Kate McDowell resume (2_3_16)

CERTIFICATIONS
PA Certification – Instructional Technology K-12 - (Summer, 2013)
Praxis I – Reading, Writing, and Mathematics – (Summer, 2010)
HIPAA Privacy Officer – Masters Level Certification - (Spring 2015)
Certified Trainer – Fantasy Baseball (Spring, 2013); NOIST Links to Learning (Spring, 2013)
Certified Facilitator – Strengthening Families 10-14 curriculum – (Winter, 2013)
Certified Observer – STEM Dimensions of Success Observation Tool – (Spring, 2015)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Catholic Social Services OST Programs, Philadelphia, PA 01/2015 – present
OST Administrator (K-12)
 Budget Oversight: manage budget of $2.3 million from diversified funding streams (Out-of-School-
Time Funding through DHS, United Way, and mini-grants), advise on operational and
programmatic fiscal changes
 Program Compliance: manage OST contracts for 11 afterschool programs (K-12), monitor client
attendance and enrollment statistics, track employee clearance updates
 HIPAA Privacy Officer: identify, implement and maintain agency’s information privacy policies and
procedures, monitor ongoing compliance of OST programs, oversee, direct, deliver, or ensure
privacy trainings/ orientations to staff and volunteers
 Quality Assurance: participate in monthly QA Committee meetings, advise on QA policies and
procedures across the CSS agency, manage QA policies and procedures for OST Programs
 Staff Supervision: hire, direct, and evaluate 25 full-time afterschool staff in 11 remote sites,
supervise and monitor six AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers
 Staff Development: design and facilitate staff trainings around academic and behavioral
programming for at-risk youth K-12
 Community Outreach: build community partnerships (AmeriCorps VISTA, Alliance for a Healthier
Generation, Afterschool Activities Partnerships, Free Library of Philadelphia, The Franklin Institute,
The Perry Initiative, TechGirlz, National Girls Collaborative Project, Penn Extension), develop
relationships with STEM mentors to expose programs to STEM / STEAM professions (Wulff
Architects, Lockheed Martin, K’Nex, The Perry Initiative), work with consultants to enhance STEM /
STEAM programming (Bricks4Kidz, Abrakadoodle, Science Explorers)
 Grant Writing: submissions specific to youth development and STEM / STEAM programming
 School Outreach: collaborate with school administration and teachers to regulate site operations
and programming
 Program Marketing: organize and coordinate program-wide events and marketing (annual
Christmas party with 400 youth in attendance, annual Fantasy Baseball World Series with 100
youth and adults in attendance, Lights on Afterschool! Showcase with 100 youth and adults in
attendance, Math 24 Challenge Competition with 100 youth and adults in attendance), develop
press releases and promotional materials as needed
Catholic Social Services OST Programs, Philadelphia, PA 07/2012 – 12/2015
Education Coordinator (K-12)
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 Staff Supervision: hire, direct, and evaluate 25 full-time afterschool staff in 11 remote sites,
supervise and monitor five AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers, hire and evaluate afterschool STEM /
STEAM consultants
 Staff Development: design and facilitate staff trainings around academic and behavioral
programming for at-risk youth K-12 (Fantasy Baseball, Readers Theater, Games for Learning, iPads
in the Afterschool, NOIST Links to Learning, Project Based Learning Strategies), coordinate staff
consultant-led trainings (Junk Drawer Robotics, Strengthening Families 10-14), develop Strategic
Plan for sustainability
 Grant Writing: submissions specific to STEM / STEAM programming (HONDA Foundation, Dept. of
Ed.’s Investing in Innovations, PHMC Out of School Time, Philadelphia Activities Grant, Media &
Learning’s Project: Connect Summer Workshop)
 Academic Enrichment Programming: oversee site schedules and activities calendars, lead staff in
budget-conscious planning and implementation of Project Based Learning, service projects, and
club programming for youth K-12 in accordance with the Common CORE Standards and Next
Generation Science Standards, lead staff in planning and implementation of Summer Skill Retention
classes, develop opportunities for youth to gain college readiness and career exposure
 School Outreach: collaborate with school administration and teachers to design academic
enrichment programming, coordinate with school administration and third-party evaluator to track
student outcomes
 Community Outreach: build community partnerships (AmeriCorps VISTA, Alliance for a Healthier
