Yeon Ju Ryu

jessica.ryu1021@gmail.com (646) 708-1133

Summary
Determined and passionate educator who is well trained to educate students across the board from first to sixth
grade. Dedicated to creating safe and positive learning environment for students in NYC where differentiation
and modification are crucial to meet the needs of the diverse community.

Education

CUNY HUNTER COLLEGE

Bachelor in English Language Arts with Childhood Education (Honors) 2nd major May 2013
Certification NYS Initial Childhood Education (1-6)

NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Masters in Science in Instructional Technology for Educators September 2015 December 2017

Experience

P.S. 101K The Verrazano Brooklyn, NY

General Education Teacher (1-6th Grade) September 2014 Present

School Organizations 2014 - Present

- Leader In Me TM - facilitator of the Lighthouse Team

- Technology Liaison
- Social Studies 5th grade representative
- Curriculum Team

5th Grade 2017 - Present

- Social Studies Grade Representative; created pacing calendar using Scope & Sequence and Social
Studies Curriculum

4th Grade 2014 - 2017

- Using CCSS for Mathematics and ELA, planned rigorous lessons for 4th grade
- Using the Smart-Board application and Google Drive, created multiple lessons aligned to the fourth
grade CCSS
- Created ELA curriculum map and unit of studies for the 4th grade

P.S. 101K The Verrazano Brooklyn, NY

Substitute Teacher (K-5) February June 2014

- Using CCSS for Mathematics and ELA, planned lessons for range of grades (K-5)
- Using the Smart-board application, created multiple math lessons that are aligned to the fifth grade
Common Core State Standards.
- Using the CCSS for ELA, created writing lessons for argumentative essay

P.S. 198M Isador E. Ida Straus Manhattan, NY

Student Teacher (4th Grade) January May 2013

- Using TCRWP, planned for small group instruction. Conferenced with students according to the
Fountas and Pinnell guided reading levels to teach different reading strategies using nonfiction,
fiction, and historical fiction passages.
- Using CCSS for Mathematics planned various math lessons on fractions, decimals, and geometry.
 Used manipulative to differentiate for various learners. Designed lessons on Smart board.
- Using CCSS for ELA and TCRWP, created lessons to help enrich the students ability to answer short
response questions. Demonstrated how to analyze the prompt, find evidence from the text, and write a
complete response using the prompt and the evidence.

Angel Advantage Tutoring Center Brooklyn, NY

Math Teacher 2009 2014

- Teaching lessons are aligned to the NYS Common Core Standards. Covered all the units for grades 2,3,
and 4. Used Everyday Math and Singapore Math to teach different mathematical strategies.

Other Experiences/ Skills

First Korean Church of Brooklyn Brooklyn, NY
Administrative Coordinator 2012 2014

- Directorial position to manage and support the office of Children Ministry in the First Korean Church
of Brooklyn. Liaison between departments of the church. Organizes, supervises, and facilitates the
flow of the ministry and Sunday service. Plans events for children from ages 2-10. Supports and
accompanies staffs.

Bible Study Teacher/ Praise Coordinator for Children Ministry 2009 2014

- Plans for weekly Bible study for ages 4 and 5 by using study materials. Coordinates praise and body
motions for children ministry - consisting of ages 2 10.

Skills
- Bilingual: fluent in Korean and English
- Technology: Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), SmartBoard, Promethean, GAFE (Google Docs)