KATE
MONTERO
Educator & Visual Artist
Kate Montero
Address: 231 North M Street, Lake Worth, FL 33460
E-mail: katemontero.com@gmail.com
www.epicliteraryadventures.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katemontero
Rate My Professor Page (Palm Beach State College)
Rate My Professors Page (Florida International University)
Rate My Professors Page (Broward College)
Education
2007 Barry University
M.A. Communication
Practical capstone-oriented thesis: “Scenes From Sunrise,” an original
documentary, and subsequent ‘bookumentary’ exploring the notion of
personal fulfillment.
Honors: GPA 3.875
1999 Salisbury University
B.A. Communication Arts 1999
Areas of Concentration: Journalism, Theatre
Documentary: “The Lighthouse Sound Project”
Features Editor: “The Flyer,” a weekly publication
Honors: Graduated Summa Cum Laude 3.8
Skills
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Blackboard and Desire2Learn Online Platforms (Certified)
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InDesign
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Photoshop
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QuickTime
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Flash
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Microsoft Office
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Adobe Connect
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AVID
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Windows and MAC OS
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Wordpress
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Wix
2010 - present
Teaching Experience
Associate Professor, Palm Beach State College
2017-present
Teach SPC 1017 Fundamentals of Speech Communication
2019 Stewart Distinguished Teaching Award Recipient for "Tweet Meet"
QM Certified Online Course Developer
Instructor, Keiser University
2016-2017
Taught SPC 2608 Public Speaking
SGA Faculty Adviser
Online Student Liaison
Instructor, Florida International University
2012 - 2015
Courses Taught: SPC 5066: Presentation Skills for Architects
SPC 2608: Public Speaking
COM 4430: International Business Communication
COM 3150: Advanced Business and Professional Communication
COM 3110: Business and Professional Communication
COM 3461: Intercultural Communication
FIU Speak-Off Coordinator
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Coordinated bi-annual speech competition.
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Filmed and edited events for department website/youtube.
FIU Online
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Developed all online course content for online section of
COM 3110 (Business and Professional Communication).
Adjunct Instructor, Broward College
Spring 2012
Courses Taught: SPC 1608: Introduction to Public Speaking (Blended Online and Face-to-Face)
SPC 1024: Introduction to Speech Communication
English Teacher, Dave Thomas Education Center
Fall 2011
Courses Taught: English I, II, III, IV
Video Production/Digital Journalism Teacher, Deerfield Beach High School
2007-2011
Courses Taught: Intro to Film and Entertainment
TV Production II, III, IV
Florida Scholastic Press Association Broadcast Contest Coordinator, District and State
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Restructured all broadcast contests and judging criteria.
As a result, broadcast participation doubled at the state
convention.
Adjunct Instructor, Barry University
2009-2010
Courses Taught: COM 314: Advanced Television Production
COM 605: Advanced Television Production (graduate class)
Graduate Assistantship – AVID Lab
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Assisted graduate and undergraduate students 15+
hours/week.
Video Production/Digital Journalism and English Teacher, McArthur High School
2001-2007
Courses Taught: Television Production I, II, III, IV
9th Grade English
2010 - present
Professional Experience
Author/Publisher & Epic Global Traveler, Epic Literary Adventures
2014-present
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Impart lessons, make storytime appearances, and design curriculum for intercultural competence while traveling throughout Central and South America, the Eastern and Western United States, Puerto Rico, Asia, and Australia.
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Created and launched company website www.epicliteraryadventures.com.
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Provide content for the Epic Blog.
Copywriter/Voice Talent, The Original On-Hold Company
2000-2001
Recognition and Awards
2011 ING Unsung Heroes Grant for ‘Outstanding Educational Project’
2010 Suncoast Emmy, High School Student Television Award For Excellence
Honorable Mention In Arts & Entertainment, Cultural Affairs for “Life (Composite)”
2003-2004/ Broward Teen News Teacher of the Year
2002-2003
