1. EDUCATION
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, 2008
Minor in Art History
Immaculata University, Immaculata, Pennsylvania
Post baccalaureate Elementary Certification Program, K-6
Special Education Certification Program, N-12
2012
TECHNOLOGY
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
Microsoft Office
Excel
Proficient typing skills
SMARTboard proficienct
INSTRUCTIONAL STRENGTHS
4Promotion of a positive & respectful classroom
environment in which to learn
4Strong classroom management skills
4Ability to develop, write & execute lesson plans with
clear goals and objectives that align with state standards
4Utilization of solid content, instructional methods, &
assessment procedures necessary to achieve desired goals
4Recognizing & planning for students of diverse learning
styles & special needs
4Knowledge & understanding of special education,
special needs programs, & individualized education programs
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE TUTOR
May 2012-Present
Responsibilities Include:
4Face to face instructional contact with students
4Fully monitor progress of individual students
4 Aid students in developing positive & appropriate skills with
which to study
STUDENT TEACHING
Westtown Thornbury Elementary School
Nancy Brice, Grade 1
2012
SPECIAL EDUCATION PRACTICUM
Starkweather Elementary School
Jessica Johanson, Grade 4-5
2011
ART TEACHER
Youth Art Camp
West Chester University
4Planned & taught educational lessons in graphic design,
drawing, painting, & ceramics
West Chester University
John Baker
2008
EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
2008-Present
Responsibilities Included:
4Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
4Developing and presenting proposals for design work
4Conceptualization and execution of designs
4Resolving projects to client's satisfaction
4Work on logos, identity systems, mailers, & brochures
TELLER
First National Bank
West Chester, PA
2010
Responsibilities Include:
4Accurate & prompt processing of transactions
4Identifying customer needs in order to make appropriate
quality referrals & promote customer relationships
4Transaction proficiency & efficiency
4Ensure adherence to audit & security
4Promoting and maintaining quality customer relationships
VISUAL MERCHANDISER
H&M, Hennes & Mauritz
Exton, Pennsylvania
2005-2009
Responsibilities Included:
4Visual merchandising for all departments
4Active involvement in placing new production items to
maximize selling opportunities
4Opening & closing registers/counting the safe/staying
familiar with how to execute price changes, transfers,
and cash register routines
4Aiding new employees through training process
4Taking inventory
4Providing excellent customer service
4Staying informed of advertising campaigns, products,
concepts, and merchandise information in order to
provide the best shopping experience for the customer
SALES ASSOCIATE
Hecht’s/Strawbridge’s
Exton, Pennsylvania
2004-2005
Responsibilities Included:
4Opening & closing registers
4Transaction and return duties
4Excellent customer service
4Keeping registers, fitting rooms,
& stock areas clean
HONORS
Received American Hellenic Educational Progressive
Association (AHEPA) scholarship, 2006 & 2007
VOLUNTEER WORK
Hospice Volunteering
January 2015-present
REFERENCES
4Nancy Brice
nbrice@wcasd.net
4John Modric
jmodric@wcasd.net
4Karen Coldwell
Education supervisor
Karen.w.coldwell@cabrini.edu
4Elizabeth Pianka
Elizabeth.pianka.rn@gmail.com
KATHERINE SPEICHER
460 Gateswood Drive | West Chester, PA 19380
484.432.1326 | kat.speicher@gmail.com