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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, IL
03-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Game Art & Design

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL
05-2023

IB Diploma -

Taipei European School
Taiwan
05-2019

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
Merlyn Soon