Kathrin Correll
Summary
Innovative German Language Teacher with experience in developing interactive learning tools that enhance student comprehension. Strong communicator who designs engaging lessons that inspire enthusiasm for foreign languages, leading to improved participation and class performance.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
German Language Teacher
Clear Creek Independent School District
Houston, Texas
08.2007 - Current
- 2007 - 2019 Clear Creek High School
- 2019 to present Clear Lake High School
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse age groups and proficiency levels.
- Led interactive classroom activities that significantly enhanced students' language acquisition and retention.
- Implemented diverse teaching methods to address different learning styles and needs.
- Coordinated cultural events such as Houstonfest and Texas State German Contest to foster community engagement and promote German language and traditions.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student performance and learning goals.
- Administered National German Exam
German Language Teacher
Friendswood Independent School District
Friendswood, Texas
07.2006 - 06.2007
German Language Teacher
Deutsche Samstagsschule Houston
Houston
08.2005 - 05.2007
- Created engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse age groups of German language students
- Instructed German to native speakers and non-native speakers
German and ESL teacher
Furr High School HISD
Houston, Texas
08.2001 - 05.2004
- Participation in Teacher Exchange Program STEP with Checkpoint Charlie Berlin/ Germany
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student populations.
- Facilitated interactive classroom discussions to enhance language acquisition.
- Assessed student progress through regular quizzes and assignments.
German and English Language Teacher
Gymnasium Seifhennersdorf
Seifhennersdorf, Saxony
07.1994 - 06.2001
German and English Language Teacher
Goethe- Gymnasium
Weimar, Thuringia
08.1992 - 05.1994
- Facilitated classroom activities
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Friedrich Schiller Universität Jena
Jena, Thuringia 08.1990 - 06.1992
Bachelor of Arts - German Language And Literature, English Language
Friedrich Schiller Universität Jena
Jena, Thuringia 08.1986 - 06.1990
Gerhart Hauptmann Schule
Zwickau , Saxony Skills
OPI training
Curriculum Development
Organic World Language training- OWL
Technology training in multiple platforms Canvas, Blackboard, Itslearning
Microsoft Word, TEAMS, OneNote, PowerPoint
Timeline
German Language Teacher
Clear Creek Independent School District
08.2007 - Current
German Language Teacher
Friendswood Independent School District
07.2006 - 06.2007
German Language Teacher
Deutsche Samstagsschule Houston
08.2005 - 05.2007
German and ESL teacher
Furr High School HISD
08.2001 - 05.2004
German and English Language Teacher
Gymnasium Seifhennersdorf
07.1994 - 06.2001
German and English Language Teacher
Goethe- Gymnasium
08.1992 - 05.1994
Master of Arts - Education
Friedrich Schiller Universität Jena
08.1990 - 06.1992
Bachelor of Arts - German Language And Literature, English Language
Friedrich Schiller Universität Jena
08.1986 - 06.1990
Gerhart Hauptmann Schule