WHO I AM
Welcome to my e-portfolio! The purpose of this website is to provide a succinct introduction of my background and qualifications. It will also function as a hub for my past work and experiences. I hope that this website will illuminate my passion for the field of education and technology.
This website is structured to provide a brief overview of my background, my work information, samples of my work, and education history, and contact information. The content is presented in a coherent vertical manner for easy viewing and providing a concise background on my work history and experience. This website is best viewed on a web browser (i.e. chrome, safari, etc..), but can also be viewed on a mobile device.
Introduction
I'm a teacher employed at the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. I originally student taught at the Pleasanton Unified School District for a year and taught English for three years in Korea.
I graduated from University of California, Berkeley for my Bachelor Degree (Rhetoric, Legal Studies, and History). I completed the Teacher's Credential Program at California State University, East Bay and currently completing my Masters at the same institute in Educational Technology Leadership.
I believe that technology ought to be used in classrooms to supplement the learning process and assist students towards accomplishing their learning goals. Due to the advent of mobile devices and the internet, students are capable of producing incredible works. I hope to harness this creativity and passion in order to inspire students in demonstrate their understanding of the content material and promote engagement.
My interests consist of digital art, traveling, and eating unique cuisine.
California High School link
Current School
Student Site Council Member
10th Grade ELA
Room 323
9th Grade ELA/Core
Room 323
Employment:
California High School
Misc
10th
9th
Educational Background:
-University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts (Rhetoric, Legal studies, History)
-California State University, East Bay
Teaching Credential (ELA/Social Science)
-California State University, East Bay
Masters in Educational Technology Leadership
PAST & PRESENT
Purpose of e-portfolio:
This website will provide a succinct overview of my works and experiences within the field of education and technology.
The e-portfolio while also provide sample works that may be utilized in a classroom or other institutions focusing on education and technology.
Educational Technology Vision Statement: Educational Technology has been growing immensely as an important field for both corporations and schools. Technology can be used effectively in both realms for enhancing the learning process and communicating the content material in compelling and memorable ways.
SAMPLE WORKS FOR CLASS
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, EAST BAY (COURSE WORK)
RESUME
Abraham Sung-Ill Kim
Objective
Obtain a position utilizing my skills in a local district to teach English Language Arts/Social Sciences at a secondary school level.
Skills
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Microsoft Word/Powerpoint/Excel/Outlook
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Adobe Photoshop/Google Sketchup
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Sony Vegas Pro/Adobe After Effects
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Proficient in Korean and Japanese
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CPR/AED Authorized
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Google Analytics/Adsense/Wordpress Design
Formal Education and Certification
Spring 2006 - Spring 2010 [University of California, Berkeley]
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Bachelor of Arts:
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Legal Studies/Rhetoric/History
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Summer 2011 - Spring 2012 [California State University, East Bay]
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Teaching Credential Program:
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Single-Subject English Language Arts
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Single-Subject Social Science
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CLAD Certificate (English Language Learner Authorization)
Fall 2016 - Spring 2016 [California State University, East Bay]
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Masters in Educational Technology Leadership
Spring 2016 - Summer 2016 [California State University, San Marcos]
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IB Certification: MYP
Related Work Experience (Education)
August 2016 - June 2017 [California High School, San Ramon Unified]
High School Teacher (9/10th Grade ELA)
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Utilized School loop and Infinite Campus for monitoring student data
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SSC (Student Site Council) Member: Participated in meetings/discussion pertaining to internal affairs pertaining to teacher and student relations and activities.
June 2016 - July 2016 [Castro Valley High School, Castro Valley Unified]
Summer School Teacher (10th Grade World History)
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Maintained regular communication with parents/administration pertaining to students’ work
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Organized a comprehensive lesson/unit plan for struggling/lower performing students
September 2012 – February 2016 [Buncheon Elementary School (S.Korea)]
Elementary School English Teacher
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Solo taught 1-6th Grade students in English
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Organized and taught adult/parents English courses
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Directed and taught extracurricular courses based on students’ interests
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Coordinated with Korean instructors on how to integrate English into special events and lessons
January 2012 - June 2012 [Pleasanton Middle School, Pleasanton Unified]
Student Teacher/Substitute Teacher (8th Grade Tech Based ELA)/7th Grade World Geography
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Organized lesson plans that reinforced students to utilize technology with ELA content
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Conducted research on effective strategies for gauging students’ interests
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Simultaneously managed 24-30 student sized classes
September 2011 - August 2012 [JEI Learning Center, Pleasanton]
Private Teacher/Tutor
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Managed small classes consisting of 2-6 students (K-9th Grade)
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Conducted specialized lessons for students struggling with English
August 2011 - January 2012 [Amador Valley High School, Pleasanton Unified]
Student Teacher (12th Grade Expository Writing)
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Assisted in some technical activities such as constructing/editing videos, managing powerpoints/excel, and manipulating other mediums
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Collaborated with teachers for developing effective teaching strategies in communicating difficult concepts effectively to the students
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Coordinated with the resource instructor for modifying special need students' assignments/assessments.
Fall 2010 - Present [Various Students]
Private Tutor
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Worked with students on an individual basis on the following subjects: SAT/ACT Prep, AP Art History/Literature/English/Statistics, and college applications.
Additional Work Experience
December 2007 - August 2010 [Vineyard Technologies inc. Pleasanton] – Intern > Direct Sales and Marketing Consultant
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Communicated directly with customers and clients pertaining to inquiries regarding the products’ quality (through emails/phone calls, amazon posts, etc…)
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Evaluated and organized company’s marketing strategies and advertisements
June 2016 - Present [Marriott Hotel, Pleasanton] – Night Auditor
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Utilized PMS/Guestware for check-ins and managing hotel data
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Organized receipts/coupons on excel spread sheets
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Customer service
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