Student, Education Sciences major, organized, responsible

Sophie Kang

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EDUCATION

University of California, Irvine

B.A. in Education Sciences (Minor: Civic and Community Engagement: Educational Equity) Anticipated graduation: June 2025

GPA: 3.625

● Dean’s Honor List (Fall 2023, Winter 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024)

● Relevant coursework: Poverty, Education and Social Change; Educational Policy Field Studies; Multicultural Education; Adolescent Development Education; fieldwork with UCI Early Academic Outreach Program Darien High School, Darien, CT

Graduated: June 2022

GPA: 3.6 (unweighted)

● AP: Language and Composition

WORK EXPERIENCE

Tutoring Club, Costa Mesa, CA

Elementary tutor (December 2024 - Present)

● Instruct and assist students (grades K-3rd) with reading, writing, and math in small groups LEAP Learning Center at Loma Vista Elementary School, Santa Ana, CA Literacy tutor/instructor (October 2024 - Present)

● Teach literacy skills (reading, writing, phonics) to elementary schoolers (K-5th) in small groups

● Create lesson plans, complete session evaluations, and attend meetings to discuss curriculum and student improvement, ability, and behavior

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Tustin, CA

Teacher’s aide substitute (October 2024 - December 2024)

● Substitute for teacher’s aides within the Tustin Unified School District at K-12 schools

● Work individually and in small groups with students, including students with mild to severe special needs, assist students academically, supervise them to and from classes/activities, and complete tasks for head teachers Horizons at CT State Community College, Norwalk

Teacher’s Aide (June 2023 - August 2024)

● Assisted fourth graders with academics and managed/supervised them during field trips and specials, performed bus duty in mornings and afternoons for grades pre-k through 8

● Met and collaborated with teachers to discuss student behavior, grades, and report cards, attended multiple DEI and SEL meetings/presentations, and received Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED training New Canaan Mounted Troop, New Canaan, CT

Staff Member (June 2018 - Present)

● Care for 28 horses: feed, give medication, follow veterinary treatments, and give training rides

● Help and supervise children with horses, educate children on equine care, and organize bonding activities for kids Hindley Elementary School, Darien, CT

Intern (Spring 2022)

● Supported and helped children in K-2 classrooms with

● Supervised children at recess, during specials, and on field day ACTIVITIES & AWARDS

Kappa Alpha Theta, University of California, Irvine Human Resources Director (January 2022 - January 2023)

● Organized events for the organization and contributed and took notes in Membership Development Committee meetings

New Canaan Mounted Super Troopers Program

Volunteer (January 2018 - Present)

● Assist riders in therapeutic horseback riding lessons by leading the horse, helping them comprehend the instructor’s directions, and preparing horses for the lessons Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA)

(September 2018 - March 2022)

● Attended weekly lessons and meetings, and competed in Regional twice and Zone Finals Darien Education Association Scholarship

● Awarded $1,000 as a student interested in an educational career

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