Korina Kim

+44 7467 817285 | kimkori1@gmail.com | mskorinakim.weebly.com

Certifications
Michigan Elementary Standard Certificate May 2020
K-5 All Subjects (K-8 All Subjects Self-Contained)
K-12 Learning Disabilities
K-8 Social Studies
Teaching English as a Foreign Language March 2020
Adult and Child First Aid and CPR March 2020

Education
Master of Science | Inclusive Education Ongoing | Expected Graduation: Fall 2023
University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland
• 120 graduate-level credits completed
• 60 credit dissertation in progress
• Student Program Representative

Teacher Preparation Program April 2020

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
• 12 graduate-level credits completed

Bachelor of Arts | Special Education – Learning Disabilities May 2019

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
• Teaching Major: Social Studies
• Global Educator Cohort Program

Experience

Nanny August 2022 – Ongoing

Private Family | Edinburgh, Scotland

• Oversaw school drop off and pick up for three children aged 9 and 5.
• Prepared meals, cleaned, and cared for basic needs of children before and after school.
• Tutored year 3 child in mathematics including basic operations, fractions, measurement,
and decimals.
• Supported children in social and emotional development through use of positive
reinforcement, open communication, and boundary setting.

General Education Elementary Teacher August 2020- June 2022

International School of Dongguan, Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China
 • Worked in a collaborative teaching environment with assistant, SEN and ELL teachers to
provide instruction to third graders.
• Developed behavioral and academic intervention plans for students with support needs.
• Employed positive behavior interventions and supports to the general third grade class.
• Assessed a variety of general education, special education and ELL students in math,
science, social studies, reading and writing.
• Accumulated and used data to differentiate lessons and accommodate various learning
needs for all students.
• Developed interactive learning activities in math, science, social studies, and ELA.
• Led after school activities for students between in elementary, middle, and high school
focused on peer tutoring and volleyball.

Varsity Volleyball Coach September 2021- November 2021

International School of Dongguan, Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China

• Instructed and supervised 18 high school girls in the playing competitive volleyball.
• Collected, recorded, and utilized data to analyze player growth.
• Developed team building, communication, respect, and collaborative skills with students
and coaches.
• Chaperoned 28 high school girls and boys in overnight inter-city tournaments.
• Supported and encouraged players in social, emotional, and physical development.

Special Education Teaching Intern January 2020 - April 2020

Haslett Middle School, Haslett Public Schools, Haslett, Michigan

• Co-planned and collaborated with mentor teacher and special education team to create
quality instruction and accommodation for 14 students with learning disabilities.
• Accommodate and address different learning needs to 10 students in tier 3 math
instruction at the middle school level.
• Co-lead various meetings with mentor teacher including Individualized Education Plans,
Re-evaluation meetings and parent teacher conferences.

Elementary Teaching Intern- Fifth Grade August 2019 - December 2019

Pinecrest Elementary School, East Lansing Public Schools, East Lansing, Michigan

• Co-planned and collaborated with mentor teacher and fifth grade team to create quality,
equitable lessons for students in math, reading, science and writing.
• Utilized student-centered learning techniques including demonstrations, independent
learning, and modeling to encourage understanding of concepts of mathematics.
• Differentiated techniques to adapt to students’ different learning styles and abilities.
• Assumed all classroom responsibilities including lesson planning, classroom
management, and data management for three classes of 22 students for six weeks.
• Practiced classroom management skills and created a productive learning environment.

Housing and Activities Coordinator Summer 2019

MSU College of Engineering, East Lansing, Michigan

• Led staff of six mentors responsible for the well-being and education of high school
students in a residential learning community.
• Provided students with cognitive challenges, social opportunities, and independence by
introducing and leading students through college-level classes and activities.

Assistant Early Childhood Teacher Fall 2018 - Summer 2019

KinderCare Learning Centers, East Lansing, Michigan

• Cared for children aged six weeks through five years by means of hygienic care, feeding
and educational interaction.
• Collaborated with students, teachers and parents to ensure student development and well-
being.

Assistant Group Leader Summer 2018

Camp Walden New York, Diamond Point, New York

• Facilitated and encouraged staff of 10 women in oversight and care of group of 30 high
school girls.
• Guided 30 high school girls for the duration of the summer vacation in various athletic,
team building and creative activities while living in a group environment.
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Activities and Professional Development
International Education Professional Development, Future Learn Online. Winter, 2020
Trauma Informed Teaching, East Lansing Public Schools, East Lansing, MI Fall 2019
Early Childhood Development, KinderCare Learning Centers, East Lansing, MI Spring 2019

Technology Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Publisher for Mac and PC; Document Camera,
Digital Projector (ELMO), SMART board & Interactive Whiteboard, Skype, Zoom, Seewoo TV,
Apple TV, iPad
Educational Tools
DIBELS, QRI, Fry Sight Word Assessment, AIMSweb, AIMSweb +, KTEA-3, TOWL- 4,
MAP, Lucy Calkins, Eureka Math, Fountes and Pinnel, ATLAS, Seesaw, WIDA

Honors and Awards

University Dean’s List 2017-2019
Beulah R. Crane Scholarship 2018
Jack and Ingrid Wallach Endowed Scholarship in Education 2017