Associate Director of Professional Learning

• Jul 2023 - Present

Associate Director of Faculty Experience

• Jun 2022 - Jul 2023

Collaborate with partner associate director on leadership of GOA’s remote faculty of 100+ teachers. Serve GOA instructional coaches to ensure that teachers are equipped and supported to be excellent instructors and facilitators. Work closely with GOA’s Center for Professional Learning, Operations Team and Design Lab to develop innovative solutions for managing and nurturing a rapidly growing faculty. Oversee the day-to-day operation of GOA's courses - from the preparation of courses for launch through the sending of grade reports - as well as collaborating on hiring, staffing, and faculty evaluation. Show less

Teacher, Site Director and Learning Design Coach

• Dec 2019 - Jun 2022

Teach International Relations. As learning design coach, I support a cohort of eight teachers through direct coaching and support the design and revision of professional learning programming.

Content Specialist

• Jun 2020 - Present

-Reader for AP World History exam -Create stimulus-based questions for the AP World History exam -Reader for AP World History exam -Create stimulus-based questions for the AP World History exam

Upper School Learning Architect

• Jun 2015 - Jun 2022

As upper school learning architect, reporting directly to Head of Upper School, I serve in leading the review of our learning experiences to reflect the mission of the school to prepare students to be college ready, globally competitive, and engaged citizen leaders. With a team of four, developed and launched new interdisciplinary Humanities program, as lead world history curriculum designer, now expanded into two years and the middle school Lead professional development workshops for teachers across all divisions on culturally responsive pedagogy, competency based education, calibration and norming of assessment practices, and the use of love languages as empathy in the workplace Design and teach Humanities classes. Achieved the school’s highest enrollment and pass rate for AP World History Coordinate international student trips, focused on historical, cultural and linguistic immersion. Led trips to Costa Rica, Peru, Argentina, Thailand and New Zealand Manage curricular resources and coordinate with the team to ensure resources are diverse and developmentally appropriate Serve on hiring committee for all divisional candidates and act as new faculty mentor Create and audit focal points and power standards to be used by all division teachers Selected to join cross-divisional cohort, funded by an EE Ford grant, to receive training and credentialing in advanced design thinking, industrial design, creative instruction, project-based learning and entrepreneurship through Georgia Tech’s College of Design Facilitate in roll-out of e-portfolios and student-led conferences for Upper School students as pilot classroom With a partner, tapped to lead new upper school initiative of incorporating collaborative team teaching coach in interdisciplinary courses. Led pre-planning launch as well as workshops throughout the year Member of Pioneer Tomorrow Grassroots team that raised over $7.8 million for capital campaign fund Show less

Korean News Writer

• Feb 2016 - Mar 2017

Wrote news and feature articles for Soompi, acquired by Rakuten, a global TV site with subtitled primetime shows and movies in more than 200 languages Translated and published more than 800 articles, ranging from culture pieces to Korean entertainment news Wrote news and feature articles for Soompi, acquired by Rakuten, a global TV site with subtitled primetime shows and movies in more than 200 languages Translated and published more than 800 articles, ranging from culture pieces to Korean entertainment news

Teacher

• Aug 2014 - May 2015

Taught 9th grade World History, including differentiated instruction for honors, traditional, and special needs levels Participated in weekly PLT meetings for World History, designing curriculum units, such as unit on East Asia during WWII, that is still being utilized in the county Managed roll-out of pilot BYOD (Bring-Your-Own-Device) program to incorporate technology in all instruction. Introduced strategies to easily implement initiative, such as gamifying the classroom and note-taking tools Show less

Lead SAT Instructor

• Aug 2012 - May 2015

Created individualized curriculum for three levels of SAT critical reading and writing instruction Averaged an increase of 210 points per student over three years with 60 students, with 7 students achieving perfect scores Developed teacher training programs for entire staff of 14 instructors Led parent seminars about college preparation Created individualized curriculum for three levels of SAT critical reading and writing instruction Averaged an increase of 210 points per student over three years with 60 students, with 7 students achieving perfect scores Developed teacher training programs for entire staff of 14 instructors Led parent seminars about college preparation

Lead Online Writing Instructor

• Jul 2014 - Jan 2015

Created and led synchronous lessons on the subject of English writing and grammar, utilizing GP5 live conferencing software Guided students in the basic use of e-Learning tools, including publishing online magazines and artwork As pilot teacher, documented and catalogued all lesson plans to be used by future teachers Created and led synchronous lessons on the subject of English writing and grammar, utilizing GP5 live conferencing software Guided students in the basic use of e-Learning tools, including publishing online magazines and artwork As pilot teacher, documented and catalogued all lesson plans to be used by future teachers

Legal Administrative Assistant

• Jan 2014 - Nov 2014

Organized and coordinated property acquisition activities, including title clearance Reviewed title reports, obtained payoff statements, and obtained clearance of all title issues and managed post-closing document control, UCCs, satisfactions Created online filing system for organization of expense reports and reimbursements for all firm partners Organized and coordinated property acquisition activities, including title clearance Reviewed title reports, obtained payoff statements, and obtained clearance of all title issues and managed post-closing document control, UCCs, satisfactions Created online filing system for organization of expense reports and reimbursements for all firm partners

Study Abroad Program Coordinator

• Feb 2011 - Jul 2012

Managed the selection of students and guided applications to the study abroad program Grew program from 3 students to over 22 in three years Acted as primary liaison between institutions abroad and the students to assist in the connection of students with host families Worked with the students’ advisors and the registrar to facilitate the transfer of credits Provided leadership in developing, implementing and evaluating new partner program with Sevenstar Academy in the US to create an online curriculum to connect gifted Korean middle schoolers to an American high school curriculum before studying abroad Show less

English Teacher

• Feb 2009 - Feb 2012

Taught English speaking and writing core curriculum classes and US and World History elective classes Developed new curriculum for two textbooks, including lesson plans, visual aids, board games, and all other relevant course materials Organized and led trip for first graduating class to Cambodia, total of 100 students and teachers, including itinerary, preparation for students and training for teacher Obtained specialized cognitive developmental training for students with special needs and provided implementation and individual goals for achieving projected IEP in area of English acquisition Created annual school-wide English Public Speaking Contest and Writing Contest, later expanded to a district wide competition with over 280 participants Conceptualized and supervised yearly anthology of students’ writings that was published and distributed domestically and internationally Assisted in translating from Korean to English all lectures, seminars, and documentation for other native English teachers at the elementary and middle school Lead translator and guide during the 2010 International Children’s Educator Conference, sponsored by Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Show less