Education:

1994 - 1998 Kirovograd Pedagogical University 
      Bachelor in "Russian and Ukrainan language and literature education".
1991 - 1994 Kirovograd Cybernetic-Mathematical College, Department of economics.

Expierence:
2004 - present    Russian and theater teacher at Youth Talent school
                           Swampscott MA

1992 - 2002       Private tutor: chemistry, math, russian
                           Kirovograd, Ukraine

1985 - 1991        Theater teacher assistant, Teen and children center
                            Kirovograd, Ukraine

1975 - 1980         Chemistry teacher, Alexandria High School 
                             Alexandria, Ukraine  

EDUCATION:
Master of Science in Chemistry – Dnepropetrovsk National University, Ukraine
Graduated with honors.

Education
North Shore Center for Real Estate Education, Danvers, March 2004
University of Ostrava, Czech Republic, 1995-2000. Majors: English and Czech.
Graduated with M.A. degree in English and Czech.

Teaching Practicum
Otrokovice Gymnasium (city high school), fall 1999.
English: language, literature, geography, and history, six classes per week. Czech: language and literature, six classes per week.

Employment history

Teaching English as a Second Language at Youth Talent school
2008 - present
Teaching English as a Second Language at a Daycare Center,
Nahant, September 2007- present
The Sea Gull, working as a clerk,
November 2004 - March 2005
Teaching English as a Second Language at Salem Harbor CDC Inc.,
February 2005- 2006
Advanced Communications, office work, part time
2001 – 2005, tel.: 1-617-969-7369
Private English classes, Zlin, Czech Republic,
1999-2000. Teaching adults individually, levels: beginners, upper-intermediate, and advanced. Curriculum: speaking and listening skills, writing, reading and conversation. Union Leasing Inc., Ostrava,
1999-2000. Corporate instruction for three small classes, levels: beginners and advanced. Curriculum: speaking, listening, writing, reading, conversation, business communication, business correspondence. TTI Group Inc., Ostrava,
1999-2000. Corporate instruction for a small class, level: beginners. Curriculum: listening, writing, reading, conversation, business communication, business correspondence.

EXPERIENCE
2004 - present. YOUTH TALENT SCHOOL. Art teacher.  
Teach drawing, painting, decoration and design.

2001 - 2004.  “RENESSANCE PERFECT”, Moldova. Painter.
Decorated the territory and building of the company. Created the bottle labels for the product. Designed some brochures and commercials. 

1996 -1999. Painter. TV and RADIO of MOLDOVA. 
Decorated the building complex of this company (inside and outside). Decorated the TV programs: schedule, brochures, and fliers. Styled for hair, manners and apparel for people appearing in TV shows.

1995 - 1996. Teacher. REGULAR SCHOOL , MOLDOVA.
Taught technical drawing and art to grade 5 - 11.

1995 - 1996. Teacher. ART CENTER , MOLDOVA
Taught painting and professional drawing (7-15 years).
Taught stage design and decorative art (10-15 years).
Taught costume-making, mask-making and puppet-making (7-11 years).
Taught design marketing posters for the theatre (11-15 years).

EDUCATION
1991-1995 Republic College of Fine Arts, MOLDOVA.

1987-1991 Art Special School for the talented kids, MOLDOVA.

Experience:
2006 - present. Youth Talent School. Music and piano teacher

2003 - 2005 Music studio Brookline, MA. Music and Piano instructor

2000 - 2002 Musical college, Kiev, Ukraine. Piano and music instructor

1997 - 2002 School of Arts, Kiev, Ukraine. Music and piano teacher

1997 - 2000 Youth music school, Kiev, Ukraine. Piano and music instructor

Education:

1988 – 1992 National Music Academy, Kiev, Ukraine. Performed various concerts in Ukraine, Belorussia, Poland, Germany and USA.

1992 - 1997 National Conservatory of Music, Kiev, Ukraine. Degree in performing arts and education (music teacher)

Special awards and accomplishments:

2001 – Ukraine, winner of the national Stravinsky competition.

Преподавательская деятильность с 1970 г.

Рисунок в средней школе 1973-1979 гг.

Театральный институт при Московском художественном театре.

Постановочный факультет, специальность – театральный дизайн

1980 – 1995 гг. Работа в театрах России и Москвы.

В настоящее время – проподавание керамики.

С момента организации Школы Юных талантов ведет занятия по изобразительному искусству.

