Yena Baek
Bernardsville
Summary
Dedicated volunteer and teacher with a strong focus on teamwork and emotional support across diverse cultures and personalities. Proven ability to create engaging community environments and foster connections, enhancing the positive interactions in diverse communities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Home Volunteer
Mira Vie
Bridgewater, NJ
11.2025 - Current
- Sing, dance, teach simple dance, and make origami with residents.
- Provide companionship, fostering emotional well-being and reducing feelings of isolation among residents by talking with them.
Teaching Volunteer
JDB School
Daegu, South Korea
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Teach 7 Korean elementary school students English as a second language
- Assisted in creating engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student learning styles.
- Supported classroom management by fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Translator
Compassion
South Korea
02.2023 - 11.2024
- Translated 260 English letters from the sponsored children in developing countries into Korean for sponsors.
- Collaborated with project teams to deliver timely, accurate translations.
Blogger
Personal & IMPAKT Ministry
Bernardsville, NJ
08.2025 - Current
- Recruit the international students who are looking for housing by posting an article once a week.
- Provide useful information for international students by sharing personal studying abroad experiences.
- Analyze the statistics of the weekly blog visiting rate and views.
Mission Trip Student Leader
Judabok Church
Daegu, South Korea
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Led the weekly meeting before the mission, discussing the schedule and collecting ideas for programs from participants
- Coordinated fundraising and raised $1,000, holding a Christmas concert with the team.
- Interpret the conversation between the local minister and the Korean ministers.
Bible Teacher
Wow I Get the Bible
South Korea
12.2021 - Current
- Teach Korean middle school and high school students the Bible chronologically once a month for two hours via Zoom.
- Improve class participation by leading a small group activity related to the study.
- Collaborate with fellow educators to integrate diverse teaching methods and resources into curriculum development by attending the annual meeting in the summer.
Church Volunteer
Judabok Church
Daegu, South Korea
05.2022 - 08.2025
- Maintained church facilities by conducting regular cleaning and organization tasks for regular service and special events
- Led worship music performances during services, uplifting the congregation through song leading and playing piano.
- Helped with special events such as Vacation Bible School to coordinate programs, resources, spaces, and schedules.
Education
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Raritan Valley Community College
Branchburg Township, NJ12-2027
High School Diploma -
Wisdom Mission School
Anaheim, CA06-2025
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Emotional support
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
- Interpersonal relations
- Cultural sensitivity
Languages
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nursing Home Volunteer
Mira Vie
11.2025 - Current
Blogger
Personal & IMPAKT Ministry
08.2025 - Current
Teaching Volunteer
JDB School
01.2024 - 08.2025
Mission Trip Student Leader
Judabok Church
11.2023 - 02.2024
Translator
Compassion
02.2023 - 11.2024
Church Volunteer
Judabok Church
05.2022 - 08.2025
Bible Teacher
Wow I Get the Bible
12.2021 - Current
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Raritan Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Wisdom Mission School