David Chung

David Chung, M.Ed.Elementary Education TeacherSparking childrens innate lovefor self-improvement (347)665-5976dchung54c@yahoo.com323 Fenimore St. #1Brooklyn, NY 11225

Summary 8 years full-time teaching experience NY State Teacher Certification M.Ed. Elementary Education

Teaching Experience K-1 Lead Teacher, P.E. Teacher, and Educational DirectorTrilok School, Brooklyn, NY. 3/2014 present Collaboratively plan curricula and creative thematic units such as Animal Families Build school culture by writing detailed weekly parent letters; leading staff teambuilding during professional development; establishing school-wide practices on cues, routines, lunch, and sharing; leading cheers and MCing events Streamline student assessment process by merging online file sharing Schedule events such as field trips and play dates Create lesson plans and document instruction in literacy, math, science, social studies, dance, theater, martial arts, art, yoga, physical education, music, and technology Physical Education Teacher Lefferts Gardens Charter School, Brooklyn, NY. 9/2011 6/2013Original curriculum focused on cooperative play and character development, integrated with physical skill building and ELA, math, and environmental science. Site Coordinator of CAMBA After-School Program Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School, Brooklyn, NY. 9/2009 6/2010Coordinated curricula, events, and materials for 186 students. Supervised 24 teaching artists. Director of MusicalBeacon East 12th St, New York, NY 6/2013 8/2013Musical Director of two arrangements of musicals for K-8, in collaboration with 183 students and 41 staff. 3rd-5th Grade Assistant Teacher Our World Neighborhood Charter School, Queens, NY. 9/2008 6/2009 ESOL teacherSeoul Seowon Elementary School, Seoul, South Korea. 1/2006 12/2006Teacher Exchange Program Fellow, awarded by the Office of the President of the Borough of Manhattan.

EducationCUNY City College of New York, New York, NY: M.Ed. (Childhood Education). 2009University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.: B.S., Developmental Psychology. 2002New York University, New York, NY: Chancellors Scholar. Attended 1995-96Shadyside Academy, Pittsburgh, PA: HS diploma. 1995

Professional Skills & Training Technology: Promethean Board, SMART Board, Activinspire Software Curricula: Wilson Literacy, Readers and Writers Workshop, Balanced Literacy, Singapore Math, Foss Science

Adult/Child Infant CPR/First Aid Non-Violent Communication Fluent Korean Beginning ASL, French, Spanish

Distinctions 2014 Shape Up Instructor Training graduate and Group Fitness Instructor for NYC Parks 2014 graduate of National Dance Institute Teaching Artist Training 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 graduate of New York Geographic Alliance Summer Institute 2014, 2013, 2011 Yoga Service Council Scholar 2013 Summer Science lead teacher at Corlears School, New York, NY 2010 graduate of Landmark Education Forum and Seminar Youth Group Leader of Park Slope United Methodist Church since 2013 Founding Board Member and Executive Officer, D.A. Sokol, Inc., 501(c)3 Coordinator and resident DJ of Barefoot Boogie, New York, NY, since 2010 15 years experience coaching gymnastics, yoga, dance, and mommy and me Performed at Carnegie Hall with New York Oratorio Society Performed on CNN with Reverend Billy Parent coach and education blog writer on www.CoachDaveMoves.com

What good is learning, if we havent learned to be civilized humans?[from my supervisor at Corlears Summer Science Camp 2013]

Dear Thya and Amy-Marie,I am writing to recommend David Chung for the position of 4/5s head teacher at Corlears School. I have known David for about four years as a friend since we met at our church. I was immediately drawn to his calm, gentle, and intelligent personality as well as his deep, passionate, and spiritual educational philosophy. I have enjoyed spending time with his family and always respected the way he has been raising his children to be friendly and compassionate little people. I was excited when David volunteered to work at camp this summer especially because I believed he would bring a great attitude and a serious dedication to teaching science, whether or not he had a lot of experience with the topics. I also felt confident that he would care for the children in a respectful and clear way and keep them safe and having fun on the many trips planned. Throughout the past three weeks I have not been disappointed. David has been successful at forging positive relationships with each child, as well as with his teaching partner and parents. With minimal guidance, David has taken both curriculum I suggested, as well as many of his own ideas to create curriculum which is interesting to the children and full of important environmental and scientific concepts. He has made sure to plan the lessons and activities in connection to the trips planned to help further deepen the childrens understanding. Every time I have observed David at camp, it is clear that he has set appropriate limits for the kids, and that they are happily engaged in their work with him. One day, I found the group in the yard exploring compost together. Some children were digging in the dirt looking for creatures, while others were scooping up compost from the bins or sifting through piles on the ground. There was a great deal of excitement as different organisms were found and collected to be observed later in the classroom. Other times I have observed David helping the kids to draw life-size birds that they colored and cut out and were obviously proud of, adding facts in their nature journals that they learned on trips, and leading physical activities like yoga and community building games. During each of these times, I saw children who were feeling comfortable, respected, and clear about limits. They were also obviously enjoying learning and being a part of the group. David brings many strengths that would benefit Corlears such as an interest and practice in non-violent communication, a philosophy that includes environmental and social justice, and a dedication to teamwork and collaboration. I believe David is an excellent teacher who, if given the opportunity to work here, would have a great deal to share both with the children, teachers, and parents. I hope you will seriously consider him for the 4/5s teaching position. Sincerely,

Sarah Thornton Recommendation for David ChungJune 24, 2011

Dear Acceptance Committee,

I strongly recommend David to your summer institute. As a teacher, David has joined Lefferts Gardens Charter School and made an immediate impact. As an active community member he is helping our school to advance our multiple missions of environmental science, sustainability and experiential learning here in the heart of urban, inner city Brooklyn, NY.

