Curriculum Vitae

Soo Hyoung Joo

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Soo Hyoung Joo

e-mail: shj2118@tc.columbia.edu

I. EDUCATION
Candidate in M.A. Applied Linguistics
Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY

Degree anticipated 2016.5

B.A. in English Education

Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea
GPA 3.90/4.30

2007.3 2011.2

Exchange Student
New York University, New York, NY
GPA 3.89/4.00

2008.9 2009.8

II. QUALIFICATION
Teaching English in English - Ace Certificate
Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education
Cambridge In-Service Certificate in English Language Teaching
Cambridge University
Secondary School Teaching of English Certificate
Ministry of Education, South Korea

2013.7
2012.12
2011.2

III. TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Instructor
2015.2 2015.5
Community English Program, Teacher College, Columbia University, New York, NY
- Team-taught a ten-week long TOEFL test preparation course for advanced learners of English
- Created syllabus, needs analysis, and lesson plans to address student needs
- Co-taught using the communicative language teaching approach for group activities, creative
projects, and other interactive assignments
- Implemented mobile application, Socrative, for needs analysis in order to individually assess
student needs and interests
- Integrated online discussions through class blog in order to promote digital literacy and take
conversation beyond classroom space
- Co-developed the curriculum and prepared weekly lesson plans integration and improvement
of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills
- Designed a class website and utilized technology
- Integrated TED talk listening and speaking for integrated extensive listening and speaking

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2011.3 2014.8

English Teacher
Dogok Middle School, Seoul, South Korea
- Taught communicative lessons for 500 students from 1st grade to 3rd grade
- Developed and implemented level-differentiated curriculum for beginners to advanced
learners of English
- Assessed students through performance assessment with a focus of project-based learning
- Provided guidance as a homeroom teacher, led morning and afternoon assembly, provided
counseling for students and parents
- Advised student groups for English Newspaper, UCC production, English Debate
- Assisted students in the preparation process for high school entrance
EFL Instructor
ECC English Institute, Daegu, South Korea
- Taught English to Korean students from age 8-12 for 30 hours/week
- Prepared daily lesson plans with communicative activities
- Consulted parents with the learning progress

2008.7 2008.8

Teaching Assistant
2007.5 2007.8, 2007.12 2008.2
Nokwon Kindergarten, Daegu, South Korea
- Assisted teaching of Kindergarten students from age 3-5
- Provided administrative support for Kindergarten management
IV. OTHER EXPERIENCE
TOEFL iBT Speaking Test Intern
2015.7 2015.8
ETS English Language Learning Summer Institute, Princeton, NJ
- Identified topics that are familiar to and suitable for EFL/ESL students
- Created assessment material that will generate well-developed spoken responses
- Developed scenarios and prompts that allow candidates to demonstrate their speaking skills
- Analyzed curriculum and matched the curriculum with prescribed test specifications
Co-chair
2015.5 present
TESOL/AL Roundtable, Teacher College, Columbia University, New York, NY
- Elected as a co-chair of TESOL/AL Roundtable
- Created and maintain program plan throughout the year
- Maintained contact with faculty advisor, department head, and program associates regarding
Roundtable/department events
- Coordinated committees for joint Roundtable/department events
- Organized and led Roundtable officer meetings
Panelist
2014.11.18
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK, Teacher College, Columbia University, New York, NY
- Participated in IEW 2014 panel discussion: Teaching English in Other Cultures: Successes and
Challenges
- Presented with the topic of A Semester free of Grades: For a Meaningful Language Learning
Experience introducing the Korean educational policy which promotes interdisciplinary
language learning curriculum with different themes of career-exploration, media creation and
individual presentation projects.
- Discussed issues faced by teachers of English in other cultures, such as national policies,
assessment implementation, and intercultural differences, as well as strategies and pedagogical
methods used to promote learning in these contexts.

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2014.10 present

Global Guide
One to World, New York, NY
- Introduced cross-cultural themes and global issues to New York City K-12 students with
curriculum-based learning opportunities incorporating interactive presentations and
discussions, as well as the use of media and technology
- Conduct Global Guide training workshop introducing a sample workshop to the new Global
Guides

Founder and Manager

2013.7 present
WIKITALKI (mobile application for English speaking)
- Created the foundation of an android application for English speaking with peer feedback and
an online website.
- Designed the storyboard, UI, and UX of the mobile application
- Managed a team of 7 including 3developers and 2designers
Future Education Consultant
Seoul School of Future (Scheduled to open in 2016, Seoul, South Korea)
- Researched on 21st century learning skills
- Participated in the Smart School field investigation in Seattle, WA
- Provided simultaneous interpretation for conferences
- Designed school curriculum and English lessons

2014.2 2014.8

Volunteer Research Assistant

2009.1 2009.5
NYU PEARLS project, NYU Steinhardt, Department of Applied Psychology, New York, NY
- Volunteer 8 hours/week in Head Start sites in New York
- Data transcription of interviews conducted to research the parenting styles of Black
communitiesV. PUBLICATIONS AND PAPERS
Park, Y., Joo, S., Kwon, Y., Lee, H., Lee, M., Kim, M., & Park, Y. (2014). hamkkehaeyo, peulojegteu
sueob [Join Us, Project Lessons]. Seoul: Seoul Education Research & Information Institute.
Jang, E., Joo, S., Jang, S., Choi, E., Kim, M., Yang, H., Lee, S. (2013). Slow but steady. Seoul:
Seoul Education Research & Information Institute.
Lee, O., Joo, S., Park, J., & Kim, M. (2012). Enhancing Writing Competence through Level
Differentiated Curriculum Departmentalized Classroom System Research, Type B-2. Seoul: Dogok
Middle School.
VI. AWARDS
Superintendent Recognition Awards
Seoul Gangnam District Office of Education Support

2013. 5

Field Study Presentation Contest Winner

Project Based Cooperative Learning
Seoul Secondary English Teachers Association

2012.11

VII. MOBILE APPLICATION

Wiki-Talki (Version1.11) [Mobile application software for English Speaking]
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.wikitalki

2014. 7

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VIII. LANGUAGES
Korean native language
English speak fluently and read/write with high proficiency
Spanish and Japanese speak, read, and write with basic competence