Andrea Szecsenyi
White Plains,NY
Summary
Dedicated English as a New Language Teacher well-versed in language acquisition and literacy and eager to make difference for New York City Public Schools students.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESL Teacher
Public School 186
2006.01 - Current
- Helped students whose native language is not English to succeed academically
- Integrated technology into everyday learning activities using Smartboard, iPads and a variety of educational software
- Designed curricula, and lesson plans, selected teaching materials and implemented lessons for K-9 students with a wide variety of needs and disabilities
- Created instructional materials and procedures consistent with individual learning needs and behaviors
- Prepared students for the NYESLAT exam
- Helped students to improve their language skills in all language modalities
- Introduced hands-on tools (computer technology, games, and art) to engage students
- Designed, implemented, and taught a successful Computer Assisted Language Learning after-school program for English Language Learners.
Adjunct Professor
Westchester Community College
2011.01 - 2012.01
- Prepared and conducted adult ESL integrated skill courses for beginner, intermediate and advanced students
- Customized each course, managed the class, set assignments and monitored students’ progress with online management tools
- Kept accurate record of student performance in skill areas of reading, writing, listening and speaking, and evaluated student progress
- Provided students with timely feedback.
Teacher Assistant
Alice E. Grady Elementary School
2006.02 - 2006.08
- Worked in a self-contained special education classroom; grades 2-6, and supported special needs students and English Language Learners in a 3rd grade general education classroom
- Instructed learners with learning disabilities or communication disorders individually and in small groups
- Coordinated instruction and materials with classroom and specialty teachers
- Assisted the literacy development of general education and special education students in reading groups
- Modified lessons to serve English Language Learners, students with various learning styles and disabilities.
Teacher of English as a Foreign Language
Belvarosi Language School
1999.01 - 2001.01
- Developed learning objectives and lesson plans for high school and college students, and adults
- Assessed students’ proficiency, needs and interests and individualized lesson plans and activities accordingly
- Prepared course outline and supporting learning materials
- Conducted group and individual lessons
- Provided instruction and opportunities for practice in EFL literacy, the writing process as well as speaking and listening skills
- Helped students prepare for different school and state exams.
Education
No Degree - Literacy Advanced Certificate Birth-Grade 6
Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NY12.2024
Master of Science - General and Special Education
Touro College
01.2009
Master of Teaching English Language and Literature -
University of Debrecen
01.2005
Bachelor of Teaching English as a Foreign Language -
University of Szeged
01.2001
Bachelor of Social Work -
Albert Szent-Gyorgyi Medical University
01.1995
Skills
- Technology Integration
- Lesson Planning
- Teaching strategies
- Lesson Plan Development
- Cross-cultural communication
- Personalized Instruction
- Vocabulary Development
- Task-based learning
- Student needs assessment
- Small Group Instruction
- Positive Reinforcement
Certification
- NYS Professional Public School Teacher Certificate in TESOL
- NYS Professional Public School Teacher Certificate in Childhood and Special Education, Grades 1-6
- NYS Professional Public School Teacher Certificate in Teaching Students with Disabilities, Grades 7-12
Languages
Hungarian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Westchester Community College
2011.01 - 2012.01
Teacher Assistant
Alice E. Grady Elementary School
2006.02 - 2006.08
ESL Teacher
Public School 186
2006.01 - Current
Teacher of English as a Foreign Language
Belvarosi Language School
1999.01 - 2001.01
No Degree - Literacy Advanced Certificate Birth-Grade 6
Mercy University
Master of Science - General and Special Education
Touro College
Master of Teaching English Language and Literature -
University of Debrecen
Bachelor of Teaching English as a Foreign Language -
University of Szeged
Bachelor of Social Work -
Albert Szent-Gyorgyi Medical University
- NYS Professional Public School Teacher Certificate in TESOL
- NYS Professional Public School Teacher Certificate in Childhood and Special Education, Grades 1-6
- NYS Professional Public School Teacher Certificate in Teaching Students with Disabilities, Grades 7-12
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