Dennis Paek
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Highly disciplined, caring and resourceful individual with passion for quality education and student success. Ability to create and implement hands-on educational activities and programs to facilitate a fun, personalized approach to education while stimulating students ‘enjoyment and appreciation for learning. An excellent communicator who has strong public speaking, research and analytical skills. Familiarity with classroom management techniques with ability to deliver after school programs. Able to use own initiative and work as part of a team under no pressure to meet challenging deadlines/objectives. Looking to secure a teaching position in a collaborative educational environment; to foster the academic growth of students and prepare them for success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
Wilton Place Elementary School
2022.09 - 2023.04
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
Student Teacher
ISANA Academies
2022.02 - 2022.04
- 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.
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
Shift Lead
University Of California, San Diego
2019.11 - 2021.06
- Promoted to Shift Lead within 12 months of exceeding performance expectations as Shift Employee
- Maintain accurate inventory counts and proper food sanitation policies with team members
- Provide excellent customer service using effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Increase employee performance and output by utilizing effective communication skills and positive work ethics
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
Shift Employee
University Of California, San Diego
2018.03 - 2019.11
- Provided general assistance to career food service workers; responsible for maintaining restaurant cleanliness and inventory, communicated with customer at the register
- Maintained serving standards and followed all regulations while performing duties
- Provided customer service to multiple personnel on a day-to-day basis while cultivating positive and enduring relationships with customers
Summer Intern
Archdiocese Youth Employment Services
2017.08 - 2019.08
- Gave academic support to opportunity youth clients as well as managing databases
- Prepared presentations and briefed management regarding status of administrative actions within organization with upmost accuracy
- Facilitated communication between multiple departments
- Organized and managed numerous administrative records containing highly confidential material
Education
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
CalStateTEACH
Los Angeles, CA04.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science - Public Policy
University of California - San Diego
La Jolla, CA07.2021
Skills
- Student-Centered Teaching
- Lesson Plan Development
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Customer Service
- Group Teaching Abilities
- Instructional Materials Creation
Certification
Mandated Reporter Training, Issued 2022 (California Department of Public Social Services)
CPR, AED & First Aid (Infant, Child and Adult), Issued 2023 (National Health Care Provider Solutions)
Timeline
Student Teacher
Wilton Place Elementary School
2022.09 - 2023.04
Student Teacher
ISANA Academies
2022.02 - 2022.04
Shift Lead
University Of California, San Diego
2019.11 - 2021.06
Shift Employee
University Of California, San Diego
2018.03 - 2019.11
Summer Intern
Archdiocese Youth Employment Services
2017.08 - 2019.08
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
CalStateTEACH
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science - Public Policy
University of California - San Diego
Mandated Reporter Training, Issued 2022 (California Department of Public Social Services)
CPR, AED & First Aid (Infant, Child and Adult), Issued 2023 (National Health Care Provider Solutions)
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