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Song Bae

Oakland,CA

Summary

Motivated High School Math Teacher with 8 years' experience in secondary education, possessing strong worth ethic, adaptability, and growth mindset. Seeking a teaching position to provide culturally relevant and rigorous math instruction in public high school classrooms.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

High School Math Teacher

Oakland School for the Arts
Oakland, CA
08.2022 - Current
  • Developed and implemented daily lesson plans that aligned with Common Core Standards for Algebra 2 and Pre-calculus classes, administered assessments, and evaluated student performance
  • Practiced Culturally Responsive Teaching to build safe and effective learning community while serving diverse students
  • Incorporated cross-curricular projects into lessons to enhance deeper learning, application to real world problem solving, and students' positive engagement experience
  • Provided differentiated learning plans to meet the needs of students with IEP and 504 plans
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop strategies to ensure successful outcomes.

High School Math Teacher

Oakland High School
Oakland, CA
08.2019 - 06.2022
  • Designed and facilitated lessons on a 90-minute block schedule in algebra II, Newcomer algebra I, Newcomer algebra II, drawing on a variety of resources (such as CPM and Illustrative Math) to provide inquiry-driven instruction and student-centered curriculum that aligned with Common Core Standards
  • Developed and refined detailed rubrics and tiered assessments for mastery-based grading system
  • Rapidly shifted to remote-learning model, curating and developing a blend of live lessons and alternative assessments using technology and digital resources during the school years under Covid-19 pandemic.

Math Teacher/High School Head

Shepherd International Education (SIE)
Seoul, Korea
07.2017 - 06.2018
  • Taught Geometry, Algebra 2, and SAT after-school classes for students of 9th and 11th graders
  • Assisted SIE admission for 6th through 12th grade students as a member of SIE Admission Advisory Board
  • Developed and organized Volunteering Programs for SIE students at Sung-dong Global Migrant Center, Seoul Multi-Cultural Family Support Center, and Korean Blind Union
  • Employed effective communication techniques when working with parents or guardians regarding their child's academic progress.

Math Teacher

L-Uhak College Prep Academy
Seoul, Korea
07.2016 - 06.2017
  • Taught Pre-Calculus, SAT II for students who were transferring to U.S high schools.

High School Math Teacher

Oakland High School
Oakland, CA
08.2015 - 06.2016
  • Taught Newcomer Algebra I and Geometry (grade 9, 10, and 11)
  • Develop a math curriculum and assessments for the Newcomer Department of Oakland High
  • Vertically and horizontally aligned appropriate English Learning targets concentrated in math at the Newcomer program, whose students are mainly from Central America, Middle East, and Asian countries.

Student Teacher

Roosevelt Middle School & Sojourner Truth Independent Study High School
Oakland, CA
08.2014 - 06.2015
  • Student taught Math 8 and Geometry for the fall 2014 and spring 2015, respectively
  • Collaborated with the Cooperating Teacher in designing group work and assisted its implementation.

Math Tutor

San Quentin State Prison, California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
San Quentin, CA
08.2012 - 08.2014
  • Taught GED Math class of 28 inmates at Robert E Burton Adult School in San Quentin
  • Helped the mentor teacher developing curricula and worksheets for the pre-GED math.

Instructional Assistant

Cal Prep High School, Aspire Public School
Berkeley, CA
08.2012 - 06.2014
  • Reinforced achievement of the learning objectives of the math classes under supervision of the mentor teacher by helping group work during the class, led tutoring sessions after regular period, and grade tests and homework.

SI (Supplemental Instructor)

California Basic Skills Initiative Project, San Diego Miramar College
San Diego, CA
08.2009 - 05.2011
  • Assisted the math professors and facilitate group activities during the lectures in Algebra classes.
  • Led the discussion sessions where the students are required to enroll along with their Algebra courses.
  • Created supplemental materials such as worksheets, handouts, online resources., that supported the curriculum objectives.

Education

California Single Subject Credential in Secondary Mathematics -

Mills College
05.2015

Master of Art in Education Emphasis in Teaching Mathematics -

Mills College
05-2020

BA Mathematics with a Teaching Concentration in Secondary School Curriculum -

University of California Berkeley
05-2014

TESOL Certification (Teaching English to Speakers of other language) -

University of California San Diego
05-2007

BA of Art of Photography -

Sang Myung University
Seoul, Korea

Skills

  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Curriculum Alignment with California Common Core Standards
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Classroom Management

Volunteer Experience

  • San Quentin State Prison, California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation, San Quentin, CA, Math Tutor, 08/2012, 08/2014
  • Cal Prep High School, Aspire Public School, Berkeley, CA, Instructional Assistant, 08/2012, 06/2014

Timeline

High School Math Teacher

Oakland School for the Arts
08.2022 - Current

High School Math Teacher

Oakland High School
08.2019 - 06.2022

Math Teacher/High School Head

Shepherd International Education (SIE)
07.2017 - 06.2018

Math Teacher

L-Uhak College Prep Academy
07.2016 - 06.2017

High School Math Teacher

Oakland High School
08.2015 - 06.2016

Student Teacher

Roosevelt Middle School & Sojourner Truth Independent Study High School
08.2014 - 06.2015

Math Tutor

San Quentin State Prison, California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
08.2012 - 08.2014

Instructional Assistant

Cal Prep High School, Aspire Public School
08.2012 - 06.2014

SI (Supplemental Instructor)

California Basic Skills Initiative Project, San Diego Miramar College
08.2009 - 05.2011

California Single Subject Credential in Secondary Mathematics -

Mills College

Master of Art in Education Emphasis in Teaching Mathematics -

Mills College

BA Mathematics with a Teaching Concentration in Secondary School Curriculum -

University of California Berkeley

TESOL Certification (Teaching English to Speakers of other language) -

University of California San Diego

BA of Art of Photography -

Sang Myung University
Song Bae