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Kathryn Wikkerink

Cambridge

Summary

A current master's student at Cambridge University with a passion for English Literature and the Humanities more broadly, who is pursuing a position as a secondary school teacher within a Classical school.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Coordinator

Book Depot
05.2023 - 08.2024
  • Researched the business’ management system in order to design online modules for employee learning
  • Developed and led summer reading programs for employees and their children
  • Collaborated with team members within the HR department to plan summer events for employees and their families

Teaching Assistant

Redeemer University
09.2022 - 04.2024
  • Worked alongside a total of four professors within the humanities to administrate their classes
  • Tutored struggling students individually to improve writing skills
  • Proctored tests and graded assignments according to university standards
  • Led the lecture and discussion within two first-year undergraduate classes

Day Camp Leader

EPIC and Onside Athletics
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Maintained enthusiasm for every element of day-to-day camp life
  • Displayed care for the emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being of each camper
  • Led team talks and facilitated group activities and games
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to serve and lead with regards to other staff members

Writing Tutor

Redeemer University
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Assisted fellow university students in completing writing assignments
  • Identified lagging skills and addressed weaknesses through applying positive reinforcement strategies

Education

Master's of Philosophy - English Literature

Cambridge University
Cambridge, UK
07-2025

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature And History

Redeemer University
Ancaster, ON
05-2024

Skills

  • Enthusiasm for teaching and a passion for Classical Education in particular
  • Highly motivated and energetic
  • Specialization in English Literature with a boarder background in the Humanities
  • Oriented towards collaboration and team work

Additional Qualifications

Summer Latin Course, Ancient Language Institute (online tutoring) - May-August, 2022

Volunteer Work

Teaching Assistant, Oxford Emmanuel Christian School, Oxford, UK - April-May, 2023

Timeline

Human Resources Coordinator

Book Depot
05.2023 - 08.2024

Teaching Assistant

Redeemer University
09.2022 - 04.2024

Day Camp Leader

EPIC and Onside Athletics
06.2022 - 08.2022

Writing Tutor

Redeemer University
09.2021 - 04.2022

Master's of Philosophy - English Literature

Cambridge University

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature And History

Redeemer University
Kathryn Wikkerink