Kathryn Grace Wadas has a M.A. in Applied Linguistics and Spanish from Purdue University and currently works as a long-term substitute Spanish teacher at Perrysburg High School. She has extensive experience teaching Spanish at various levels in both academic and professional settings. Wadas is fluent in Spanish and proficient in Portuguese, with additional skills in translation, interpretation, and language instruction.

1. K a t h r y n G r a c e W a d a s
(219)793-4876 kathrynwadas@gmail.com Chicago, IL
Spanish FLUENT Portuguese PROFICIENT
E D U C A T I O N
M.A. Applied Linguistics/Spanish
Purdue University, 2014
GPA 3.68
B.A. Spanish Education (PreK-12)
Purdue University, 2012
GPA 3.78 (With Distinction)
E M P L O Y M E N T
Perrysburg High School
February 2015-present
Long-term Sub (Spanish II/AP)
Melanie Lyons,
Department Chair
 Prepare and execute daily lesson plans while utilizing multiple instructional methods
 Aim to provide 85% of instruction in target language for Spanish II and 98% for AP
 Streamline personal teaching methods while maintaining the original class structure
 Monitor and record student progress and collaborate with other teachers
Purdue Lima Internship Program 2014 Lima, Perú
July 2013-July 2014
Program Assistant
Dennis Bowling,
Program Director
 Design and distribute promotional materials/format and implement course curriculum
 Promote Purdue University academics to Peruvian students and business professionals
 Teach Spanish language courses to student participants during the program
 Provide translation and interpretation services before and during the trip
 Create and manage social media sites
Graduate Teaching Assistant (Purdue University)
Fall 2012-Spring 2014 Dr. Lori Czerwionka,
Spanish Level II, III Course Coordinator
 Incorporate recent pedagogical research into teaching methodology
 Create meaningful lesson plans, quizzes, and engaging activities
 Adapt content from a universal syllabus to fit individual student needs
 Promote a stress-free learning environment with emphasis on student accountability
 Prepare class work and presentations for daily instruction in 100% target language
Live, Learn,& Work Cartagena Spanish Teacher (PurdueUniversity)
Spring/Summer 2013 LisaLambert-Snodgrass,
Spanish Level I, III Program Director
 Taught a combined-level intensive Spanish language course
 Designed instruction and assessment with a communicative approach
 Prepared students and staff for a study abroad internship program in Cartagena, Colombia
 Provided translation and interpretation services for the University of Cartagena
 Collaborated with UC faculty to create/translate business documents and academic articles
Toledo Refining Company, LLC
July 2014-January 2015
Project Controls Specialist
Paul Symington,
Supervisor
 Served as liaison between contractors, timekeepers and TRC capital department
 Audited contractor billing and invoicing while interpreting project-specific contracts
 Reported contractor spending, account balances and savings via SAP and MCI Track
I N T E R N S H I P S
Teach and Travel Ambassador (Seville, Spain)
June/July 2010 Matt Clark,
English Language/Culture Bridge Linguatec Advisor
 Carried out daily lessons in a home setting as a private TEFL instructor to Spanish citizens
 Presented American culture through personal experience and real-time news updates
H O N O R S / A W A R D S
Dean's List
Semester Honors
Graduated With Distinction
Principal Oboist
Purdue Philharmonic Orchestra
Jim&Betty Dye Scholarship
Leath Memorial Scholarship
S P E C I A L S K I L L S
Translation/Interpretation
Critical Thinking/ Problem Solving
Conceptualization
Research
Microsoft Office
Blackboard
Social Media
ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS
Phonetics/Phonology
Language Acquisition
Education Policy
Cooking
Playing Oboe
Travel
Fitness
P R E S E N T A T I O N S
Wadas,K.,Hunt,M.,&Gregorek,A. (2010,December). Vuvox. EDCI270: INSITEProjectShowcase,WestLafayette,IN