Danthu N. Pham
Westminster
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary K-6th grade Vietnamese classroom teacher
San Bernardino Unified School District
02.2024 - 08.2025
- Provide rigorous Vietnamese language instruction based on ACTFL proficiency guidelines, fostering language proficiency in a diverse student population.
- Provide testing support that provides constructive feedback on the responses
- Develop lesson plans aligned with student needs and aspirations to enhance engagement and learning outcomes.
- Adapt teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles through KAGEN strategies, promoting inclusivity and effective learning.
Bilingual Vietnamese Para-educator
Eastside Union High School
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Assist teachers by aiding in the supervision and training of bilingual students and assisting in the preparation and curate of teaching materials
- Interact with students, encourage performance, observe progress, and meet instructional reinforcement needs as they arise.
- Administers tests necessary to identify LEP students and determine their language proficiency level as determined by the school, District, or state.
- Develops and implements lesson plans for individuals and groups.
- Evaluates ESL materials alongside the teacher
- Meets with teachers to discuss students' progress
- Communicate in the language that is used by the majority of the LEP students
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Perform routine clerical work.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with adults and children
Vietnamese teacher at Navigate College Prep. High School
KIPP NorCal
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Deliver rigorous Vietnamese language instruction based on ACTFL proficiency guidelines for a diverse population of students
- Provide testing support that provides constructive feedback on the responses
- Focus on the needs and aspirations of your students.
- Tailor teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Be empathetic and responsive to their feedback.
- Score students based on standards and rubrics that align with the ACTFL and CA World Language Standards
Vietnamese interpreter and translator
Language Circle
10.2022 - 01.2023
- On-call translator and interpreter for Bay Area school districts at meetings
Bilingual Family Liaison
Southeast Asian Development Center (SEADC)
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Family Liaison Services
- Youth Direct Services
- Direct communication with school administration and counselors for Vietnamese English Language Learner (ELL) youth, providing any updates on the youth monthly
- Communicate with and engage youth and families
- Support Youth Development Specialist(s) for the successful implementation of after-school programming
Vietnamese 3rd-5th grade Teacher
SFUSD
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Deliver rigorous Vietnamese language instruction based on ACTFL proficiency guidelines to a diverse population of students under the Multilingual Pathways Department (MPD) 's guidance
- Further expand the Vietnamese curriculum and thematic units by incorporating authentic texts and visual & audio inputs
- Develop a culturally responsive classroom environment using Padlet and FlipGrid to engage students
- Build connections with Vietnamese families and community to support student learning (making phone calls, posting on Class Dojo)
Online Vietnamese language instructor
UCSF
10.2021 - 10.2021
- Teach introductory Vietnamese language courses
- Post weekly lessons on Canvas and grade students' work
- Create lessons, materials, and assignments to provide coursework that meet students' needs
- Meet weekly with students virtually in small groups for discussion and integrated tasks
Substitute teacher
Huntington Beach Union High School District
09.2018 - 07.2020
Journalist / Reporter
Saigon TV
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Research, pitch, and develop original news stories relevant to the local audience.
- Conduct interviews, verify facts, and gather visual and written materials in the field.
- Write clear, compelling scripts for interviews.
- Collaborate with camera operators, producers, and editors to deliver well-rounded reports.
- Attend press conferences, breaking news events, and community meetings as assigned.
- Deliver news stories live on-air with confidence, clarity, and professionalism.
- Work closely with producers to ensure accuracy and consistency in tone and presentation.
- Provide breaking news coverage and live updates during ongoing events.
Part-time Vietnamese lead teacher for working adults
OC Language Door
07.2018 - 09.2019
Adult Activity Facilitator
Wider Circle
01.2018 - 01.2019
On-Call Interpreter
OCDE
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Interpret at IEP meetings, Board Meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and other school events at the district and county levels.
- Translate documents presented by OCDE staff, school districts, and other individuals both orally and in writing.
- Respond to inquiries from staff, parents, teachers, administrators, and the general public; interpret and explain words and phrases for meaning and appropriateness.
Instructional Aide
Garden Grove Unified School District
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Assist in facilitating the personal, social, and intellectual development of students
- Assist in establishing a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students
Community Liaison
Westminster School District
09.2016 - 01.2018
- Coordinates communications and dissemination of information between the school, home, and the community
- Facilitates home and community understanding of school programs and objectives and secures parent involvement in school activities
- Develops and maintains effective working relationships with individuals, community groups, and social service agencies
- Attend and host educational workshops alongside the principal and staff members
- Working with families and as needed providing resources, and access to be compliant with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (McKinney-Vento Act) the federal legislation that ensures the educational rights and protections of children and youth experiencing homelessness.
