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EDUCATION
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Georgetown University, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Washington, D.C. August 2011-May 2013
• M.A. English
Georgetown University, College of Arts and Sciences, Washington, D.C. August 2000-May 2005
• B.A. English, minor Studio Art
EXPERIENCE
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Georgetown University, Washington, DC August 2011-May 2013
Graduate Writing Associate/Writing Center Tutor
• Assist professors in the School of Continuing Studies with teaching, planning, and grading
• Provide writing tutoring for students with a wide range of learning needs from various undergraduate and
graduate programs
College Preparatory Class at Walter Reed Medical Center, Bethesda, MD April 2013-July 2013 Teacher
•Write reading, writing, and grammar curriculum for a class of injured Marine veterans
•Teach 1.5-hour weekly classes that help students develop close reading, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
District Children Rooted by Literacy, Washington, DC July 2011-Present
Head of School/Literacy Coach/Teacher
• Will hire, train, and supervise teachers for the 2013 1st-5th-grade summer literacy program.
• Designed a rigorous reading and writing curriculum that focuses on cultural, social, political, and
global literacy; trained, supported, and evaluated teachers who implemented the curriculum.
• Taught 3rd-4th-grade classes
CollegeTracks, Bethesda, MD November 2009-May 2011
College Success Coach
• Created and executed a pilot college readiness curriculum and college retention program with 55
first-generation, low-income college students
• Increased membership in the program by 50% during the second year
• Tutored students in remedial college classes
• Tracked and mentored students at 20 different colleges to ensure their academic and social success
SEED Public Charter School of Washington, DC July 2008-June 2009
7th Grade English Teacher
• Taught two 90-minute block periods daily using the Readers’ and Writers’ Workshop models
• Planned and contributed to school events such as College Application Night, the Senior Supporter
Program, staff development on literacy, and a fundraising presentation which led to a $25,000 book grant
• Was selected as one of four teachers to be observed by Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory
Fremont College, Cerritos, CA November 2007-March 2008
Marketing Coordinator/Admissions Representative
• Strategized to increase Internet search engine optimization (SEO) ranking of the school
• Tracked and analyzed numbers of leads from third-party lead generators; maintained positive
working relationships with vendors
• Contacted incoming leads and guided prospective students through the admissions process
Edwin Markham Middle School (LAUSD/Teach for America), Los Angeles, CA August 2005-June 2007
7th and 8th Grade English Teacher
• Taught 5 English Language Arts classes (160 students daily)
• Planned and problem-solved to accommodate students from various backgrounds (honors students,
magnet students, English language learners, students with special needs)
• Contacted students’ homes on a daily basis to promote family involvement
American Education and Travel Services, Los Angeles, CA June 2006-August 2006
ESL Teacher
• Taught English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills to students from Italy and France
Korean Community Service Center Summer School, Rockville, MD June-August 2001
Math Teacher
• Prepared students in grades 4-8 during the summer for their upcoming school year
DC Reads, Washington, DC September-December 2000
Tutor
• Worked with kindergartners and first graders eight hours a week to develop reading and writing skills
ACTIVITIES
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English Graduate Student Association, Georgetown University January 2012-January 2013
Recruitment Chair/Conference Committee Member
• Organized and led an open house for prospective students of the MA in English program
• Addressed prospective students’ questions about the program via phone and e-mail
Church of the Redeemer, Gaithersburg, MD August 2010-August 2012
Teacher/Volunteer
• Taught the Kindergarten/1st-grade class weekly
• Organized monthly activities for young adult ministry
Shepherd’s Table, Silver Spring, MD January 2010-Present
Volunteer
• Serve dinner monthly at a food shelter
• Facilitated organizational meetings for high school students who worked to raise money and
awareness surrounding homelessness issues
Alumni ESCAPE, Georgetown University April 2009-April 2010
Team Leader
• Led retreat activities for Georgetown Alumni; facilitated small groups that allowed for personal
reflection
Teamworks, Los Angeles, CA September 2006-June 2007
Volunteer
• Led team-building activities with middle school students during weekly after-school meetings
Newsong Church, Los Angeles, CA September 2005-August 2007
Teacher/Volunteer
• Taught pre-school classes weekly
• Served on hospitality and greeting/ushering ministry teams
AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS
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Georgetown University Graduate Writing Associate Fellowship August 2011-May 2013
Full scholarship and teaching assistantship
Delos National Undergraduate Literary Magazine January 2005
First Place in the Short Fiction Category, Nominee for Delos National Undergraduate Literary Award
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
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Languages: Korean (proficient), Spanish (basic)
Art: Advanced charcoal, graphite, conte, watercolor, oil, acrylic