Katie Kornaus

Katie Kornaus

Spanish Tutor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Spanish Teacher / Endurance Coach

  • Education

    • Concordia University-Wisconsin

      2016 - 2017
      Graduate Secondary Teaching Certification
    • Augustana College

      2010 - 2014
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Spanish

      Activities and Societies: Varsity Cross-Country, Varsity Track & Field, Austin E. Knowlton Honors Program, Chi Omega Gamma sorority.

    • University of Wisconsin-Madison

      2014 - 2016
      Master of Arts (M.A.) Spanish Linguistics

      Activities and Societies: Spanish & Portuguese Department, Wisconsin Track Club, Wisconsin Triathlon Club

  • Experience

    • Augustana College

      Aug 2011 - May 2014
      Spanish Tutor

      Worked one-on-one with college students to improve Spanish vocabulary, composition, pronunciation, and study skills. Wrote and compiled study guides specific to each student's particular areas of language which required improvement.

    • Centro Norteamericano

      Jan 2013 - May 2013
      English Tutor

      In-home English tutor for children of Spanish families. Taught basic British-English vocabulary and sentence structures to 3-6 year olds.

    • Casa Guanajuato Quad Cities

      May 2013 - Aug 2013
      Camp Counselor

      Organized and carried out lesson plans, games, and other activities for 5-12 year-olds in both Spanish and English. Mandated reporter and CPR certified.

    • DICK'S Sporting Goods

      Jun 2013 - Jul 2014
      Footwear Associate
    • City of Moline

      Dec 2013 - Aug 2014
      Bilingual Community Development Intern
    • University of Wisconsin-Madison

      Aug 2014 - May 2016
      Graduate Teaching Assistant

      Conduct daily, intensive college Spanish courses in the target language.Administer grades, assign compositions and homework.Assist in writing midterm exams, finals, and quizzes.Hold office hours twice weekly and by appointment to assist students with coursework and language acquisition.Spanish 101,102, 203.

    • Madison West High School

      Mar 2015 - Jun 2015
      Volunteer Assistant Coach - Track & Field
    • James Madison Memorial High School

      Feb 2016 - May 2023
      Assistant Cross-Country/Track & Field Coach
    • The Douglas Stewart Company

      May 2016 - now

      Provide excellent online customer service for customers of academic software products, translate company manuals and policies into Spanish, review formatting of online documents and policies in several languages, communicate with primarily Spanish and English speakers, as well as speakers of Italian, Catalan, French and Portuguese. Carry out market and state education budget research, conduct competitive and channel marketing analyses, complete projects for and assist the VAR/LAR, Sales, and Business Services teams.

      • Bilingual Customer Service Representative

        Dec 2014 - now
      • Program Support Specialist

        May 2016 - Dec 2016
    • Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart

      Dec 2016 - now
      Spanish Teacher

      Spanish I, Spanish II, AP Spanish

    • Hart & Olsen Dentistry

      Aug 2017 - Sept 2017
      Freelance Translator

      Translated over 10 official informational and insurance documents from English into Spanish for Hart & Olsen Dentistry in Portage, WI.

    • Erik's Bike Shop, Inc.

      Apr 2018 - May 2019
      Sales Associate
    • Pinnacle Health and Fitness

      Jun 2023 - now
      Personal Trainer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Personal Fitness Trainer - Health Fitness Instructor (CPFT-)

      ASFA - American Sports & Fitness Association
      Jan 2024
    • Level 1 Coach

      USA Triathlon
      Jul 2020
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Katie Kornaus
      Varsity Letter-winner Augustana College Women's Cross-Country Nov 2012 4-year varsity letter winner for performance and participation in Division III NCAA Cross-Country at Augustana College.
    • Awarded to Katie Kornaus
      Spanish Writing Scholarship Augustana College Jun 2010 $1000 scholarship awarded for each of 4 years at Augustana, after submitting a written Spanish essay, and maintaining excellent academic standing in the Spanish major.