Christine Sujoung Yang
Chilliwack,BC
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
Cascade Christian School
Chilliwack, BC
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with students who needed extra support. (Math 7~9)
- Provided individualized instruction for special needs students according to their IEPs.
- Attended faculty meetings and parent conferences as needed.
- Helped students develop study skills such as note taking, time management, and organization techniques.
- Created a positive learning environment by encouraging cooperation among students.
- Participated in team teaching activities such as small group instruction or whole class discussions.
- Utilized technology tools such as computers or interactive whiteboards for teaching purposes. (KhanAcademy)
- Provided assistance during field trips by monitoring student behavior and helping them stay focused on the activity at hand.
ELL Assistant and Instructor
Unity Christian School
Chilliwack, BC
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Built relationships with students of diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate students' language proficiency levels.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Customized instructional plans to meet individual student skill levels and learning styles.
- Helped students succeed through coaching, mentoring and positive reinforcement.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Provided feedback to classroom teachers on students' progress.
- Conducted afterschool classes for international students to improve their English language skills.
- Provided assistance to international students in adapting to the classroom environment in grades 1,6 and 9.
International Student Program Manager
EDUPRO CONSULTING CORP.
Chilliwack, BC
07.2007 - 08.2022
- Assisted in the recruitment of new homestay families by reviewing and approving applications.
- Conducted home visits to ensure that the homes are safe and suitable for hosting students.
- Provided orientation sessions for host families to explain their role and responsibilities.
- Monitored student progress, behaviour, health and well-being while living with host families.
- Organized activities for students to engage in cultural exchange experiences within the community.
- Maintained a database of active homestay families and updated information on an ongoing basis.
- Resolved conflicts between hosts and students in a timely manner using effective communication strategies.
- Planned, executed and updated educational programs and special events such as summer and winter field trips.
- Planned Summer 6 weeks special programs and after school classes - organized time tables and recruited teachers.
- Improved student educational plans by advising on course selection, progress plans and career decisions.
- Advised US and Canadian universities' applications.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
- Finds schools for the international students and arranges their study program with a school district.
- Communicates with students’ school teachers and after school classes teachers to discuss students' progress and behavioral or learning issues.
- Monitors students’ academic progress and health to report to their parents in Korea about the situations that happen daily.
- Group and individual Math tutoring - from Gr 4 to AP Calculus AB
TA Volunteer and Library Volunteer
Promontory Heights Elementary School and East Chilliwack Elementary
Chilliwack, BC
09.2014 - 06.2018
- Volunteered at K, Gr1, Gr3, Gr4 and Gr6 classes helping teachers at least once a week.
- Helped students who are behind reading and math.
- Helped teachers making teaching materials.
- Volunteered at a school library once a week.
- Oversaw check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Operated photocopier, fax machine and scanner.
- Returned books to circulation by placing on proper shelves.
Private Math Tutor
Self-employed
South Korea
03.1999 - 12.2006
- Delivered effective math tutoring for students in grades 7 through 12.
- Monitored students' math skills using progress assessment tools.
- Met with parents and guardians on regular basis to deliver progress reports and discuss areas for further improvement.
- Emphasized importance of good study habits and devised homework schedules to assist students in implementing tailored study plans.
- Developed handouts, study materials and quizzes.
Education
Continuing Teacher Education - Mathematic Strategies For At-Risk Students
Queen's Univiersity
Kingston, ON04-2024
Certificate - CLB Bootcamp
Center For Canadian Language Benchmarks
Ottawa, ON06.2023
TESOL Certificate - TESL Canada Standard 1
Coventry House International - OnTESOL
Toronto, ON05.2023
CPI BLUE CARD - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Crisis Prevention Institute
Vancouver, BC01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - College of Education, Geography Education
Chungbuk National University
South Korea03.1998
Language Certificate - English Language Development (ESL)
Auckland University Language School
Auckland New Zealand12.1996
Skills
- Time management abilities
- Planning and coordination
- Team Collaboration
- Organization and Prioritization
- Cultural Competency
- Recruitment Strategies
- Individualized Educational Plans
- Effective Communication
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Reading and Writing Support
- Mathematics Instruction
- Academic Support
- Bilingual in English and Korean
Additional Information
- I am a music lover. I have sung with Chilliwack Women's Choir and played oboe at Chilliwack Metropolitan Orchestra and Cascadia Wind Ensemble.
- I am bilingual in English and Korean.
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Cascade Christian School
09.2023 - Current
ELL Assistant and Instructor
Unity Christian School
09.2022 - 06.2023
TA Volunteer and Library Volunteer
Promontory Heights Elementary School and East Chilliwack Elementary
09.2014 - 06.2018
International Student Program Manager
EDUPRO CONSULTING CORP.
07.2007 - 08.2022
Private Math Tutor
Self-employed
03.1999 - 12.2006
Continuing Teacher Education - Mathematic Strategies For At-Risk Students
Queen's Univiersity
Certificate - CLB Bootcamp
Center For Canadian Language Benchmarks
TESOL Certificate - TESL Canada Standard 1
Coventry House International - OnTESOL
CPI BLUE CARD - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Crisis Prevention Institute
Bachelor of Arts - College of Education, Geography Education
Chungbuk National University
Language Certificate - English Language Development (ESL)
Auckland University Language School
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