Jessica HaYoung Choi

(587) 893-1358
Jesschoi@hotmail.com

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Inclusive Education: Experience with students who have learning

difficulties, physical impairments and high needs
Personable: Value interpersonal relationship and love working with people.
Complimented by supervisors for vibrant energy I bring to the place. Strong
believer of uniqueness in individuals, highly valuing person-centered systems
Team Player: Established through collaborating with colleagues in various
volunteering, practicum, and work places. Value harmonious relationship
among colleagues.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies

September 2012 -present
Cumming School of Medicine, 5th year
Minor: Biology
University of Calgary
Jason Lang Scholarship, 2015
Alexandra Rutherford Scholarship, 2015

RELATED COURSES

Community Rehabilitation Practice for Children with Special Needs

and Their Families: Examined cognitive, social and emotional development
of children with disabilities in the context of their families, schools and
communities
Counselling and Communication Skills in Rehabilitation:
Developed understanding of basic communication skills that facilitate helpful
dialogue in interpersonal and community rehabilitation related contexts

INCLUSION RELATED EXPERIENCE

Program Facilitator, Alzheimers Society (Practicum)
January 2016-April 2016
7-hour shifts/ twice a week
Manage to lead six to eight elderly members with dementia in the day
program with physical and mental activities
Engage and encourage elderly members with person centered and
meaningful way
Fitness Rehabilitation Assistant, University of Calgary (Volunteer)
September 2014-April 2016
1-hour shift/ twice a week
Promote a sense of achievement by directing workout routines with
respected manner
Foster positivity by acknowledging and complimenting on the progress
made by individuals
PE Assistant, PACE kids (Volunteer) February
2014-January 2015
5-hour shift/ once a week
Observed physiotherapist and stepped in for assistance in terms of
physical exercises with children aged 4-7 with physical disabilities
Acknowledged and encouraged childrens physical development by
managing to make notes on their progress
Developed a critical understanding of the nature of assessment by creating
a variety of tools to depict childrens abilities

Child Development Caretaker, Child Development Center

September 2015-Dec2015
8-hour shifts/ twice a week
Worked with children aged 3-6 with motor, behavioral, and speech
disabilities by helping them to achieve their personal goals.
Discovered each individuals strength and help them develop confidence
by encouraging and making specific compliments.
Guided children to meet his or her goals, for example, developing gross
motor, transitional goals and strengthening the right side.

Playroom Assistant, Alberta Children Hospital (Volunteer)

Nov 2012 April 2013
5-hour shift/once a week
Designed various different craft activities for an effective art therapy for
children aged 10-13.

Summer Residential Camp Counselor, Easter Seals Camp Horizon

Summer 2015
Residential camp over summer (June- Aug)
Implemented and carried out daily camp activities for campers with
disabilities
Assisted in the development of self-awareness and confidence by ensuring
inclusion and safety of campers

Volunteer Position, Mustard Seed Club (Volunteer)

September 2014-June 2015
2-hour shifts/ three times a month
 Fundraised and raised awareness to support homeless individuals by
holding baked sales 4-5 times and going into the Mustard Seed Center to
prepare lunch for them

Note-taker, University of Calgary Sept

2015-present
Part-time, 2-hour shifts/ three times a week
Attend lectures and take notes for three students with visual or auditory
disabilities

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Worship Dance Leader and Sunday School Teacher, Korean Baptist
Church Sept 2011-present
4-hour shift/ once a week
Conducted dance moves for various Christian worship songs to engage the
students during worship time
International City Ministry Sept
2015-present
2-hour shift/ once a week
Gather together for a weekly Bible study
Three city missionaries come together to spread Gods words in CORE
shopping mall
(Matthew 28: 18-20)

Tutor, Kumon Tutoring Center Nov 2012- May

2013
Part time, 4-hour shift/ once a week
Worked with students in small group settings as well as delivering some
whole group instruction in various subject areas
Developed a good rapport with students and staff members, acting in a
friendly and professional manner

Teaching Executive, Origami Club (Volunteer)

Sept 2014- Present
2-hour shift/ once a week
Fundraised for Heart and Stroke Foundation and Alberta Adolescence
Discovery Center by holding Rose Sales and successfully raised $1800 in
2015 and $1300 in 2016
Assisted with folding origami paper in weekly meeting for the club
members to follow along certain origami modelled instruction

Assistant Teacher, Korean School (Volunteer) Sept 2009-

Oct 2011
4-hour shift/ once a week
 Engaged in multiple planning sessions focused on teaching Korean cultures
and language

PROFESSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Interpreter on Korean Health Day in Mental Health booth, 2015
Event coordinator, First Step, organizing fundraising events, 2011-2013
Teacher in Origami Club, attending weekly meetings, 2015-2016

INTERESTS
Guitar: love playing praise songs, playing in Sundays praise team as a
vocalist and guitarist
Kickboxing: for fitness and self-defence purposes
Arts and Crafts: Knitting, making Origami, and decorating cards