Katherine Newby

Seattle, WA

currently: Happily employed

Katherine has 1 contact.

Answers from Katherine

What advice do you have for someone looking for their first job out of college?

Make sure that you are ready, willing and able to listen and learn new things and try a bit of everything in the company. The skills you gained in college will be best applied if you use them to supplement what you observe around you every day in the office. Do not be afraid to ask questions and get your hands dirty - the best CEOs were once office assistants!... read more

Posted @ 09:59PM, June 15, 2007 by Katherine Newby | Permalink
Answer this question | See all answers for this question

Work history

Northwest Center May 2007 to the present
Senior Employment Specialist

tags: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Northwest Center October 2005 to the present
Employment Specialist

tags: • • • • • • • • • •

How would you describe your time at Northwest Center?

I work to assess the vocational needs and abilities of adults with disabilities as well as placing them in jobs in the community. I also develop and strengthen hiring relationships with area businesses and assure that their staffing needs are met. Administrative and managerial functions of my job include: budget forecasting, billing, case management, private consulting leadership, and contract development.... read more
Northwest Neuropsychology September 2004 to August 2005
Psychometrist/Tutor

tags: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

How would you describe your time at Northwest Neuropsychology?

I helped design and implement indeiviualized tutoring plans for students that addressed areas of need. I tutored students in various academic areas and test preparation skills. I administered & scored neuropsychological, cognitive and educational tests. I organized school visits and observations, also attending when necessary. Performed front desk duties such as scheduling, correspondence, and transcribing.... read more
Howard Road Academy August 2003 to August 2004
Classroom Teacher

tags: • • • • • • •

Howard Road Academy August 2002 to August 2003
Spanish Teacher

tags: • • • • •

How would you describe your time at Howard Road Academy?

I was the classroom teacher for a 4th grade classroom and was qualified to teach under the standards of No Child Left Behind. I passed the PRAXIS II and was trained in Direct Instruction.
The Barker Foundation September 2001 to August 2002
International Adoption Assistant

tags: • • • • •

How would you describe your time at The Barker Foundation?

I helped create and manage the dossiers of families in the process of completing international adoptions.

Education

Northeastern University September 1996 to June 2000
International Affairs

tags: • • • • • • • • •

How would you describe your time at Northeastern University?

I studied international affairs with a concentration in Western Europe and a Minor in Spanish. I also completed internshsips at the European Parliament, the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, the Worcester Magazine, and the White House Council on Environmental Quality. I spent time studying abroad at the Irish Institute of European Affairs which is affiliated with the Catholic University of Leuven.... read more

Katherine's Network

Hugh Holman

>> See all contacts (1)

Similar People

Senior Recruiter ...
Ciber
James McCabe
Operations Manage...
Accent Casting
Senior Editorial ...
Zondervan
Direct Care
TLC Supported Liv...
Laura Jones
Membership and Pr...
Church of the You...
Business Consultant
Mark Pembrooke
Project Management
BlackRock Alterna...

Make a connection