GRACE J. KIM
168 Summit Drive
Paramus, NJ 07652
201-919-4020 ©
grjie.kim@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full time teaching position
CERTIFICATIONS
New Jersey State Certification in Elementary Education
New York State Certification in Childhood Education
New York State Certification in Special Childhood Education (anticipation)
EDUCATION
Rockland Teacher’s Center Institute, Haverstraw, NY
Special Education (1-6)
Expected Graduation: May 2015
Pace University, Pleasantville, NY
Childhood Education; Concentration in English
Graduation: MAY 2013
G.P.A: 3.18/4.0
Paramus High School, Paramus, NJ
Senate and General Assembly Citation Diploma
G.P.A.: 3.6/4.0
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Fred S. Keller School (Pre-K-K)
Special Education Teacher Assistant (09/14-02/15)
Responsible for assisting in the supervision and instruction of special needs students
Observing and documenting student progress
Implementing plans for instructions
Jesse J. Kaplan School (K-2) (09/13-06/14)
Special Education Teacher Assistant (West Nyack, NY)
Responsible for assisting in the supervision and instruction of special needs students
Observing and documenting student progress
Implementing plans for instructions
Borough of Paramus
Summer Playground Counselor (Paramus, NJ) (06/10-06/12)
Responsible for supervising children in playground
Responsible for setting up events and activities for children
Responsible for cleaning up and taking care of children
3. Reach Out and Read Tutor (Paramus, NJ)
Book Buddy and Tutor (09/10 – 05/11)
Responsible for reading books for children (ages: 3-5)
Bringing used books to children as presents
Teaching kids how to read books
Interacting with children, assisting to be involved in activities
4. Children’s Aid and Family Services (Paramus, NJ)
Assistant Teacher (06/06-08/06)
Responsible for supervising children inside and outside of classrooms
Assist teacher with planned activities for children
Daycare for 225 children (ages 0-6)
Teaching children the alphabet, numbers and phonics.
5. Paramus Public Library (Paramus, NJ)
Young Adult Tutor (06/06- 08/06)
Responsible for reading books for underage children (3-5)
Organized games and events with librarians
Assist parents and children with desired books to read
SUPERVISED TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Columbus Elementary School New Rochelle District (3/13- 5/13)
Responsible for teacher observation
Assisted the teacher with grading
Assisted the teacher with students and teaching
Carl Dixon Elmsford Free Union District (10/12-3/13)
Responsible for teacher observation
Assisted the teacher with grading
Assisted the teacher with students and teaching
Alice E. Grady Elmsford Free Union District (09/11 06/12)
Responsible for teacher observation
Assisted the teacher with grading
Assisted the teacher with students and teaching
Pocantico Hills Central District Sleepy Hollow, NY (09/10-12/10)
Responsible for teacher observation
Assisted the teacher with grading
Assisted the teacher with students and teaching
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Church Missionary To Haiti (2011-2012)
Build homes for families
Church Missionary to Turkey (2004-2005)
Teach young children (ages: 5-10) to read and write English
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Gamma Sigma Sigma Sorority (03/12-05/13)
Student for Smarter Planet Senator (03/11-05/12)
FEA (Future Educators Association) (09/10-05/12)
Aspire Association Event Planner (09/10-05/12)
SKILLS
Translate Korean and English, proficiency in 21st century technology (iPads, Smart Board)
New Jersey State Certification in Elementary Education
New York State Certification in Childhood Education