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Hi, I’m
Kevin Bae
Brighton,MA
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Summary
Experienced Educator and an ordained Youth Pastor with 7 years in one-on-one advising, goal-setting, and skill-building for grades 6–12. Holds an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction, with a strong record of developing student programs, fostering family partnerships, and cultivating student leadership. Committed to Christ-centered education and holistic student development.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Korean Central Presbyterian ChurchDaly City, CA
Youth & Administrative Pastor
01.2023 - 06.2026
Job overview
- Grew middle and high school ministry from 11 to 20 students (80%+ growth) by building individual relationships, structured programming, and consistent family communication.
- Taught weekly Sunday messages and Friday application classes (topical discussion, apologetics, prayer) for students in grades 6–12.
- Instituted a monthly one-on-one meeting system covering every student in grades 6–12, flexibly scheduling multiple sessions per week to monitor personal and spiritual growth and occasionally set individual goals.
- Recruited, trained, and mentored 3 volunteer leaders, providing individual coaching for personal and leadership growth.
- Partnered with parents by regularly sharing student progress and program updates to reinforce growth at home.
- Planned and led retreats and fellowship events for 10–12 students per retreat.
- Streamlined church administration by implementing AI-based tools to automate scheduling, record-keeping, and communications.
Watertown Evangelical ChurchWatertown, MA
Youth Ministry Pastor & Praise Leader
10.2020 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Designed and taught a weekly inductive Bible study (observation, interpretation, application) for a cohort of 6 middle and high school students.
- Conducted weekly individual check-ins with every student and attended school and sporting events to build trust and support the whole student.
- Led weekly band rehearsals and Sunday worship, teaching the theological foundation behind each service.
First Korean Presbyterian ChurchManchester, CT
Youth Ministry Pastor
01.2019 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Led a youth ministry of approximately 50 students in grades 6–12, preaching at weekly Sunday services.
- Recruited, trained, and managed 5 volunteer teachers and 10 student leaders through regular one-on-one leadership meetings.
- Restructured the high school leadership team into 4 student-run sub-ministries (finance, welcoming, event planning, worship), building student ownership, responsibility, and self-advocacy.
- Trained high school students to serve as Bible study teachers for middle school students.
- Sent monthly ministry updates to all parents covering lessons, upcoming events, and prayer requests.
- Planned and led annual retreats for 40–50 students.
- Selected and implemented the Bible study curriculum across all grade levels; taught Baptism and Confirmation classes.
- Recorded and edited full virtual worship services (presiding, praise, prayer, sermon) during remote periods.
Portland High school Portland, CT
Biology Teacher
08.2018 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Taught 3 courses (Biology, Anatomy, Marine Biology) across 5 class sections, managing approximately 150 students
- Designed lesson plans using the 5E instructional model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate) to connect biology concepts to students' everyday lives and deepen conceptual understanding
- Differentiated instruction using the SIOP model to accommodate English learners and students with 504 plans, ensuring equitable access to course content
- Facilitated hands-on laboratory experiments and demonstrations, assessing learning through quizzes, tests, and practical evaluations and adjusting instruction based on results
- Built a safe, inclusive classroom culture through restorative practices, strengthening student relationships and accountability
- Integrated educational technology and varied teaching methods (collaboration with library to access research articles, demonstration using web-based graphic, and hands-on activities) to accommodate different learning styles
Education
Gordon-Conwell Theological SeminarySouth Hamilton, MA
Master of Divinity
05-2026
University of ConnecticutStorrs, CT
Master of Arts from Curriculum And Instruction
05-2018
University of ConnecitcutStorrs, CT
Bachelor of Science from Molecular Cell Biology
12-2014
Skills
- Youth engagement
- Youth counseling
- Classroom management
- Curriculum design
- AI implementation
- Multimedia presentations
Certification
- Ordained Minister, The Korean American Presbyterian Churches – San Francisco, CA, 2025
Timeline
Youth & Administrative Pastor
Korean Central Presbyterian Church
01.2023 - 06.2026
Youth Ministry Pastor & Praise Leader
Watertown Evangelical Church
10.2020 - 12.2022
Youth Ministry Pastor
First Korean Presbyterian Church
01.2019 - 12.2020
Biology Teacher
Portland High school
08.2018 - 12.2018
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity
University of Connecticut
Master of Arts from Curriculum And Instruction
University of Connecitcut
Bachelor of Science from Molecular Cell Biology