KATELYN J.

FRANZEN
3275 270th St.
Fredericksburg, Iowa 50630
(641) 330-5944 | franzen.katelyn.j@gmail.com | msfranzenportfolio.weebly.com

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF ARTS ANTICIPATED MAY 2017

LORAS COLLEGE | DUBUQUE, IA
Major: English Literature & Secondary Education; Minor: Irish Studies
GPA: 3.99/4.0; Deans list all semesters
Delta Epsilon Sigma Honors Society
STUDY ABROAD JANUARY-MAY 2016
DUN LAOGHAIRE INSTITUTE OF ART, DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY | DUBLIN, IRELAND
Interned at the Dublin City University Language Services Office
Observed at the American School of The Hague in Wassenaar, Netherlands
Developed culturally competent perspectives while traveling and interacting with diverse
populations

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

STUDENT TEACHER | HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL | DUBUQUE, IA JANUARY-MAY 2017

Designed and implemented 5 units that aligned to the common core standards and incorporated
interactive lessons that related to issues found in todays society
Co-taught AP Language and Composition using several co-teaching approaches
Utilized Canvas and other technology as a classroom learning tool to create assessments,
assignments, discussions, and peer-review sessions
Built a positive learning environment by using proactive classroom management

JUNIOR STUDENT TEACHER | JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL | DUBUQUE, IA FALL 2016

Worked with a diverse group of students both culturally and academically
Differentiated instruction by pulling out and leading a small group of students to ensure the
students were completing and understanding the novel they were reading
Planned and taught 3 lessons for the 8th grade honors class that activated prior knowledge to
introduce a motivational speech assignment

JUNIOR STUDENT TEACHER | HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL | DUBUQUE, IA FALL 2015

Observed British Literature and AP Language & Composition
Designed the summative assessment for Frankenstein in which students creatively picked and
analyzed a book cover of Frankenstein to explain the theme of the novel

TUTOR & OBSERVER | PILSEN NEIGHBORHOOD | CHICAGO, IL JANUARY 2014

Toured several schools including a Chicago Public High School and talked to administrators
about teaching in urban areas and supporting ELL students
Tutored students in several different after school programs and built positive relationships
WORK EXPERIENCE

INTERN | IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION & OUTREACH | NEW HAMPTON, IA SUMMER 2016
Coordinated and executed 3 day camps for Kindergarten-5th Graders
Worked as a crucial team member to plan the county fair by entering livestock entries, creating
posters and programs, and supervising livestock shows and non-livestock judging
Communicated with 4-H members, parents, and community members to resolve problems

RESIDENT ADVISOR | LORAS COLLEGE | DUBUQUE, IA AUGUST 2014-DECEMBER 2015

Collaborated with Co-RAs to create a close-knit community for over 200 students through
programming and positive interaction
Assisted struggling students and guided them to the resources they needed
Enforced college rules, properly documented misconduct, and handled high pressure situations

PROGRAM SUPERVISOR | PROJECT RENEWAL | DAVENPORT, IA SUMMER 2015

Fostered relationships with students ages 5-14 living in a low income, inner-city neighborhood
Facilitated daily homework, activities, crafts, and games and monitored groups of 8-12 students
on public field trips

VOLUNTEER & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

ROYAL FAMILY KIDS CAMP | SUMNER, IA JULY 2013-2016

Assigned the position of counselor for campers who have faced abuse and neglect and are
currently in or have been previously in the foster care system
Worked collaboratively with camp staff to create a nurturing and safe environment for campers

HALLOWEEN HUSTLE 5K | FREDERICKSBURG, IA OCTOBER 2011-2015

Orchestrated the event in all capacities
Installed mile marker signs on the Fredericksburg Trail using money raised from 5K
Donated $5,000 generated from the 5Ks to the Fredericksburg Trail Fund which allowed the
city to receive a grant to pave the rest of the trail

LORAS COLLEGE SERVICE TRIP | CAMDEN, NJ JANUARY 2015

Aided the homeless by making and serving meals and tutored underprivileged students

AWARDS & PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS

LEHNER AWARD FOR FUTURE ENGLISH TEACHERS

Co-recipient of this annual award which recognizes outstanding English teachers

LORAS COLLEGE LEGACY SYMPOSIUM

Presented paper titled Mr. Darcy & Mr. Knightley: The Transformation from Selfishness to
Selflessness (2015)
Presented capstone paper titled Chaucers The Wife of Bath Prologue and Tale: Defining
Justice through a Feminist Lens (2016)