Merlyn Soon
Chicago,IL
Summary
Skilled English teacher with a background in secondary education. Experienced in curriculum development, student engagement strategies, and classroom management techniques. Strong skill set includes communication, leadership, and innovation in teaching methods. Adaptable towards different teaching programs, technology, and curricula. Passionate about digital literacy in the modern age.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Interactive Field Experience
Steinmetz College Prep
Chicago, IL
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Planned and executed a lesson for two sophomore MYP Honors classes on essay writing skills.
- Worked closely with senior students on their college application essays.
- Facilitated discussions in small groups.
- Graded and gave feedback for student work.
Interactive Field Experience
Chicago Jesuit Academy
Chicago, IL
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Worked with seventh-grade and eighth-grade students.
- Supported small groups and individuals with their classwork and classroom discussions.
- Aided mentor-teacher with student management, such as taking them to the library to check out books.
Secondary Education
DePaul University
Professional Educator License, Expected March 2025
English, Grades 9-12
Education
Master of Education - Secondary Education - English
Depaul University
Chicago, IL03-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Game Art & Design
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2023
IB Diploma -
Taipei European School
Taiwan05-2019
Skills
- Secondary education
- Digital literacy
- Group and individual instruction
- Student engagement
- Formative assessments and Standard-based grading
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative teaching
- Language arts
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional
Affiliations
- Columbia College Chicago Esports Team Captain
- TES Model United Nations
Timeline
Interactive Field Experience
Steinmetz College Prep
10.2024 - 03.2025
Interactive Field Experience
Chicago Jesuit Academy
01.2024 - 03.2024
Secondary Education
DePaul University
Master of Education - Secondary Education - English
Depaul University
Bachelor of Arts - Game Art & Design
Columbia College Chicago
IB Diploma -
Taipei European School
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