Teaching Experience

Middle School Math Teacher 2013 - Present

Korea International School, Pangyo, South Korea

Taught a combination of Math 6, Math 6 Accelerated, and Math 7 classes that were aligned with the Common Core State Standards.
Used “flipped teaching” and “blended learning” to accommodate different learning styles and differentiate my teaching.
Created my own Youtube Channel (Anywhere Math) that includes over 80 videos, around 20,000 subscribers, and views of over two million from students all over the world.
Researched, developed, and implemented a 6th grade experiential education trip to the southeast coast of Korea. The three day/two night trip included hiking, mushroom farming, traditional Korean drumming, Buddhist meditation, and a visit to a local animal rehabilitation center.
Co-led a week long international experiential education trip to Thailand with 63 grade eight students over spring break. Also chaperoned a similar week long trip to Fiji for 6th and 7th grade students.
Represented the Math Department in leadership meetings as the Math Department Head for the past two years.
Developed and implemented a standards-based grading system to make the math department’s grades more accurate and descriptive.
Created and executed a Math Olympics competition that has attracted over 60 students each of the last three years.
Provided multiple external math competition opportunities to middle school students that included the AMC 8 and Math League.
Ran many popular school clubs, including Puzzles, Tricks, and Magic Club, Cooking Club, Movie-Making Club, Video Editing Club, and Photoshop Club.

6th Grade Math Teacher 2011 - 2013

Colegio Bolivar, Cali, Colombia

Taught four classes of 6th grade math and one accommodations class for students who needed more one on one support.
Completely revised the entire middle school “house” system to create more school spirit and enthusiasm.
Mentored a group of 6th grade presidents and vice presidents to become leaders and better represent their individual houses.
Helped revise current standards to better address students’ needs.
Attended all grade level, department, middle school, 6th grade student council, and middle school student council meetings.

Middle School ESL Teacher 2008 - 2010

Tae Jang Middle School, Suwon, South Korea

Co-taught on average 20 classes of 40 students each, per week, emphasizing speaking and listening.
Taught extra classes after school for both struggling and advanced students.
Planned, organized, and taught two weeks of “English Camp” during summer and winter vacations.