Sarah H. Chung
Sebastopol,CA
Summary
Program Manager specializing in educational environments, including schools and museums. Successfully implemented Maker education and Computer Science initiatives across multiple districts, resulting in improved student engagement and learning outcomes. Expertise in instructional technologies and dedication to fostering positive learning environments that enhance student agency and career planning.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager
Center City Public Charter Schools
Washington DC, DC
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with the Director of Operations to design effective budget models for opening a 20,000 sq. ft. makerspace, including staff development, equipment, furniture, supplies, and technology maintenance.
- Collaborated with district leadership to hire, onboard, and train a team of Maker Educators within the first year of the project.
- Developed a cohesive plan for district-wide Maker instruction and implementation for 2024-2026.
- Provided guidance to teachers at 6 schools across DC on how to utilize new teaching methods within the classroom setting.
- Organized professional development activities for instructors related to curriculum development.
- Worked closely with subject matter experts when designing instructional materials.
- Participated in regular training sessions on emerging technologies related to curriculum design.
Event Coordinator
Rendezvous Design Market
Malmö, Sweden
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Co-founder and event coordinator of a pop-up market featuring international artists, designers, and local businesses in the Øresund region in Scandinavia.
- Designed contracts, collected fees, and booked venues for events.
- Implemented comprehensive marketing strategies, including social media, email campaigns, and print advertising to maximize event attendance.
- Chose facilities, inspected spaces and planned set up and execution to exceed client expectation.
- Designed event themes and coordinated decorations, audio and visual equipment, and promotional materials to enhance event atmosphere.
- Oversaw advanced event registration and day-of check-in to handle high volume of guests.
Curriculum Developer
Code Ninjas
Remote, Remote
07.2020 - 09.2022
- Designed, prepared, and delivered branded content on computer science topics such as programming languages, robotics, and game development for all franchise locations across the U.S. and U.K.
- Planned and led virtual webinars, educational talks, and educator training sessions for franchise owners and center directors, with related materials.
- Collaborated across departments to develop content and marketing materials, including capturing video, photography, narration, script writing, file management, and post-production editing of content prior to release.
- Conducted research on emerging trends in education and best practices for curriculum design.
- Attended conferences and seminars related to advances in computing technology to assure quality and relevance of programming.
- Collaborated with engineers to create interactive online learning modules that allowed students access to self-paced, engaging CS learning experiences.
Curriculum Developer (Freelance)
Frameline Film and Wonderful Idea Co.
San Francisco, CA
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Developed a curriculum and discussion guide for the Frameline GLBTQ+ Film Festival, as part of their Youth in Motion Education program.
- Facilitate the transition of media distribution from physical, mailed DVDs to an online streaming platform.
- Co-developed creative technology and tinkering summer programs for youth at Wonderful Idea Co., in Berkeley and San Francisco.
- Co-designed a curriculum for block-based coding software and micro:bit microcontrollers to create computational art.
- Tested and iterated program design elements using a constructivist approach with the founder.
- Created a supportive learning environment that encouraged active participation from all students, of varying levels of prior experience with computer science.
- Assisted students with troubleshooting technical issues encountered during class exercises.
Head Coach
Google's Code Next
Oakland, CA
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Designed and implemented a computer science curriculum for Code Next—a program dedicated to cultivating young Black and Latinx tech leaders by offering free computer science education programs, both online and offline.
- Collaborated with employees across Google's offices and departments to develop learning content, a mentorship program, and after-school clubs.
- Planned and co-produced a hackathon, bringing together local organizations, tech industry professionals, speakers, mentors, and youth for a three-day event.
- Developed local partnerships and facilitated public and community events, with the goal of providing youth with more opportunities and places to develop academic interests.
- Oversaw Code Next's transition from its pilot phase, starting with just two locations, to becoming a permanent Google Education program. Code Next has since expanded with new locations in Detroit and Los Angeles, and 22 affiliate programs.
Computer Science Teacher & Studio Manager
Lighthouse Community Public Schools
Oakland, CA
07.2015 - 01.2017
- Designed and facilitated the inaugural middle school computer programming/making elective using Scratch and Hummingbird Robotics microcontrollers.
- Published a project guide for a cardboard robot and physical computing curriculum for the Creativity Lab website.
- Established and managed the after-school maker program, which included training after-school staff.
- Developed instructional materials and activities to align with established learning objectives for middle school computer science in California.
- Coordinated with external vendors to ensure timely delivery of products related to instructional design projects.
Educator in Residence
Exploratorium
San Francisco, CA
06.2016 - 07.2016
- Participated in grant-funded research on the effects of maker education and tinkering in an informal museum setting.
- Conducted research and developed a lesson plan for taking apart and reprogramming battery-operated toys.
- Collaborated with the museum education team in developing engaging learning experiences for visitors of all ages.
- Conducted research into museum collections, exhibitions and topics related to educational programming.
- Updated digital content related to education programs for exhibitions on the museum website.
Education
Teacher Certification Program - K-12 Art Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver01.2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) - Fine/Studio Arts, General
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder01.2005
Skills
- Curriculum design
- Youth development
- Professional development
- Emerging technologies
- Event coordination
- Team building
- Career guidance
- Program planning
- Positive environment planning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Instructional technology
- Community outreach
- Creative problem solving
- Vendor management
- Procurement
- Flexible and adaptable
- Event planning and execution
- Project coordination
- Program leadership
- Critical thinking
- Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides
Media Publications
- Decolonization, Indigenization and Intersecting Identities, Frameline Film Youth in Motion, 08/20
- Cyber Arcade: Making and Programming with Microbit, Maker Ed, 07/20
- How to Have a STEM-Themed 'Día de los Muertos' Celebration, Ed Surge, 10/18
- Interactive Cardboard Robots, Creativity Lab at Lighthouse Charter School, 08/17
Affiliations
- I make and sell handmade jewelry, upcycled vintage clothing, and other art objects
- I love to cook and bake and worked as a plant-based chef in Sweden in summer in 2021
- I enjoy being in nature and learning about natural systems, and I love hiking and going to tide pools along the coast
Accomplishments
- I am a micro:bit champion member and community leader for North America and the Caribbean. Micro:bit champions are a network of volunteers who are passionate about removing barriers to learning digital skills by using the micro:bit.
Certification
- K-12 Art Education Teacher Licensure Issued 2009
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Program Manager
Center City Public Charter Schools
02.2024 - Current
Event Coordinator
Rendezvous Design Market
05.2022 - 04.2023
Curriculum Developer
Code Ninjas
07.2020 - 09.2022
Curriculum Developer (Freelance)
Frameline Film and Wonderful Idea Co.
01.2020 - 08.2020
Head Coach
Google's Code Next
06.2017 - 06.2019
Educator in Residence
Exploratorium
06.2016 - 07.2016
Computer Science Teacher & Studio Manager
Lighthouse Community Public Schools
07.2015 - 01.2017
Teacher Certification Program - K-12 Art Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) - Fine/Studio Arts, General
University of Colorado Boulder
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