Kate Petty

Experience

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  Mt. Zion High School, Carroll County, GA

  Aug 2009 - Oct 2010

  English Teacher

  o Planned and taught all areas of class for American Literature, World Literature, and 11th Grade Literature/Composition; worked collaboratively with special education teacher to plan and instruct collaborative classes; coached High School Academic Team; sponsored High School French Club; prepared students for End of Course Tests, Georgia High School Writing Test, and Georgia High School Graduation Test in English; member of 2010-2011 School Council; helped supervise events such as Prom and football games; tutored small groups and individual students; assessed and modified instruction based on student performance and feedback; member of GAE and NEA (Georgia Association of Educators and National Educators Association) Show less

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  University of West Georgia

  Oct 2010 - Jun 2017

  • October 2016 – present: Associate Director, Advanced Academy of Georgia, University of West Georgia o Continue job duties from Program Specialist/Academic Advisor position with promoted title; oversee Academy organizations in partnership with Academy Graduate Assistant, including Gunn Gazette literary magazine, Senior Committee, Yearbook, and Decathlon Committee; assist in supervision of Academy Graduate Assistant; member of NACADA Global Community for Academic Advisors• October 2012 – October 2016: Program Specialist/Academic Advisor, Advanced Academy of Georgia, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GAo Oversee admissions process for prospective Advanced Academy students; oversee and conduct academic advising for all Advanced Academy students to ensure timely completion of high school graduation requirements and progress of UWG Core Curriculum; design and conduct Academy workshop series covering successful transition to college and SAT/ACT preparation; register students for classes and perform other duties using Banner; serve as liaison between UWG and high school administrators; collaborate with USG and DOE colleagues to coordinate dual enrollment experience, K12 testing, etc. for Academy students; serve as System Test Coordinator, facilitate and administer mandatory high school standardized testing; manage MOWR applications, etc. for Academy students; manages course submission for MOWR alignment in GATRACS for all UWG Dual Enrollment programs; developed and administer Academic Success Program for students on Academy Academic Probation; work with UWG faculty and staff to facilitate academic progress and successful student experience; assist with college advising and application process; assist in recruitment activities; serve as staff advisor for Academy Ambassador program; serve as staff advisor for Academy Judicial Board (2012-2016); maintain website; maintain social media; plan annual Recognition Ceremony (graduation); conduct academic data collectio Show less

  • Associate Director

    Oct 2016 - Jun 2017

  • Program Specialist - Advanced Academy of Georgia

    Oct 2010 - Oct 2016
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  Honors College, University of West Georgia

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2023

  Manager of the Office of Undergraduate Research, National Scholarships and Fellowships Advisor

  Create and oversee UWG’s national fellowships application process; advise applicants, provide application and essay feedback, create and lead information sessions, and promote national scholarships and fellowships for UWG students, including Truman, Goldwater, Fulbright, Madison, Gilman, Peace Corps, JET, REUs and others; work with faculty across campus to identify applicants and organize application review committees for multiple awards; oversee all aspects of Student Research Assistant Program (SRAP), including to organize and serve on SRAP Faculty/Staff Committee, and to coordinate budget; manage the Student Travel Award Application process; organize and serve on UWG Undergraduate Research Committee to plan and oversee Scholars’ Day Undergraduate Research Conference; manage UWG participation in Georgia Undergraduate Research Conference (GURC), National Collegiate Undergraduate Research conference (NCUR), and World Conference on Undergraduate Research (World CUR); President of Georgia Undergraduate Research Collective (2020-2021); member of National Association of Fellowships Advisors (NAFA); assist in general Honors College operations and activities; serve on First-Year Seminar Advisory Committee Show less

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  University of West Georgia

  Oct 2021 - now

  • Director of Alumni & Constituent Engagement

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement

    Oct 2021 - Aug 2023