Catherine Kohn

Catherine Kohn

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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