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JESSICA CHI

1230 Amsterdam Ave. #221, New York, NY 10027 | Cell: 469-371-9300 | Email: jessemailme@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Teachers College Columbia University Masters of Arts in Curriculum and Teaching, Elementary Inclusive Education Candidate for NYS 1-6 Certification University of California, Berkeley Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Early Childhood Education GPA: 3.60 July 2013 July 2014

Aug 2006 May 2009

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE / EMPLOYMENT


Fourth Grade Student Teacher, PS 531 (Bronx) | New York, New York Jan 2014 Present Worked and collaborated with cooperating teacher to plan lessons for teaching students individually, in small groups, and in whole class settings and to modify curriculum as needed to meet the diverse needs of each student Collected data from informal and formal assessments to spearhead book clubs based on student interest as well as flexible small-group instruction Committed to attending staff meetings, professional development in-services, parent-teacher conferences, student support/IEP meetings, and other after-school/community activities to increase understanding of students Second Grade Student Teacher, East Village Community School | New York, New York Sept 2013 Dec 2013 Collaborated with cooperating teacher to plan and teach lessons to meet the diverse needs of our class Fostered a culturally responsive classroom by exploring students home languages and cultures during morning meetings and greetings Took responsibility of the science and the social-emotional awareness curriculum, as well as taught across all subjects, incorporating hands-on experiments, inquiry-based discussions, role-playing, art projects, songs and lyrics, and celebrated literature into the lessons Conducted case studies on select students in order to follow and support growth in literacy subjects as well as to form learning occasions based on student strengths and interests 1 -8 Grade English Academy Instructor, Milestone Institute | Seoul, South Korea Sept 2012 April 2013 Taught Language Arts, Literature, and Science lessons to students in a highly-competitive academic environment Conducted deep studies of distinguished novels, tailored provided curriculum to meet and challenge the needs of individuals in each small group, designed PowerPoint presentations to engage students in the curriculum material Collaborated with a select group of teachers to improve and enrich the curriculum implemented in the classroom First and Second Grade Teacher, Mustard Seed Elementary School | Siem Reap, Cambodia Sept 2010 Dec 2011 st rd Worked with a fellow teacher to develop English, Math, Science, P.E., and Bible Study Curriculum for 1 3 grade Created unique and accessible curriculum for local Cambodian students by adapting a variety of resources for teaching English to meet the educational needs of the students, taking into consideration the culture of the education system in Cambodian public schools as well as giving access to students of low-economic status Provided students multiple points of access to learning English as a second language by creatively and resourcefully planning for lessons, which featured activities such as planting a school garden, painting school murals, interacting with each other in outdoor activities and games, incorporating music and songs, providing visual representations in the form of flashcards, posters, etc. Took initiative to establish practices and values that would set up a strong educational foundation for the school: collected and archived valuable books and educational resources into a library for the school; reached out to students and their families through home visitations and conferences; organized plays and performances; took charge of schools media needs (which included documenting school activities and func tions and creating presentations with compiled footage); managed school functions such as field trips, organized game days, and the annual English Camp; raised support for school needs; helped compose and draft the school policy Taught onsite teachers through teacher education seminars and by tutoring Cambodian staff members in English English Instructor, New International Bethany Institute (NIBI) | Siem Reap, Cambodia Nov 2010 August 2011 Taught and developed curriculum for a two semester course titled English Pronunciation and Dictation at the institute level to students with basic English skills
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Focused on developing students pronunciation through teaching the basics of English phonics and targeting conversational and listening skills through class discussions, engaging in reading passages, and audio resources Exposed students to a variety of written language, such as novels, plays, and song lyrics, which also allowed students to have more creative means and outlets for their learning

Paraeducator, Jefferson Elementary School | San Leandro, CA August 2009 June 2010 Responsible for working with special education students on a daily basis, providing physical, emotional, academic support and assisting students in accessing the districts special education program as well as establishing a positive relationships with students, staff, and parents Responsible for implementing two hours of Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT) daily, documenting data and maintaining relevant student information, and supporting teaching methods as described on the students I.E.P. Assisted in supervision of students, in development of their independent skills, with activities of prescribed programs, in implementing behavior management techniques, and in adapting and developing materials to facilitate individual learning Student Assistant, Harold Jones Child Study Center | Berkeley, CA August 2007 Aug 2009 Assisted in maintaining standards of child behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere, which includes providing appropriate learning experiences and activities for children with concern in maintaining a safe and clean environment for children; Provided care giving functions when appropriate: i.e. diapering, napping, feeding, etc. Worked with supervising teachers to plan curriculum, design indoor and outdoor space, and interact with preschoolers, focusing on the importance of play in childrens social and intellectual development Recorded observation transcripts of children weekly to use as reference during staff meetings and in discussions of individual kids strengths and growth areas

OTHER EXPERIENCE / VOLUNTEER WORK


Research Assistant, Language and Learning Lab: UC Berkeley | Berkeley, CA June 2008 June 2009 Worked with a graduate student running research experiments in the Language and Learning Lab at UC Berkeley Conducted experimental lab sessions with participants (children and adults), collected data and analysis of lab sessions, managed data entry, video coding and transcriptions through the CLAN program Committee Head and Staff Member, LiNK (Liberty in North Korea) | Berkeley, CA Sept 2006 May 2009 Created awareness for the human injustices in North Korea and China by organizing fundraisers to support the cause, taking part in public demonstrations, and managing campus-wide events Hosted and handled the logistics for the San Francisco LiNK 2007 Summit Conference

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Teachers College 85 Saturday Reunion: The Reading and Writing Project, 2013 and 2014 Literacy Workshop: Teach Children to Respond to Their Reading in Ways that Lead to Deeper Thinking, Stronger Talk and that Help Readers Find Significance in Their Texts, Their Ideas, and Their Book Talks (Kathy Collins), 2013
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SKILLS
Language: Fluent in English and Korean; semi-fluent in Khmer (the Cambodian language); conversational Spanish Technology: Proficient in a variety of software applications including: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, iMovie, iPhoto, SMART Board New York Curriculum: (have worked with the following) o ELA: TCRWP (Teachers College Reading/Writing Project), Expeditionary Learning o Math: Investigations (TERC), Engage NY, GO Math! o Science: FOSS o Social-Emotional: 4Rs Program o Other: Responsive Classroom

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