Experience

Rise Kohyang High School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Principal of Instruction

  • Sep 2021 - Present



Skyrocket Education Services

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

• Professional Development Supervisor of Science

  • Jul 2019 - Aug 2021

  Lead the Science Department supporting the science curriculum and professional development needs of 50+ independent stand-alone schools in Southern California. Observe teachers in the classroom, identify areas for improvement, and provide strategies for optimizing the student learning experience. Partner with Principals and Assistant Principals in coordinating teacher support initiatives. Lead the Science Department supporting the science curriculum and professional development needs of 50+ independent stand-alone schools in Southern California. Observe teachers in the classroom, identify areas for improvement, and provide strategies for optimizing the student learning experience. Partner with Principals and Assistant Principals in coordinating teacher support initiatives.



Education Management Systems, EMS

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Professional Development Supervisor - Science

  • Apr 2016 - Jun 2019

  Supervised 4 Science Coaches serving Opportunities for Learning (OFL) and Opportunities for Youth (OFY) Public Charter Schools across 13 districts. Consulted on creation of instructional and professional development policies and led implementation NGSS science course curricula. Coached and facilitated teacher professional development conferences and professional learning communities. Provided certified CPR training compliant with AB-1719.

• Science Coach

  • Oct 2014 - Apr 2016

  Developed new NGSS science curriculum that helped students master learning objectives and help them become college ready. Observed teachers in the classroom to improve student learning, planned professional learning communities for science, and facilitated professional development seminars for all science teachers. Developed a science program for safe hands-on use of labs, which included advising on classroom construction and equipment layout.



Opportunities For Learning

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Small Group Instructor Coach

  • Jul 2012 - Sep 2014

  Mentored, coached, and developed Math, Science, ELA, and Spanish teachers in 6 school sites across the San Fernando Valley. Organized and facilitated teacher meetings to provide them with analysis and feedback of classroom practices. Piloted the first Physics class for the EMS network of schools and facilitated PSAT workshops for 9th and 10th grade students.

• Math and Science Small Group Instructor

  • Jul 2010 - Jun 2012

  Led small group instructional sessions in Math and Biology at the Arleta Center. Provided students with academic coaching and guidance on learning strategies and study disciplines to help facilitate their academic success. Developed lesson plans, prepared study materials, and evaluated student performance. Created school’s first A-G approved biology wet lab and taught the first biology course for college-bound students. Improved CAHSEE Math pass rate for 10th grade students.

• Math Small Group Instructor

  • Jul 2009 - Jun 2010

  Facilitated small group instruction for traditionally low-performing students in the subjects of Pre-Algebra and Advanced Algebra at the Arleta Center. Designed learning activities to actively engage students and improve their critical thinking, problem-solving, and test-taking capabilities. Improved CAHSEE Math pass rate for 10th grade students.

• Academic Recovery Teacher

  • Aug 2005 - Jun 2009

  Provided personalized academic support to students facing academic difficulties, with a focus on Math intervention and core class requirements to improve their GPAs for graduation. Significantly increased CAHSEE Math pass rate for 10th grade students.