CHAU NGUYEN

Dedicated and hardworking bilingual educator with a Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a Bilingual Authorization from CSU Fullerton. Experienced in both traditional and dual immersion Vietnamese-English classrooms. A compassionate and reliable substitute teacher known for promoting dual languages, maintaining student engagement, and managing classrooms with care and consistency. Strong team member who collaborates closely with colleagues to plan instruction, support diverse learners, and enhance inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments by effective use of technology.

• Designed interactive lessons, such as a Nellie Bly Timeline Project, where students researched and organized key events in her life, paired with a student newspaper activity where they wrote their own articles based on her investigative journalism.
• Successfully implemented advanced math and literacy concepts in lesson plans, including using place value arrays and interactive group activities to reinforce multiplication and division strategies.
• Developed a choice board for research projects on topics such as animal habitats and adaptations, giving students options like creating presentations, writing reports, or designing posters to demonstrate their learning.
• Managed K-8 classrooms for full teaching days, ensuring consistent instruction and maintaining effective classroom management practices.
• Fulfilled additional substitute teaching assignments on short notice, taking all available shifts to ensure consistent student support.
• Introduced engaging, technology-integrated strategies like interactive Pear Deck slides and Kahoot quizzes to increase participation and deepen student understanding.
• Enhanced bilingual instruction through the creation of Vietnamese-English vocabulary activities and culturally relevant reading exercises, leading to improved language proficiency and comprehension for dual immersion students.
• Achieved higher student engagement by implementing the Inquiry-Based Science Activity-Map California’s Features, guiding students to explore and identify the state’s diverse geographical and ecological characteristics through hands-on mapping and collaborative inquiry.
• Achieved measurable improvements in student confidence and critical thinking by utilizing digital platforms and choice-based assignments, helping students take ownership of their learning.

• Certificate of Clearance
• Assembly Certificate of Recognition to Volunteerism

Saint Columban Church – Vietnamese Language Group
Volunteer Vietnamese Teacher
Garden Grove, CA | September 2016 – May 2022

• Delivered Vietnamese language instruction to elementary-age students through lectures, individualized support, and interactive activities.
• Fostered communication and teamwork skills through class discussions, competitions, and collaborative learning experiences.
• Developed engaging lessons that encouraged participation and cultural appreciation.
• Volunteered consistently for six years before leaving the position to focus on academic studies.

Vietnamese Catholic Student Association (VCSA)
Volunteer
Santa Ana, CA | May 2023 – Present

• Prepare and serve food monthly to support less fortunate individuals within the community.
• Participated in the VCSA Concert 'Huong Ca Hoc Tro' (May – August 2023), enhancing teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills while raising funds for Vietnamese students in Vietnam.
• Contributed to community events, including the VCSA Thanksgiving Feast and Winter Concert in 2023.
• Demonstrated dedication to community service through consistent volunteer efforts and event participation.

• California Substitute Teaching Permit
• CSET Vietnamese Subtest III Passed - Certified for Bilingual Authorization

Immigration Services Office Assistant
Van Phong The Xanh, CA | January 2017 – August 2024

• Assisted clients with case management, interpretation, and naturalization test preparation, ensuring accurate guidance and support throughout legal processes.
• Maintained organized and confidential client records, demonstrating efficiency and meticulous attention to detail in a high-demand environment.
• Provided administrative support, managing documentation, scheduling, and client communications effectively.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and multitasking skills, effectively prioritizing tasks and delivering quality service under pressure.

Saint Columban Church – Vietnamese Language Group
Volunteer Vietnamese Teacher
Garden Grove, CA | September 2016 – May 2022

• Delivered Vietnamese language instruction to elementary-age students through lectures, individualized support, and interactive activities.
• Fostered communication and teamwork skills through class discussions, competitions, and collaborative learning experiences.
• Developed engaging lessons that encouraged participation and cultural appreciation.
• Volunteered consistently for six years before leaving the position to focus on academic studies.

Vietnamese Catholic Student Association (VCSA)
Volunteer
Santa Ana, CA | May 2023 – Present

• Prepare and serve food monthly to support less fortunate individuals within the community.
• Participated in the VCSA Concert 'Huong Ca Hoc Tro' (May – August 2023), enhancing teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills while raising funds for Vietnamese students in Vietnam.
• Contributed to community events, including the VCSA Thanksgiving Feast and Winter Concert in 2023.
• Demonstrated dedication to community service through consistent volunteer efforts and event participation.

• M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction, Bilingual Authorization in Vietnamese
  California State University, Fullerton
• Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, California
• Vietnamese Bilingual Authorization (BCLAD)
• California Substitute Teaching Permit
• Associate of Arts in Elementary Teacher Education
  Cypress College
• High School Diploma
  Rancho Alamitos High School