Christina Yang Hee Kwon
Summary
Student-centered educator with over 20 years of experience delivering project-based, inquiry-driven instruction across AP, IB, and university-level contexts. Expert in guiding students through issue-based reading, academic writing, formal debate, and digital presentation. Technologically fluent in Moodle, Zoom, and Google Classroom—ensuring a seamless, engaging online learning experience. Committed to empowering learners to think critically, write confidently, and collaborate meaningfully.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary Social Studies & AP Capstone Teacher
BC Collegiate
08.2023 - Current
- 100% AP pass rate in AP Seminar across two sections (30 students), outperforming the global and Korea average.
- Delivered scaffolded instruction in IRR, TMP, IWA, and IMP, resulting in measurable gains in argumentation and consistent rubric growth
- Achieved an 85% AP pass rate across all AP courses—exceeding both global and Korea averages.
- Designed and implemented research-driven and College Board-aligned curricula, fostering advanced skills in writing, source analysis, and public speaking
- Used targeted DBQ/LEQ instruction and historical reasoning skill-building in APUSH to improve content mastery and analytical writing
Integrated nonfiction readings, debate prompts, and grammar scaffolds to support academic fluency in research and civic discourse. - Leveraged Google Classroom, Zoom, and Google Docs to support a blended learning model, boosting participation by over 30%.
- Provided timely, rubric-based feedback through real-time conferencing and asynchronous platforms.
Humanities Teacher (Grades 7–12)
BIS International Christian School
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Designed and led inquiry-based learning experiences including historical simulations and project-based learning (PBL) units aligned to AP and national curriculum standards.
- Fostered critical thinking, civic engagement, and interdisciplinary connections through student-centered instruction and real-world case studies.
- Integrated digital platforms (Zoom, Google Docs, Padlet, etc.) to facilitate collaborative learning, writing workshops, peer editing, and asynchronous discussion.
- Promoted academic discourse and historical empathy, embedding current events and ethical dilemmas into classroom debates and simulations.
Associate Professor of English
Tongwon University
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Designed and implemented cross-disciplinary writing curricula for learners in global education, digital media, and business fields, bridging academic skills with professional communication outcomes.
- Aligned instructional content with field-specific learning goals, preparing students for real-world application in research, presentations, and workplace contexts.
- Delivered fully online instruction using Google Classroom, managing rubrics, digital gradebooks, discussion forums, and peer reviews to ensure clear expectations and efficient assessment cycles.
- Hosted live classes and recorded multimedia lectures, integrating polls, shared docs, and screen annotation to support student comprehension and engagement.
Head Foreign English Teacher
Daewon Foreign Language H.S.
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Led curriculum design and instructional planning aligned to national university entrance benchmarks, ensuring vertical alignment in reading, writing, and oral communication.
- Promoted academic rigor and skill articulation across grade levels through scaffolded tasks and outcome-based assessment models.
- Designed cross-textual synthesis and debate modules, fostering student mastery in argumentation, rebuttal, and source attribution—preparing learners for both domestic and international higher education pathways.
- Championed student engagement through performance tasks, seminars, and publication-style writing assignments.
Native English Instructor
Gangnam University of Riverside
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Designed and delivered skills-based instruction that improved student performance in speaking assessments, reading comprehension, and academic writing.
- Managed all digital instruction through Moodle, building and maintaining online quizzes, writing prompts, rubrics, and asynchronous discussion boards for multiple grade levels.
- Created a structured and accessible virtual classroom, ensuring student engagement through clear organization, timely feedback, and tech-integrated learning tools.
- Facilitated interactive classroom discussions to enhance language acquisition and cultural understanding.
Education
B.A. - Political Science
New York University
New York, USA 05.2001
Skills
- Skilled in utilizing various online learning platforms
- Proficient in online collaboration tools
- Analytical reasoning
- Digital assessment tools
- Effective classroom management
- Collaborative partnership development
- Problem-solving skills
- Curriculum development
Websites
Certification
- AP Seminar – College Board AP Summer Institute (30 CEUs)
- AP U.S. History & AP Psychology – College Board Certified
- IB Diploma Program Teacher – University of Toronto (OISE)
- NY State Teaching Certificate – Secondary Social Studies
- TESOL Certificate – Sookmyung Women’s University
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Korean
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Secondary Social Studies & AP Capstone Teacher
BC Collegiate
08.2023 - Current
Humanities Teacher (Grades 7–12)
BIS International Christian School
01.2023 - 07.2023
Associate Professor of English
Tongwon University
01.2015 - 01.2022
Head Foreign English Teacher
Daewon Foreign Language H.S.
01.2011 - 01.2015
Native English Instructor
Gangnam University of Riverside
01.2009 - 01.2011
B.A. - Political Science
New York University
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