GRACE KIM
Little Neck,NY
Summary
Passionate teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st Grade Teacher
P.S. 41 Crocheron
09.2024 - Current
- Improved student reading comprehension through targeted literacy strategies and guided practice sessions (eg. Rigby Readers, Start Right Reader Decodable, HMH interactive vocabulary exercises)
- Boosted student engagement by creating a positive classroom environment that fostered collaboration and respect (eg. practicing active listening & allowing students' voice and choice)
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects that reinforced important concepts across multiple subjects
2nd Grade Teacher (ATR)
P.S. 98 The Douglaston School
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Monitored and evaluated student progress of 25 students through regular assessments and observations, including HMH Into Reading Module Assessments, iReady diagnostics, enVisions topic tests, and Acadience
- End of Year Acadience results showed 12% increase, iReady Reading 12% increase, and iReady Math 7% increase
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops to stay current in educational trends (eg. Adobe Creative, Amplify Science, and Heggerty)
Kindergarten Teacher (ATR)
P.S. 221 The North Hills School
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Differentiated curriculum to address the multimodal learning needs of 23 children in an integrated co-teaching classroom (ICT) by creating a learning matrix (allowing choice and variety) and using heterogenous groups for centers
- End of Year results, using iReady, displayed a 84% growth in Reading and 61% growth in Math
- Prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills by implementing Fundations, Heggerty, and assigning daily independent reading books
5th Grade Teacher
P.S./I.S. 266
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Created a classroom environment that highlighted equity by including diversity books (eg. "Who Was" series) in the class library, teaching social and emotional learning, and ensuring inclusivity throughout class discussions
- Accommodated students' academic needs through explicit instruction and multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) interventions including small group instruction, one-to-one tutoring, and increased teacher feedback
- Developed strong rapport with students by fostering a safe and supportive learning environment (eg. daily mood meter check-ins, weekly "Fun Friday" activities, etc.)
Kindergarten Teacher (Seasonal)
Friends Church Summer School
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Exercised classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences
- Created a variety of hands-on learning activities for fun and engagement (eg. using kinetic sand or play dough for addition, conducting a scavenger hunt in the classroom for items with the same letter sound, etc.)
- Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings and conflict resolution strategies with related read alouds
Substitute Teacher
District 26
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Education
Post Master's Advanced Certificate (Birth-2) -
Queens College
2020
M.A.T. Childhood Education -
Queens College
2018
B.A. International Relations -
Syracuse University
2016
Skills
- Organization
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Project Management
Languages
English
Korean
Trained In
- Fundations
- Heggerty
- HMH Into Reading
- Adobe Express & Acrobat
Certification
- NYS Initial Certification, Elementary Education (1-6)
- NYS Initial Certification, Early Childhood Education (Birth-2)
Timeline
1st Grade Teacher
P.S. 41 Crocheron
09.2024 - Current
2nd Grade Teacher (ATR)
P.S. 98 The Douglaston School
09.2023 - 06.2024
Kindergarten Teacher (ATR)
P.S. 221 The North Hills School
09.2022 - 06.2023
5th Grade Teacher
P.S./I.S. 266
09.2021 - 06.2022
Kindergarten Teacher (Seasonal)
Friends Church Summer School
06.2021 - 08.2023
Substitute Teacher
District 26
01.2019 - 06.2021
Post Master's Advanced Certificate (Birth-2) -
Queens College
M.A.T. Childhood Education -
Queens College
B.A. International Relations -
Syracuse University
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