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Work History
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Languages
Certification
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Yuna Blair Kwon

Yuna Blair Kwon

New York,USA

Summary

Experienced education professional with strong expertise in project management, team collaboration, critical thinking, and achieving goals. Reliable and adaptable, ready to meet evolving needs. Valued for leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, and passion for community outreach and human growth.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Educational Director and Head Teacher

The École
09.2021 - Current

• Led the planning and execution of curriculum development projects, aligning them with institutional goals to improve learning outcomes and ensure timely delivery.

• Spearheaded the integration of AI tools into educational programs, managing project timelines and resources to enhance engagement through next-generation learning modalities.

• Facilitated cross-functional collaboration with parents, community stakeholders, and the administrative team, resulting in a significant amount of increase in student retention within the first academic year.

• Conducted in-depth analysis and refinement of assessment tools, improving the accuracy and efficiency of over 60 student performance evaluations, ensuring data-driven decisions in program improvements.

First Grade Class Head Teacher

The Dalton School
09.2020 - 08.2021

• Led the design and implementation of the Bridges Math curriculum as part of a cross-functional team, improving math proficiency through structured, data-driven lesson plans.

• Coordinated project timelines and resources for the integration of culturally diverse social studies content, including collaboration with guest speakers, increasing students' global awareness and engagement.

• Managed individualized learning assessments using Fountas and Pinnell standards, advancing students' skills through data analysis and personalized learning interventions.

Kindergarten Class Associate Teacher

The Dalton School
09.2018 - 08.2019

• Collaborated in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives by contributing to Affinity meetings, leading to new classroom inclusivity practices, and managing the execution of these initiatives.

• Developed and executed an art education program featuring studies of historical artists, increasing student knowledge of art history through structured project planning and creative engagement strategies.

• Designed and delivered Social Studies and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programs, driving improvement in self-awareness and peer collaboration, tracked through regular behavioral assessments.

Head Teacher

The Mandell Preschool
09.2016 - 08.2018
  • Communicate clear objectives to the children while reinforcing positive behaviors in the classroom
  • Created lesson plans based on each child’s individual milestones
  • Engage in interactive and positive classroom atmosphere

Pre-Kindergarten Class Associate Teacher

The Garden House School
09.2014 - 08.2016
  • Conduct “Little Readers” reading program
  • Establish musical curricula to accelerate children’s brain development
  • Build reliable relationship with the colleagues, students, and families through open communication

Education

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education

Hunter College
New York, NY
05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education And Special Education

New York University
New York, NY
05.2014

Skills

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Implementation
  • Mentoring and Collaborating with the Administrative Team
  • Group and Individual Project Management
  • Progress Assessment and Reporting
  • Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Differentiated Strategy Management
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Creative Thinking and Communication
  • Curriculum Development
  • Social-Emotional Learning
  • Time Management and Work Ethic

Technical Skills

Adobe | Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat

Google | Google Classroom, Google Meet, Google Scholar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Drive, Calendar

Microsoft | Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Office 365

Languages | English (Fluent), Korean (Fluent), French (Beginner), Spanish (Beginner)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • CPR/AED Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • Prevention and Identification of Brain Injuries, including Abusive Head Trauma (AHT)
  • Mandated Reporter
  • Preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Promoting Safe Sleeping
  • Foundations in Health and Safety e-Learning

Timeline

Educational Director and Head Teacher

The École
09.2021 - Current

First Grade Class Head Teacher

The Dalton School
09.2020 - 08.2021

Kindergarten Class Associate Teacher

The Dalton School
09.2018 - 08.2019

Head Teacher

The Mandell Preschool
09.2016 - 08.2018

Pre-Kindergarten Class Associate Teacher

The Garden House School
09.2014 - 08.2016
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • Prevention and Identification of Brain Injuries, including Abusive Head Trauma (AHT)
  • Mandated Reporter
  • Preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Promoting Safe Sleeping
  • Foundations in Health and Safety e-Learning

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education

Hunter College

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education And Special Education

New York University
Yuna Blair Kwon