Sarah Choi
Rolling Hills Estates
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in research and teaching. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Various Subjects Tutor
Self-employeed
06.2023 - Current
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
Tennis Coach
Self-employeed
10.2021 - 06.2025
- Challenged athletes by consistently using positive reinforcement and gentle criticism.
- Successfully coached over 30 youth and adult players, preparing them for competitive tournament play.
Clarinet Teacher
Self-employeed
07.2021 - 04.2024
- Developed personalized lesson plans, adapted teaching methods, helped students set and achieve long-term goals.
Piano Teacher
Self-employeed
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Developed lesson plans, selected course materials and prepared assignments.
- Worked with students to sharpen sight-reading, memorization and improvisation piano techniques.
Teacher’s Assistant
AP Physics 1 Teacher’s Assistant
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Results: 38 students with a 97% pass rate, 38% of the class earned a '5' on the AP.
Clarinetist
Pacific Vision Youth Symphony
12.2021 - 05.2023
Education
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
Rolling Hills Estates, CA06.2025
Programming for Aspiring Scientists: Python with Applications to Physics
University of Massachusetts - Amherst
Amherst, MA07.2023
Skills
- Python, Java, Swift
- LaTeX
- Adobe Photoshop
- Google Workspace, Microsoft Office
- telescope operation
- Team collaboration
Awards
[Stellar Xplorers] National 3rd Place, [Open Division Varsity Tennis] 4th best team in the U.S.; [Peninsula Physics Team] 1st Place in Southern California, [Palos Verdes Peninsula Science & Engineering Fair] 2nd Place (2024), 3rd Place (2025), U.S Air Force Award for Outstanding Project, [Advanced Placement] AP Scholar with Distinction, [Advanced Orchestra] Most Valuable Player.
Leadership
- [Stellar Xplorers] Vice President
- [Advanced Orchestra] Vice President, Principal Clarinetist
- [National Honor Society] Secretary
- [Open Division Girls' Varsity Tennis] Co-Captain
- [AP Physics 1] Teacher’s Assistant
- [La Pantera Yearbook] Head Photographer
- [Peninsula Education Foundation] High School Ambassador
- [West Point SLE]
- [Naval Academy Summer Seminar]
- [California Girls’ State Delegate]
Timeline
Teacher’s Assistant
AP Physics 1 Teacher’s Assistant
08.2023 - 06.2024
Various Subjects Tutor
Self-employeed
06.2023 - Current
Piano Teacher
Self-employeed
06.2022 - 04.2023
Clarinetist
Pacific Vision Youth Symphony
12.2021 - 05.2023
Tennis Coach
Self-employeed
10.2021 - 06.2025
Clarinet Teacher
Self-employeed
07.2021 - 04.2024
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
Programming for Aspiring Scientists: Python with Applications to Physics
University of Massachusetts - Amherst
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