Khou Lee
Chicago,IL
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Advisor
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
10.2021 - Current
- Maintain direct contact with over 250 students to develop and implement individualized academic plans for students to foster academic success, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance while maintaining high-quality service delivery.
- Assist students in identifying career goals and aligning them with appropriate academic programs.
- Provide ongoing support for students experiencing academic difficulties, resulting in improved performance.
- Develop strong relationships with students, providing mentorship and fostering personal growth.
- Promote campus resources such as tutoring services or counseling centers to help students overcome barriers to success.
- Provide support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
- Assist in the development and implementation of academic policies and procedures.
- Participate in professional development activities to stay current on best practices in higher education advising.
- Served as mentor for new hires, providing guidance on effective practices and university policies.
2nd Grade Teacher
St. Paul City School
St. Paul, MN
09.2018 - 10.2021
- Developed and implemented engaging hands-on activities to reinforce learning concepts and cater to diverse learning styles.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, fostering strong support network for academic success.
- Utilized assessment data to differentiate instruction and meet individual needs of each student.
Preschool Program Coordinator & Teacher
St. Paul City School
St. Paul, MN
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Facilitated activities with staff, students, and families to develop students' social, emotional, physical, and academic growth.
- Maintained accurate records of students' progress using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
- Coordinated preschool programming, recruitment of students, and provided informational presentations to parents.
- Analyzed program data by tracking and reporting program outcomes to identify areas of improvement.
Intervention Program Coordinator
St. Paul City School
St. Paul, MN
12.2015 - 09.2017
- Created academic and behavior support plans for students in Kindergarten through 12th Grade.
- Managed staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands and provided administrative support to leadership team.
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
Program Associate
National History Day in MN, Minnesota Historical Society
St. Paul, MN
09.2015 - 11.2015
- Designed and delivered engaging workshops and resources to support participant learning and growth throughout program.
- Established and maintained professional relationships between colleagues, teachers, and students to provide guidance and oversight of students' research projects.
- Organized research events, district, and state competitions and coordinated volunteers.
Program Associate
History Museum Fellows Program, Minnesota Historical Society
St. Paul, MN
01.2015 - 09.2015
Research Mentor
National History Day in Minnesota, Minnesota Historical Society
St. Paul, MN
11.2012 - 05.2015
Literacy Mentor
Multicultural Family Literacy Program, University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
09.2012 - 05.2015
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Concordia University, St. Paul
St. Paul, MN 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN 05.2015
Leadership Experience
- Member, Advisory Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, CLA Undergraduate Education - University of Minnesota, 03/2024-Current
- Member, Probation and Suspension Workgroup, CLA Advising - University of Minnesota, 01/2024-Current
- Teaching Specialist (CLA 3002), CLA Career Services - University of Minnesota, 12/2023-Current
- Scholastic Representative, Scholastic Committee, CLA Advising - University of Minnesota, 11/2023-Current
- Mentor, Mentoring Team, CLA Advising - University of Minnesota, 03/2023-Current
- Mentee, NACADA Region 6 Advising Mentoring Program, University of Minnesota, 03/2023-Current
- Building Support and Community Orientation Workgroup, CLA Advising - University of Minnesota, 03/2022
- Board Member, St. Paul City School Board of Directors, St. Paul City School, 10/2020-10/2021
- Anti-Racism Curriculum Team Lead, St. Paul City School, 09/2020-10/2021
- Teacher Mentor, St. Paul City SchoolS, St. Paul City School, 09/2018-10/2021
- Groves Academy Literacy Instructor, St. Paul City School, 09/2018-10/2021
- Mathematics Curriculum Team Lead, St. Paul City School, 09/2018-06/2019
- President, Hmong MN Student Association - University of Minnesota, 09/2014-09/2015
- Ambassador, Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence University of Minnesota, 01/2015-08/2015
Timeline
Academic Advisor
University of Minnesota
10.2021 - Current
2nd Grade Teacher
St. Paul City School
09.2018 - 10.2021
Preschool Program Coordinator & Teacher
St. Paul City School
01.2018 - 09.2018
Intervention Program Coordinator
St. Paul City School
12.2015 - 09.2017
Program Associate
National History Day in MN, Minnesota Historical Society
09.2015 - 11.2015
Program Associate
History Museum Fellows Program, Minnesota Historical Society
01.2015 - 09.2015
Research Mentor
National History Day in Minnesota, Minnesota Historical Society
11.2012 - 05.2015
Literacy Mentor
Multicultural Family Literacy Program, University of Minnesota
09.2012 - 05.2015
Master of Arts - Education
Concordia University, St. Paul
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities