Below is a comprehensive overview of my teaching experience. Click the dropdown menu to explore my responsibilities and accomplishments.
Seoul, South Korea August 2023 - Present
Students attained a 95-98% pass rate on the WIDA test within a 5-month timeframe.
Initiated and organized impactful literacy events, enhancing student engagement and improving literacy rates by 33.79%.
Led in-school mini-professional development sessions and presented as a speaker at KORCOS.
Introduced the recycling club to KFS and provided learning service opportunities for students
Member of the Sports Day Committee and Positive Sunshine Committee
Incorporated MODI coding hardware, encompassing Entry, Scratch, and Python languages into ASA (After School Activities) for grades 1-6.
Independently developed and collaborated with Secondary English, Math, and Science teachers to design and implement an intensive Cambridge EAL curriculum for grades 6-8.
Collaborated with the ELL coordinator to design and implement an intensive PYP ELL curriculum for grades 3-5.
Served as the ELL Teacher Representative for the Faculty Wellbeing Initiative under WASC.
In-depth knowledge of language acquisition theories, EAL instructional strategies, and assessment methods.
Familiarity with the IB & IGCSE program and its educational framework.
Ability to differentiate instruction and adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of diverse MLL and learning support students.
Proficiency in utilizing technology to enhance language learning experiences.
Mentored Grade 5 students and guided them to complete their PYP exhibition (SY 2024-2025 & 2025-2026).
MCed for the Class of 2024 & 2025 graduation ceremony.
Assisted, organized, and MCed for the 2026 Owlypia
Transitioned to using Toddle for curriculum management, student assessment, and reporting.
Familiar with using ManageBac for curriculum planning, student assessment, and reporting.
Seoul, South Korea August 2021 - July 2023
Students attained a 100% pass rate on the Cambridge A2 exam within 5-months.
Student attained a 100% pass rate on the Cambridge B1 exam within 5-months.
Incorporated MODI coding hardware, encompassing Entry, Scratch, and Python languages into the grade 4 & 5 English curriculum.
Developed EAL curriculum, lesson plans, and instructional materials that align with the French curriculum and the needs of individual students for grades MS-CM2/Pk - 5.
Collaborated with subject teachers and school staff to plan and coordinate curriculum, assessments, and other instructional activities.
Regularly evaluated students learning through assessments, assignments, and exams.
Seoul, South Korea August 2019 - July 2021
Incorporated Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program into the kindergarten curriculum.
Led a team in transitioning to and managing online learning during COVID-19.
Created and resources-sharing platform to improve assessment and instructional practices.
Developed elementary-level lesson templates to optimize teaching effectiveness and student engagement.
Gilbert, Arizona August 2018- July 2019
Developed lesson plans and instructional materials that align with the 6th-grade curriculum and the needs of individual students.
Adapted instruction and activities to meet the individual needs of each student, including those with learning difficulties, gifted students, and MLLs.
Regularly evaluated students learning through assessments, assignments, and exams.
Utilized technology to enhance learning, such as using educational applications, interactive whiteboards, and online resources.
Gilbert, Arizona August 2017- July 2018
Worked with students who have Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) or other special needs to help them achieve academic and personal success.
Developed and implemented specialized instruction and intervention programs to meet the unique needs of individual students.
Assessed the progress of students with special needs and provided regular feedback to families and colleagues.
Maintained accurate records of student progress, services provided, and communication with families and colleagues.
Assisted students with special needs to transition smoothly from grade to grade and from school to school.
Gilbert, Arizona January 2017- May 2017
Worked in a self-contained Functional SCILLS classroom.
Observed the lead teacher's instruction and classroom management strategies.
Prepared and delivered lessons under the supervision of the lead teacher.
Gilbert, Arizona September 2016- December 2016
Worked in a 6th-grade classroom at a charter school.
Observed the lead teacher's instruction and classroom management strategies.
Prepared and delivered lessons under the supervision of the lead teacher.
Damyang, South Korea July 2013 - August 2013
Designed and developed lesson plans for students 6th-8th grade for an intensive English Camp.
Dedicated to the well-being of students, regulated and cared for them in and out of the classroom.
Worked together with South Korean University students to run an effective and fun learning environment.
Engaged students' interests while encouraging ESL skills and learning.
Taught a variety of topics with limited supplies working in rural provinces.
Goksung, South Korea July 2012 - August 2012
Outlined and executed faculty meetings and extracurricular activities for students.
Dedicated to the well-being of students, regulated and cared for them in and out of the classroom.
Hosted and managed technology for camp events.
Collaborated with Korean staff and teachers and American teachers to run and educational camp.
Taught a variety of topics and substituted for teachers upon short notice.
Tucson, Arizona June 2012 - July 2012
Taught intermediate and upper intermediate ESL classes from various cultural backgrounds.
Designed and developed lesson plans for phonics, phonemic awareness, comprehension, and vocabulary.
Outlined and executed extracurricular activities for students to improve speaking and listening.
Collaborated and taught language arts with fellow TEFL members.
*As a supply teacher for the Gilbert Public School District, I was assigned to schools in need of additional teaching support.