Peter Shin
Wheaton,MD
Summary
Educator with expertise in instructional design, specializing in AP and honours curriculum development and inquiry-based learning. Demonstrates proficiency in educational technology integration and CASE curriculum implementation, enhancing learning experiences through innovative edtech solutions. Skilled in differentiated instruction for English Language Learners, adept at supporting diverse linguistic backgrounds. Committed to fostering safe and effective learning environments with a focus on lab safety management.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Chemistry Teacher
Academy of the Holy Cross
Kensington, MD
2024.08 - 2026.03
- Serve as the sole Chemistry teacher for the science department, managing five daily sections.
- Instruct a diverse range of levels: AP Chemistry, Honors Chemistry (2 sections), and General Chemistry (2 sections).
- Collaborate directly with the Department Head to design and refine the comprehensive Chemistry curriculum.
- Extracurricular Leadership: Co-moderator for the Asian American Pacific Islanders Culture Club and Mentor for Sancta Crux STEM Scholars.
Student Teacher
Northwood High School
Silver Spring, MD
2023.08 - 2024.05
- Planned and delivered rigorous inquiry-based lessons for Biology, CASE (Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education), and EML (Emerging Multilingual Learners) Biology.
- Successfully transitioned from collaborative co-teaching to full independent classroom management during the second semester.
- Developed specialized strategies to support recent immigrant populations and students with high language-support needs in a laboratory setting.
Education
Masters with Certification - Education
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 2023.06 - 2024.05
Bachelor of Science - General Biology
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 2018.08 - 2022.05
Skills
- Instructional Design: AP & Honors Curriculum Development, Inquiry-Based Learning, Lab Safety Management
- EML Support: Differentiated instruction for English Language Learners and diverse linguistic backgrounds
- Experience with edtech software
- Technical: Educational technology integration, CASE curriculum implementation
Certification
Maryland Initial Professional Licensure | Issued August 2024
- Secondary Education: Chemistry
- Secondary Education: Biology
Languages
Korean
Fluent
Current Employer References
References available upon request.
Professional References
- Kristen da Cruz - Resource Teacher & Mentor Teacher Kristen_DaCruz@mcpsmd.org - Northwood High School
- Kay Newhouse - Supervisor, Department of Teach and Learning, Policy and Leadership - kbnewhouse@gmail.com - University of Maryland College Park
Timeline
Chemistry Teacher
Academy of the Holy Cross
2024.08 - 2026.03
Student Teacher
Northwood High School
2023.08 - 2024.05
Masters with Certification - Education
University of Maryland
2023.06 - 2024.05
Bachelor of Science - General Biology
University of Maryland
2018.08 - 2022.05