Katrina Deane

Katrina Deane skype: katrina.deane - - Education Otto-von-Guericke Universität M.Sc. Integrative Neuroscience Michigan Technological University B.S. Psychology Focus in International German, Minor in Global Business Magdeburg, Germany Expected: July 2018 Houghton, MI GPA: 3.87 May 2014 Work Experience Freelance, Hamburg March 2015 - August 2016 English Teacher ● Successfully completed Berlitz Training so as to teach using the Berlitz Method. ● Tailor language learning to custom goals and abilities of groups and individuals. ● Produce a professional, comfortable, and lively atmosphere for students to maximize participation and retention. Signs Now, Plymouth MN October 2014 - February 2015 Costumer Service Manager ● Consulted customers on the best sign materials and substrates to suit their needs. ● Handled sales, customer service, and some production of signs, optimizing customer satisfaction. Multiliteracies Center at Michigan Tech Fall 2012 - Summer 2014 Coach ● Engaged English as Second Language students in conversation to improve their comprehension and fluency of the English language. ● Facilitated study teams, encouraged students to connect material in and outside of class. ● Counseled students one-on-one with papers, presentations, and any other literacy assignment. Adventure Mining Company, Greenland MI May 2014-August 2014 Tour Guide ● Led tourist through above and underground historical mining sites, demonstrating mining techniques and presenting them with information about the copper boom and the Adventure Mine. ● Performed general maintenance and cleaning of facilities and trails. ● Handled sales and customer service, striving to give the tourists the best experience they can have. Humanities Digital Media Zone at Michigan Tech Fall 2012 - Spring 2014 German Consultant, Desk Agent ● Tutored students for German language homework and general questions. ● Oversaw equipment rental, performed basic IT for computers, and assisted students with media design software. ● Created presentations to advertise our services and showcase German culture and locations. Leadership Experience MTU Women’s Rugby Fall 2012 - Spring 2014 Match Secretary, Acting Captain ● Collaborated with other teams in the surrounding area to set up matches. ● Assisted the coach in training and encouragement of individual members and in building the team as a whole. ● Assumed the role of captain where there was a lack due to time constraints of the actual captain. Edward Cokely’s Judgement and Decision Making Lab Spring 2012 Research Assistant ● Foraged for specific examples of poorly designed decision making environments or questions in past research for use in present research. ● Facilitated study designed by Edward Cokely in a lab setting. ● Led a team in choosing availability to perform the study and in deciding and maintaining protocol. Awards and Languages ● ● ● ● Deans List - 8 semesters Presidential Award Scholarship MVP of Women’s Rugby team German - Moderate proficiency/Continued education Fall 2010 - Spring of 2014 ​Awarded in 2010 Fall 2013 Fall 2007-Present