Jin Oh Bae
Test Prep Specialist And Educational Consultant
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects for standardized tests: SAT, ACT, Digital SAT, and TOEFL. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy and learning skills. Strongly believe students learn best when they have a combination of a caring teacher, engaging content, clear instruction, deliberate training exercises, and immediate, quality feedback.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Course Builder
Masterprep
Seoul , South Korea
03.2019 - Current
- Researched content for standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, AP, and Digital SAT and created lesson plans and practice questions that were consistent with my research
- Outlined, developed, and delivered lessons based on student demo- and psychographics
- Communicated with students on a discussion forum in which I answered students' questions and gave further guidance to help students make progress
- Presently update course modules and lessons to keep up-to-date with current test trends
Head of English Test Prep Department
Maker's Academy
Seoul , South Korea
06.2019 - 08.2023
- Created lesson plans, written content and other associated lesson materials for the SAT Writing and ACT English sections
- Conferred and resolved education-related challenges with teachers, parents, and students
- Implemented marketing and sales strategies to increase enrollment during the summer and winter sessions
- Wrote own study guide and practice question workbooks for the ACT English and SAT Writing sections
- Worked 80-90 hour work-weeks during busy seasons (summer and winter) and taught test prep to over 100 students per session
Head Teacher
Samboh Foreign Language Institute
Seoul, South Korea
12.2011 - 09.2018
- Observed students to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Taught TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) to over 6,000 middle school and high school students
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Economics
University of California - San Diego
La Jolla, CA 09.2001 - 06.2005
High School Diploma -
Punahou High School
Honolulu, HI 08.1998 - 06.2001
Skills
Training and Development
Timeline
Head of English Test Prep Department
Maker's Academy
06.2019 - 08.2023
Course Builder
Masterprep
03.2019 - Current
Head Teacher
Samboh Foreign Language Institute
12.2011 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Economics
University of California - San Diego
09.2001 - 06.2005
High School Diploma -
Punahou High School
08.1998 - 06.2001