Experience

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Vice President of Student and Academic Affairs (Interim)

  • Aug 2023 - Present

  Leads Student and Academic Affairs units at Wilbur Wright College, a Hispanic-Serving Institution and one of the seven City Colleges of Chicago.

• Associate Dean of Instruction

  • Oct 2016 - Aug 2023

  • Manages projects related to digital literacy, learning management system, regional and specialized accreditation, civic engagement, voter registration and engagement, multiple grants, assessment of student learning, and program review. • Facilitates and assists with projects related to faculty support and academic services within the Office of Instruction. • Supports Dean of Instruction with academic leadership, reporting, and personnel matters. • Mediates instructor-student… Show more • Manages projects related to digital literacy, learning management system, regional and specialized accreditation, civic engagement, voter registration and engagement, multiple grants, assessment of student learning, and program review. • Facilitates and assists with projects related to faculty support and academic services within the Office of Instruction. • Supports Dean of Instruction with academic leadership, reporting, and personnel matters. • Mediates instructor-student issues to resolve conflicts. • Creates professional development opportunities for faculty and staff. • Organized College's first TEDx Talk.

• Dean of Instruction (Interim)

  • May 2018 - Aug 2022

  Led Office of Instruction’s primary initiatives, including faculty professional development, accreditation, assessment, faculty post-tenure review, and textbook adoption. Coordinated office that works directly with nearly 100 full-time faculty members, 250 part-time faculty members and over 30 full- and part-time time staff. Principal investigator for Title V grant. Supported Vice President with major college initiatives in academic and student affairs. Primary liaison for implementation of… Show more Led Office of Instruction’s primary initiatives, including faculty professional development, accreditation, assessment, faculty post-tenure review, and textbook adoption. Coordinated office that works directly with nearly 100 full-time faculty members, 250 part-time faculty members and over 30 full- and part-time time staff. Principal investigator for Title V grant. Supported Vice President with major college initiatives in academic and student affairs. Primary liaison for implementation of Brightspace Learning Management System. Managed college’s regional accreditation processes. Member of President’s Executive Council.



Rock and Roll Shin-Soo Choo Podcast

• rockchoo.com

• Co-host and Founder

  • Apr 2014 - Present

  The podcast about baseball and rock and roll. Guests have included Steve Gorman (Fox Sports, Westwood One), Marc Ford (The Black Crowes, Booker T, Ben Harper), Steve Hofstetter (Fox's "Laughs"), Will Johnson (Monsters of Folk, Centromatic, South San Gabriel), album cover artist Margo Z. Nahas (Van Halen, Stevie Wonder, Seals & Croft), and producer/engineer Colin Dupuis (The Black Keys, Lana Del Rey, St. Vincent). http://rockchoo.com Instagram & Twitter @rocknchoo… Show more The podcast about baseball and rock and roll. Guests have included Steve Gorman (Fox Sports, Westwood One), Marc Ford (The Black Crowes, Booker T, Ben Harper), Steve Hofstetter (Fox's "Laughs"), Will Johnson (Monsters of Folk, Centromatic, South San Gabriel), album cover artist Margo Z. Nahas (Van Halen, Stevie Wonder, Seals & Croft), and producer/engineer Colin Dupuis (The Black Keys, Lana Del Rey, St. Vincent). http://rockchoo.com Instagram & Twitter @rocknchoo facebook.com/rockshinsoo Listen on Spotify or your favorite podcast app Show less The podcast about baseball and rock and roll. Guests have included Steve Gorman (Fox Sports, Westwood One), Marc Ford (The Black Crowes, Booker T, Ben Harper), Steve Hofstetter (Fox's "Laughs"), Will Johnson (Monsters of Folk, Centromatic, South San Gabriel), album cover artist Margo Z. Nahas (Van Halen, Stevie Wonder, Seals & Croft), and producer/engineer Colin Dupuis (The Black Keys, Lana Del Rey, St. Vincent). http://rockchoo.com Instagram & Twitter @rocknchoo… Show more The podcast about baseball and rock and roll. Guests have included Steve Gorman (Fox Sports, Westwood One), Marc Ford (The Black Crowes, Booker T, Ben Harper), Steve Hofstetter (Fox's "Laughs"), Will Johnson (Monsters of Folk, Centromatic, South San Gabriel), album cover artist Margo Z. Nahas (Van Halen, Stevie Wonder, Seals & Croft), and producer/engineer Colin Dupuis (The Black Keys, Lana Del Rey, St. Vincent). http://rockchoo.com Instagram & Twitter @rocknchoo facebook.com/rockshinsoo Listen on Spotify or your favorite podcast app Show less



Higher Learning Commission

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Peer Reviewer

  • Dec 2009 - Present

  Evaluates colleges up for reaccreditation through the Higher Learning Commission, the Midwest's regional accreditor for postsecondary institutions. Teams consist of faculty and staff from other HLC member institutions. Evaluates colleges up for reaccreditation through the Higher Learning Commission, the Midwest's regional accreditor for postsecondary institutions. Teams consist of faculty and staff from other HLC member institutions.