Generation, Afterschool Activities Partnerships, Free Library of Philadelphia, The Franklin Institute,
The Perry Initiative, TechGirlz, National Girls Collaborative Project, Penn Extension), develop
relationships with STEM mentors to expose programs to STEM / STEAM professions (Wulff
Architects, Lockheed Martin, K’Nex, The Perry Initiative), work with consultants to enhance STEM /
STEAM programming (Bricks4Kidz, Abrakadoodle, Science Explorers)
 Corporate Partnerships: develop relationships with STEM / STEAM professionals for placement
opportunities for high school Work Ready students (Wulff Architects, Lockheed Martin)
 Program Marketing: organize and coordinate program-wide events and marketing (annual
Christmas party with 400 youth in attendance, annual Fantasy Baseball World Series with 100
youth and adults in attendance, Lights on Afterschool! Showcase with 100 youth and adults in
attendance, Math 24 Challenge Competition with 100 youth and adults in attendance), develop
press releases and promotional materials as needed
Catholic Social Services OST Programs, Philadelphia, PA 01/2014 – present
Strengthening Families 10-14 Facilitator
 Community Outreach: recruit and enroll families in program, facilitate Strengthening Families 10-
14 curriculum for parent and family sessions, facilitate Strengthening Families 10-14 BOOSTERS
Holy Trinity School, Morrisville, PA 08/2010 – 06/2012
Teacher
 5th
& 6th
grade ELA: adhere to ELA Common CORE Standards & The Whitley Portfolio ELA
Curriculum Maps, routinely facilitate students in writing workshops and literature circles, instruct
students in using performance to enliven literature, guide students in using multimedia as
expression of literary arts
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 7th
& 8th
grade Social Studies: integrate grade-level curriculum with ELA Common CORE Standards,
coordinate with 21st
Century Grant Program to develop and implement a Local History Club that
with field trips (Pennsbury Manor, Graystones, Mercer Museum, Summerseat, Treton Barracks,
Washington’s Crossing, Bowman’s Tower, Independence Hall, Constitution Center) to be used for
grade recovery, direct students to use current technologies to research and communicate course
objectives, guide students in connecting historical events to present day
Technology Consultant
 Teacher Training: assess and direct classroom teachers in instructing with technology (Google
DOCS, EDMODO, iPad apps, website design, SMARTboard lessons, ELMO document readers), train
faculty in developing personal technology skills, provide multimedia resources for teachers, design
and maintain school wikispace, develop school Technology plan
 Web Designer: design and maintain school website (www.holytrinitybucks.com), develop and
troubleshoot classroom teacher websites
Student Leadership Group Moderator
 S.T.A.R.E. Leadership Team: manage students as leaders for helping peers and establishing school
wide leadership program
21st
Century Grant Program, Morrisville, PA 09/2010 – 06/2012
Program Specialist
 Animation Club Director: guide students to write, direct, film, and edit short animation films
 After-School Tutor in ELA: develop summer retention curriculum, work one-on-one with children
ages 10-14 with academic assistance specifically in the area of ELA
 Technology Team Moderator: plan and instruct children ages 12-14 in technology skills to offer aid
with maintenance of school hardware
 Summer Reading Camp Director: plan, instruct, and assess children ages 9-14 in reading and
writing skills to be used as grade recovery
 Cultural Club Director: coordinate field trips and schedule activities to enhance learning enrichment
for children ages 10-14 to The Franklin Institute, The Philadelphia Art Museum, and Penns Landing,
direct college staff workers
 Local History Club Director: coordinate and guide students in field trips to local historical locations
to tie-in to Social Studies course objectives (Franklin Institute, Pennsbury Manor, Graystones,
Mercer Museum, Summerseat, Treton Barracks, Washington’s Crossing, Bowman’s Tower,
Independence Hall, Constitution Center)
 Acrylic Painting Club Director: guide students in techniques with acrylic paint
Woodland Hills Private School, Woodland Hills, CA 04/2009 – 06/2010
Technology Director
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 Technology Supervisor: develop school technology program and curriculum, direct classroom
teachers in instructing with technology, train faculty in developing personal technology skills
 Technology Instructor: instruct students gr. K-5 in technology skills, integrate with classroom
teachers for technology assessments, coordinate and oversee multimedia projects including
