Catherine (Katy) Takács
Székesfehérvár
Summary
Professional educator focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding standards and rising to any challenges presented.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lektor/Social Studies Teacher, Grades 2-8
II. Rákóczi Ferenc M-A Kéttan Nyelvű Ált. Iskola
10.2016 - 08.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility; Independently wrote and developed curriculum without support and guidance or learning tools for English classes grades two through eight and for Social Studies classes grades five through eight.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments; Demonstrated extreme flexibility when faced with unexpected scheduling changes and/or administrative responsibilities due to communication lapses from management.
- Skilled at working collaboratively in a team environment; Developed and implemented each and every English department-led celebration and holiday program including Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Valentine's Day in addition to several special projects such as the design of a school garden.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives; Worked in tandem with the eighth grade English teachers to reinforce B2 language exam preparatory methodologies, achieving a nearly 100% pass rate.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations; Built a seven-year program upon just two words of instruction: "Go play."
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students; Have continued to tutor many students privately after leaving the public school arena having established trusting relationships with students and their families.
Teacher: Grades Pre-k-3rd, Curriculum Writer
BB International Preschool And Kindergarten
09.2012 - 06.2016
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences; Aiding children from Europe, Asia and South America in acclimating to a completely new social, cultural environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities; Utilized a hybrid of Reggio Emilia and Montessori student-led, project based, eco-centered practices to encourage and maintain enthusiasm and interest in learning.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities; Continuously utilized the play-based philosophy of my mentor, Julia Musella, State of Florida Child Advocacy Award recipient.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into the classroom; Often had to reassess and redevelop lesson plans due to unexpected issues associated with the multi-cultural and multi-lingual nature of the student population.
Education
Benchmarking Course - Finnish Education System
Erasmus +
Helsinki, Finland & Tallinn, EstoniaAssociate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Broward College
Pompano Beach, Florida, USAAssociate of Arts - Child Development
Broward College
Pompano Beach, Florida, USAAssociate of Arts - Child Care Center Management
Broward College
Pompano Beach, Florida, USABachelor of Arts - Political Science/Pre-Law
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan, USASkills
- Student-centered learning, creative instruction style
- Group and individual instruction, curriculum development
- Innovative lesson planning, project-based learning
- Technology integration, instructional materials creation
- Student rapport, motivation and engagement
- Faculty collaboration, special events coordination
- Serving diverse Communities, culturally inclusive
- English native speaker, basic understanding of Hungarian
Timeline
Lektor/Social Studies Teacher, Grades 2-8
II. Rákóczi Ferenc M-A Kéttan Nyelvű Ált. Iskola
10.2016 - 08.2023
Teacher: Grades Pre-k-3rd, Curriculum Writer
BB International Preschool And Kindergarten
09.2012 - 06.2016
Benchmarking Course - Finnish Education System
Erasmus +
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Broward College
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Broward College
Associate of Arts - Child Care Center Management
Broward College
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Pre-Law
Michigan State University
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