Moraine Valley Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Academic Assessment

  • Feb 2009 - Sep 2016

  • Managed institutional assessment program, ensuring compliance with Higher Learning Commission accreditation standards and alignment with the college’s mission and core strategies • Established strong partnerships with over 30 academic and student affairs department heads gaining buy-in and sponsorship for the program facilitating an increase in faculty participation from 25% to 100% • Developed and implemented streamlined, digital assessment tools and resources significantly improving… Show more • Managed institutional assessment program, ensuring compliance with Higher Learning Commission accreditation standards and alignment with the college’s mission and core strategies • Established strong partnerships with over 30 academic and student affairs department heads gaining buy-in and sponsorship for the program facilitating an increase in faculty participation from 25% to 100% • Developed and implemented streamlined, digital assessment tools and resources significantly improving data collection processes for both students and faculty – held dozens of workshops training over 600 faculty members • Compiled, aggregated and analyzed data collected from over 100 courses per semester presenting results and recommending actions to the Higher Learning Commission, senior administrators and department heads – consistently receive excellent reporting scores • Reviewed, revamped and evolved curriculum for over 50 courses and programs providing key insights and guidance on supplemental materials, learning outcomes, alignment with institutional goals and approval processes • Led planning and execution of all program reviews presenting a comprehensive summary of data, assessment levels and best practices for over 25 programs a year • Developed and implemented standardized review guidelines and reporting expectations • Drove efforts to source and implement leading-edge technology and e-learning tools across all three campuses, including Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Cloud Storage solutions • Contributed on more than 20 committees around assessment, curriculum, diversity and technology • Organized and hosted 18th Annual Illinois Community College Assessment Fair, a conference on student assessment attended by over 200 higher education professionals

• Instructor

  • Jan 2010 - May 2014

  Taught sections of College Composition I and II, covering writing strategies, reading comprehension, style and clarity, MLA citation, and introductory research skills.



St. Augustine College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chairperson, Language and Literature Department

  • Jul 2005 - Feb 2009

  • Oversaw the administration and management of the English department leading a team of five full-time and over 20 adjunct faculty • Spearheaded efforts to integrate assessment tools into English curriculum introducing rubrics, collecting assessment data and evaluating student learning outcomes across more than seven courses • Initiated and collaborated with a fellow math professor planning and launching the college’s first tutoring center implemented across three locations – hired and… Show more • Oversaw the administration and management of the English department leading a team of five full-time and over 20 adjunct faculty • Spearheaded efforts to integrate assessment tools into English curriculum introducing rubrics, collecting assessment data and evaluating student learning outcomes across more than seven courses • Initiated and collaborated with a fellow math professor planning and launching the college’s first tutoring center implemented across three locations – hired and scheduled a staff of 15 providing 40 hours of free weekly support to more than 1000 students annually • Planned and held college’s first “Technology Symposium” hosting over 30 instructors for a six-hour event showcasing best-practices in the classroom and evolving technology trends o Fostered an institution-wide commitment to technology leading to the securing of an $500,000 shared grant with Truman College funding and building three new computer labs • Developed, planned and taught four sections of remedial, introductory and research writing classes of up to 25 students Show less • Oversaw the administration and management of the English department leading a team of five full-time and over 20 adjunct faculty • Spearheaded efforts to integrate assessment tools into English curriculum introducing rubrics, collecting assessment data and evaluating student learning outcomes across more than seven courses • Initiated and collaborated with a fellow math professor planning and launching the college’s first tutoring center implemented across three locations – hired and… Show more • Oversaw the administration and management of the English department leading a team of five full-time and over 20 adjunct faculty • Spearheaded efforts to integrate assessment tools into English curriculum introducing rubrics, collecting assessment data and evaluating student learning outcomes across more than seven courses • Initiated and collaborated with a fellow math professor planning and launching the college’s first tutoring center implemented across three locations – hired and scheduled a staff of 15 providing 40 hours of free weekly support to more than 1000 students annually • Planned and held college’s first “Technology Symposium” hosting over 30 instructors for a six-hour event showcasing best-practices in the classroom and evolving technology trends o Fostered an institution-wide commitment to technology leading to the securing of an $500,000 shared grant with Truman College funding and building three new computer labs • Developed, planned and taught four sections of remedial, introductory and research writing classes of up to 25 students Show less



Holy Trinity High School - Chicago

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Instructor

  • Aug 2003 - Jul 2005

  • Planned and taught three classes per semester, including American Literature, Freshman English, Film Analysis and Introduction to Public Speaking, for classes of up to 30 students • Improved overall quality of curriculum introducing reinforcement activities, supplemental analysis tools and thematic elements – developed and implemented assessments on higher order thinking and critical reasoning skills • Served as Co-Faculty Advisor to Art Reaching Towards Society 40-member… Show more • Planned and taught three classes per semester, including American Literature, Freshman English, Film Analysis and Introduction to Public Speaking, for classes of up to 30 students • Improved overall quality of curriculum introducing reinforcement activities, supplemental analysis tools and thematic elements – developed and implemented assessments on higher order thinking and critical reasoning skills • Served as Co-Faculty Advisor to Art Reaching Towards Society 40-member extra-curricular club, planning and executing over 30 art projects designed to make positive social impact on the school and community • Fostered passion and leadership collaborating with a student to develop and launch the school’s first-ever Hip Hop Club, an opportunity to showcase talents through freestyle rap battles and events – grew to 20 members Show less • Planned and taught three classes per semester, including American Literature, Freshman English, Film Analysis and Introduction to Public Speaking, for classes of up to 30 students • Improved overall quality of curriculum introducing reinforcement activities, supplemental analysis tools and thematic elements – developed and implemented assessments on higher order thinking and critical reasoning skills • Served as Co-Faculty Advisor to Art Reaching Towards Society 40-member… Show more • Planned and taught three classes per semester, including American Literature, Freshman English, Film Analysis and Introduction to Public Speaking, for classes of up to 30 students • Improved overall quality of curriculum introducing reinforcement activities, supplemental analysis tools and thematic elements – developed and implemented assessments on higher order thinking and critical reasoning skills • Served as Co-Faculty Advisor to Art Reaching Towards Society 40-member extra-curricular club, planning and executing over 30 art projects designed to make positive social impact on the school and community • Fostered passion and leadership collaborating with a student to develop and launch the school’s first-ever Hip Hop Club, an opportunity to showcase talents through freestyle rap battles and events – grew to 20 members Show less