Lori Chan
San Diego,CA
Summary
Professional educator prepared for this role with strong classroom management, curriculum development, and student engagement skills. Known for fostering a collaborative environment and achieving educational outcomes. Adaptable and reliable, ready to meet changing needs and ensure student success. Strong in communication, problem-solving, and fostering a positive learning atmosphere.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Solana Beach School District
11.2022 - Current
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering student respect and cooperation.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives to improve overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
Instructional Aide
Solana Beach School District
04.2018 - 11.2022
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided one-on-one support for students needing additional assistance, improving their understanding of course material.
- Contributed to a positive classroom environment by establishing rapport with students and addressing individual needs.
- Prepared supplementary materials for diverse learners, helping accommodate varying learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Assisted in monitoring student progress, providing feedback to teachers for assessment and improvement strategies.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Volunteer
Ocean Air Elementary
01.2010 - 04.2018
- Work closely with students on an individual basis and small group settings in subjects like Reading, Mathematics, Language Arts, and Writing
- Clerical work, filed folders, data entry, photocopying, repairing old books and magazines, computer work, and other various tasks
Program Director (In-School Youth Employment Program & Summer Youth Employment Program)
Chinese-American Planning Council
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Developed and implemented a youth service program that provided educational, vocational, counseling and leadership development programs for young people
- Implemented and managed various programs that provided after-school academic enhancement classes, workshops on job search, resume writing and interviewing skills; leadership development, mentoring, and community service opportunities as well as paid/unpaid internships and work experience
- Supervised programs that provided various paid work experience during the summer for work places within the community
- Managed a staff, development operations, organizational systems and policies
- Provided support, training and ongoing meetings to staff in the areas of planning, management, program execution and communications
- Collaborated with youth and NYC public schools to ensure the effective coordination of program schedules and related events for youth and families
- Developed and oversaw various program budgets
Program Associate (2000-2001); Case Manager (2001-2004)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Collaborated with NYC public schools, Fortune 500 corporations and BBBS to introduce students to the world of business through a one-to-one mentoring relationship
- Trained and screened adult volunteers; matched volunteers with at-risk youth
- Interviewed and screened youth
- Brought students on-site and introduced them to the business world
- Conducted ongoing training for youth and volunteers
- Provided follow-up support for each match; planned life skills activities; planned and implemented community, business-based activity programs for each match
- Conducted volunteer, parent/guardian and youth interviews, gathered pertinent information and used clinical judgment to determine acceptance
- Implemented appropriate interventions according to population/issues presented
- Completed assessments, case notes, and other written documentation
- Utilized group work skills with youth, parent/guardians, volunteers and other group-related activity and/or events
MSW Internship
Utah State Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Served as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team in the Youth Unit
- Assigned several youth and conducted therapy to assist him/her to understand and recover from his/her mental illness/es
- Provided clinical interventions including assessments, treatment planning, individual therapy, group therapy and family therapy where needed
- Completed clinical assessments, case notes, and other documentation
Deputy Probation Officer
2nd District Juvenile Court
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Performed routine tracking and supervision of minors who have been placed on probation
- Assisted in implementation of correctional plans
- Conducted random drug screenings and victim offender mediation
- Assisted in preparation of progress reports and recommendations for submission to court
- Managed caseload of thirty or more juveniles
- Monitored court obligations such as counseling, community service hours, counseling, etc
- Met with juveniles, parents, school officials to determine compliance with court orders
- Worked specifically in the Under 12 year old program in prevention and restitution
Education
Teaching Credential - Education
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05-2022
Master of Social Work -
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT04.2000
Bachelor of Science -
Weber State University
Ogden, UT05.1998
Skills
- Educational Planning
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Behavioral observation
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent communication
- Collaborative teaching
- Conflict resolution
- Data analysis
- Team collaboration
- Group and individual instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Solana Beach School District
11.2022 - Current
Instructional Aide
Solana Beach School District
04.2018 - 11.2022
Volunteer
Ocean Air Elementary
01.2010 - 04.2018
Program Director (In-School Youth Employment Program & Summer Youth Employment Program)
Chinese-American Planning Council
01.2002 - 01.2004
Program Associate (2000-2001); Case Manager (2001-2004)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC
01.2000 - 01.2004
MSW Internship
Utah State Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2000
Deputy Probation Officer
2nd District Juvenile Court
01.1997 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Science -
Weber State University
Teaching Credential - Education
San Diego State University
Master of Social Work -
Brigham Young University
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