University of Maryland
B.A. in History, 1994
B.A. in Education, 1997
Working towards M.A. in Education
Working History
# March 15 2011- July 15, 2011
Samkwang International Christian School: ESL Department (Aladdin Junior English Institute)
Gyeonggi – do Bucheon – si, Korea
Taught English to Korean students ages 5 – 13, implementing a variety of teaching strategies and instructional tools.
# August 2007 - July 2010
Spotsylvania County Schools
Stafford, VA
Taught Virginia and U.S. History, World History I and II, Government, Geography, and Civics/Economics to students grades 5 - 12.
* Designed and implemented cross-curricular lesson plans.
* Implemented a variety of teaching strategies and assessment tools.
* Prepared students to successfully complete the Virginia Standards of Learning tests.
* Worked to foster high achievement and understanding in class.
# February 2005 - June 2007
Young Minds Learning Center
Wheaton, MD
Substitute taught classes in History, English, Math, and Science in a special education school, grades 8 - 12.
* Implemented lessons designed by the regular teachers.
* Implemented a variety of teaching strategies.
# May 2000 - December 2004
Charles Carroll Middle School
New Carrollton, MD
Taught U.S. History, and World Cultures/Geography to students grades 7 - 8.
* Designed and implemented cross-curricular lesson plans.
* Implemented a variety of teaching strategies and assessment tools.
* Prepared students to successfully complete the Maryland State Performance tests.
* Worked to foster high achievement and understanding in class.
# August 1999 - December 1999
Sanz School
Falls Chruch, VA
Taught ESL to immigrants ages 18 - Adult
* Adhered to a set curriculum while using a variety of methods to improve understanding.
* Worked intensively with students to apply their newly-acquired skills in real-world situations.
# August 1998 - July 1999
Mount Calvary Catholic School
Forestville, MD
Taught World Geography, U.S. History, and World Cultures to students grades 6 - 8.
* Designed, set up, and taught entire Social Studies Curriculum for Grades 6 - 8.
*Department Chairperson
* Fostered outstanding public relations with parents of students.
# September 1997 - December 1997
Student Teaching, Eisenhower Middle School
Laurel, MD
Bladensburg, High School
Bladensburg, MD
# August 1995 - April 1996
Shin Heung College (신흥대학)
Uijongbu City, Republic of Korea
* Designed curriculum and taught conversational English in the Public Administration Department to students in college.
*Assisted students in learning to use their skills in real-world settings.
# March 1995 - March 1996
Ja-Sung Language Institute(자성어학원)
Uijongbu, Republic of Korea
* Taught using a set curriculum classes in beginning and early intermediate English.
* Age range of students: 4 - 18.
* Helped students learn how to use their skills in real-world settings.
Personal Introduction
# CERTIFICATES
Maryland State Certificate
Standard Professional Certificate Level 2
Valid 2003 – 2008
Virginia State License
Collegiate Professional
Valid 2006 - 2011