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Steven Takacs

Jamestown,IN

Summary

Dynamic education consultant with a proven track record at the Indiana Dept. of Child Services, leveraging expertise in K-12 education and government policy to drive strategic solutions. Adept in project management and cross-functional collaboration, I excel in crafting professional development initiatives that enhance organizational outcomes and foster effective communication.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Education Consultant

Indiana Dept. of Child Services
01.2012 - Current
  • Cultivate relationships statewide/cross-functional collaboration
  • Provide leadership, consultation, and subject-matter expertise to staff of nearly 4,000 employees
  • Research and apply federal/state education law/train staff/professional development
  • Craft strategic solutions to improve business processes and outcomes

Editor/Writer

Freelance
01.2012 - Current
  • Managed and marketed projects through cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely execution.
  • Developed innovative curricula and partnered with businesses to create user-facing content.
  • Established editorial guidelines to uphold quality standards across all documents.
  • Provided constructive feedback on content structure and organization for improved clarity.
  • Edited manuscripts for grammar, spelling, and punctuation accuracy.
  • Identified and rectified inconsistencies in text and formatting issues within documents.
  • Proofread final drafts prior to printing, ensuring error-free publications.

Philosophy Instructor and Academic Researcher

Indiana University
01.2009 - 01.2013
  • Teach undergraduate philosophy courses in logic/ethics/intro
  • Curriculum development, project-based learning
  • Advise students
  • Research/write/edit content for The Peirce Edition Project

Education

MA - Philosophy

Indiana University
Indianapolis, IN
08-2010

BA - English and Journalism

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
05-2004

Skills

  • Project management and organizational leadership
  • Agile and Scrum methodologies
  • Generative AI in education
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Consulting and conflict resolution
  • Problem solving and critical thinking
  • K-12 education expertise
  • Government policy and education law
  • Advising and liaising skills
  • Communication and active listening
  • Writing and editing proficiency
  • CMS/AP/MLA formatting
  • Networking strategies
  • Microsoft Office suite proficiency
  • Adobe Acrobat skills
  • Content creation and pedagogy expertise
  • English Language Arts (ELA)
  • Spanish language proficiency
  • Government programs and policies knowledge
  • Management skills
  • Proofreading and copy editing abilities
  • Professional development initiatives
  • Lean methodologies application
  • WordPress and Square Space management

Certification

  • Indiana State Teacher’s License, 5-12 English/Language Arts, Active
  • Organizational Leadership Specialization, Northwestern University, 2025
  • PMI-PMP Certification Training Course Certificate, 2025
  • Generative AI in Education Certificate, University of Glasgow, 2025

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Education Consultant

Indiana Dept. of Child Services
01.2012 - Current

Editor/Writer

Freelance
01.2012 - Current

Philosophy Instructor and Academic Researcher

Indiana University
01.2009 - 01.2013

MA - Philosophy

Indiana University

BA - English and Journalism

University of Indianapolis

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