KATHRYN BISSELL

kathrynbssll@gmail.com kathrynbissell.weebly.com

Certification
Alabama Class A Secondary Education Social Studies Certification; expected May 2017

I will be certified to teach AP and Dual Enrollment History with 18 graduate credits in
History.

Teaching Experience
Graduate Assistant for the Office of Educational Resources
August 2014 July 2016
Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL
Assisted in faculty research, classroom instruction and provided additional academic support.
Answered telephones, archived student applications and classroom materials, organized
entrance interviews and created written materials for the faculty and college.
Substitute Teacher
August 2015 May 2016
Oxford City Schools Oxford, AL
Carried out the program of study prescribed in the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher.
Created a classroom environment conductive to learning. Guided the learning process toward
the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans.
After School Tutor
January 2016 April 2016
Pleasant Valley High School Jacksonville, AL
Provided differentiated instruction for two students with documented learning disabilities in a
one-on-one session after school three times a week. Facilitated student learning through
increasing academic skill development. Fostered students self-esteem and motivation through
positive interaction.
Teaching and Learning Center Tutor
August 2015 December 2015
Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL
Provided specialized instruction in a one-on-one setting for a high school student once a week.
Aided in core subject comprehension and provided knowledge and practical skills need to be
successful in a variety of academic situations.

Other Professional Experience

Constituent Services Intern
September 2014 December 2014
Congressman Mike Rodgers Anniston, AL
Assisted case workers on constituent cases to resolve disputes in the areas of social security
and veterans affairs. Answered telephones, received visitors, updated files and archived
information.

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Foreign Service Economics Intern

September 2013 December 2013
Department of State: U.S. Embassy Berlin, Germany
Drafted, edited and contributed to cables, reports, communications, talking points and other
material used by policy makers in furthering U.S. foreign policy objectives. Organized and
provided support to events, including international and multi-lateral meetings and conferences
on critical global issues. Gained experience in visa applications/interviews and American
Citizen Services.

Education
Jacksonville State University- Jacksonville, AL
May 2017 Alternative Class A Program; Secondary Education Social Studies
GPA: 4.0
Related coursework: Education Methods, Assessment and Technology in Secondary Schools,
Research and Statistics in Secondary Education, Foundations of Secondary Education,
Teaching Social Studies, The Age of Jefferson and Jackson, Modern European History.
Colorado State University- Fort Collins, CO
May 2014 B.A. Political Science and International Studies with a concentration in European
Studies

GPA: 3.33
Related coursework: Professional and Technical Communication, State and Local
Government and Politics, Legislative Politics, International Relations, Macro and Micro
Economics.

Leuphana University Lneburg- Lneburg, Germany

Spring 2012 German Studies

Completed 15 credit hours of German as a second language and 3 credit hours of German
Government.

Abilities and Interests

Cross-Cultural- studying abroad and working in Germany has given me many skills
including, but not limited to, a greater capacity to accept differences in others and to
tolerate other peoples actions and ideas that may be vastly different from my own.
Communication- increased abilities in public speaking, listening well and paying attention
to nonverbal cues, which has given me the ability to be flexible and adjust to changes in
others.
Proficient with the Microsoft Suite and other online programs including video and photo
editing software, website creation software and programs such as Prezi and Google
Presentations.
Eager to participate in extracurricular activities such as Key Club, Student Council, Speech
and Debate, Track and Field and Cross Country.
Eager to sponsor student organizations such as an International Club and other cultural
awareness groups.

Professional Memberships

National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)

Alpha Delta Chi Christian Sorority

References
Available upon request.

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