EDUCATION
SWARTHMORE COLLEGE, Swarthmore, PA. Candidate for PA Certification,
expected June 2003.
Secondary Certification in Social Studies. Coursework includes: Curriculum and Methods, Practice Teaching, Educational Policy, Urban Education, Adolescence, and Educational Psychology.
SWARTHMORE COLLEGE, Swarthmore, PA. Bachelor of Arts, June 2002.
Major in Political Science and Education. Recipient of the Thomas H. White Scholarship.
LIVINGSTON HIGH SCHOOL, Livingston, NJ. Graduated June 1998, in top 10% of class
SAT Scores: 800 Verbal, 750 Math. National Honor Society. AP Scholar with Honor Award.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
PARKWAY HIGH SCHOOL, Philadelphia, PA (Spring 2003)
Student Teacher-Currently designing and implementing an Economics curriculum to juniors and seniors at a diverse and multicultural magnet high school. Responsible for observing, instructing, and assessing students for twelve weeks. Building a portfolio of educational theories and practices.
SUMMERBRIDGE
CAMBRIDGE, Cambridge, MA (Summer 2001)
Teacher– Developed and executed an interactive six week curriculum to teach environmental science to rising 6th and 7th graders. Collaborated with co-workers and a mentor teacher to modify curriculum, practice, and student assessments. Attended weekly teacher development sessions.
Administrative Committee Member-Attended a week of leadership training. Served as a liaison between the administration and the staff.
ASIAN AMERICANS
UNITED/CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND, Philadelphia, PA (Summer 2000)
Teacher/College Intern-Attended Freedom School national training at the Ella Baker Child Policy Training Institute. Modified and implemented a multicultural activity-based curriculum that integrated reading, cooperative group learning, conflict resolution, and social action to rising 6th graders from Chinatown. Helped coordinate field trips and parent-teacher nights.
LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
NATIONAL SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY CORPS, West Philadelphia, PA (June 2002-January
2003)
Corpsmember-Served the students of Turner Middle School. Assisted in tutoring reading and math in four classrooms. Developed service learning curriculum for implementing school-wide recycling for the Youthworks afterschool program. Coordinated and edited monthly newsletter for school staff, parents, and students. Attended monthly professional development sessions.
CHINATOWN
TUTORIAL, Philadelphia, PA (Spring 1999-Fall 2001)
Co-Coordinator and Tutor- Facilitated program to tutor students. Supervised homework and instruction.
CHESTER SAT TUTORIAL, Chester, PA (Spring 1999)
Voluntary Tutor- Prepared and implemented a curriculum for 7 week SAT program. Taught basic verbal and mathematics skills and effective test-taking strategies to a group of high school students.
OTHER INTERESTS- Swarthmore Asian Organization (Secretary, Students of Color Recruitment Intern); P’ansori Korean Club (Co-President); Swarthmore Christian Fellowship (Small Group Helper); Computers (Mac/PC formats, Microsoft Word, Internet/Email, Web Design); Volleyball, Basketball and Field Hockey Player.
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