Jeong S. Joo

Instruction & Curriculum

• Teach Introductory Chemistry for 20 years, designing inquiry-driven units aligned with NGSS-style learning outcomes.
• Taught AP Chemistry for 3 years, preparing students for college-level laboratory and analytical work.
• Supported departmental needs by teaching Algebra 2 (1 year) and Geometry (summer school).
• Designed assessments and lab experiences that emphasize problem-solving, data analysis, and scientific communication.
• Implemented mastery-focused grading and reassessment structures to support student learning.

Leadership & Professional Roles

• Served as 10th Grade Level Lead for 2 years, focusing on advisory program design, student wellbeing initiatives, and grade-level systems.

Student Activities & Coaching

• Quiz Bowl Team Head Coach (8 years), building a competitive academic program and mentoring student leaders.
• Boys Varsity Volleyball Assistant Coach (8 years), supporting team training, development, and program culture.
• Directed the school’s Habitat for Humanity service program, organizing two international service trips per year for 8 years, including logistics, safety planning, and student leadership development.

Foothill High School (North Tustin), 4 years
Arnold O. Beckman High School (Irvine), 1 year

Instruction & Curriculum

• Taught Honors Chemistry and College Prep Chemistry, delivering standards-aligned instruction emphasizing inquiry, laboratory skills, and conceptual understanding.
• Worked an extended 6/5 teaching load for 3 of 5 years, ensuring instructional quality across additional sections.
• Developed assessments, lab activities, and differentiated supports to meet a wide range of learner needs.

Leadership & Student Programs

• Established Quiz Bowl programs at both schools, building teams, securing resources, and coaching students for regional competitions.
• Served as Key Club Advisor for 4 years, coordinating service events and supporting student leadership development.
• Served as Korean Club Advisor for 1 year, supporting cultural programming and student-led initiatives.
• Selected as a Master Teacher for a Chapman University student teacher for one year, providing mentorship, observation feedback, and professional modeling.

JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme), 1 year

• Collaborated with Japanese middle school English teachers to develop and deliver communicative English lessons aligned with national curriculum goals.
• Designed activities that supported listening, speaking, and cultural exchange, improving student engagement and language confidence.
• Assisted with assessment, classroom support, and language immersion initiatives across multiple public schools.
• Served as a cultural ambassador, strengthening cross-cultural understanding between students and international staff.