Website: www.susannekatchko.net

9/99 – Present
Private Tutor: Bar/Bat Mitzvah: Teach fundamentals of Hebrew reading, Torah and haftorah trope, general Judaica, holidays. Also: Spanish, French, English as a Second Language, piano and voice. Experience in the teaching of children with special needs.
6/04 – Present
Designer/Owner, Happy Notes Designs
Design and produce note cards, bookmarks, magnets and artwork based on spiritual themes. Marketing: stores, private clients and fundraising organizations. See www.happy-notes.com 9/02 – 6/03
Upper School Music Teacher Cohen Hillel Academy, Marblehead, MA
Taught 5th through 8th grade music history and appreciation; created performance pieces; directed choir.
8/00 – 5/01
Cantor/Religious-Cultural Coordinator Jewish Rehabilitation Center of the North Shore, Swampscott, MA
Conducted and/or administered all Jewish religious services; organized and/or wrote plays and programs; instituted and taught weekly Torah class; taught Torah trope to volunteers; founded teen volunteer corps.
1980 – Present
Cantor/Concert Singer/Actor/Playwright
Conservative cantor since 1982 (separate resume available); Writing and performing credits include: “Jewish Music from Around the World” (nationally) and “You Go, Girl!” Also, three Jewish-content plays for children and adults.
9/99 – 5/00
Theater Teacher, Needham, MA Public Schools EASE Program
Directed two plays for third- through fifth-graders; choreographed and wrote supplementary scenes.
1993 - 1998
Owner/Designer, Da Capo Design, Somerville, MA
Designed jewelry and wall art based on Jewish themes; sold to galleries including The Clark of Lincoln, MA.
8/91 – 11/92
Administrative Secretary, MIT Department of Economics, Cambridge, MA
Typed and edited research papers; organized lecture series; revamped filing system; administered scheduling needs of students and faculty.
Education:
B.A., English, Simmons College, Boston, MA, 1976;
music courses at New England Conservatory of Music and Northeastern University,
Boston, MA
Language Fluency: French, Spanish and Hebrew; some Russian and Yiddish.

Yelena Lipatova Language teacher and tutor ______________________________________________

Education:
1977 Master of Arts Degree in Teaching Languages Graduated Summa Cum Laude Major in English, German, and English Literature Language University Gorkiy, Russia
1972 Arzamas High School Arzamas, Russia Affiliation: A member of Writers’ Society of Russia since 1999

Experience:
Dec 99 Present Teaching SAT/PSAT/ESL/SSAT/TOEFL, Basic Writing – Private tutor Professional Translation @ Interpretation (freelance)
Oct 99 Teaching ESL and Russian
June 01 Lynn Jewish Family Services
Sep 01 Teaching ESL at North Shore Career Center, Lynn
July 02  - Aug 01 Teaching ESL/TOEFL - Northfield Mount Hermon School
Sept 83 Teaching English translation and Basic Writing at Technical
June 97 University - Arzamas, Russia
Sept 93 Teaching ESL and theoretical course “Methods of June 94 Teaching Foreign Languages”. Arzamas Pedagogical Institute Russia
Sept 77 ESL Teacher at Public High School
May 83 Arzamas, Russia

Expierence

EXPERIENCE:

Chess Teacher Provide group instruction in chess to children ages 6-14 in after school and weekend programs.

2004 – Present Youth Talent School (Swampscott, MA)
2005 – Present Brookwood School (Manchester, MA)
2003- Present Tri- Town Council on Youth and Family Service (Topsfield, MA)
1999-2005 Marblehead Community Center (Marblehead, MA)
1996-Present Glen Urquhart School (Beverly Farms, MA)
1996-1998 Saltonstall School (Salem, MA)
1996- Present Tower School (Marblehead, MA)
1995-Present Jewish Community Center of the North Shore (Marblehead, MA)
1995-1997 Russian Culture Club of Jewish Family Service (Swampscott, MA)
1993-1994 Staff Volunteer “Children of Chernobyl” Coached children ages 9-15 who survived the Chernobyl nuclear accident; traveled to various cities in Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus and conducted group coaching sessions
1981-1994 Head Chess Coach “Gornyak” Sports Club (Zheleznogorsk, Russia) Coached children ages 6-17 in chess in after-school program.
1977-1981 Chess Coach “Avangard” Sports Club (Zhitomir, Ukraine) Coached children and adults, including the elderly and disabled.
1976-1977 Chess Coach Moscow Pioneer Boys’ and Girls’ Club (Moscow, Russia) Coached boys and girls part-time in an after school program.

EDUCATION:
1988-1990 Master’s Degree [equivalent] Trainer of the Highest Qualification in Chess Highest School of Training at the Academy of Physical Education and Sport (Moscow, Russia)
1973-1977 Bachelor’s Degree [equivalent] Certified Trainer in Physical Education and Chess Academy of Physical Education and Sport (Moscow, Russia)

SPECIAL AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
2002 Title of FIDE Master 2001 US Open, 5th place
1991 Title of Master of Sport of the USSR
1977 National Championship of Ukraine, 4th place
1972 Junior National Championship of Ukraine, 1st place
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
Member, American Chess Federation and International Chess Federation (FIDE)

EXPERIENCE

September 2004 - Present
Youth Talented School, Swampscott, MA 

• Math Teacher at Elementary, Middle& High School grades
• Designed Curriculum Framework through 1-4; 5-7, and 9-10 Grades
• Taught Advanced Math and Geometry
• Created lessons plans, student classroom assessments & homework;
   innovative activities based on the newest learning material & methodology of Russian mathematical schooling.
• Designed special tests to monitor students progress
• Organized competitions in Math for 3-9 grades

EDUCATION
2002 -2006  University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA School of Education & Department of Mathematics & Statistics Secondary Teacher Education Program
1972 -1978 University of Oil & Chemistry, Baku, Azerbaijan M. S. in Electrical Engineering