Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Performance Experience
Teaching Philosophy
Professional Development
Timeline
Heejeong Hwang

Heejeong Hwang

Cockeysville,MD

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable educator with over 15 years of teaching experience across diverse settings. Skilled in curriculum development and fluent in English, Japanese, and Korean. I am committed to fostering student growth through culturally relevant and engaging instructional practices.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary Teacher

Liberty Christian Schools
Owings Mills, MD
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed an ELA curriculum appropriate
  • Created an engaging and interactive classroom environment
  • Collaborated with other teachers and school staff to create lesson plans.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to curriculum changes.

Piano Instructor

Bright Keys Piano Studio
Cockeysville, MD
01.2019 - Current
  • Facilitated group workshops and organized classroom structures.
  • Customized musical content to match individual student levels.
  • Combined traditional classical approaches with Rote techniques.
  • Coordinated with schools, students, and parents for rehearsals and performances.
  • Developed culturally relevant course plans.
  • Provided music theory training for various skill levels.
  • Built strong relationships with students and parents.

Church Pianist

Gospel Life Fellowship
Lutherville, MD
03.2015 - Current
  • Played hymns, contemporary worship, and improvisational music.
  • Directed the church worship band and performed live.
  • Coordinated with the sound technician to ensure that all audio equipment was working properly before each service.

Korean Language Teacher

Presbyterian Church of the Lord
Seoul, South Korea
02.2006 - 08.2009
  • Taught Korean to non-native speakers.
  • Customized curriculum based on student levels and interests.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to teach Korean language and culture to adult students.

Music Instructor

Yaewon Music Academy
Daejeon, South Korea
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Directed and conducted choirs for kindergarten to fifth-grade students.
  • Prepared and delivered lectures on music fundamentals.
  • Taught over 160 piano and vocal students.
  • Developed innovative music programs and performances.

Children's Choir Director

Joo Ane Church
Daejeon, South Korea
01.2002 - 01.2007
  • Led special musical events and directed a choir of 30 students.
  • Provided weekly voice lessons at a local orphanage.
  • Arranged and transcribed musical compositions.

Japanese Language Instructor

Freelancer
Daejeon, South Korea
02.2003 - 12.2005
  • Instructed high school students majoring in Japanese as a second language.
  • Developed and implemented tailored curriculum to enhance language proficiency and cultural understanding.

Music Teacher

Lee Keun Young Early Childhood Music Education Ins
Daejeon, South Korea
03.2002 - 05.2005
  • Designed and taught curriculum for classes of 3 to 5-year-old children.
  • Led groups of students in various engaging activities using music.

Education

Master of Arts - Music Education

Boston University, Boston, MA
08-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Piano

Mokwon University, Daejeon, South Korea
02-2002

Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Reading Course

Phoenix University, Phoenix

Skills

  • Culturally Relevant Approaches
  • Student needs assessment
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Assigning and Grading Work
  • Student Monitoring
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Curriculum management
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Learning Management Systems (Google Classroom, Zoom)
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Patience and Persistence
  • Relationship Building
  • Safe Positive Learning Environment
  • Team Teaching
  • Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Minor in Vocal Music and Composition
  • Fluent in Written and Spoken Korean, English, and Japanese

Accomplishments

  • Performance Excellence Scholarship, August 2002
  • Academic Excellence Scholarships, March and August 2003, 2004, 2005

Certification

  • ACSI Elementary Teacher Certification, May 2024

Languages

English
Professional
Japanese
Professional
Korean
Native/ Bilingual

Performance Experience

  • Piano Recital, Korea Brahms Association, Germany Muhle Friedrichskoog, August 2002
  • The Night of Chopin, Mokwon University, December 2002
  • Spring Mokwon Piano Recital, Mokwon University, May 2003
  • Concerto Night, Woosong University, August 2002
  • Kryzanowski’s Students Recital, Mokwon University, August 2003
  • Fall Mokwon Piano Recital, Mokwon University, October 2003
  • Piano Duet Recital, Mokwon University, October 2004
  • Fall Mokwon Piano Recital, Mokwon University, November 2004
  • Two Friend’s Piano Recital, June 2005
  • Piano Concerto Recital, Mokwon University, October 2005
  • Fall Mokwon Piano Recital, Mokwon University, November 2005
  • Graduation Piano Recital, Mokwon University, November 2005

Teaching Philosophy

I believe in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where students feel safe to express themselves and engage actively in their learning journey. My teaching approach is student-centered, and I strive to incorporate culturally relevant materials and methods to make learning meaningful and enjoyable.

Professional Development

I am committed to continuous professional growth and regularly participate in workshops and training sessions to stay updated with the latest educational practices and technologies.

Timeline

Elementary Teacher - Liberty Christian Schools
08.2023 - Current
Piano Instructor - Bright Keys Piano Studio
01.2019 - Current
Church Pianist - Gospel Life Fellowship
03.2015 - Current
Korean Language Teacher - Presbyterian Church of the Lord
02.2006 - 08.2009
Music Instructor - Yaewon Music Academy
01.2005 - 01.2007
Japanese Language Instructor - Freelancer
02.2003 - 12.2005
Music Teacher - Lee Keun Young Early Childhood Music Education Ins
03.2002 - 05.2005
Children's Choir Director - Joo Ane Church
01.2002 - 01.2007
Boston University - Master of Arts, Music Education
Mokwon University - Bachelor of Arts, Piano
Phoenix University - Some College (No Degree), Elementary Reading Course

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