KATHERINE J.

JACOB
katherinejjacob@gmail.com
954.646.9781
1755 NE 52 ST
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
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EDUCATION _____________________________________________________________________________________

College of Arts and Sciences, Emory University August 2006 –December 2009
Bachelor of Liberal Arts
Major: Art History / Minor: Visual Arts
! GPA: 3.5
! Dean’s List for all completed semesters
John Cabot University – Rome, Italy Spring 2008
Emory Semester Study Aboard
Westminster Academy August 2002 – June 2006
High School Diploma

WORK EXPERIENCE___ ______________________________________________________ __________________________

ArtServe Summer 2009

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Program Coordinator
• Assisted in planning and designing the multimedia summer art show known as the Red Eye
• Edited the press release destined for major Florida Newspapers and online sites
• Managed artists and performers on opening nigh
• Installed lights, decorations, and artworks
• Exhibited own artwork in the show
Creative Movement and Dance Fall 2009
Atlanta, Georgia
Teacher, Teaching Assistant
• Instruct young dancers in the art of ballet and tap
• Assist in classes where there are special need children including those who are blind or with autism
• Travel to the necessary locations and set up a makeshift dance studio for the children
• Follow a syllabus of dance that ends with a short recital at the end of the year
Walden Early Childhood Center, Emory Autism Center October 2008 – May 2009
Atlanta, Georgia
Teaching Assistant
! Interacted with autistic children by helping them engage with non-autistic children in an early preschool setting
! Led different areas of the classroom including special activities and free play
! Taught basic concepts to children who are two years of age
Studio Assistant, Oxford College of Emory University Fall 2007
Oxford, GA
Art Studio Assistant
! Arranged gallery shows in the student center
! Monitored and assisted in art classes
! Organized art studio

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVTIES___ ____________________________________________________________________

! AHANA Dance choreographer Fall 2008

! Member of Emory Dance Company August 2006 – May 2007, Fall 2008
! Student Admissions Association Fall 2006 – Fall 2007
! Theatre Oxford Fall 2006, Fall 2007
! Costa Rican Missions Team Summer 2005, 2008

EXTRAS_______________________________________________________________________________________________
! Practiced Visual Arts for over seven years including work in figure drawing, mixed media, charcoal, painting and
sculpture
! Over 18 years of experience in Ballet, Tap, and Jazz including participation in prestigious ballet summer programs
! Proficient computer skills for Mac or PC including: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
! CPR certified
! Traveled to Italy, Spain, Austria, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Bahamas
KATHERINE J. JACOB
katherinejjacob@gmail.com
954.646.9781
1755 NE 52 ST
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
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