Katherine A.

Dirksen
katherinedirksen@gmail.com
www.katherinedirksen@weebly.com
(419) 790-8719
112.5 Budlong St.
2nd Floor
Adrian, MI 49221

Professional Objective
Devoted and innovative educator, seeking secondary teaching positions and a
chance to teach students that science is beyond memorizing facts; it is a way of
life.

Professional Profile
Former struggling science student, who is a servant leading, creative, and
innovative science enthusiast and educator, who lives a life in pursuit of
learning and shares this mentality with students.

Education
Secondary Teaching Certificate, Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI
Anticipated May 2015
Provisional; State of Michigan
Endorsements: Biology (DA) & Chemistry (DC)
Bachelor of Science, Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI
May 2013
Major: Biology
BBB Honorary
Minor: Chemistry

Professional Experience
Graduate-Assistant: Track & Field, Siena Heights University
August 2013-Present
Assisted 2 national champion throwers and a 4th place finishing national
team.
Enforce and model team and individual expectations.
Instruct technical events.
Coordinate practice schedules, food orders, and meetings.
Substitute Teacher, PESG, Lenawee County, MI
October 2014-Present
Managed classroom behavior.
Adhered to the regular teachers plans.

Science Instructor, Siena Heights University Upward Bound, Adrian MI

Summer 2014
Created the department curriculum for student groups with diverse range
of scientific background.
Suggested scientific careers that matched individual personalities.
Practiced skills necessary for scientific majors and disciplines.
Nanny, Terrell Household, Hudson, Michigan
Summer 2014
Sole care provider for the 2 children of a single parent who worked out of
state.
Developed daily routines.
Enforced developmentally appropriate behavior.
Tutored the eldest in her schoolwork.
Coordinated my own substitute baby sitters.
Lab Technician, Dannon Yogurt, Minster OH
Summer 2013
Worked within Dannons microbiological and quality assurance lab.
Employed safe, precise, and accurate laboratory practices.
Residential Treatment Specialist, The Manor Foundation, Jonesville, MI
June 2012-March 2013
Provided direct care for youth affected by traumatic or neglectful
experiences, in addition to genetic predispositions.
Documented & manage client behavior.
Incorporated individual, therapeutic treatment plans.
Office Assistant, HC Presidents/Institutional Advancement Offices
Spring 2011-Present
Performed data entry, physical and digital filing, type writing, copying.
Crew Member-Trainer, McDonalds, Coldwater, OH
Summer 2014
Trained new employees.
Ran daily designated area.

Aug 2006-

Farm Hand, Dirksen Dairy Farms, Maria Stein, OH

Life
Babysitter, self-employed, Maria Stein, OH
2003-Present
Graduated from a babysitters training course
Went to homes and watched children as needed on weekends and during
summers.

Professional Preparation
USATF Level 1 Coach, USA
December
2014-Present
Certified through nationally accredited program to coach all age levels
within all event areas of track and field or cross country.
Knowledgeable in nutritional, biomechanical, kinesthetic, physiological,
and psychological aspects of athletics.
Qualified to create long or short term training programs.
Individual Throws Training
Current
Volunteer at local high schools in shot put.
Teach practice and theory to learning coaches.
Creating technical videos for interested athletes and coaches abroad.
Classroom Assistant
Current
Adrian High School: Secondary Biology, Chemical Science, Anatomy,
Astronomy, advanced Chemistry, and Special Education classrooms.
(~100 hours).
Tecumseh Middle School, reading tutor, (~30 hours).
Hudson High School: Biology, Human Anatomy, Earth Science & Hudson
Middle School: 7th grade life science and 8th grade physical science. (~20
hours).
Lab Assistant, Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI
2010
Prepared, assisted, and closed Bio 101 laboratory activities
Demonstrated and enforced safe laboratory practices.
NCAA Div II Indoor and Outdoor Track
All-American
2010, 2011
Team Captain
2012
Several GLIAC honors
2008-2012
Most Valuable
2010
School Record Holder
2009-Present

Professional References

Carrie Mitchell
517-264-7899
o Director of Education at Siena Heights University

Sally Rae
517-2647892
o Director of Teacher Education Program at Siena Heights University
Kay Allingham
517-265-9509
o Directed Teaching Supervisor
David Conklin
419-572-0985
o Secondary Science Teacher at Hudson High School
Andrew Towne
517-6101846
o Head Track & Field Coach at Hillsdale College