Catherine Kohn

Features Editor

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Elko, Nevada, United States

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Timeline
About me
Educator/Editor/Writer
Education
- Florida Southern College
  2003 - 2004
  Education coursework
- University of South Florida
  1978 - 1981
  Bachelor of Arts English with a writing emphasis
  Activities and Societies: Asst. Entertainment Editor of the daily newspaper, The Oracle. Work on numerous theater productions. Concentrations in writing, English literature, theater studies and art.
- University of South Florida
  1994 - 1995
  Bachelor of Arts education
  Activities and Societies: graduate level education coursework
- Harford Community College
  1976 - 1977
  A.A. Academic Studies
- Harford Community College
  -
  Associate of Arts - AA General Studies 3.86 Gpa Highest Honors
  Activities and Societies: Theater. Art
Experience
- Winter Haven News Chief
  Nov 1994 - Nov 1997
  Features Editor
  Responsible for producing food page, Weekend Plus entertainment tabloid, Sunday Accent section and daily entertainment page. Writing, editing, layout and design, story assignment. Held a position on the newspaper’s editorial board and wrote editorial copy. Managed the newsroom operations on a rotational basis.Additional positions included: News Editor, Education Reporter and Special Sections Editor.
- Poinciana High School
  Aug 2001 - Jul 2005
  Language Arts Teacher
  Taught 10th, 11th and 12th grade language arts and literature. Pre-AP, journalism and contemporary literature.
- Editorial Options
  May 2002 - Oct 2020
  Freelance Editor, Writer and Designer
  Writing, editing and graphic design. Primarily for religious publications and organizations.
- Liberty High School, Osceola School District
  Nov 2007 - Jun 2009
  Language Arts Teacher
  Taught 10th and 12th grade literature and language arts.
- Associated Church Press
  Jan 2009 - Jun 2014
  Associate Director
  Assist with the activities of the association, including the annual convention and Best of the Christian Press awards.
- Translation Waves
  Nov 2017 - now
  Editor/writer
  Edit, rewrite, write. Education related materials. Everything from dissertations to reference letters, from essays to personal statements.
- Moultrie News
  Oct 2020 - Mar 2022
  Editor
- Victoria Advocate
  Mar 2022 - Aug 2022
  Features Editor
  Story assignment, writing, editing. Responsible for religion and entertainment sections of daily newspaper. On editorial board. Wrote and edited for Discover 361 magazine. (Left position to teach.)
- Victoria Independent School District
  Aug 2022 - Apr 2023
  Teacher
  English/Language Arts and AVID teacher for 6th grade.
- W.H. Adamson H.S.
  Sept 2023 - Dec 2023
  Language Arts Teacher
  (English IV & College Prep)
- Elko County School District
  Mar 2024 - now
  Substitute Teacher
  Substitute teacher for K-12.
Licenses & Certifications
- Texas Educator Certificate
  Texas State Board for Educator Certification
  Feb 2023
- Nevada Educator Certificate; All elementary subjects K-8; English 7-12
  Nevada Department of Education
  Mar 2024
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Catherine Kohn
  2012 Polly Bond Award Episcopal Communicators 2012 General Excellence/Newspaper (The Net)Award of Excellence
- Awarded to Catherine Kohn
  2007 Polly Bond Award Episcopal Communicators 2007 Series of illustrations (The Net)Award of Merit
- Awarded to Catherine Kohn
  2006 DeRose-Hinkhouse Memorial Awards Religion Communicator's Council 2006 Award of Excellence: Regional Newspaper Award of Excellence: Single Issue
- Awarded to Catherine Kohn
  2005 DeRose Hinkhouse Memorial Award Religion Communicator's Council 2005 Award of Excellence: Regional Newspaper