Renee Bakos
Atlanta,Georgia
Summary
Test Prep Consultant, Essayist, and Innovative producer of infotainment, who delivers engaging content to educate students. Committed and engaging verbalist with impeccable writing skills. Gifted in engaging international students in applying TEFL skills to SAT digital testing.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
SAT Adjunct Instructor
GEORGIA TECH
06.2022 - Current
- SAT instructor for international students. using TEFL strategies.
- Increased verbal scores by 100- 400 points.
- Created unique, student-centered lesson plans and assignments to promote maximum learning.
- Strengthened critical thinking skills through problem-solving exercises and open-ended questions.
- Tailored lesson plans to accommodate various learning styles, resulting in better understanding for all students.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Mentored struggling students with targeted one-on-one assistance, leading to improved academic performance.
- Boosted collaboration among students with group projects and interactive activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assignments, and grades, ensuring timely communication with stakeholders regarding academic progress.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating multimedia presentations in lectures.
Director
WORDS INC
02.2015 - Current
- Managed daily operations of test prep company focused on college-bound students
- Managed Toefl instruction for high school students in China
- Oversaw tutoring program, for SAT/ACT/ACT/GRE/GMAT
- Raised SAT scores by 100-300 Pts
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Developed reverse processes and no read techniques for ADD, ADHD, and Autistic students
- Authored company verbal workbooks
- Spearheaded the design and launch of new programs, driving significant growth in revenue and market share.
Test Prep Consultant
SUCCESS PREP TUTORING
01.2015 - Current
- Managed Verbal department for SAT/ACT/GRE/GMAT tutoring
- Specialized in reverse and no read techniques for ADD and Autistic students
- College Instructor for GRE/GMAT at Georgia Tech|GSU
- Created verbal strategies and company workbooks
- Developed advanced strategies for gifted students for weekly sessions
- Managed 4-hour seminars in verbal testing
- Increased SAT scores by 100-300 points and ACT scores by 10-15 pts.
Education
Consortium Grad- Literature -
American University | Georgetown University
Washington, DCPost Baccalaureate - Psychology
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GATEFL Certified - Teaching English As A Foreign Language
TEFL Academy
London, EnglandAssociate Degree Transfer - Acting/Writing
National Shakespeare Conservatory/Company
New York, NYSkills
- Ivy League College Admissions Essayist
- Online learning
- Writing, Editing, Copywriting
- College admissions advisement
- Infotainment development
- International Instructor
- TEFL Test Prep
- Online Learning Tools
- Four Hour Seminar Lecturer
- Curriculum planning
- Digital Testing and evaluation
- Interactive Group Seminars
- Performance assessment
- Motivational Techniques
- Individualized Instruction
- Digital SAT Teaching strategies
Timeline
SAT Adjunct Instructor
GEORGIA TECH
06.2022 - Current
Director
WORDS INC
02.2015 - Current
Test Prep Consultant
SUCCESS PREP TUTORING
01.2015 - Current
Consortium Grad- Literature -
American University | Georgetown University
Post Baccalaureate - Psychology
Georgia State University
TEFL Certified - Teaching English As A Foreign Language
TEFL Academy
Associate Degree Transfer - Acting/Writing
National Shakespeare Conservatory/Company
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