John An Truong
Rosemead
Summary
Dedicated physical educator with a strong background in supporting K-12 and special education students, as well as young adults in transition programs. Committed to fostering growth through inclusive, active learning methods. Experienced in classroom support, organization, and effective communication, with additional expertise in healthcare. Holds a B.A. in History with an Education Minor from UC Santa Barbara, dedicated to promoting wellness and development within diverse school communities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
El Monte Union High School District
04.2024 - Current
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Alhambra Unified School District
11.2022 - Current
- I fill in for teachers throughout the school district, from grades Kindergarten to 12th grade.
- I also have frequently substituted for the Learning Independence For Transition (LIFT) adult transition program, which consists of SPED students ages 18-22.
- In a classroom environment, LIFT students hone their practical skills that enhances their independence at home, workplace, and community.
Front Desk Receptionist, Back Office Staffer, Telephone Operator, Support Staff
Prestige Pulmonary Group, Inc.
03.2019 - 04.2023
- Company Overview: Worked in a pulmonology clinic serving the larger Asian and Hispanic community in the San Gabriel Valley. The clinic consists of 7 pulmonologists, 2 nurse practitioners, and 15 staffers. The clinic provides consultations, care, and support for people with sleep issues, lung and breathing issues, as well as primary care support.
- Worked in a pulmonology clinic serving the larger Asian and Hispanic community in the San Gabriel Valley.
- - Reception
- - Checked patients in before their consultation with doctors by gathering appropriate documentation and records for the doctor to examine.
- - Checked out patients and provided information for required tests, labs, and imaging. This includes handling forms to complete X Rays, CT scans, Sputum and urine samples, and more.
- - Occasionally translated for patients who only spoke Vietnamese.
- - Back Office
- - Handled insurance authorizations for patients.
- - In constant communication with patients’ other doctors and providers to gather prior tests, imaging, results, lab, medication, and machinery.
- - Picking up a large volume of phone calls from patients, providers, pharmaceutical representatives, doctors, and hospitals.
- - Support Staff
- - Worked in conjunction with my manager in office organization, management and efficiency.
- - Scanned over 10+ years of patient charts to be put into a large server database to prepare the office for digital only paperwork and management. This included current patients, deleted patients, as well as expired patients.
- Worked in a pulmonology clinic serving the larger Asian and Hispanic community in the San Gabriel Valley. The clinic consists of 7 pulmonologists, 2 nurse practitioners, and 15 staffers. The clinic provides consultations, care, and support for people with sleep issues, lung and breathing issues, as well as primary care support.
Teacher’s Aid
Isla Vista Elementary School
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Worked under the guidance of a mentor teacher in a 5th grade classroom.
- - Observed teaching and learning process, instructed students individually and in small groups, helped students use Chromebook computers, planned and taught a lesson with supervision and guidance of my mentor teacher, graded assignments, prepared classroom material.
- Here, I observed teaching methodology and classroom management.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History, Minor in Education
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA05-2019
Master of Arts - Physical Education
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA05-2027
Single Subject Teaching Credential - Physical Education (PE)
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA05-2027
Skills
- Vietnamese comprehension and speaking at a basic level
- Positive reinforcement
- Special needs support
- Compliance
- Adaptable
- Discipline
- Physical education instruction
- Social studies
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
El Monte Union High School District
04.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Alhambra Unified School District
11.2022 - Current
Front Desk Receptionist, Back Office Staffer, Telephone Operator, Support Staff
Prestige Pulmonary Group, Inc.
03.2019 - 04.2023
Teacher’s Aid
Isla Vista Elementary School
01.2019 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Arts - History, Minor in Education
University of California, Santa Barbara
Master of Arts - Physical Education
Azusa Pacific University
Single Subject Teaching Credential - Physical Education (PE)
Azusa Pacific University
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