Mary Kate Thomas
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Information Sciences July 2016
The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Major: Journalism Minor: Geology Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Woodlawn High School, Baton Rouge, La. May 2010
GPA 3.79, AP and Honor Society student
EXPERIENCE
Volunteer assistant July 200 – May 2014
McMains Children’s Developmental Center
- 4 years of direct service to handicapped pediatric population at summer long adaptive physical education and therapy camps
- Helped coordinate Easter, Christmas, and Halloween events
- Assisted adaptive bicycling events and races
- Assisted annual week-long Capable Arts camps
- Helped coordinate fundraising activities
Certified Swim Instructor May 2007 – June 2012
YMCA, Baton Rouge, La.
- Certified lifeguard
- Instructed swim classes for children ages 3 to 10
- Instructed swim classes for adults ages 35-50
The Country Club of Louisiana
- Certified swim coach