Elementary School, Birmingham, AL Spring 2016
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Urban School, 1 Grade
Taught whole-class math and language arts lessons, led class on field trip to the American Village in Montevallo, AL
Attended International Baccalaureate staff meeting
Trace Crossings Elementary School, Hoover, AL Fall 2015/Spring 2016
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Suburban School, 4 Grade
Taught whole-class and small-group lessons
Completed Action Research Project focused on increasing reading fluency
Conducted a Google 20% Problem-Based Learning Project on before-school morning care
Tarrant Elementary School, Tarrant, AL Spring 2015
Urban School, Kindergarten
Observed classroom management strategies
Administered reading fluency and vocabulary assessments
Brookville Elementary School, Graysville, AL Spring 2015
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Rural School, 1 Grade
Observed classroom management strategies
Completed school demographic profile
Cherokee Bend Elementary School, Mountain Brook, AL Spring 2015
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Suburban School, 5 Grade Math and Science
Observed small-group and whole-group lessons
Led math groups and conducted a science experiment
Elliot Point Elementary School, Fort Walton Beach, FL January 2015
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Urban School, 1 Grade
Conducted an observation journal for 3 weeks of General Education and Special Education class experiences
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RELATED EXPERIENCE

Alabama Miss Amazing Pageant, Alabaster, AL Spring 2017

Served as a buddy for a 15 year-old participant who has Down Syndrome
Led pageant activities for 13 participants with multiple disabilities aging from 5-25 years old
Church of the Highlands, Grants Mill, AL Fall 2016
Highlands Kids Leader
Coordinated activities and supervised children in 1st-8th grade of all socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds
Led small-groups and whole-group in safe and exciting activities
Serve Day Avondale Elementary School
Revamped school library with new organization and management methods
The Powell Family, Nanny, Mountain Brook, AL Fall 2016
Transported child from middle school to Black Jack Farm (Trussville, AL)
Created and led developmentally appropriate education activities for children in Kindergarten and 6th Grade
The Pruett Family, Nanny Mountain Brook, AL Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015
Transported child with Autism Spectrum Disorder from elementary school to The Red Barn (Leeds, AL)
Created developmentally appropriate education activities for children in Kindergarten, 2nd, and 5th Grade

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Samford University Student Government Association
Senator, School of Education Fall 2015-Spring 2017
Served on the Residence Life Committee as a voice of Samford students, allocated funds to student
organizations, and initiated resolutions that seek to create positive change on campus

Student Activities Council Fall 2015-Spring 2016

Planned, organized, and implemented various campus-wide events such as Spring Fling Week, Welcome Back
Week, Homecoming, and Lighting of the Way

Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society, Treasurer Spring 2016/Spring 2017

Accurately managed and supervised finances through fundraising

National Panhellenic Council, Samford University, Rho Gamma Fall 2016

Provided guidance and council to potential new members during 3 weeks of sorority recruitment

Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, Samford University, Secretary Spring 2016/Fall 2016

Recorded weekly chapter minutes and communicated with all 255 members and committees
Collaborated with officers about various meetings, events, and fundraisers

School of Education, Samford University, Leadership Team Member, STEAM Team Member 2015 - 2017
Corresponded between peers and Trace Crossings Elementary administrators
Coordinated STEAM Week and STEAM Night for Trace Crossings Elementary School, Space Day for 4th Grade

COLLEGIATE HONORS & AWARDS

Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society, Member
Samford University Deans Scholar
Gamma Sigma Alpha Greek Honor Society, Member

SKILLS AND ADDITIONAL TRAINING

Computer: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Smartboard, iPad, Google Drive, Boardmaker
Disproportionality Training: Completed 3 components of Addressing Disproportionality in Alabama Public Schools
AMSTI Introduction: Explored AMSTIs math and science programs for teachers and students
Gifted Education Training: Differentiation for gifted students in the K-6 classroom
Standardized Assessment: Practice administering K-SEALS, KTEA, Denver II, CAB-T and VABS-II
ELL Training: Strategies for how to differentiate for English Language Learning students K-6

CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
Study Abroad: London, England
International Service Trip: Nuevo Laredo, Mexico