Dong-Tho “Nini” Buu

5821 Kingman Ave APT E Buena Park, CA 90621

P: (949) 537-8127 E: dongtho.buu@gmail.com

EDUCATION__________________________________________________________________________________________

​2018-Present​ ​ Master of Science: ​Combined Master’s in Education/Multiple Subject Credential

​California State University, Fullerton ​Fullerton, CA
● Master’s emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction

2015-2017 Bachelor of Arts: ​Education Sciences

University of California, Irvine ​Irvine, CA
● Concentration in Early Childhood Learning and Development
● Graduated magna cum laude

WORK EXPERIENCE_______________________________________________________________________________
Nov 2018-Current ​Various School Districts - Substitute Teacher ​Various Cities, CA
● Certified substitute in Placentia-Yorba Linda, Cypress, Anaheim, Corona-Norco, and Irvine
school districts.
● Substituted for teachers of all grade levels, specializing in elementary and early childhood.
● Ensured that the class upheld classroom management expectations and completed academic
lesson to the teacher’s expectations.

Aug 2015-Current ​Columbus Grove Daycare - Head Teacher Irvine, CA

● Taught groups of students aged 2-5.
● Supported motor, cognitive, social-emotional, and language development through guided
instruction and play.
● Prepared students for Kindergarten with readiness skills such as identifying and regulating
emotion, cooperating with others, and resolving conflict.
● Created lesson plans based on the transitional kindergarten curriculum of California.

Oct 2015-Current ​Private Tutor Irvine, CA

● Provided early intervention to struggling students outside of the school setting.
● Developed student confidence within an academic setting by strengthening study techniques
and skills.
● Created individualized plans addressing each student’s strengths and weaknesses and steps to
take for improvement.
● Assisted in preparing college applications.

RELATED VOLUNTEER WORK __________________________________________________________________

May 2017-Dec 2017 ​South Coast Literacy Council - ESL Teacher Irvine, CA
● Planned lessons to promote communication and comprehension among adult students.
● Simulated real-life application of the English language.
● Promoted unity and acceptance by encouraging students to share their cultures.

Jan 2018-Jun 2018 Global Vision Initiative- TEFL Teacher Luang Prabang, Laos
● Planned and taught English as a foreign language to primary, intermediate, and University
students.
● Acted as a mentor and leader for new volunteers entering the program.
● Conducted private lessons for Buddhist novices and monks.