Lois Kim

• Implemented focused lessons for literacy readiness highlighting phonics, language comprehension and writing abilities.
• Strengthened early numeracy skills through engaging math games and activities tailored to kindergarten-age learners.
• Expanded cultural awareness within the classroom by incorporating diverse learning materials and celebrating various holidays throughout the year.
• Coordinated conferences with parents to discuss student progress and establish goals for improvement and advancement.
• Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual, and social development.
• Mentored new teachers in effective instructional strategies, fostering professional growth within the school community.
• Coordinated field trips to local museums, parks, and community centers to enrich students'' learning experiences outside of the classroom setting.
• Assessed student learning through ongoing formative assessments, allowing for targeted instruction based on individual needs.

• Worked with other group leaders to identify and resolve issues between teams.
• Facilitated discussions for identifying team goals, aligning efforts towards common objectives.
• Communicated and maintained personal contact with parents or guardians to discuss achievements and behavior concerns.
• Managed budgets for group projects, optimizing resource allocation to maximize results while minimizing costs.
• Conducted regular performance evaluations of team members, offering constructive feedback and tailored coaching to enhance individual success within the group setting.

• Using data to develop specific individualized or small-group and class-wide action plans to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Collaborate with teachers within and across grade levels to unpack Common Core State Standards and align curricula to ensure learning goals would effectively be met and student performance would exceed standards at each grade level.
• Collaborate with grade level team to deliver balanced lessons and activities in Engage NY, Pearson Envision Math, Handwriting Without Tears, Amplify Science, 2nd Step Social Emotional Curriculum, Teaching Tolerance and Lucy Calkins Reader's and Writer's Workshop.
• Embraced teaching children of diverse educational, cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.

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• Using data to develop specific individualized or small group action plans to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Applied guided inquiry, modeled and explored different types of higher order thinking activities, to then foster student driven expansion.
• Used Response to Intervention (RTI) system to identify and monitor student progress.
• Modeled positive behavior, set clear expectations and built a strong rapport with the students using Responsive Classroom.
• Formally and informally assess student learning using a variety of assessments including Fountas & Pinnell.
• Created units and lessons using Teaching Tolerance standards and Backwards Design Framework.

• Facilitated lessons and implemented activities in Explode the Code, Handwriting Without Tears, Singapore Math, Lucy Calkins' Reader's and Writer's Workshop.
• Strategized the use of various manipulates, flexible seating and partner work to differentiate and support diverse learners in the classroom.
• Played an active role during parent teacher conferences, updated parent regularly on their child's progress.
• Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.

• Facilitated child-centered learning through creative activities and independent learning.
• Created an inviting and stimulating environment through thoughtful interactive classroom set-up.
• Promoted a positive classroom environment, fostering respect, empathy, and teamwork among students.
• Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.

• Collaborated with fellow teachers to design interdisciplinary lesson plans, reinforcing key concepts across subjects.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences while fostering a respectful learning environment.
• Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, addressing the unique needs of each student in the classroom.
• Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, tailoring lesson plans to target areas needing improvement.
• Assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adjusting instructional approaches as needed.
• Contributed to the development of annual curriculum maps, ensuring alignment with state standards and grade-level objectives.

• Managed two branches for our summer intensive programs for two years, taught SAT lower/upper level classes, and trained other instructors.
• Developed, planned and participated in The Princeton Review professional development workshops and staff meetings on marketing, program expansion and assuring program.
• Served as a mentor for struggling students, offering guidance on study habits, time management techniques, and academic goal setting.
• Monitored student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instructional approaches as needed to optimize outcomes.
• Provided constructive feedback on student performance, identifying areas for improvement and offering personalized support to ensure progress towards goals.

• Communicated clearly and persuasively to present findings and recommendations.
• Achieved alignment on project objectives with comprehensive research and analysis of best practices.
• Developed recommendations to improve community engagement through targeted outreach efforts.
• Attended committee meetings to propose, discuss and advance management and investment ideas.
• Evaluated progress towards established objectives, identifying areas for improvement and recommending corrective actions.