Do Yeon (Samantha) Park

dp3bm@virginia.edu
703-477-1755
9376 McCarthy Woods Court
Burke, VA 22015

Education
University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA Aug. 2015 Dec. 2017
Master of Teaching

University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA Aug. 2013 May 2017

Bachelor of Arts in English
Teaching Experience
Student Teaching Aug. Dec. 2017
-Designed and implemented lessons in 8th grade English regular and HN classes
-Cooperated with other English teachers to determine targeted content for weeks lessons
-Conducted diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments to check students progress and
mastery of targeted skills and understanding
-Attended school division Professional Development and meetings, including school-wide faculty
and team meetings

Practicum Student, Jackson Burley Middle School Feb. May 2017

-Planned and implemented lesson plans in 8th grade English HN class
-Assessed progress of students in formative, summative, formal, and informal formats
-Experienced that it is crucial to promote students strengths and utilize encouragement for deeper
learning and engagement of students
-Evaluated instructional strategies and lesson implementation with university supervisor and
cooperating teacher

Practicum Student, Albemarle High School Sept. Dec. 2016

-Planned/implemented instructions in 2 class periods of 9 grade English HN and 11th AP Literature
th

-Developed lesson plans around Virginia Standards of Learning and students individual needs
-Observed veteran teacher and discussed effective instructional strategies

Tutor, Jackson Burley Middle School Feb. May 2016

-Assisted AVID students with understanding what they once thought was difficult to comprehend
-Perceived the importance of providing explanations step-by-step in allowing students understanding
of the materials learned

Volunteer, VISAS (Volunteers with International Students, Staff, and Scholars) Sept. 2015 May 2016
-Provided a realistic audience for prospective international TAs who perform short teaching
demonstration by observing, interacting, and giving feedback about the lesson
-Attained different approaches through which teachers can enhance quality of teaching for students
better understanding and engagement

Tutor, Jack Jouett Middle School Sept. Dec. 2015

-Assisted ELL students with oral and written English proficiency
-Conducted activities for students to interact with English and provided assistance for students who
were unable to complete tasks due to their yet imperfect English proficiency
-Recognized specific methods to engage ELL students, which mostly involves physical movement of
students and connection between their diverse backgrounds and materials being learned

Volunteer, One Heart Organization April 2010 May 2013

-Assisted immigrants with their proficiency with speaking, reading, and understanding English
 -Published a book called One Heart English, which compiles what we perceived as necessary
knowledge and skills to be proficient in English
-Learned to discern from students perspective when they are learning

Work Experience
Private Tutor June 2013 Present
-Instructed writing, grammar, critical reading, and Spanish to middle/high school students
(1.5 3.0 hours per week for each student)
-Experienced the importance of identifying individual students need/strengths and designing lessons
accordingly for students deeper engagement and learning

Writing teacher, StudyAlong Camp July Aug. 2015

-Created/implemented lessons on vocabulary, grammar, and diverse methods to write different types
of writing such as argumentative and narrative
-Realized that teacher is a job that requires sensitivity and high expectations of students

Instructor, TopKick Martial Arts June Aug. 2013

-Directed Tae Kwon Do black belt class
-Recognized physical and mental health as substantial components to students learning and
successful life

Journalist/reporter, E&R Media Newspaper June 2012

-Wrote and published articles about current immigration policies of U.S. and life of immigrants
-Became aware of students diverse backgrounds and their influence on students and their learning

Other Volunteer Activities

Vice President, Community Church in Charlottesville Sept. 2016 May 2017
-Supported president in making decisions for the organization in terms of events, fund, etc.
-Administered the organization and meetings in the place of president during his/her absence
-Fostered each committee group within the organization with prayer and administrative needs

Leader, Discipleship Program at Community Church in Charlottesville Sept. 2014 May 2017
-Led weekly discipleship meeting with those who want to learn more about Bible and love of Christ

Consultant, 180 Degrees Consulting Sept. Dec. 2014

-Consulted for local organizations such as Redmoon and Computer4kids

Honors/Awards
Deans List of Distinguished Students, University of Virginia Dec. 2013, 2015-2017
-Honor of academic excellence given to those who have taken a minimum of 15 credits of graded
course work and received a minimum GPA of 3.500

Valedictorian, Lake Braddock Secondary School June 2013

3rd place in Donghwa East Meets West International Essay Aug. 2011
-An essay about influence of Eastern on Western culture and cultural identity composed of both

Other Skills
Fluent in both speaking and writing Korean
Ability to read and write in Spanish on a basic level
 High level of writing skills
Leadership (positions such as vice-president, secretary, treasurer)
Strong communication and social interpersonal skills