Katherine M. Hyso

Permanent Address: Current Address: Current Address:

16250 Colorado Dr. 2815 E. Jolly Rd. apt. 306

Macomb, MI48042LansingMI48910

Cell: (586)

PROFESSIONAL GOALS

To become a well rounded, highly qualified chemistry, biology or middle school teacher who continues to learn and grow throughout my career. I would also like to coach softball, basketball or bowling at any level.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Education

Expected Graduation date: May 2007

Major: Biological Science-interdepartmental Minor: Chemistry

Additional Endorsement: Integrated Science

MichiganStateUniversity, E. Lansing, MI

PRE-INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

ChippewaMiddle School, Okemos MI

September 2006 – Current

  • In 7th and 8th grade science classroom twice a week for 2 hours each time
  • Observe teacher and students, teach lessons, take attendance, aid students

High School Tutor

Fall 2005 - Current

  • Tutor chemistry, biology anatomy, physics and calculus
  • Tutor to a few students attending OkemosHigh School

GardnerMiddle School, LansingMI

Fall 2005

  • In 8th grade science classroom 2 hours a week
  • Tutor one on one, observe teacher and students, tutor small groups of students

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Assistant Director, Okemos Childcare Program (School Year)

September 2004 – Current

HiawathaElementary School (April 2005 – Current)

  • Create, administer, direct, organize, and implement a full-time school age childcare program.
  • Created and maintained program website, monthly newsletter and staff bio board.
  • Observed and recorded student progress and communicate with parents, teachers and administrators.
  • Substitute Director and Assistant Director in other School Age childcare programs in Okemos public schools including “Before and After Care” programs, Kindergarten Enrichment classes, Montessori, and the Middle School program.
  • Attend director meetings and professional development conferences.
  • Manage and supervise program assistants daily.

Wardcliff Elementary (August 2006 – Current)

  • Direct before school program.
  • Create, administer direct, organize and implement a full-time school age childcare program.
  • Observed and recorded student progress and communicate with parents, teachers and administrators.
  • Manage and supervise program assistants daily.
  • Attend director meetings and professional development conferences.

ChippewaMiddle School “Club-Mid” Program (September 2004 – April 2005)

  • Assist students with homework.
  • Created and direct after school clubs for middle school students.
  • Created and implemented sleep-overs, bake sales, and community service projects
  • Mentored middle school students
  • Observed and recorded student progress and communicated it to parents, teachers and administrators.

Okemos Community Education Activities

May 2006 – Current

Run and assist sports clinics teaching drills and skills varying in difficulty

  • “Hoop Dreamerz” Director/Head Coach (Nov-Dec 2006)
  • 2nd Grade Football Clinic Assistant Coach (September 2006)
  • Softball Umpire (May-June 2006)
  • T-Ball Clinic Director/Head Coach (May 2006)

Substitute Teacher, InghamCountyMichigan

January 2006 - Current

  • Taught in Okemos, Dewitt, Waverly, and Mason schools. Available to teach in every school in the InghamCounty district.
  • Middle School and High School level
  • Varity of classes: biology, math, English, gym, chemistry, anatomy, etc.

Therapy Technician

June 2003 – Current (contingent employee, when on breaks from college)

Georgian Bloomfield Nursing Home, Bloomfield Hills, MI

  • Instructed on proper techniques and body mechanics for patient care. Learned basic medical equipment operations and uses.
  • Assisted therapists in walking, standing, and strengthening exercises. Initiated patient exercise programs as instructed by therapist.
  • Developed communications skills with doctors, nurses, patients, and administration
  • Managed therapy schedule and was responsible for month end billing, payroll and several other clerical reports.

Assistant Director to Okemos Summer Childcare Program

June – August 2005

  • In charge of 4th and 5th grade room.
  • Ran 2 – 3 “clubs a day for students 4th-8th grade in differing topics such as: multiple sciences, kickball, dance, art, physical education.
  • Once a week, taught a 2-hour session to Kindergarteners to 8th graders based on lesson plans I developed. These varied in topic much like the daily “clubs.”
  • Supervised field trips, led group discussions, and handled disciplinary issues
  • Communicated with parents and administrators on problems and progress of students.
  • Corresponded with Community Education office.
  • Created activities and games such as jeopardy, scavenger hunts, create a song, matching people to interesting facts.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • CPR and First Aide certified.
  • Literate in ASL.
  • Certified by Sea World San AntonioTexas, in the Zoological Careers Exploration Camp (Aug. 2003). I learned how to take care of the animals on a daily basis including, all the work that goes on behind the scenes. I also was taught ways to get children to be excited about science by showing them enthusiasm and doing hands-on activities. (Attended Sea World Careers Camp in Aug. 1998)

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND PERSONAL INTEREST

  • Performed in Polish dace group for twenty years; currently a member of semi-professional group, Wawel, with local, national, and international performances.
  • State Science Olympiad Volunteer April 2005
  • Alumni Member of Alpha Phi Omega, a community service organization.
  • Active participant in several recreational sports leagues for softball and soccer.
  • Can play piano, saxophone, French horn, and percussion.
  • Coach and manager of softball team Summer 2004