Cat Gardner

Cat Gardner

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    High School English Teacher & Graduate Student at MSU

  • Education

    • University of Pau, France

      2016 - 2016
      Study Away French

      I studied abroad in Pau, France for a month the summer of 2016.

    • Ozark Technical Community College

      2010 - 2014
      Associate’s Degree AA Transfer Degree English Emphasis

      I earned 2 years of free education at OTC through my high school. I took an additional year for classes that would count toward my major at MSU. I was a full time student for a total of six semesters. I am currently an employee there as a tutor in the Carol Jones Writing Center.

    • Missouri State University

      2021 - 2023
      Master's degree English/Language Arts Teacher Education
    • Missouri State University

      2013 - 2016
      Bachelor’s Degree Literature Major, Film Studies Minor
  • Experience

    • ABC Books

      Aug 2011 - May 2012
      Shelver

      I shelved books according to alphabetical order. I memorized the store's organizational system and assisted customers any time they required direction or advice.

    • Plookpanya School

      Jul 2012 - Apr 2013
      Foreign English Teacher

      I was an elementary teacher at a private school called Plookpanya (plook-pon-ya). I taught a subject called M.I. (Multiple Intelligences). The goal of M.I. is to teach a given subject in all 8 learning styles (Linguistic, Logical, Visual, Kinaesthetic, Musical, Natural,Interpersonal, Intrapersonal) The grades I taught were 1-5. I also taught preschoolers using Jolly Phonics which entailed singing and reading to them.

    • KCTV News

      Oct 2012 - Apr 2013
      News Anchor

      I was the Thursday evening English News Reporter at KCTV (Korat Cable TV) in Nakhon Ratchasima (aka Korat), Thailand. I quickly edited the script upon arrival due to being written by a nonnative English speaker. Then I read the news on live television every Thursday evening from 7-8:30pm.

    • RosAmungThorns

      May 2013 - Jun 2014
      Floral Designer Apprentice

      I helped my mom, Theresa Carter, start her own flower shop called RosAmungThorns. I helped with marketing such as social media and networking. I also did secretarial work and customer service. I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part in planting and growing a local business from its beginning and watching it thrive today.

    • Carol Jones Writing Center

      Jan 2014 - Dec 2016
      Tutor

      Mission Statement: "We help people negotiate the process of problem solving through the act of writing."I have reached the highest level of CRLA (College and Reading Learning Association) certification for a tutor. I tutor students one-to-one for an hour on a piece of writing they bring with them. I quickly diagnose their personality, learning style, what needs they want met, and other needs the piece of writing requires. I do all of this while being attentive while they read their paper and making sure that before they leave they both satisfied and enlightened in some way. Show less

    • K&C Stepping Stones

      Jun 2014 - Jun 2016
      Direct Support Worker

      I work with a developmentally disabled individuals in a residential setting. I have learned how to adapt to the needs of each consumer and how to better encourage them to become more independent. I am med certified and pass medication on a regular basis. I transport them when they need to be somewhere, so I have a Commercial driver's license.

    • RosAmungThorns - Florist in Springfield, MO

      Jul 2016 - Apr 2019
      Marketing

      Ambassador for Springfield Area Chamber of CommerceSpringfield's BestSpringfield Hotel & Lodging AssociationNetworking Today InternationalCourageous Business Connect

    • Everything Kitchens

      Nov 2016 - Apr 2018
      Web Content Writer
    • Panyawit School

      Apr 2019 - Aug 2020
      English Teacher
    • Cat's Capers

      Aug 2019 - Aug 2021
      Blogger

      Cat's Capers is a personal blog featuring Cat Gardner's travels, life experiences, playlists, thoughts and more!acatscapers.wordpress.com/

    • VIPKid

      May 2020 - Oct 2020
      English Second Language Teacher
    • RosAmungThorns - Florist in Springfield, MO

      Oct 2020 - Nov 2022
      Sales Manager
    • Penmac Education Staffing

      Jan 2023 - May 2023
      Substitute Teacher
    • CITY OF SPRINGFIELD DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

      May 2023 - Aug 2023
      Pool Inspector
    • Willard High School

      Jul 2023 - Jul 2024
      English Teacher
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Cat Gardner
      CRLA Certification Level III Ozarks Technical Community College Feb 2015 College and Reading Learning AssociationInternational TUTOR Training Program Certification (ITTPC)Since 1989, over 1,000 college tutor training programs around the globe have received ITTPC at one or more Levels. These programs have recognized thousands as Certified Tutors, Certified Advanced Tutors, or Certified Master Tutors.Benefits of CertificationITTPC provides professionals with the opportunity to create, improve, and expand tutor training for a campus’… Show more College and Reading Learning AssociationInternational TUTOR Training Program Certification (ITTPC)Since 1989, over 1,000 college tutor training programs around the globe have received ITTPC at one or more Levels. These programs have recognized thousands as Certified Tutors, Certified Advanced Tutors, or Certified Master Tutors.Benefits of CertificationITTPC provides professionals with the opportunity to create, improve, and expand tutor training for a campus’ unique programs. CRLA-certified programs demonstrate high standards:Certification provides recognition and positive reinforcement for tutors’ successful work;Certification sets professional standards of skill and training for tutors;Certification augments program credibility for administrators and institutions.https://www.crla.net/index.php/certifications/about-crla-certifications Show less