Susan Kang
New York,NY
Summary
Dedicated educator focused on empowering students. Keenly aware of social justice issues surrounding impoverished students and families. Enthusiastic about providing students with opportunities to realize potential, achieve academic goals and matriculate to higher education.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AP US History Teacher
Democracy Prep Harlem High School
New York, NY
08.2021 - Current
- Create engaging lesson plans, course materials and homework assignments covering established coursework and textbook information.
- Work with associates and department leaders to coordinate best instruction practices to promote higher understanding of the content.
- Advise students on academic progress, goals and achievement.
- Initiate, facilitate and moderate classroom discussions to keep students engaged and monitor group progress.
- Maintain regular verbal and written communication with school counselors and parents to update with student progress, class schedules and important test dates.
- Utilize appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
Assistant Principal
Success Academy Charter Schools
New York, NY
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Managed 20 teachers by being a regular presence in classroom and providing feedbacks on effective teaching practices and classroom management strategies
- Empowered teachers and cultivated leadership skills by supporting their efforts and individual development
- Use data to drive effective teaching practices and to address the cause of failure and success
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development
- Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment
- Developed subject and grade leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction.
Chief Operating Officer
Reese+Riley, LLC
New York, NY
05.2012 - 05.2017
- Built and strengthened over relationships across functional leadership areas to keep revenue development and operational plans interconnected and effective
- Evaluated over 1000 of suppliers to assess quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries, maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
DL Collection
New York, NY
01.2009 - 04.2012
- Drove company branding efforts to increase market presence and brand recognition
- Conducted trials and tests of marketing channels such as paid acquisition, social media and fresh content creation
- Worked closely with all product development departments to create and maintain marketing materials for sales presentations and client meetings
Educational Specialist/Teacher
Honor's Review
Tenafly, NJ
07.2007 - 06.2009
- Reviewed teacher performance and suggested improvements
- Guided staff on ways to improve instructional delivery
- Worked with colleagues to develop interactive learning curriculum
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Teacher
Commonwealth Ave School
Los Angeles, CA
07.2002 - 07.2007
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops
- Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student field-trip retreats and team-work community service projects
- Nominated by students to receive Who's Who Among Teachers Award
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching Social Studies in Secondary Education
Teachers College of Columbia University
New York, NY05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Relationship building and rapport
- Analytical thinking
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Creative learning strategies
- Student engagement
- Purposeful lesson planning
- Experiential learning
- Student-centered learning
- Classroom Management
Accomplishments
Awarded Who's Who Among Teachers, 2005
Recognized for increasing STAR scores each year
Certification
- Permanent Certification in Education, K-12
Timeline
AP US History Teacher
Democracy Prep Harlem High School
08.2021 - Current
Assistant Principal
Success Academy Charter Schools
07.2019 - 06.2020
Chief Operating Officer
Reese+Riley, LLC
05.2012 - 05.2017
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
DL Collection
01.2009 - 04.2012
Educational Specialist/Teacher
Honor's Review
07.2007 - 06.2009
Teacher
Commonwealth Ave School
07.2002 - 07.2007
Master of Arts - Teaching Social Studies in Secondary Education
Teachers College of Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of California - Los Angeles
- Permanent Certification in Education, K-12
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