Kate Nelson Beverly, Mass. 01915 978-921-0637 (home) 508-932-7992 (cell) Kfnelson56@comcast.

net Summary Writer/editor with masters degrees in communication and education seeks position as Communications Manager. Experience in corporate communications, including meeting a highly time-sensitive publication schedule. Wide experience in urban education, including coaching and classroom teaching. Able to take complex information and turn it into readable, engaging copy. Strong presentation skills. Strong analytical skills; accustomed to working collaboratively across functions. Core Competencies Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel Presenting, writing, editing, and training Mentoring and coaching Have managed budgets of $100K/year

Communication Skills Freelance writer and proofreader. Planned for, wrote, edited and produced company newsletter for Fortune 500 company. Wrote and produced parent information brochure for out-of-school time program. Mentored and supervised employees. Work across functions to achieve organizational goals. Coach and mentor teachers and out-of-school time educators. Training and Presentation Skills Teach adults at the community college level. Train and coach out-of-school time staff in literacy techniques for after-school programs. Served as writing coach in urban school district; taught at-risk and special education students. Organizational Skills Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Experienced in managing executive-level calendar, arranging travel, organizing off-site events, and maintaining filing systems. Plan for and execute reading testing for out-of-school time programs. Analyze results of testing to inform instruction. Implemented consistent delivery of writing program across all grade levels of K-8 school. Budget Skills Have managed budgets of $100K/year. Implemented changes to newsletter design and production that saved $20K/year. Managed high-tech companys transition from print to electronic media. Oversaw consolidation of all of companys local publications into one U.S.wide publication, saving approximately $250K/year.

Kate Nelson Writing Experience Freelance writer and proofreader. Self-employed. Digital Equipment Corp., Maynard, Mass.

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Aug. 1998 - Present April 1986 - Aug. 1998

Communications Specialist. Planned, wrote, edited, and produced company newsletter for approximately 50,000 employees in Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire (budget approximately $100K annually). Planned and managed consolidation of nearly a dozen employee newsletters into one U.S.-wide weekly publication, reducing companys overhead costs by approximately $250K. Managed companys transition from print to electronic media. Served on cross-functional teams that developed standards for internal web sites, communication plans for product launches and ad campaigns, and revised guidelines for employee publications. Supervised interns and support personnel as needed. Downsized when company was bought by Compaq Computer Corp. Consulting and Teaching Experience YWCA of Greater Lawrence, Lawrence, Mass. Sept. 2010 - June 2013

Literacy coach (grant-funded position). Deliver after-school literacy curriculum and staff development under grant from Liberty Mutual Foundation. Organize and conduct pre- and posttesting of students. Analyze results and use data to inform future interventions. Created takehome materials to help foster family literacy; track materials through spreadsheet. Bunker Hill Community College, Charlestown, Mass. Sept. 2010 - Present

Adjunct Professor, English as a Second Language. Plan and facilitate instruction in speech and writing for adult ESL students. Analyze test data to adjust college curriculum to meet unique class needs. Develop and deliver course syllabi. Build the Out-of-School Time Network, Boston, Mass. May 2010 - Present

Literacy Coach and Trainer. Implement curriculum at out-of-school time programs in Lawrence and Boston. Organize and conduct pre- and post-testing of students. Analyze results and use data to inform future instruction. Coach staff in literacy techniques for out-of-school time programs; create and deliver staff development. Massachusetts Dept. of Early Education and Care, Malden, Mass. May Aug. 2011 QRIS Coach. Through ASPIRE Institute at Wheelock College, coached grantees under QRIS (Quality Rating and Improvement System), a nationwide initiative to improve the quality of early education and care and after-school settings. Trained staff on QRIS requirements, and in literacy techniques for out-of-school time programs. Researched and wrote parent information brochure.

Kate Nelson Lawrence Public Schools, Lawrence, Mass.

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Writing and Literacy Coach. Implemented Writers Workshop across grades K-8 at the Arlington Educational Complex. Ensured consistent delivery of writing curriculum. Developed and led professional learning events. Reorganized school library to better serve students. Mentored new teachers. Developed study guides and other student materials in consultation with classroom teachers. Teamed with reading facilitators to ensure seamless integration between reading and writing. Contributed to The Lancer, district quarterly publication. Manchester-Essex School District, Manchester, Mass.; Beverly Public Schools, Beverly, Mass. Nov. 1998 - June 2002 Teacher Assistant and On-Call Substitute Teacher. Taught all subjects in K-12. Developed and delivered instruction to special education students. Adapted instruction to ensure students could successfully access curriculum. Implemented changes to improve time on task for students in center. Held long-term assignments in Resource Room at Memorial Middle School and in ungraded BD classroom at McKeown School. Education Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study, Pedagogy, Simmons College, Boston, Mass., May 2009. M.Ed., Salem State University, Salem, Mass., May 2004. M.S., communications, cum laude, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, December 1983. B.A., journalism and communications, magna cum laude, Point Park University, May 1982.