Author at KMG Publishing
Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Current
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- Author at KMG Publishing
- Community Writer at Media General
- Online Instructor/Course Materials Developer at National American University
- Past
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- Adult Education Assessor at Prince William County Public Schools
- Limited Term, Administrative Assistant II at Department of Human Services, Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board
- Writing Tutor/Adjunct Instructor at University of Massachusetts Lowell
- Education
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- Cambridge College
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Katherine Gotthardt’s Summary
Skills: Creative and Expository Writing, Content Editing, Business Communications, Instruction, Curriculum Development, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS Publisher, WebCT, Project Connect, Online Research
Work Habits: independent and creative; work best with liberal deadlines, guidance, and open communications; enjoy new challenges; ability to identify organizational weaknesses and possible liabilities; always looking for positive, fair, practical solutions.
Please note: I do have some disabilities which require accommodations.
Katherine Gotthardt’s Specialties:
I have an appreciation for various perspectives and the ability to integrate a variety of ideas and resources into projects.
Katherine Gotthardt’s Experience
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Author
KMG Publishing
(Writing and Editing industry)
June 2009 — Present (2 months)
Release books at http://stores.lulu.com/kgotthardt including a collection of Civil War/Park-based poetry.
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Community Writer
Media General
(Public Company; MEG; Newspapers industry)
October 2008 — Present (10 months)
For NEWS & MESSENGER and PW PULSE: Write two columns per week on events in Brentsville, Bristow, Nokesville, Gainesville and Haymarket, VA. Write feature articles on local happenings. Submit relevant photos.
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Online Instructor/Course Materials Developer
National American University
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Higher Education industry)
March 2002 — Present (7 years 5 months)
Instruct online courses in writing, grammar, communications, professional development, group dynamics, and other general education courses. Write original curriculum materials and text for distance education. Adapt and edit curriculum materials for online courses. Research and develop new courses for accredited programs. Research trends and policy in national and international postsecondary education.
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Adult Education Assessor
Prince William County Public Schools
(Government Agency; Government Administration industry)
September 2006 — May 2009 (2 years 9 months)
Pre-test and post-test adult ESOL students attending Prince William County's Adult ESOL courses.
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Limited Term, Administrative Assistant II
Department of Human Services, Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board
(Government Agency; 201-500 employees; Individual & Family Services industry)
January 2006 — June 2006 (6 months)
Served as limited term assistant for Central Reimbursement Unit. Processed incoming mail. Prepared and entered payments for deposit. Documented and responded to client queries. Wrote and assembled position duty descriptions and processes.
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Writing Tutor/Adjunct Instructor
University of Massachusetts Lowell
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)
September 1992 — June 1996 (3 years 10 months)
Various instructional positions in English Department, Disability Services, and supplemental education.
Katherine Gotthardt’s Education
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Cambridge College
M.Ed. , Writing Concentration , 1995 — 1997
Additional Information
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Katherine Gotthardt’s Interests:
writing, poetry, fiction, visual and performing arts, blogging, philosophy, religion, sociology, psychology, world culture, government, domestic policy, educational policy, civil rights, human rights, immigration, domestic poverty/hunger/homelessness, social services Current Creative Writing Projects: Children's Book; Poetry Collections; Novel
Katherine Gotthardt’s Groups:
League of Women Voters PWA, Newsletter Editor and Member; Bull Run Unitarian Universalists, Writer's Group Facilitator and Member; Social Action Linking Together (SALT), Member; Student Loan Justice, Member; Unity in the Community, Secretary and Member; NAACP, Member; Commitee 100, Communications Committee and Member; Poetry Society of Virginia, Member
Katherine Gotthardt’s Honors:
Partial List Poetry Publications
Catalyst Magazine, November 2008
Northern Virginia Review, Spring 2008
Fall 2003 Spire Press, New York, NY
Summer 2002 AnotherSun (www.anothersun.co.uk)
Summer 2002 The WriteGallery (www.theWriteGallery.com)
1999 Yankee Magazine, Dublin, NH
1994, 1995 University of Massachusetts Lowell, Boston area Intercollegiate Poetry Festival Representative
1994, 1995 Alumni Scholarship Recipient, University of Massachusetts Lowell
1995 Award for Academic Excellence Recipient, UML Office of Student Activities
1995 Excellence in English, Allen Scattergood Award Recipient
Katherine Gotthardt’s Contact Settings
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