IRENE J. CHOI
626-***-**** • **********@*****.*** • 3550 Lebon Dr. San Diego, CA 92122
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Human Development
University of California, San Diego Expected December 2013
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Extensive administrative and customer service experience in retail and education sectors
Excellent computer skills. (Type 80 wpm)
o Highly proficient in using Microsoft Office programs and Internet research
Strong leadership, teamwork, organizational, and communication abilities
Passion for serving others in customer service setting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dr. Kim San Diego, CA
Instructor Mar. 2009 – Aug. 2012
Instructed two young students, with specific emphasis on mathematics and reading topics
Designed suitable course curriculum that strengthens and advances their knowledge level
Utilized informative and creative educational tools to enhance their learning experience
o Workbooks, videos, reading materials, and discussion sessions
Established rapport and open communication with parents regarding the students’ progress
Reading S.T.A.R.S. Program, County Speech, Inc. San Diego,
CA
Education Coordinator Nov.2008 – Jan. 2009
Helped develop and implement an effective afterschool curriculum, which promote phonetic
awareness to sharpen students’ reading skills
Taught an introductory reading course and led group activities integrating creative learning
techniques
Wrote periodic evaluation reports to update parents on students’ progress at Olivenhain Pioneer
Elementary School (Carlsbad, CA)
Camp Cedar Crest Inland
Empire, CA
Youth Counselor Volunteer 2003 2008
Directed summer mentoring program for 8 – 12th grade students
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Counseled students with aim to increase their self esteem through creative arts activities in writing,
dance, and music
Coordinated outreach efforts for Summer Youth Conference
GAP Store Brea, CA
Dec. 2003 – Feb. 2004
Sales Associate
Handled customer purchases, exchanges, and returns at the cash register; resolved all merchandise
inquiries and concerns with patience and friendliness
Greeted customers; answered phone calls; set up and organized floor displays
set up fitting rooms
Fashion Heights Rowland Heights, CA
Associate Manager/Key Holder July 2003 – Nov. 2003
Lead cashier – Provided excellent customer service, rang up purchases, and answered inquiries
Kept a neat, presentable store front, inventory and restocked items as necessary
In charge of opening and closing the store, ensuring its security
Processed high volume sales transactions displaying exceptional cash handling accuracy