Supervisor High School
Resume:
Michael Andrew Katzenberg
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80923
E-mail: *******@****.***
Cell: 954-***-****
Home: 719-***-****
WORK EXPERIENCE
**/**/**** - *******, *****ance Writer, Coral Springs, Florida and Colorado
Springs, Colorado, self, 954-***-****.
Wrote non-fiction book, articles, and book reviews on a variety of subjects
for electronic and paper publication. Wrote and revised material to meet
the standards and needs of clients and publishers. Planned project
arrangements and organized material accordingly. Prepared works in
appropriate format for publication, and sent them to publishers or
producers. Conferred with clients, editors, publishers, or producers to
discuss changes or revisions to written material. Conducted research to
obtain factual information and authentic detail. Translated or explained
what information means and how it can be used. Developed constructive and
cooperative working relationships with others, maintaining them over time.
Computer programs used: Windows, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Word.
08/12/2008 - 06/05/2009, Science Teacher, Lyons Creek Middle School, 4333
Sol Press Blvd. Coconut Creek, FL 33073. Supervisor: Debra Harrington,
754-***-****. Contact: Yes
Prepared and delivered lectures on general science. Compiled, administered,
and graded examinations and work assignments. Facilitated classroom
discussions and laboratory assignments. Planned, evaluated, and revised
methods of instruction. Analyzed problems to identify significant factors,
gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions. ?Planned and organized
work. Communicated effectively orally and in writing. Supervised students
in the creation and management of the school's most successful micro-
business venture. Computer programs used in this job include: Macintosh
OSX, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.
10/14/2004 - 06/06/2008, Teacher, Kapolei High School, 91-5007 Kapolei
Parkway, Kapolei, HI 96707. Supervisor: Debra Knight, 808-***-****.
Contact: Yes
Instructed students through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in
English language and literature, career experience, and biology, physical
science, and earth space science. Conferred with parents, other education
professionals, administrators, and social workers to develop individual
education plans. Administered, analyzed, and interpreted the results of
standardized tests to determine student placement. Worked with teammates to
improve curriculum and student services. Mentored new teachers. Facilitated
the resolution of disputes with contentious parents. Computer programs used
in this job include: Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus
Notes.
09/03/2002 - 06/04/2004, Teacher, Kelvyn Park High School, 4343 West
Wrightwood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639. Supervisor: Margarita Aponte, (773)
534-4200. Contact: Yes
Managed and coordinated all special education services for evening school
program students. Assisted and advised teachers and administrative staff in
curriculum development, use of materials and equipment, and implementation
of state and federal programs and procedures. Organized and ran regular
meetings with students and parents to determine placement. Administered,
analyzed, and interpreted the results of standardized tests. Advised
students on graduation credits and requirements as well as on college and
career choices after graduation. Computer programs used in this job
include: Windows, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.
08/21/2000 - 06/07/2002, Teacher, Taft High School, 6530 West Bryn Mawr
Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631. Supervisor: Susan Gross, 773-***-****.
Contact: Yes
Instructed special education and regular education inclusion students in
English language and literature and Spanish language skills in speaking,
listening, and writing. Compiled individual education placement documents.
Administered, analyzed, and interpreted the results of standardized tests
to determine student placement. Worked as a team with other Spanish and
English teachers to implement curriculum and special education services.
Computer programs used in this job include: Windows, Microsoft Word, and
PowerPoint.
07/14/1997 - 08/18/2000, Licensing Coordinator, Fireman's Fund Insurance
Company, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603. Supervisor: Wilma
Washington, 312-***-****. Contact: Yes
Processed licensing and appointments for independent insurance agents
throughout the country. Collected prescribed fees for licenses. Coded
information for entry into computers. Communicated by phone and email with
agents and state officials concerning licensing requirements and fees.
Managed and maintained appointment database and tracked licensing data.
Updated operational records and licensing information using computer
terminals. Performed routine data entry and other office support
activities, including creating, sorting, photocopying, distributing, and
filing documents. Computer programs used in this job include: Windows,
Microsoft Word, and Excel, and Insurance Licensing Database.
09/01/1993 - 12/05/1997, Reference Assistant, Loyola University Chicago
Lewis Library
25 E. Pearson St., Chicago, IL 60611. Supervisor: Yolande Wershing, (312)
915-6622. Contact: Yes
Analyzed patrons' requests to determine needed information, and assisted
in researching and locating that information. Searched reference materials,
including online sources and the Internet, to investigate patrons'
questions and locate unusual or unique information. Trained patrons and new
employees on how to use online and CD-Rom computer databases during the
period when the Internet was first introduced to academic institutions.
Planned and delivered client-centered programs and services. Responded to
and resolved patron complaints.
05/03/1993 - 08/31/1993, Consulting Assistant, Bennett and Associates, 333
W. Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL 60606. Supervisor: Rita Bennett - sold business
to Coldwell Banker Commercial Worldwide
Supported international business consultants in creating manuals to counsel
relocated workers and their families on adapting to business and life
overseas. Researched the culture and business practices of foreign
countries.
09/07/1992 - 03/22/1993, Legal Assistant, Wolfe Wolfe and Ryd, Chicago, IL
60601
Supervisor: Ellen Wolfe, 312-***-****. Contact: Yes
Searched for legal documents. Stored, cataloged, and maintained currency of
legal volumes. Submitted court documents. Supported lawyers with legal
assignments.
6/10/1990-10/19/1991, Circulation Assistant, Vassar College Library,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Supervisor: Tracy O'Connor, 845-***-****.
Contact: Yes
Managed circulation desk on nights and weekends and supervised student
workers. Maintained circulation records and entered new students into
circulation database. Searched for over 1,000 missing or misplaced library
materials and found over 90%. Helped patrons locate materials. Answered
research questions when reference librarians were off duty.
EDUCATION
MEd, 2002, Education, Major: Secondary Education; Minor: Teaching a Foreign
Language;
DePaul University, Chicago, IL
MA, 1994, Political Science, Major: International Relations; Minor:
Political Theory; Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL
BA, 1990, Major: English; Minor: Hispanic Studies; Vassar College,
Poughkeepsie, NY
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Fluent in Spanish
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