I have known David for almost two years. In that time, he has proven himself to be a most professional educator, dependable advocate for our neighborhood, and now proud father.

It is a pleasure to recommend him to you. LGCS looks forward to all that David will being back to both students and school.

Please feel free to call.

Sincerely,

Marc Magnus-SharpeFounding School LeaderLGCS601 Parkside AveBrooklyn, NY 11226646-265-7898

July, 2009

To Whom it May Concern,

This letter is my personal recommendation for David Chung. He worked during the school year 2008-2009 at Our World Neighborhood Charter School as one of two roving classroom assistants. His position required him to be flexible and resourceful, as he moved from class to class as needs required. He prepared and implemented lessons and worked alongside teachers with small groups in all areas of the curriculum.

In addition, he was assigned daily lunchroom/recess responsibilities, state examination proctoring, and coverage for teachers who were taking part in professional development activities. He developed a template script and process with which he established and maintained daily morning announcements by fifth graders which were broadcast throughout the school.

In all of these circumstances, David proved to be reliable and responsible. He made the effort to get to know the children and worked on developing strategies for managing large groups of children in cooperation with other teachers and assistants. He sought consultation with me, in my role as curriculum developer, and consistently made efforts to improve his relationships with the children and staff, and to increase his competence and confidence as a teacher. He approached challenges with creativity and good will.

David took on many extra responsibilities. He identified problems with waste and created a protocol for school-wide recycling in collaboration with other staff members. He worked with the technology department to create a protocol for energy efficiency. He initiated practices that reduced food waste considerably in the lunchroom. These projects, which were initiated due to his concern and interest, helped inspire increased environmental awareness on the part of staff and students alike.

I highly recommend David for employment. He has the energy and commitment to make a substantial contribution to any school fortunate enough to have him.

Thank you,

Dorothy BukantzCurriculum DevelopmentOur World Neighborhood Charter School3612 35th AvenueAstoria, NY 11106718-392-3405dbukantz@owncs.org

2014 contact info:: dbukantz@academyofthecity.orgAcademy of the City Charter School31-29 60th StreetWoodside, NY 11377(718) 487-9857www.academyofthecity.org

[From my supervisor at Seowon Elementary School]

Letter of Recommendation

To whom it may concernThis is a letter of recommendation for David Chung , who is applying for the admission to your graduate university.As a teacher and English education assistance at Seoul Seo-won Elementary School, I had the pleasure of knowing David Chung during one and half years. He was a tremendous teacher, and the symbol of good American. I would like to take recommend David Chung for your graduate school.He worked a foreign English teacher at Seoul Seo-won elementary school in Seo-cho Gu , Korea. Seo-cho Gu, one of powerful districts of Seoul has had educational program ( American volunteers teach Korean students at regular school time, do home-stay at Korean familys home , experience Korean cultures and language and make friendship with Korean) with Manhattan in New York. He was one of the volunteers.David Chung had excellent foreign language teaching methods. He always tried to motivate students curiosity and organized class with interesting game, songs, using Internet materials efficiently. He had 4 classes per a day and sometimes had team teaching, showed the example of English class in front of Seoul Educational University Students (the University is the best Educational University in Korea). Whenever we Korean teachers watched his class, we are always impressed his creativities in teaching and harmony with our pupils. I got good tips many times from him. He was willing to teach Korean teachers 2times a week for free. I had participated English teaching workshops with American so many times, and I have learned English from American teacher, but He was the best teacher, I am sure.He was willing to take part in school excursions for himself. He was an energetic volleyball player at Seoul teachers sport events, too. He played an actor at our School festival. He learned the Korean language in Seoul Educational University after school for understanding Korean people- It was very impressed point, I rarely met American teacher in learning Korean language in University , I became to respect him . My point is that He was an excellent teacher and foreigner who was full of love of Korean people. Our students and colleague teachers shared good memory with him. It is these reasons that I offer high recommendations for David Chung . I am certain that he will truly achieve your graduate program and develop his potential abilities more. If you have questions regarding his recommendation, please contact me.

Sincerely, Choi Eun silSeoul Mapo elementary school teacher(* I am a public elementary school teacher, I work at Seoul Mapo elementary school now, we Korean public school teachers move to other schools every 5 years, I worked at Seoul Seo-won teacher to Feb. 28th. 2006 with David Chung)

My address: 11- dong 902- ho Samho-garden apartment , Banpo-1 dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Korea. Tel. 02(Seoul)-591-2175 011-9125-2175 (cell phone) 02-712-0662