Justin Park
Calgary,AB
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior School Teacher
Calgary Academy
08.2023 - Current
- Strategically planned and developed comprehensive lessons to enhance student engagement and maximize learning outcomes
- Conferenced with students individually to update their IPP goals, while regularly communicating with parents to monitor growth
- Communicated continuously with the assessment team to enhance strategies that effectively support students with learning disabilities
- Pioneered a chess club that allowed students of all levels to play and build relationships, providing opportunities to meet new people
- Conferenced with students one-on-one for post-secondary planning and exploration
- Offered one-on-one support to students struggling with mental health and anxiety, having regular check-ins while collaborating with a psychologist
- Provided space for after-school homework sessions where students could receive additional support and guidance
Substitute Teacher
Calgary Board of Education
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
Private Tutor
Self-employed
01.2012 - 06.2023
- Tailored lessons to meet individual student needs and parental input, improving personalized learning
- Mentored students for purpose-driven growth, leading to significant personal and academic improvements
- Leveraged Korean fluency to enhance ESL students' language skills and cultural integration in communication classes
English Language Lecturer
Korea Poly School
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Created adaptive lesson plans for various subjects and age groups, improving educational delivery and engagement
- Coached a debate team to compete successfully in a nationwide tournament, fostering critical thinking and public speaking skills
Instructor
Steven Academy
06.2018 - 11.2018
- Tailored university entrance curriculum for international students, improving their readiness for higher education
- Conducted mock SAT and AP exams, offering practice, feedback, and strategies for improved test performance
- Guided students to achieve academic goals, resulting in significant improvements in performance and critical thinking skills
Education
Bachelor of Secondary Education, With Distinction -
University of Alberta
04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Calgary
04.2018
Skills
- Patience
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Differentiated instruction
- Subject expertise
- Lesson planning
- Student motivation
- Collaborative learning
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior School Teacher
Calgary Academy
08.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Calgary Board of Education
05.2023 - 06.2023
English Language Lecturer
Korea Poly School
11.2018 - 11.2019
Instructor
Steven Academy
06.2018 - 11.2018
Private Tutor
Self-employed
01.2012 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Secondary Education, With Distinction -
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Calgary