"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style." - Maya Angelou
Tutors For Opportunity:
Co Founder, Head of Social Media
(June 2015 to Present)
Founded in 2015 at Columbia University, Tutors For Opportunity is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for educational programs in developing countries. Based in Oakland, California and operating around the world from Connecticut to Japan, Tutors For Opportunity is a growing organization connecting people from around the world with a single goal: to create a positive global impact by providing funds for educational ventures for people from all backgrounds. For this reason, 100% of the funds raised through tutoring efforts and community outreach projects are used to finance micro-loans through Kiva, which directly go to students in need.
Bella Italia:
Performer
(January 2014 to Present)
Kate has performed weekly gigs for more than three years now at Bella Italia, an Italian restaurant in Roswell, Georgia. Kate plays the guitar and sings, performing solo and alongside her dad, Tim Porterfield, a fellow musician. Kate's musical style centers on classic rock, indie rock, and acoustic "coffee house". Artists that Kate commonly covers include Guster, KT Tunstall, The Kinks, Cage the Elephant, Norah Jones, and Sufjan Stevens.
Scoil Mhuire:
Teaching Assistant
(June 2014-July 2014)
Kate interned during the summer of 2014 as a teaching assistant at Scoil Mhuire, a Gaelic primary school in Kildare, Ireland. While interning at Scoil Mhuire, Kate spent time in junior infants classrooms, working with students on developing math and reading skills. Kate also performed daily music sessions for classrooms, playing guitar and leading sing-a-long sessions to songs by artists including Jack Johnson and the White Stripes.