KORCOS Job-Alike Meeting 2023, Seoul Foreign School
Song A Naomi Jin
Educator
Yongin-si
Summary
Skillful School Teacher with structured and organized approach to classroom development. Carefully analyzed student areas of weakness and promoted areas of excellence. Orchestrated innovative solutions to academic and interpersonal problems. Developed compassionate approach to growing student maturity. Results-driven style of teaching with strong record of success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Principal
Gangnam International School
04.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with the Parent-Teacher Association to address parent concerns and foster a supportive community for student success.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Implemented innovative approaches to teaching and learning that improved student engagement and achievement levels.
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
Vice Principal
Gangnam International School
08.2023 - 02.2025
- Oversaw the hiring process for new staff members to ensure that qualified candidates were selected to promote academic excellence within the school community.
- Enhanced school performance by implementing new policies and procedures for student discipline and academic support.
- Monitored academic progress of all students through regular review of assessment data to identify trends and potential areas of growth or concern.
- Worked with teachers to evaluate policies and enact improvements.
Classroom Teacher
Gangnam International School
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
Classroom Teacher
Saint Paul Preparatory
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Responsible for teaching multiple subjects and managing a 7 year-old class
- Led information sessions for new students and parents/ Managing and supporting faculty
- Organizing school events (Spirit week, Science fair, International day, Living museum, Field trips, Spiritual day, and more)
- Structured classroom routines and management strategies to student needs to foster individual student and classroom successes
- Implemented Grade 1 and Grade 4 school curriculum in planning, teaching, assessment, grading, and behavior modification
- Encouraged and monitored individualized at-level reading and deepen comprehension through Reading Gate Program
Elementary Head Teacher / Classroom Teacher
Big Heart Christian School
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Responsible for training new teachers and overseeing the elementary department/ teaching multiple subjects -Grade 1 and Grade 4
- Led Open house for both current and new students and parents
- Organized and executed various school events
- Led teacher meetings
- In person and phone counseling with parents and keeping them updated with students' academic progress
- Designed lesson plans
Academic Coordinator/ Bilingual Teacher
Sullivan School
02.2015 - 06.2017
- Responsible for teaching English K-6 and coordinating program
- Taught at all levels, group and 1:1
- Organized and executed class events
- Collaborated with other teachers and staff to set scope and sequence
- Provided verbal feedback to students on a regular basis and sent monthly report cards
Corporate Trainer
The Princeton Review Korea
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Evaluated employee performance and provided actionable feedback for improvement, leading to higher overall success rates.
- Developed engaging and entertaining presentations to maintain employee attention and improve impact of training.
Education
M.Ed - Educational Technology
Ewha Women's University
Seoul, Korea 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Major - Psychology / Minor - Music
Indiana University Bloomington
IN, USA 04.2001 -
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Differentiation
- Facilitating Pair & Group work
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Facilitating and implementing Social Emotional Learning in lessons
- Google Suite
- Academic administration
- Instructional leadership
- Multitasking
- Education administration
Certification
Certified Secondary Teacher, ACSI
Interests
KORCOS Fall Conference 2024, Seoul Foreign School
KISCA Fall Conference 2024, St Johnsbury Academy
Additional Information
- Acting
- Pilates
- Playing violin
Timeline
Principal
Gangnam International School
04.2025 - Current
Certified Secondary Teacher, ACSI
04-2025
Certificate in School Management and Leadership, A joint program of the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Harvard Business School
03-2025
Certified Primary Teacher, ACSI
11-2024
Vice Principal
Gangnam International School
08.2023 - 02.2025
Classroom Teacher
Gangnam International School
08.2021 - 06.2023
Classroom Teacher
Saint Paul Preparatory
08.2020 - 07.2021
Elementary Head Teacher / Classroom Teacher
Big Heart Christian School
08.2017 - 06.2020
Academic Coordinator/ Bilingual Teacher
Sullivan School
02.2015 - 06.2017
Corporate Trainer
The Princeton Review Korea
01.2014 - 01.2015
M.Ed - Educational Technology
Ewha Women's University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Major - Psychology / Minor - Music
Indiana University Bloomington
04.2001 -
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