Youth Program Specialist
OCAPICA
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Assist in planning and coordinating logistics of program activities for the youth
- Collaborate effectively with other community organizations, county services, school districts, wrap-around services, etc. to establish continuity of care and needed referrals for clients with attention to cultural relevance and competency.
- Provide reception duties and administrative support
Vietnamese resources specialist
National Resource Center for Asian Languages
- Evaluate ESL and bilingual materials
- Translates and interprets as needed
- Sourcing materials, books
- Investigate sources for ESL materials for teachers and communicate effectively among staff members at the resource center.
- Attend workshops and round table conferences, and staff meetings
Recreational Specialist II
City of Garden Grove
- Providing information, guidance, and creative ideas and suggestions to clients for various events, including business meetings, community events, memorials, weddings and celebrations of all sorts;
- Monitoring events and providing support to clients while ensuring adherence to policies and the safety clients, guests, equipment and facilities;
- Analyze community center budget to provide to the clients and ensuring that the finances procedure are in compliant with the city
- Taking client reservations, generating contracts, and drafting spatial layouts;
- Maintaining reservation and client information in a computer database;
- Coordinating with clients regarding logistics and planning of events;
- Conducting regular inventory of supplies and placing orders;
- Inspecting facilities to assess conditions and taking appropriate actions to ensure upkeep and security
Substitute teacher
Westminster School District
Substitute teacher
Newport Mesa Unified School District
Education
M.A. - Education, Dual Language Development
California State University of Long Beach
Long Beach, CA01-2030
B.S. - Human Services, Vietnamese
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05-2017
Skills
- Bilingual communication
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Cultural competency
Professional Membership And Accolades
- Vietnamese language representative at the Coalition of Community-Based Heritage Language Schools
- Member of Council for Exceptional Children attended the conference in 02/23
- International Association of Special Education (IASF) member as of 04/05/23
- Member of the California Association for Asian and Pacific American Education (CAAPAE)
Professional Development
- Certificate in Professional Meeting Planning and Special Events
- Certificate in Customer Services
- Certificate of Professional Growth workshop completion in 'Developing the Teacher Voice & Presence in the Classroom' and 'Classroom Management workshop'
- Volunteer Speech Judges for 2017 OC Academic Decathlon
- Certificate of 9 hr. participation conference at the Community-Based Heritage Language (Vietnamese language representative in Southern California)-American University
- Trained for interpretation and translation provided by Language Lines Solutions
Timeline
Elementary K-6th grade Vietnamese classroom teacher
San Bernardino Unified School District
02.2024 - 08.2025
Bilingual Vietnamese Para-educator
Eastside Union High School
11.2023 - 12.2023
Vietnamese teacher at Navigate College Prep. High School
KIPP NorCal
07.2023 - 10.2023
Vietnamese interpreter and translator
Language Circle
10.2022 - 01.2023
Bilingual Family Liaison
Southeast Asian Development Center (SEADC)
06.2022 - 10.2022
Online Vietnamese language instructor
UCSF
10.2021 - 10.2021
Vietnamese 3rd-5th grade Teacher
SFUSD
08.2020 - 06.2022
Substitute teacher
Huntington Beach Union High School District
09.2018 - 07.2020
Part-time Vietnamese lead teacher for working adults
OC Language Door
07.2018 - 09.2019
Journalist / Reporter
Saigon TV
01.2018 - 01.2020
Adult Activity Facilitator
Wider Circle
01.2018 - 01.2019
On-Call Interpreter
OCDE
08.2017 - 01.2019
Instructional Aide
Garden Grove Unified School District
08.2017 - 03.2018
Community Liaison
Westminster School District
09.2016 - 01.2018
Youth Program Specialist
OCAPICA
01.2014 - 01.2015
Substitute teacher
Newport Mesa Unified School District
Substitute teacher
Westminster School District
Recreational Specialist II
City of Garden Grove
Vietnamese resources specialist
National Resource Center for Asian Languages
M.A. - Education, Dual Language Development
California State University of Long Beach
B.S. - Human Services, Vietnamese
California State University, Fullerton