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Katharine Majak

Rochester City School District
Rochester,NY
8
years of professional experience

Administrative professional with strong organizational and multitasking skills. Highly adaptable, ensuring smooth operations and consistent outcomes in dynamic environments. Known for effective collaboration and delivering results through teamwork. Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and office management tools.

Work History

Administrative Intern

4 Months
School of the Arts | 05.2026 - Current

Intern for Summer BOOST Program

- Checked student enrollment and credits needed to work towards graduation

- Organized class schedule and transportation needs

- Helped with staffing and tracking hours to stay within set budget

- Tracked all potential graduates to work towards a 95% graduation rate

- Developed a professional development session aligned with the schools SIP goals on developing Visibly Thinking Classrooms

- Worked on Personal Authorization and plan for Expanded Day Learning including staffing, dates, and goals

Physics Teacher

8 Years
Rochester City School District | 09.2018 - Current
  • Increased student enrollment in the physics program by over 200%
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers within the department, providing guidance on effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of complex physics concepts.
  • Implemented innovative teaching strategies to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills in students.
  • Acting Department Chair - Implemented new curriculum strategies across the department with new standards
  • Senior Advisor - Checked eligibility, created incentives to help reach a 95% graduation rate, organized and ran prom and graduation
  • Black Student Union Advisor - Cultivated an inclusive event to showcase student culture and talents

Education

Certificate of Advance Study - School District Leader & School Building Leader

SUNY, Brockport | Brockport, NY | 08-2027

Master of Science - Inclusion And Special Education

University of Rochester | Rochester, NY | 05-2025
  • Thesis: “Perseverance and resilience in academics: Why is it important and how can we help students build it?”
  • Advanced Certificate in Digitally-rich Teaching

Master of Science - Education

Le Moyne College | Syracuse, NY | 05-2016

Bachelor of Science - Physics

University At Albany | Albany, NY | 05-2013

Skills

Curriculum Development
Educational Leadership
Student Performance Analysis
Program Development
Financial Planning
Staff Training
Parental Engagement
Conflict Resolution

Timeline

Administrative Intern

School of the Arts
05.2026 - CurrentRead More

Physics Teacher

Rochester City School District
09.2018 - CurrentRead More

SUNY, Brockport

Certificate of Advance Study from School District Leader & School Building Leader
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University of Rochester

Master of Science from Inclusion And Special Education
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Le Moyne College

Master of Science from Education
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University At Albany

Bachelor of Science from Physics
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Katharine Majak