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SOFIIA KOZACHENKO

SOFIIA KOZACHENKO

Hollywood,FL

Summary

Passionate Teacher and Professional Coach experience in helping adult learners and minor students develop advanced abilities. Imparts deep love of subject area through well-planned lessons and hands-on activities. Consistently earns top marks from students for fun, engaging and in-depth classes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

PRESCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY CHESS TEACHER

Sunshine State Academy
08.2023 - Current
  • Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
  • Provided feedback, guidance and support to students on participation and performance.
  • Monitored student progress and provided individualized instruction to meet student needs and goals.
  • Worked closely with students and parents to increase positive feedback from parents and boost overall student success.
  • Created interactive activities to engage students and maximize learning.
  • Observed students to assess abilities, interests and learning objectives for personalized lesson planning.

ELEMENTARY AFTERSCHOOL TEACHER

Sunshine State Academy
08.2023 - Current
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Provided individual and group teaching to more then 150 students to motivate and instill enthusiasm for learning

CHESS INSTRUCTOR

Superprof
09.2019 - Current
  • Online chess tutoring of kids and adults using Zoom platform, Chess.com, Lichess.org and ChessBase instruments
  • Having both one in one classes and group sessions.
  • Organized activities to promote learning and increase student enjoyment
  • Created interactive activities to engage students and maximize learning
  • Designed and implemented activities to help students explore and develop interests

CHESS INSTRUCTOR

Chess Wizards
02.2023 - 06.2023
  • Afterschool enrichment program chess classes for public and private schools for kids aged 5-15.
  • Designed and implemented activities to help students explore and develop interests
  • Organized activities to promote learning and increase student enjoyment

CHESS COACH

Kiev Shahova School
09.2019 - 08.2022
  • Chess classes and masterclasses for kids and adults.

Education

Bachelor's in Political Science -

Taras Shevchenko National University
07.2023

Skills

  • Critical thinking development
  • Adaptability in teaching
  • Conflict resolution abilities
  • Understanding of chess software
  • Classroom management abilities
  • Patience and empathy
  • Goal setting guidance
  • Group teaching proficiency
  • Lesson planning expertise
  • Communicational
  • Strong work ethic
  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • Active listening
  • Multitasking

Languages

English
Full Professional
Ukraine
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

PRESCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY CHESS TEACHER

Sunshine State Academy
08.2023 - Current

ELEMENTARY AFTERSCHOOL TEACHER

Sunshine State Academy
08.2023 - Current

CHESS INSTRUCTOR

Chess Wizards
02.2023 - 06.2023

CHESS INSTRUCTOR

Superprof
09.2019 - Current

CHESS COACH

Kiev Shahova School
09.2019 - 08.2022

Bachelor's in Political Science -

Taras Shevchenko National University

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