I’m an experienced educator with a passion for one-on-one and small-group writing mentorship. I guide students to develop high-quality writing with thoughtful, individualized feedback, and I love building a supportive, constructive learning environment that helps students advance their arguments, critical thinking, and writing skills. My background spans museum education, educational technology, and academic research. I enjoy collaborating with teachers and students to design engaging learning experiences, cultivate research skills, and create thoughtful writing and presentations that connect with real-world contexts.

Katherine Mackenzie

I’m an experienced educator with a passion for one-on-one and small-group writing mentorship. I guide students to develop high-quality writing with thoughtful, individualized feedback, and I love building a supportive, constructive learning environment that helps students advance their arguments, critical thinking, and writing skills. My background spans museum education, educational technology, and academic research. I enjoy collaborating with teachers and students to design engaging learning experiences, cultivate research skills, and create thoughtful writing and presentations that connect with real-world contexts.

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I’m an experienced educator with a passion for one-on-one and small-group writing mentorship. I guide students to develop high-quality writing with thoughtful, individualized feedback, and I love building a supportive, constructive learning environment that helps students advance their arguments, critical thinking, and writing skills.

My background spans museum education, educational technology, and academic research. I enjoy collaborating with teachers and students to design engaging learning experiences, cultivate research skills, and create thoughtful writing and presentations that connect with real-world contexts.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Substitute Teacher / SPED ParaProfessional at Liberty Public Schools (via Kelly Services)
May 1, 2024 - Present
Long-term substitute for US History & English 9; repeated substitutes for AP World, AP Gov, APUSH; K-12 classroom management; delivering instruction and implementing curriculum; engaging students in learning.
Education Intern at Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum
June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Developed local research guide/topic list for the 2023 National History Day Contest, highlighting underrepresented figures; created educational materials for K-12 students centered on the Constitution, Truman’s character, and related themes; collaborated with teachers to adapt programs and designed questions for an annual High School Trivia Contest using archival audio & video clips.
Education Intern / Teaching Assistant at Liberty Virtual Gifted English 7 Class
September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021
Fall 2020 - Spring 2021: Individually assisted 18 students in creating their first NHD projects via Zoom; provided one-on-one guidance resulting in all students completing research papers and competition projects; planned lessons and taught using library/online resources; improved student writing and analysis by grading/editing papers and assignments.

Education

Master of Arts in Teaching in Museum Education at George Washington University, Graduate School of Education & Human Development
June 1, 2026 - January 26, 2026
BA in History and Music, Vocal Performance Concentration at The Catholic University of America
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026

Qualifications

Zeender Prize for Senior Thesis
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026
Summa Cum Laude
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026
University Honors Student
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026
Phi Beta Kappa
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026
Phi Alpha Theta
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment