HELLO, I'M
RA KP
Call me beep me, if you need a lockout.
Katie Patterson
Resident Advisor
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Interdisciplinary Studies:
Emphasis in Education, Political Science, and Public Administration
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San Diego State University
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About
MY BACKGROUND
With a passion for helping others and making a difference in the community around me, my experience as a Resident Advisor allows to positively impact first year students' lives. Life as a RA is a life that is spontaneous, full of programs, responsibility and lots of fun bulletin board arts and crafts. I am a resilient woman with a determined drive to create change in this world we live in one way or another. This website dedicates a blog to the lessons I've learned, the tips I have, and the life I have created for myself as a RA.
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Education
WHAT I’VE LEARNED
2016-Current
San Diego State University, Interdisciplinary Studies: Education, Political Science, and Public Administration--- minor in Women's Studies
2012-2016
Santa Clara High School, Santa Clara, CA, Class of 2016
ASB President, Junior Class President, Sophomore Class President, and Freshman Class President, honor to be Homecoming Queen
CERTIFICATES
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Diversity Awareness Certificate - Center for Intercultural Relations
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Certificate in the Art of Inclusive Communication - National Conflict Resolution Center
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Brave Project Certificate in Sexual Violence Training- Women's Resource Center
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Leadership Certificate- Student Life and Leadership (in process)
Experience
WHERE I’VE WORKED
August 2017- Current
Residential Education Office - Resident Advisor
January 2019 - Current
Intern for the Dean of Students- Dr. Randy Timm
August 2018 - December 2018
Women's Resource Center - Fellow
Summer 2017, Summer 2018
Camp Wayne - Group Leader / Camp Counselor
ACCOMPLISMENTS
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Public Service Weekend- Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA)
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Inclusive Diversity Core Retreat- Student Life and Leadership
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Optimist Award- Optimist International
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California Girls State Delegate - American Legion Auxiliary
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Public Service School Award- Santa Clara High School
Proud Programs
CREATIVITY IN ACTION
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Birthday Party
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beneficial to throughly know my residents to best appeal this celebration for them. residents were excited to be recognized and happy to be together. Decorations were a must and the balloons covering the floor made everything better :)
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Stick to Body Positivity/Mirrorless Monday
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in efforts to remind residents of their beauty inside and out despite what societal standards might want to tell them: covered some mirrors and had residents write down something they loved about their body on a STICKy note ​
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Nothing Sweeter than Giving Thanks
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an opportunity for residents ​to write letters to people that they are grateful for as well as enjoy some delicious chocolate sweets
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The Price is Right
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fun interactive way for residents to learned about economic spending comparing the prices of brand names and knock offs ​products
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Singing Under the Stars
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Karaoke night on the outside deck: the perfect program for a group of VAPA kids to show off their talents
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Ca$h Elevator
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modeled after the classic show "Ca$h Cab" but instead with a residence hall switch, learning about spending in the elevator? ​what could be better
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Resume Review
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an opportunity for residents to get individual help from career services to have a STELLAR resume
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Be Somoeone's Lifesaver
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pay it forward--with study tips! helping to motivate residents through finals by having them share advice with one another on a note w/ a lifesaver ;) ​
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Involvements
WHERE I SHINE
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President of the National Residence Hall Honorary
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Producer for The Vagina Monologues
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HERstorian and Director of Internal Affairs for SDSU Ignite Chapter
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Volunteer at Traveling Stories
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Member of the University Affairs Board
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Interests
OUT OF OFFICE
Hiking
Creative Writing
Singing & Dancing
Time with Friends
Journaling
Spreading Positivity
Enacting Change
Puns
Quality Gym Time
Reading
Painting (w/Bob Ross)
Being a part of something bigger than myself