| Amy Beth Katz, M.A. (805)428-9252 amykatz@yahoo.com Santa Barbara,CA EDUCATION Doctoral Program in Human Communication (2002) 45 hours above Masters completed University of Denver, Denver, Co USA Master of Arts Degree in Speech Communication (1994) Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL USA Judaic Studies & Middle Eastern Affairs (1993) Livnot U’lehibanot (“To build & be built”), Tzfat & Jerusalem, Israel Asian Studies & Cross-cultural Communication (1992) “Yale in Asia” program at Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech Communication (1990) Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL USA Areas of focus: interpersonal communication, theater, Public Speaking TRAININGS & APPRENTICESHIPS Real Estate Principles & Preparation for CA Licensing Exam (2006) Michelle Allyn & Associates, Santa Barbara, CA Clinical Program in Psychotherapeutic Dreamtending (2005) Pacifica Graduate Institute, Santa Barbara, CA. (6th Month Intensive) Eco-psychology/Wilderness Rites of Passage Guiding (2002 - 2005) Animas Valley Institute, Durango, Co. & School of Lost Borders, Big Pine, CA. (500 hours of training to date) Natural History Interpreter Training, Alaska Flora and Fauna (2000-2001) Eagle River Nature Center, Chucagh State Park, Eagle River, Alaska (500 hours of training and volunteer work) Wilderness Awareness, Survival and Indigenous Healing (1998 – 2000) Tom Brown Jr’s Tracker School, New Jersey USA (500 hours of training) Mine Awareness Training, US Department of Defense, Hoehnfelds, Germany (1997) Peer Counseling/Suicide Intervention Counseling (1987) Synergy Crisis Center, Carbondale, IL. USA (200 classroom & volunter training) SKILLS OVERVIEW Writing, public speaking, training, desktop publishing, internet & academic research, photography, theatre, counseling, customer service, group facilitation, communication, wilderness guiding, clairvoyance & dreamtending. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Communication Instructor: Designs, teaches and administers college level courses in public speaking, interpersonal communication, small group dynamics, argumentation and debate, intercultural communication, English Composition & professional communication. • Santa Barbara City College, Santa Barbara, CA (2006) • University of Alaska (Anchorage/Eagle River campus & Military bases (2002 – 2010) • Clemson University, Clemson (1997 – 1998) • University of Maryland, European Division, Bosnia & Germany (1996 - 1997) International Communication Consultant & Trainer, Hong Kong/Korea/USA: Designed and taught seminars as independent contractor for US corporations, international joint ventures and academic institutions. Areas of emphasis included Group Dynamics/Team building, Conflict Resolution, “Training for Trainers”, “Cultural Diversity”, Customer Service & management skills. Conduced Sexual Harassment classes for 1500 American & Hungarian construction/government service workers. Clients included: • Chinese University of Hong Kong’s “Project for Promoting Bi-lingual Skills,” (1990 – 1991) • M.K. Jung Enterprises, Hong Kong (1991) • Kuai Fong Community Centre, Hong Kong (1991) • Degussa Chemical, Seoul, Korea (1994) • Korean Secret Service, Seoul, Korea (1994) • North Seattle College, Seattle WA (1996) • Training & Development Coordinator for Brown & Root Services, Bosnia & Hungary (1998 - 1999) Eco-therapist/Crisis Counselor/Social Service Case Management: Counseled & coached individuals and groups in wilderness settings, school dormitories, foster homes & over telephone using peer counseling techniques as well as indigenous nature practices & depth psychotherapy approaches. Trained extensively in Suicide Intervention & drug & alcohol recovery. Supervised staff in teaching life & work skills to developmentally & physically handicapped children & adults. Worked with DCFC to place children in foster homes. Attended team staffings, wrote reports, kept records, trained staff in substance abuse, interpersonal communication skills, active listening, conflict resolution, stress management. • School of Living Dreams, Anchorage, AK & CA (2003 – present) • Wilderness Guide, Passage to Recovery, Loa, UT (2003) • Comprehensive Social Services, Tacoma, Wa (1996) • Program Coordinator for Augustana Center, Chicago, IL USA (1990) • Trainer & Suicide Intervention Counselor for Synergy, Inc., Carbondale, IL (1988 - 1989) • Crisis Counselor and Trainer for SIU Go-Out Team, Carbondale, IL USA English as Second Language (ELS) Instructor: Created & Instructed over 20 English conversation and lab classes to Korean Professionals, Japanese college students, Vietnamese refugees & Ethiopian Immigrants. Used creative group techniques (storytelling, role-playing, debates, etc.) along with traditional methods of language skills training to demonstrate and teach western-style communication. • American Cultural Exchange, Olympia Wa (1995 – 1996) • ELS International, Seoul, Korea (1994 - 1995) • Chinese University of Hong Kong (1990 – 1991) • Livnot U’lehibanot Work/Study Program, Tsfat, Israel (1993) |