Sydney Ackman
Winter Haven
Summary
Dynamic English Teacher with a proven track record at Noble on the Hill, adept in curriculum design and individualized education. Expert in fostering student engagement and enhancing language development. Recognized for creating effective lesson plans and achieving significant improvements in student assessments. Strong organizational abilities and cultural awareness drive successful classroom environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Noble on the Hill
Seoul
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Head teacher of a kindergarten class at an all English school in Seoul, South Korea.
- Handled all classes from phonics, art, science, literacy, and vocabulary.
- Created all class plans and curriculum for each course.
- Interacted daily with parents on school’s platform called Class Note.
- Gave monthly student evaluations and created individualized learning plans for each student.
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
- Encouraged self-expression among learners through oral presentations or role plays.
- Planned and updated curricula and lesson plans to continuously improve subject coverage.
English Teacher
Tony Park
Seoul
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Plan and design individualized education plan, interactive class curriculum, lessons, and handouts to personalize learning objectives and expectations for each class.
- Instruct English to classes of 10-25 students to enhance their learning and confidence in speaking and resolve their difficulties in second language acquisition.
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
- Facilitated student success and academic growth new curriculum implementation.
Beauty Advisor
Sephora
Westminster
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Required an extensive knowledge of latest cosmetic products, give beauty advice, suggest and sell products appropriate for customers, explain how products work, demonstrate how to use products, operate cash register, restock products, and handle all customer questions and concerns.
- Administered special promotions such as discounts or loyalty rewards programs.
- Alleviated product theft by maintaining sales floor and shopper awareness.
- Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
- Assisted customers in feeling relaxed and comfortable with the process.
Admissions and Outreach Work Study
Front Range Community College
Westminster
09.2019 - 05.2021
- In charge of going through all applications to the college.
- Importing all information from applications into the college's system.
- Determined residency and holds based on student applications.
- Contacted students regarding application issues, and answered any questions regarding the application process.
- Helped plan and coordinate all events for potential students on campus.
- I gave tours of the campus and held information sessions for prospective students.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
English Teacher
Tony Park
Seoul
02.2016 - 11.2018
- I private tutored children in English all over Seoul.
- I helped with their speaking, grammar, listening, reading, writing as well as overall understanding of the language.
- I have taught children from the age of 4 all the way up to college.
- I have also taught in kindergartens as well as academies.
- There I taught classes of 12-15 students ages from kindergarten to high school.
- I was also in charge of creating my own lessons and activities for each class.
Executive Assistant
Advantage Resources
Denver
01.2014 - 11.2015
- In charge of the president's daily schedule.
- Taking phone calls, booking business trips, sending emails, handling all mailing, as well as all messages.
- Responsible for scheduling and handling meetings with partners.
- Also in charge of daily office needs, such as copies, printing, stocking supplies, office organization, and all orders, such as office supplies and other needs.
- Oversaw inventory control processes ensuring availability of supplies at all times.
- Tackled and addressed top-level, high-priority issues with professional administrative discretion.
- Coordinated executive and senior management vacation, day-to-day meeting and travel schedules.
Marketing and P.R. Intern
The Musebox
Los Angeles
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Created and wrote pitches, posted daily on all media sites, wrote and sent out press release releases, updated website daily, created weekly progress report for each client, made proposal calls, created, pack and send off press kits.
- In charge of all social media creating posts and posting daily on each site.
Public Relations Intern
SRO PR (previously MSO)
Los Angeles
03.2014 - 06.2014
- Worked closely with head of PR.
- Assisted with the planning of marketing events, wrote media releases and newsletters, and updated social media pages.
- Responsible for creating media kits and client information packages.
Receptionist
Advantage Resources
Denver
01.2012 - 11.2013
- Contributed to main office tasks such as ordering supplies, making phone calls, scheduling meetings, reserving conference rooms, booking business trips, sending emails, handling all mailing, keeping work and break rooms stocked, and greeting and welcoming guests.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs, Korean
University of Colorado
Boulder, CO08-2023
Associate of Arts - Elementary Teacher Education
Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO08-2021
Certificate - Music Business
Musicians Institute
Hollywood, CA09-2014
Skills
- Korean language proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Curriculum design
- Classroom leadership
- Lesson development
- Individualized education
- Phonics teaching
- Parent engagement
- Student evaluation
- Language development
- Team collaboration
- Creative skills
- Organizational abilities
- Time management
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Critical thinking skills
- Cultural awareness
- Teacher professional development
- Literacy techniques
- Test readiness strategies
- Vocabulary enhancement
- Student assessment methods
Languages
Korean
Professional
Timeline
English Teacher
Noble on the Hill
03.2024 - 03.2025
English Teacher
Tony Park
01.2022 - 02.2024
Beauty Advisor
Sephora
05.2021 - 07.2022
Admissions and Outreach Work Study
Front Range Community College
09.2019 - 05.2021
English Teacher
Tony Park
02.2016 - 11.2018
Marketing and P.R. Intern
The Musebox
09.2014 - 12.2014
Public Relations Intern
SRO PR (previously MSO)
03.2014 - 06.2014
Executive Assistant
Advantage Resources
01.2014 - 11.2015
Receptionist
Advantage Resources
01.2012 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs, Korean
University of Colorado
Associate of Arts - Elementary Teacher Education
Front Range Community College
Certificate - Music Business
Musicians Institute
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