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Jiyoung Lee

Teacher
Ottawa,ON

Summary

I have worked extensively with children and adults in Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand to improve their English abilities in reading, writing, speaking, and listening comprehension. I experience great satisfaction from seeing young people learn, particularly when helping them overcome learning barriers. 

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
24
24
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Learning Inclusion Teacher

Concordian International School (Thailand) 
10.2019 - 07.2024

Learning Support Teacher

● Supporting special needs students in pull-out sessions and in class

● Developing IEPs targeted toward helping students cope with everyday academic challenges

● Modifying curriculum in collaboration with subject teachers

● Coaching students on thinking and learning strategies for success

● Building vocabulary and literacy skills


English Teacher

Chungdahm Learning (South Korea)
01.2006 - 01.2014

Chungdahm Learning Instructor (2006 to 2014)

● Taught students how to annotate reading passages and to find the main points

● Developed TOEFL iBT test-taking skills to help improve student scores

● Trained other teachers for programs such as TOEFL Jr, iBT, and a locally developed listening skills class

● Conducted iBT workshops for students before testing


Chungdahm Learning Mentor (2013 to 2014)

● Mentored instructors by examining class quality through CCTV

● Provided advice and feedback to improve classes

● Conducted iBT skills training for instructors who were new to program


Chungdahm Learning Head Instructor (May 2008 to December 2009)

● Guided instructors on implementation of classroom methodology

● Conducted workshops for large groups of instructors

● Taught model lessons and helped instructors prepare for class

● Conducted feedback sessions and meetings twice a month

English Teacher

Jung Chul Academy
01.2003 - 01.2005

Jung Chul English Academy (2003-2005)

● Worked as English Teacher for K-6 students

● Taught English grammar, vocabulary, and conversational development

● Designed curriculum and oversaw its implementation

● Evaluated incoming student's fluency levels and assessed current student's abilities


Education

Certification Program - Special Education

Moreland University - TeachNow
05.2001 - 01.2021

Asian College of Teachers, Post Graduate Diploma in Special Education  
01.2021 -

Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, Bachelor of Arts in History
01.1998 - 01.2002

Skills

Literacy development: improving reading comprehension through use of organizational cues and context clues

Writing skills instruction: helping students to improve capacity for organization and support of their ideas

Listening skills refinement: refining active listening and note-taking skills through a focus on verbal cues

Learning strategies coaching: helping students find ways of working that suit their needs

Languages

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Timeline

Asian College of Teachers, Post Graduate Diploma in Special Education  
01.2021 -

Learning Inclusion Teacher

Concordian International School (Thailand) 
10.2019 - 07.2024

English Teacher

Chungdahm Learning (South Korea)
01.2006 - 01.2014

English Teacher

Jung Chul Academy
01.2003 - 01.2005

Certification Program - Special Education

Moreland University - TeachNow
05.2001 - 01.2021

Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, Bachelor of Arts in History
01.1998 - 01.2002
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