Rebecca Whang
Altadena,California
Summary
Accomplished Head Teacher at Pinocchio Academy, adept in mentoring educators and enhancing student engagement through tailored learning styles. Spearheaded curriculum improvements, significantly elevating learning outcomes. Expert in school safety and social-emotional learning, with a proven track record in fostering inclusive environments and driving educational excellence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Teacher
Pinocchio Academy
Los Angeles, CA
03.2021 - Current
- Lead a team of educators in providing high-quality, age-appropriate instruction to young learners.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate lesson plans for diverse learning styles in English, Math, and general studies for K-8 students.
- Foster positive relationships with students, parents, and staff to create an inclusive, supportive learning environment.
- Oversee classroom management, ensuring a safe and engaging space for children to thrive.
- Utilize assessments to track student progress, and make data-driven decisions for curriculum adjustments.
Private English and Math Tutor
Self-employed
Los Angeles, CA
08.2010 - Current
- Instructed elementary school students in basic reading, writing and math skills.
- Identified areas where additional support was needed.
- Identified gaps in students' knowledge and developed targeted lessons to address these areas.
- Provided individualized tutoring to struggling students.
- Monitored and recorded students' progress, providing detailed reports to parents and teachers.
- Adapted teaching strategies to meet individual needs of diverse learners.
- Provided homework help and test preparation strategies to improve study habits and test-taking skills.
Director of Children's Ministry
Doulos Mission Church
Los Angeles, CA
09.2015 - 08.2021
- Carried out administrative and financial responsibilities for the children's ministry.
- Planned and directed children's church services to share stories with moral and biblical messages.
- Devised strategies to drive program growth, encouraging children to build and strengthen relationships with Jesus.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised volunteers to lead Sunday school classes and other programs for children.
- Attended meetings to discuss program direction, finances and other information.
- Coordinated with pastor to define and advance children's ministry vision and align with overall church vision.
- Organized special events such as Vacation Bible School, Easter egg hunts, and Christmas performances.
- Coordinated field trips related to religious education activities.
- Designed promotional materials such as brochures, flyers, posters, that effectively communicated information about upcoming events or new programs offered by the church's Children's Ministry department.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA05-2019
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA06-2017
Associate of Arts - Humanities
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA06-2017
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Learning styles
- School safety
- Mentoring teachers
- Student engagement
- Social-emotional learning
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Korean
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Head Teacher
Pinocchio Academy
03.2021 - Current
Director of Children's Ministry
Doulos Mission Church
09.2015 - 08.2021
Private English and Math Tutor
Self-employed
08.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University, Northridge
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences
Pasadena City College
Associate of Arts - Humanities
Pasadena City College
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