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Growing up in Pasadena, I have always had a passion for acting and improv, and loved to perform in school and community events. I ran for winter carnival ambassador, performed on the improv team, school plays and even performed standup comedy! I have continued this passion into my own classrooms, starting English drama club in 3 Korean elementary schools.
Drama activities are where I feel most comfortable in uncovering hidden talents in my learners and coming to understand their individual identities. My practice with ESL learners has taught me that no matter the language or culture, learning style or motivation, drama activities and comedy has a universal appeal with children. It's about relationship building. I want each one of them to feel special and capable. I believe I can capture a small moment of who each of them is. And I can see some of who they can be. Learning disorder, developmental disability, behavioural challenge... it makes no difference. I see their greatest potential when I teach drama. And I want to help them see it in themselves.
Recent Volunteer Experience
New Dimensions Child Care 10 Canada Dr., St. John's, NL (Summer 2019)
- Volunteered with Summer Program designing and implementing lessons by theme (ages 6-12)
- Assisted Dr. Jan Buley with drama performance by children for their parents.
St. Matthews School, St. John's, NL (2018-20)
- After school drama and improv activities for Grade 5-6. Rehearsal for plays and performances. (2018-20)
- Created a Halloween film with my kindergarten class. Screened film for other classes, parents, and principal of St. Matthews.
Performance at MUN Education
Produced a stage performance, including props and materials, for Grade 3 students from St. Matthews school.
Facilitated by Dr. David Buley and Dr. Jan Buley
Kindergarten Halloween Movie (2020)
In 2020, I filmed a short Halloween movie with Kindergarten. The children invited other classes, the principal, and parents to view the movie. We held a screening, q & a , and autograph session afterwards.
The movie is privatized for confidentiality purposes, but is available for viewing upon request.
Some of my drama club projects in Korean elementary schools Gr. 3-6 (2011-2017).
You Wish! (2013)
Produced with permission of the children's parents and the staff of Bibong Elementary School.
Based on an old Disney Channel Original Movie, I wrote and directed this script for our Drama Club's School Festival performance.
Snow White (2016)
Produced with permission of the children's parents and the staff of Bibong Elementary School.
One of my proudest accomplishments. I wrote, directed, and did all the sound editing for this English performance by Grades 4 and 5 Korean elementary students.
Multiple Wor(l)d (2012)
(short art film)
Produced with permission from the children's parents and staff at Nongong Elementary School.
This is our entry into a video contest. Inspired by another Youtube video, it teaches about homonyms.
The Waygook Effect (2013)
(short documentary film)
Produced with permission from the children's parents and staff at Nongong Elementary School.
This film won second prize in a city-wide video contest. It documents some of the challenges and opportunities for Korean students and foreign English teachers to make meaningful student-teacher relationships in the ESL Classroom.
Art Project: Literary Crime Scene
Art Project: Literary Crime Scene
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