Compassionate, energetic, and results orientated Math Specialist/Interventionist and an Educator with over 15 years of experience in an educational setting, with more than 4 years of classroom experience. Focused on creating positive learning environments and supporting diverse educational styles in which students can learn and grow. Experienced in designing teaching tools to encourage students with different abilities to be successful. Passionate about inspiring students to become enthusiastic, lifelong learners.
Hi, I’m
Dorothy Yun
Summary
Overview
16
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School District 159
Third Grade Elementary Teacher
08.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Designed and implemented engaging and rigorous lesson plans for different groups of learners including stragglers and high achievers.
- Built close relationships with students and ensured that everyone felt welcomed, safe, and excited about learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Created individualized learning plans for each student based on their Standardized scores and pre-tests.
- Incorporated technology, manipulatives, and hands on activities into lessons to help students understand difficult concepts.
- Collaborated with other teachers and support staff.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Pearson Education
Senior Enrollment Specialist
01.2014 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Reached out to applicants via calls, texts, emails and social media.
- Met or exceeded enrollment and retention goals consistently.
- Provided prospective or new students with information about educational and career planning, university resources and academic programs.
- Finalized and processed enrollment applications.
- Trained and mentored junior enrollment professionals.
- Communicated details about available classes, materials and services.
- Maintained physical and electronic student files.
- Ran weekly calls with Academic Partners and hosted Webinars.
- Created training materials and trained new advisors.
Bridgeview Elementary School
Student Teacher
01.2018 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Participated in trainings, improvement meetings, professional learning activities, IEP meetings, and Parent/Teacher Conferences.
- Created assessments and implemented adjustments to fit the needs of all students
Kaplan University
Senior Team Lead
05.2007 - 12.2011
Job overview
- Collaborated closely with deans and prospective students by answering questions, interpreting and administering contracts and effectively alleviating issues.
- Planned recruitment events for prospective students and significantly increased admission.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
Education
Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT
Master of Arts from Mathematics Education
06.2022
University Overview
Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT
Bachelor of Arts from Elementary Education
06.2018
University Overview
University of Phoenix Tempe, AZ
Master of Arts from Education
University Overview
University of Illinois At Chicago Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts from Secondary Math Education And Music
University Overview
Skills
- Time management, problem solving, and organizational skills
- Positive reinforcement strategies
- Innovative teaching methods
- Ability to create individualized learning plans based on reports retrieved from NWEA and IAR
- Leadership
- Familiar with Common Core standards and Illinois Standardized tests
- Polish/English Bilingual
- Strong computer knowledge and educational programs
- Ability to create engaging and effective lesson plans for students with various backgrounds and abilities
- Friendly personality/Patient
- Team Collaboration
Interests
Interests
Hiking, travel, Martial Arts, reading, learning new concepts, playing piano, and gardening.
Additional Information
Additional Information
- Member of ILT (Instructional Leadership Team)
- Member of PBIS Team (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports)
Certification
- PEL (Professional Educator License) #2411425
- Math Endorsement
- Elementary Education (Self Contained General Education K-9)
Software
Software
- MS Office
- Powerschool
- Google Classroom
- Blackboard, Moodle, Canvas
- Class Dojo, Seesaw
- Various educational programs
Timeline
Third Grade Elementary Teacher
Elementary School District 159
08.2019 - Current
Student Teacher
Bridgeview Elementary School
01.2018 - 05.2018
Senior Enrollment Specialist
Pearson Education
01.2014 - 08.2019
Senior Team Lead
Kaplan University
05.2007 - 12.2011
Western Governors University
Master of Arts from Mathematics Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts from Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Master of Arts from Education
University of Illinois At Chicago
Bachelor of Arts from Secondary Math Education And Music
- PEL (Professional Educator License) #2411425
- Math Endorsement
- Elementary Education (Self Contained General Education K-9)
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