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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Sophie Kim

San Ramon,CA

Summary

Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering four years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Preschool Teacher

Bright Minds Academy
09.2023 - Current
  • Assisted and supervised around 40 children through entire school day.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child's progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques when addressing behavioral issues, maintaining a respectful and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
  • Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Supported the social-emotional development of students by implementing lessons on empathy, communication skills, and conflict resolution.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files and on ChildPilot app.
  • Managed classroom materials efficiently, ensuring availability of necessary resources for daily activities and reducing waste.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Prepared pre-class materials.
  • Provided support for children with special needs or behavioral challenges, implementing personalized accommodations to promote inclusivity within the classroom setting.
  • Promoted strong literacy skills by incorporating reading activities throughout the day, laying a solid foundation for future academic achievement.
  • Enhanced classroom efficiency by streamlining daily routines and procedures, saving valuable instructional time for academic learning opportunities.
  • Developed individualized lesson plans for each student, resulting in increased academic growth and understanding.
  • Empowered students as leaders by assigning age-appropriate responsibilities within the classroom community, fostering independence and self-confidence among preschoolers.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and annual formal conferences.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
  • Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
  • Enhanced preschoolers'' learning experiences by incorporating creative and interactive teaching methods in daily lessons.

Ballet Teacher

Soo Dance Academy
08.2021 - 02.2023
  • Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to classical ballet technique
  • Provided constructive criticism during rehearsals, enabling dancers to refine their performance techniques before public performances or competitions.
  • Communicated with students and parents in person, via email, and by phone to resolve issues and answer questions.
  • Collaborated to organize successful performances showcasing students' progress and talents, generating increased enrollment numbers in subsequent semesters.
  • Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans tailored to meet the diverse needs of students at various skill levels within a class.
  • Developed strong rapport with students by taking a genuine interest in their personal lives, providing emotional support when needed.
  • Mentored pre-professional ballet dancers, often working one-on-one in private lessons
  • Collaborated with other dance instructors to develop cohesive curriculum plans, ensuring consistency across all classes.
  • Maintained an organized classroom space equipped with necessary resources for optimal learning experiences.
  • Choreographed numerous dance numbers for school's annual spring and winter recitals.
  • Promoted creative expression to encourage students to explore dance as art and self expression through movement.
  • Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
  • Provided constructive corrections to encourage students to learn steps and improve dancing.
  • Recognized and adapted to different learning styles to productively communicate and teach materials to all students.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.

Office Administrator

Soo Dance Academy
08.2021 - 02.2023
  • Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
  • Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions through Studio Director website.
  • Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through professional handling of inquiries and prompt resolution of issues.
  • Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities while juggling diverse responsibilities, including reception duties and ad-hoc administrative tasks, as well as teaching and cleaning.
  • Maximized office space utilization by maintaining a clean, organized work environment that encouraged productivity and efficiency.
  • Facilitated smooth operations by maintaining updated inventory records, anticipating supply needs, and placing timely orders for essential materials.
  • Oversaw inventory management, ensuring office supplies were adequately stocked without overordering.
  • Enhanced team communication with implementation of weekly newsletter highlighting key updates and achievements.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Implemented digital document management system, reducing paper waste and promoting environmental sustainability.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.

Professional Ballet Dancer

Diablo Ballet
07.2020 - 07.2021
  • Joined company in 2020 after receiving training at Kirov Academy of Ballet and Ballet Academy East
  • Supported fundraising initiatives for the ballet company by participating in gala performances and donor engagement events.
  • Adapted quickly to last-minute changes in casting or choreography, ensuring smooth production outcomes.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when working with guest artists or new collaborators entering the company dynamic.
  • Performed challenging solos with precision under high-pressure situations while maintaining professional composure.
  • Enhanced performance quality by refining choreography and consistently practicing technical skills.
  • Performed in multiple roles by attending daily rehearsals following company class
  • Maintained a professional attitude and work ethic during long rehearsals and performances.
  • Progressed quickly by mastering challenging choreography and routines.
  • Taught dance classes to children and adults of different skill levels while dancing at the company.

Education

GED -

Dougherty Valley High School
San Ramon, CA

Skills

  • Artistic expression
  • Curriculum development
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Background in education
  • Classroom management experience
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Lesson planning
  • Adept at working with special needs children
  • Observational skills
  • Child CPR and first aid
  • Student behavior and progress reporting
  • Promoting social and emotional development

Certification

  • CA Teaching Certificate
  • Certified CPR, First Aid

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Elementary
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary

Timeline

Lead Preschool Teacher

Bright Minds Academy
09.2023 - Current

Ballet Teacher

Soo Dance Academy
08.2021 - 02.2023

Office Administrator

Soo Dance Academy
08.2021 - 02.2023

Professional Ballet Dancer

Diablo Ballet
07.2020 - 07.2021

GED -

Dougherty Valley High School

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