Min Ah (Mina) Choi

choi.m87@gmail.com

Certification
Illinois Professional Educator License
Endorsements - Elementary Education (Self Contained General Education), General Science,
Biological Science, ELL/Bilingual Education (in progress)
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Arts in Urban Elementary Education Cum Laude
Relevant Teaching Experience
Ravenswood Elementary School Chicago, IL

Field Experience in a 3rd grade inclusion classroom (850+ hours)

Implemented multiple curricula incorporating Common Core State Standards and Next
Generation Science Standards into lesson planning
Designed differentiated instruction and inquiry based learning lessons to accommodate all
types of learners including ELLs and students with IEPs
Collaborated with special education teacher, classroom aids, and colleagues to provide a
safe community for students to be respected, nurtured, and challenged to succeed
One-on-one student guidance for MTSS, mathematics, reading, and writing

John Hay Elementary Community Academy Chicago, IL

January 2014 April 2014

Field Experience in a 4th grade inclusion classroom (130 hours)

Led small group and whole group activities including read alouds, mathematics, writing, and
science lessons

Ruben Salazar Bilingual Center Chicago, IL

July 2014 August 2014

Sept 2013 Nov 2013

Field Experience in a 2nd and 3rd grade summer school reading program (60+ hours)
Led small group and whole group activities including reading, writing, mathematics, and
social studies
One-on-one student guidance for L2 support
Worked closely with English Language Learners for support
Field experience in a Kindergarten classroom (130 hours)
Led small group and whole group activities including read alouds, mathematics, writing,
reading, and social-emotional lessons

James Shields Elementary Chicago, IL

August 2014 May 2015

January 2013 April 2013

Early Field Experience in a 6-8th grade science classroom (90 hours)

After School Tutoring with mathematics, science, and writing

Min Ah (Mina) Choi

choi.m87@gmail.com
Highland Presbyterian Church Vernon Hills, IL

June 2011 Current

Sunday School teacher (Pre-K through 2nd grade)

Prepared and taught lessons weekly
Led activities and projects to implement the lessons
Worked alongside leaders through planning events
Trained peers and youth students to become teachers
Met with parents to discuss students progress and lessons

Strengths and Skills

Implement Universal Design for Learning to meet needs of all types of learners
Establish goals and objectives for ELL students with guidance
Classroom management implementing Positive Discipline
Fluent speaker of Korean

Website
www.msminachoi.weebly.com