Kaitlyn L.
Private tutor in Ellington, CT
Education
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics Standing: 5th Semester Junior Expected Graduation: May 2013 Major:Mathematics Minor:Economics GPA: 3.1/4.0
Experience
Sensei Richard’s School of Self Defense, Enfield, CT October 2002 - Present Instructor/black belt • Instruct the new students (all ages ranging from 6-up) a 7-week program consisting of self defense techniques and combination katas. • Teach students fighting skills to use for self defense and while sparring in class and tournaments • Take class when head instructor assigns it to me o Approximately a forty minute workout consisting of several different kicks, punches, push-ups, and crunches Leadership Learning Community (LLC), Storrs, CT September 2009 - May 2011 2nd Year Mentor • Attend a weekly class and learn about people in leadership positions, leadership skills, and how to integrate the younger leadership students into the Uconn community as well as the leadership community • Participate in a committee (Community building and Excursions) o Meet weekly and discuss how to integrate the LLC into community service activities and off campus trips • Plan workshops for new LLC students and assist in teaching and mentoring Resident Assistant, WiMSE Learning Community Storrs, CT August 2011 – Present (WiMSE – Women in Math, Science, and Engineering learning community) • Resident Assistants are student peer leaders responsible for communities of residents in on-campus housing. • Plan programs to build a strong community on the floor, there are five main pillars o Academic programs, Civic engagement, Connecting through relationships and strong communities, Cultural exploration, and Personal wellness and life skills • Create relationships with my residents and ensure a safe, comfortable, and educational environment for them. • Schedule and attend duty days throughout the semester. o Be on time to duty and make rounds at specific times throughout the entire building to make sure everyone is adhering to policy and that quiet hours are in effect and being respected. • Attend bi-weekly meetings with the director of WiMSE and the Hall director to discuss upcoming programs and suggestions for improvement for the residents and for the WiMSE learning community • Attend weekly meetings with the Hall directors and all the Resident Assistants that work in my area on campus o Discuss duty schedules, responsibilities of the Resident Assistants, expectations of each other, concerns, suggestions, and other programs going on in the area. • Attend bi-weekly “one-on-one’s” with the Hall directors o Talk about the floor as a whole and how we are keeping up with all of our academic and Resident Assistant responsibilities • Attend a three-credit one semester class to learn in depth information pertaining to the RA position.
Availability
Weekdays at any time, Weekends in the morning
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
I have many hobbies and interests. Most of which are athletic in nature. I enjoy martial arts, working out, running, hiking, biking, and rollerblading. I am also interested in the arts. I love attending orchestras, open-mics, and poetry slams. Finally, I really enjoy cooking and then eating everything that I cook!
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