Namjoo Park
New Hyde Park,NY
Summary
Experienced educator with over 30 years in the New York City Department of Education. Specializes in creating inclusive, student-centered learning environments and differentiating instruction for diverse learners, including ELL students. Committed to fostering cultural awareness and academic confidence while leveraging data to drive growth. Demonstrates strong adaptability and interpersonal skills to tackle new challenges effectively.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESL Teacher
New York City Department of Education
Astoria, USA
01.1993 - Current
- Delivered engaging instruction in stand-alone, push-in, and co-taught ELA, math, and social studies classes aligned with NYS Learning Standards, fostering student comprehension and interest
- Designed differentiated lesson plans using UDL principles to support multilingual learners and students with IEPs
- Integrated technology such as Google Classroom, SmartBoard, and iPads to enhance student engagement
- Administered formative and summative assessments to monitor growth and adjust instruction accordingly
- Collaborated with families, paraprofessionals, and service providers to support whole-child development, enhancing student learning outcomes
- Attended grade team meetings, IEP reviews, and professional development sessions
- Guided and supported new teachers during onboarding process, facilitating smoother transitions and effective integration into the teaching team
- William Cullen Bryant High School, Astoria, NY
Education
Master of Science - TESOL
Queens College, City University of New York
New York, NY01-1998
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Linguistics
Queens College, City University of New York
New York, NY01-1993
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Culturally Responsive Teaching
- Multilingual learner support
- Formative Assessment
- Data-driven instruction
- Curriculum design
- Classroom management
- ICT/ELA support
- Google Workspace
- Parent-Teacher Communication
Certification
- TESOL/ESL, K-12
- Korean- Initial Certificate, 7-12
Languages
- Korean
- Spanish, Knowledge
Timeline
ESL Teacher
New York City Department of Education
01.1993 - Current
Master of Science - TESOL
Queens College, City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Linguistics
Queens College, City University of New York