Katie S. Burns
PO Box 890 Bass Lake, CA 93604 ۰Cell: (805) 304-7995 ۰Email: Kburns@apu.edu
Education
Master of Education in College Student Affairs
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA
Anticipated Graduation May 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies magna cum laude
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA
May 2007
Relevant Experience
Residence Director
High Sierra Semester, Azusa Pacific University, Bass Lake, CA
(August 2009 – Present)
- Facilitated the holistic growth of students
- Fostered the development of healthy community through programming and redemptive discipline
- Offered Christ-centered mentoring to students
- Supervised Student Leaders in a mentoring/helping relationship
- Responsible for all transportation of students and supervision of student drivers
- Backpacking guide for experiential learning component of required leadership course
Graduate Assistant
High Sierra Semester, Azusa Pacific University, Bass Lake, CA
(August 2007 – May 2009)
- Functioned as an Assistant Resident Director
- Assisted in the development and expansion of student leadership positions
- Supervised Spiritual Accountability and Resource (SAR) Team
- Responsible for all transportation of students and supervision of student drivers
- Backpacking guide for experiential learning component of required leadership course
Resident Advisor
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA
(August 2005 – May 2007, August 2004 – December 2004)
- Responsible for building community in university housing through events, activities and daily interactions.
- Enforced and upheld university policies
- Served in three distinct residential settings (freshmen dorms, upperclassmen apartments and High Sierra)
High Sierra Student Representative
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA
(September 2005 – May 2007)
- Assist in recruiting and registration of students for the High Sierra Semester.
- Act as representative of the High Sierra Semester on campus.
Other Work Experience
Office Manager
Granada Oak Furniture, Simi Valley, CA
(February 2003 – July 2007, July 2008)
- Responsible for general maintenance of office, primarily secretarial duties
- Often assisted with sales and customer service.
Professional Achievements
NASPA Presentation
(Seattle, WA, March 2009)
- Examining Educational Programs with Co-curricular Maps
ICCTE Journal Publication
(http://www.icctejournal.org, Summer 2007)
- Assisting learning and success in ADHD children
Certifications/ Professional Memberships
NASPA Member
Wilderness First Responder
(Wilderness Medical Associates, June 2007)
- Also includes CPR, First Aid and Anaphylaxis certifications
Class B Driver license
(California June 2007)
