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JOSEPH YIM
(773) 573-3009 josephyim1@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
I am a teacher dedicated to the academic, social, and emotional development of students by incorporating
differentiated instruction into lessons to allow for success for every individual. I believe in collaboration
amongst peers and applying the concepts in the classroom to real world applications.

EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL August 2010 Present
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Expected Graduation and Illinois Professional Educator License: May 2014
Middle School Endorsements: Mathematics

WORK EXPERIENCE
Manuel Perez Jr. Elementary School, Chicago, IL August 2013 Present
Seventh and Eighth Grade Student Teacher
Teach Math and Science in low-academic classes
Participate in weekly grade level meetings to discuss student progress, data, and behavior
Prepare students for ISAT testing and benchmark testing with differentiated instruction
Create lesson plans that accommodate both general and special education students
Observe IEP meetings to monitor and assess the progress of special education students
Co-teach an after-school advanced algebra class

Shields Middle School, Chicago, IL January 2012 M ay 2013
Sixth and Seventh Student Teacher
Developed lesson plans and taught Math and Science
Participated in bi-weekly teacher meetings about student behavior, different learning strategies,
and grade level teaching
Created Math lesson plans designed to teach through manipulatives and visual aids
Constructed Science lesson plans teaching meteorology using videos and in-class investigations

Spencer Elementary Technology Academy, Chicago, IL October 2012 December 2012
Fifth Grade Student Teacher
Developed lesson plans and taught Math, Science, and English
Incorporated multiple entry points to accommodate for different levels of learning
Arranged small groups to allow students to collaborate in understanding key concepts
Reinforced and emphasized practical values of daily lessons

Jamieson Elementary School, Chicago, IL March 2012 June 2012
Observation
Observed 5
th
grade Math and English
Tutored 7
th
grade Math
Managed small groups during field trips





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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Korean United Presbyterian Church, Chicago, IL
Flag Football Coach July 2010 Present
Coached a co-ed team of 25 30 high students for 5 months every year
Led all four teams to the semi-finals

Assistant Coordinator and Team Leader May 2013 August 2013
Provided medical assistance to communities in Costa Rica
Trained a team of eleven high school students
Administered and managed Bible school for children ages 6 14

Gads Hill Boys and Girls Cub, Chicago, IL October 2011 December 2011
Afterschool Volunteer
Tutored Math for middle school students individually and in small groups
Aided head teacher in various group activities

St. Valentine Boys and Girls Club, Chicago, IL October 2010 December 2010
Afterschool Volunteer
Tutored Math for 3
rd
through 6
th
grade students individually and in small groups
Aided head teacher in various group activities

SKILLS
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Smart Board

PERSONAL INTERESTS
Football, coaching, and drawing

REFERENCES UPON REQUEST