Katie Gutowski

Experience

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  California Lutheran University

  Jan 2016 - May 2019

  • Coordinate and lead an extensive training for current and incoming Supplemental Instruction leaders and staff• Serve as a bridge between the OPAL Coordinator and the current and incoming leaders• Meet individually with current and incoming leaders for professional development• Develop an ongoing mentoring relationship with SI leaders• Assist the OPAL Coordinator in observing SI sessions to provide feedback to the leaders• Assist the OPAL Coordinator in interviewing potential SI candidates• Consult with the OPAL Coordinator regularly to assess the progress of current and incoming leaders and provide ongoing support to all team members Show less • Leads discussion groups surrounding difficult concepts that are covered in challenging, college-level courses• Facilitates planned sessions for students, all while accounting for and accommodating the needs of the students in the room• Prepare for SI sessions by reading required materials, working problems when applicable, creating handouts, organizing course material and consulting with faculty• Collaborates with university professionals to establish a stable model for review sessions• Works as a bridge between students and professors, creating a safe learning environment for students to review difficult material in a more specific and personalized way• Fosters a comfortable learning environment for students from diverse backgrounds and experience levels• Creates session plans that cater to the different learnings styles of students in attendance, focusing on oral, visual, and kinesthetic learners• Participated in the SI Leader Summit at the 10th Annual International Supplemental Instruction Conference to network with other SI Leaders and obtain resources to bring back to the Supplemental Instruction Program at California Lutheran University Show less • Mentor a group of 15-20 incoming students in their transition to the university • Co-teach the weekly Freshman Seminar class with a Faculty Advisor during the Fall semester • Lead transfer students in becoming accustomed to California Lutheran University • Guide the incoming class through New Student Orientation and attend all orientation events and activities • Co-teach other peer advisors a flash mob routine to be performed during New Student Orientation • Regularly communicate with their Peer Group and parents during the summer preceding orientation • Work with a team of approximately 55 Peer Advisors • Take care of orientation logistics (e.g. assembling packets, hanging posters, decorating campus, etc.) • Plan a Peer Group outing (in coordination with Faculty Advisor) • Communicate with parents and family members of new students Show less • Assist with the posting of 40+ job and internship positions each day on the employment database, CLUpostings.com • Respond to 15+ phone calls each shift from students, alumni, and employers • Work on marketing blurbs and graphic promos for upcoming event postings on multiple social media platforms • Assist with all Student Employment processing, including verifying I-9, W-4, and Direct Deposit forms • Interact with students and employers at the Graduate School Fair and Career & Intern Expo • Serve as a peer advocate for students, help spread the word about Career Services to students, and direct students/alumni to resources and handouts within our career library• Work on special projects as requested, including but not limited to: assisting with event planning, marketing, survey creation, conducting research on various career topics, and other administrative tasks within the office and around campus• Assist with the preparation of materials for 12+ workshops and events per semester• Handle financial administration including cash transmittal forms and requests for payment• Train 4 full-time staff members on the logistics and design aspects of Canva Show less

  • Supplemental Instruction Mentors - ALLIES in STEM

    Jan 2019 - May 2019

  • Supplemental Instruction Leader - ALLIES in STEM

    May 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Peer Advisor - Student Life

    Aug 2016 - Dec 2018

  • Student Assistant - Career Services

    Jan 2016 - Dec 2017
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  SULPHUR SPRINGS UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT

  Aug 2019 - Aug 2020

  Substitute Teacher

  •Works in all grade levels of both General Education and Special Education classrooms during the regular teacher’s absence•Adheres to curriculum and lesson plans assigned by the regular classroom teacher•Oversees students during arrival to and dismissal from school•Follows the classroom teacher’s normal procedures to achieve goals for the day•Ensures classroom is kept clean and orderly throughout the day•Leaves a summary of the day’s activities and any helpful comments for the teacher’s return•Ensures safety and well-being of all students at all times Show less