student films, integrate art with technology
St. Bernard School, Philadelphia, PA 09/2004 – 06/2008
Technology Director
 Technology Supervisor: oversee fundraising and installation of SMART boards and projectors
throughout school, develop technology plan for school, direct classroom teachers in instructing with
technology, train faculty in developing personal technology skills
 Technology Instructor: instruct students gr. K-8 in technology skills, integrate with classroom
teachers for technology assessments, coordinate and oversee multimedia projects including
student films
 Wed Designer: design and maintain school website – www.saintbernardschool.com
St. Bernard School, Philadelphia, PA 09/2004 – 06/2008
Student Leadership Group Moderator
 Youth Ministry Director: create situations and activities for students gr.8 & up which adhere to
Catholic values and offer an opportunity to serve the community
 Technology Club Moderator: direct students gr. 5&6 in technology troubleshooting to be used as a
resource for the school
 Peer Helpers Moderator: manage students gr. 8 as leaders for helping peer students
 Student Council Moderator: manage students gr. 5-8, guide students in organization of Student
Council activities including Elections, Halloween Haunted House, and Talent Show
Tacony Police Athletic League, Philadelphia, PA 09/2004 – 06/2007
Program Director
 After-School Program Director: oversee children ages 5-14 with academic assistance, administrate
recreational activities for children age 5-14, coordinate field trips
 Specialist Instructor: instruct children ages 5-11 in technology & art skills
 Summer Camp Director: coordinate field trips, schedule activities, direct college staff workers
EDUCATION
St. Joseph’s University - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Masters of Science – Major: Instructional
Technology - (completed 2013)
Los Angeles Film School – Hollywood, California – Certificate in Filmmaking – Majors: Directing &
Screenwriting – Minors: Production Design - (completed 2008)
Philadelphia University - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Bachelor of Science – Major: Graphic Design -
(completed 2003)
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Glasgow School of Art – Glasgow, Scotland – Study Abroad Scholar – Major: Graphic Design - (Spring
2002)
SKILLS – Advanced skills in Mac & PC platforms; Microsoft Office, Google (App, Classroom & Docs),
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Google SketchUp, MacroMedia Freehand, Power Director Editing
software, Movie Magic Screenwriter, Final Draft, Edmodo.com, Wix.com, iMovie, iStopMotion, iDVD,
various apps
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PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
National AfterSchool Association Convention, Orlando, FL 03/2016
“Coaching: It’s Not Just for Sports, Tips for Coaching STEM Staff”
Connelly Foundation Summer Tech Academy Workshop, Philadelphia, PA 06/2015
“App Smashing for Educators” – http://appsmashing333.wikispaces.com
PSAYDN Project Accelerate, Philadelphia, PA 06/2015
“Why STEM? How to Select STEM Activities”
Philadelphia Healthier Generation Summit, Philadelphia, PA 06/2015
“Infusing Your OST Program with Nutritional Education”
PHMC OST Conference, Philadelphia, PA 09/2014
“The Strengthening Families Framework”
PSAYDN Project Accelerate Webinar, Online 07/2014
“Advocating for STEM Programming”
St. Martin de Porres Professional Development, Philadelphia, PA 09/2013
“Readers Theater” (K-5) & Literature Circles” (middle school)
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
Philly OST Coalition, Philadelphia, PA 09/2015 – present
Task Force Member – Secretary & Advocate
Advisory Board Member – Marketing
21st
Century Community Learning Centers, Camp Hill, PA 09/2013 – 09/2015
PA Advisory Board Member – Youth Voice
Woodland Hills Private School, Woodland Hills, CA 04/2009 – 06/2010
Film Program Director
UK Film Council US, Los Angeles, CA 04/2009 – 06/2010
Second Assistant to Executive Director Claire Chapman
(UK government office in LA representing the UK Film industry in N. America)
Inferno Entertainment, Culver City, CA 01/2009 – 07/2009
Story Development Intern
Rebel Media, Sherman Oaks, CA 01/2008 – 04/2009
Assistant to Producer Gabrielle Kelly
Film Production Experience, Hollywood, CA 09/2008 – 04/2009
Art Department – short films, webisodes, Public Service
Announcements, Xbox Live short
St. Bernard School, Philadelphia, Pa 06/2005 – 08/2008
Director of Community Theater & Manager of Murals Project
** Professional and Personal References available upon request **
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