Projects
See how I made positive change at every place I have worked.
Vocabulary Revamp
Developed differentiated vocabulary materials, integrating core subjects into instruction.
Description: Redesigned the vocabulary program by breaking it into smaller, more frequent lessons that incorporated differentiated reading passages and integrated core subjects, offering a more comprehensive approach to vocabulary acquisition.
Example: Vocabulary classes now follow a structured weekly format, including a Vocabulary Hunt in differentiated reading passages, a Definition Dive game, and various review activities like fill-in-the-blank exercises and word puzzles before quizzes.
Role: 5th Grade English Homeroom
Workplace: Younghoon Elementary
Date: 2024/7
4th Grade Curriculum Revamp
Integrated STEAM into 8-week project- and inquiry-based learning modules.
Description: Transformed the curriculum from 4-week to 8-week modules that incorporated science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM), with a focus on project-based and inquiry-driven learning for greater personalization.
Example: In one project, students designed a zoo enclosure, incorporating science (animal needs), engineering (building), math (calculating food and enclosure sizes), and art (creative design).
Role: 4th Grade Team Lead
Workplace: Maple Bear
Date: 2023/1
4th Grade Science Revamp
Shifted science modules from demonstrations to hands-on experiments.
Description: Revised the science curriculum by incorporating actual experiments instead of demonstrations, teaching students about the scientific method and its iterative nature through repeated trials.
Example: One group chose to build a water filter, testing it five times. Even though their hypothesis didn’t work, they learned from each iteration and embraced the experimental process.
Role: 4th Grade Team Lead
Workplace: Maple Bear
Date: 2023/1
Google Suite Integration
Integrated Google Suite for student projects, improving grading efficiency.
Description: Implemented Google Suite for monthly projects, weekly journals, and essays, streamlining feedback and teaching essential digital skills for students' future success.
Example: By moving journals online, students had more flexibility, and I could grade without time pressure, enhancing the feedback process for both students and teachers.
Role: English Teacher
Workplace: Maple Bear
Date: 2022/4
TOEFL Curriculum Revamp
Gamified the TOEFL curriculum and integrated Google Docs to boost efficiency.
Description: Developed a gamified TOEFL curriculum that allowed students to level up as they progressed, integrating Google Docs for real-time feedback, making the feedback process more efficient.
Example: Before Google Docs, I spent all my free time grading essays. After shifting classes to the computer lab and using Google Docs, students received real-time feedback, which freed up time for lesson preparation.
Role: English Teacher - Hand-picked to be the sole TOEFL Teacher
Workplace: Avalon English
Date: 2016/3
New Teacher Onboarding
Pioneered new teacher onboarding as the first foreign head teacher, fast-tracked to work at HQ.
Description: Led the design and implementation of an onboarding program that equipped new teachers with classroom management skills through observations and pair-teaching, followed by routine observations to ensure continuous development.
Example: I observed new teachers regularly to offer feedback, helping them enhance their classroom management and teaching skills.
Role: Head Native-English Teacher
Workplace: Better English
Date: 2014/5