Kathryn
S. Marks
21403 Raymond
Street
Maple Heights, Ohio
44137
216-662-6905
Kathryn.S.Marks@esladventures.net
Professional Profile:
Dedicated Educator with experience in
teaching in multiple content areas. Known for organizational skills,
problem solving skills, effective communication and attention to
detail. Proficient in Windows and Linux, MS Office and software tech
support across multiple platforms.
Work Experience:
English as a Second Language Teacher
2007-present
Ewha Little Campus, Ulsan, South Korea
Taught written and oral English, math or science to approximately 200
students of varying experience and age. Developed activities and games
to enhance the learning environment. Prepared parental reports to
document student progress in oral and written communication skills.
Assisted in reviewing textbooks for adoption. Reviewed resumes and
conducted interviews with potential teachers. Prepared weekly lesson
plans for pre-school parent.
- Students grew quickly in written and oral communications
- Multiple students received passing scores on national
standardized English tests
- Multiple students received high marks in local speech
competitions
English as a Second Language Teacher
2005 - 2006
Oe Dae English Language Institute, Yangsan, South Korea
Taught written and oral English to approximately 75 students of varying
experience and age. Developed activities and games to enhance the
learning environment. Prepared parental reports to document student
progress in oral and written communication skills. Assisted in
reviewing textbooks for adoption and advised on future curriculum.
Reviewed resumes and conducted interviews with potential teachers.
- Students grew quickly in written and oral communications
- Multiple students received passing scores on national
standardized English tests
Private Tutor
2002 - 2005
Assessed students' current knowledge and skills in academic areas and
learning strategies. Designed individualized curricula based on student
need.
- Students performance documented through improvement in
graded class work and tests
Social Security Benefits Specialist
2004 - 2005
Mental Health Services, Cleveland, Ohio
Managed social security benefits information for clients. Responsible
for bookkeeping, bill paying and the generation and distribution of
checks to clients.
- Maintained excellent records of all relevant transactions
consistent with client budgets
- Kept in close communication with agency staff to better
support client needs
Substitute Teacher and Home Instructor
2002 - 2003
Garfield Heights City School District, Garfield Heights, Ohio
Taught classes in grades K-5 and tutored home bound students in all
applicable subjects
- Kept accurate records of student work
- Remained in close contact with students' teachers to ensure
excellent coverage of materials
Graduate Teaching Assistant
1998 - 2001
The University of Texas, Austin, Texas
Assisted in teaching and managing undergraduate classes. Included
lecturing, record keeping and the compiling, administration and grading
of exams.
- Multiple students went on to work in a developmental
laboratory
Graduate Research Assistant and Laboratory Manager
1997 - 2001
The University of Texas, Austin, Texas
Designed, implemented and ran numerous studies on infant perception and
cognition. Assisted in preparing manuscripts for submission and grant
applications.
- Had several studies presented at national conferences and
published in academic journals
- Recruited, trained and supervised undergraduate students.
- Developed a training manual to assist other graduate
students in educating undergraduate student volunteers on laboratory
techniques, practices and procedures
Peer Tutor
1996 - 1997
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio
Designed and implemented lessons plans for individual students in
multiple content areas. Kept accurate documentation of student
progress. Responsible for recognizing and referring students to other
campus services on an as needed basis.
- Majority of clients improved grades in classes
Cashier
1993 - 1995
Twin Valu Foods, Maple Heights, Ohio
Processed customer purchases daily, reshelved merchandise and kept work
area clean.
- Balanced cash drawer consistently
- Assisted in training new cashiers to demonstrate effective
procedures and customer service
Education:
21st Century Teller Certificate
2007
Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, Ohio
Masters of Arts
2000
The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
Masters of Arts in Psychology
Bachelors of Science
1997
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio
Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a dual major in Psychology and
Comprehensive Sciences