Trinh Tran
Educator
Duluth,MN
Summary
Skilled educational professional with an innovative University of MN Duluth education. Resourceful and imaginative teaching professional. I have the ability to maintain a well-disciplined and highly motivated educational setting while also offering individualized support and providing a positive environment to ensure that the community succeeds in their goals. Resourceful and innovative Instructional Designer with over 2+ years of experience in e-learning and curriculum development for wide variety of cultural and professional backgrounds. Offering insightful analysis of content and design to create value-added learning programs that achieve desired business outcomes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and assess learning needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
School Art Teacher
Middle School and High
Carlton, MN
08.2020 - Current
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Taught students to identify key elements of style, intent and emotion when experiencing art.
- Educated students on cultural influences on art styles and techniques of modern and historic art.
- Set reasonable performance and learning goals for students to strive for and achieve.
- Guided students to develop and hone creative processes and problem-solving skills.
Art Education Intern
Duluth, MN
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Managed classroom activities, parent conferences, and lesson plans.
- Monitored and assessed understanding of difficult concepts and adjusted lesson accordingly.
- Assumed leadership roles in classes and summer activities.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
International Student Services Intern
University Of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN
04.2018 - 05.2020
- Served diverse student needs by collaborating closely with academics, sales and support personnel.
- Confirmed class schedules with instructors and distributed current details to faculty and staff.
- Supported students throughout service period to handle technical issues with access, performance or other areas.
- Oversaw peer mentor program providing direct assistance to school students.
- Answered student inquiries in-person, by telephone and through email.
- Managed data entry of student information and maintained updated records.
Youth Mentor
Office Of Educational Equity Leadership
Bloomington, MN
07.2014 - 05.2016
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
- Assisted youth with homework assignments, sports and fitness, art and literacy.
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Counseled students regarding educational issues such as truancy, study habits and career planning.
- Created workshops for youth to improve communication skills, teamwork and cooperation.
- Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect or threats identified.
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
- Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN 08.2016 - 05.2020
Skills
Group and Individual Instruction
Progress Reporting
Curriculum Development
Educational Leadership
Organizational Performance
Course Material Creation
Certification
Conditional Tier 3 Professional Minnesota License: Art Education K-12
Timeline
School Art Teacher
Middle School and High
08.2020 - Current
Art Education Intern
08.2018 - 05.2020
International Student Services Intern
University Of Minnesota Duluth
04.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
University of Minnesota Duluth
08.2016 - 05.2020
Youth Mentor
Office Of Educational Equity Leadership
07.2014 - 05.2016