Irene Byun
**** **** ****** #**, *******, NY ****3
Phone: 973-***-**** ******@*****.***
Education
Teachers College, Columbia University
Music Education Major, Master of Arts Degree May 2012
Rutgers University- Honors College
Music Major, Dean’s List, Bachelor of Arts Degree 2008
Profile
Extremely energetic, enthusiastic, friendly.
Dependable, punctual, professional and meticulous.
Well-organized, responsible, dedicated, self-motivated individual with great multitasking skills and ability to quickly learn new tasks.
Very outgoing, affable and positive.
Great communication and social skills.
Professional Experience
Christina Y. Ahn, MD, New York, NY
Office Manager June 2008 – July 2015
Schedule and arrange surgery for patients
Manage the billing department, insurance department, patient care, surgical care and front desk
Handle all high-volume e-mail and phone correspondence with all patients and medical offices
Supervise all insurance phone calls for surgical fee negotiations and pre-authorizations for surgery
Generate all appeal letters for patient’s surgical and office claim underpayments and denials
Train new employees
Blue School, New York, NY July 2014 – Present
After School Program Director
Supervise all After School teachers/outside vendors
Hire all new After School vendors
Oversee all enrichment classes and activity during clubhouse
Manage all email correspondence from parents/vendors and facility usage during After School hours
The Hartley House, New York, NY January 2013 – June 2014
Music Specialist
Create an interesting music curriculum to students (Grades K-6)
Facilitate general music instruction with emphasis on creativity and musicianship
Aid and supervise completion of all school homework assignments
Conduct an “End of the Year Project” for a music performance
Provide guidance and mentoring to all students
World English Education, Seoul, Korea December 2012 – December 2013
English Teacher
Teach English (grammar, comprehension, speaking) to students (Ages 15-45) via Skype
Distribute homework assignments and aid in school test preparation
Stimulate interesting free talking conversations
Provide motivation and support for learning English as a second language
The TemPositions Group of Companies, New York, NY January 2012-January 2013
Substitute Teacher (Grades K-12)
Teach grades K-12 for all subjects (main subject being music) according to given lesson plans
Review classroom expectations and ensure effective learning environment
Encourage critical thinking and adapt to classroom management issues
Allow for classroom discussion and urge students to ask questions
Packer Collegiate Institute, Brooklyn, NY September 2011-December 2011
Student Teacher (High School)
Teach music theory class through creative curriculum and critical thinking
Instruct and arrange popular song for high school Packer Chorus (for Holiday Concert)
Conduct and direct high school Select Choir
Create intriguing activities and curriculum for new incoming freshman for general music class (xylophone compositions, body percussion exercises, singing)
The School at Columbia, New York, NY September 2011-December 2011
Student Teacher (Elementary School)
Lead rhythm exercises at the beginning of each class
Introduce and engage students in basic music concepts (rhythm, notation) for middle school
Build multicultural musical awareness for general music class for 5th graders (lead Arabic number song, movements)
Teach and arrange pop song for middle school chorus
Oversee students abilities with band exercises, proper form and sight reading
Moonsoup Inc., New York, NY
Music Teacher Assistant & Party Host December 2010 – December 2011
Nurture cognitive and motor skills through singing and dancing
Supervise and mediate child-to-child interactions
Oversee development of musical learning habits
Set up and clean up each music class
Host and prepare all parties for children (ages 2months-5years old)
Maple Leaf Academy, Seoul, Korea
English Teacher May 2007 – September 2007
Teach English to students (Ages 5-13)
Distribute tests and homework assignments
Participate in parent-teacher conferences
Train new employees
Private Piano Lessons, Seoul, Korea
Piano Teacher May 2006 – September 2006
May 2007 – September 2007
Teach piano to students (Ages 5-10)
Distribute homework assignments
Prepare for piano recitals
Professional Organizations
Member, New York Cares October 2012 – Present
Member/Guardian, ASPCA January 2012- Present
References
Ashley Hughes (current employer at Blue School) 212-***-****
Esther Harris (previous music supervisor at Packer Collegiate Institute) *******@******.***
Courtney Cooke (previous employer at Hartley House) 212-***-****