Open To Work
Hye Ji Heidi Kwon
Reading,MA
Summary
Instructional leader with 8+ years of international secondary teaching experience in STEM education, teacher mentorship, and program development. Demonstrated ability to lead school initiatives, supervise instructional programs, and build collaborative school cultures. Currently pursuing graduate study at the Harvard Graduate School of Education focusing on school leadership, instructional improvement, and education systems. Committed to strengthening instructional practice, building inclusive school cultures, and supporting student success through data-informed decision making.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School administrator Intern
Wayland High school & Dante Aligieri Montessori School
01.2025 - Current
Secondary Science Teacher
CMIS Canada
Incheon, South Korea
01.2017 - 01.2024
- Instructional leadership and program coordination across middle and high school science departments.
- Designed and delivered interdisciplinary science curriculum including AP Physics, AP Chemistry, and Biology
- Managed K–12 science laboratory program, including safety protocols, inventory systems, and instructional resources
- Mentored preservice teachers during practicum placements, providing instructional coaching and evaluation
- Established the school’s annual science fair, expanding participation and strengthening inquiry-based learning
- Collaborated with faculty to align science curriculum and assessment practices across grade levels
- Served as athletic coach, contributing to student engagement and school community development
Science Teacher
Thurstable School
Essex, United Kingdom
01.2017
- Taught multiple science courses across three grade levels
- Participated in school operations including discipline systems, parent communication, and homeroom leadership
- Collaborated with faculty on curriculum planning and student assessment
Education
Master’s Degree Program - Education Leadership, Organizations, and Entrepreneurship
Harvard Graduate School of Education
M.A. - Teaching and Learning Science & Technology
McGill University
B.Sc. - Biology & Medical Science
University of Western Ontario
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Teacher Development & Coaching
- Curriculum & Assessment Alignment
- School Operations Management
- Student Culture & Discipline Systems
- Family & Community Engagement
- Equity-Centered School Improvement
- Data-Informed Decision Making
Certification
- Quebec & Manitoba Teaching License
- AP Chemistry Instructor Training, AP Physics Teacher Training
- TESOL Certification
- First Aid / CPR / AED, Laboratory Biosafety Training
Languages
English – Fluent
Korean – Fluent
Timeline
School administrator Intern
Wayland High school & Dante Aligieri Montessori School
01.2025 - Current
Secondary Science Teacher
CMIS Canada
01.2017 - 01.2024
Science Teacher
Thurstable School
01.2017
M.A. - Teaching and Learning Science & Technology
McGill University
B.Sc. - Biology & Medical Science
University of Western Ontario
Master’s Degree Program - Education Leadership, Organizations, and Entrepreneurship
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Teaching Internships
- Westmount High School – Montreal
- Vincent Massey Collegiate – Montreal
- Implemented inquiry-based science instruction aligned with provincial curriculum
- Participated in faculty collaboration, parent engagement events, and school operations
Leadership Initiatives
- Founder – Annual School Science Fair
- Designed and implemented a school-wide science research exhibition
- Coordinated teachers, students, and resources across departments
- Teacher Mentor
- Supervised preservice teachers during practicum placements
- Provided classroom observation feedback and instructional guidance
- Laboratory Systems Coordinator
- Organized and maintained K–12 science laboratory operations
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and supported inquiry-based learning