MADELINE CHO

559 N. Dover Rd. • Covina, CA 91722 • (626) 392-8349 • mkcho@uci.edu

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EDUCATION
!University Of California, Irvine
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SB 2042 Multiple Subject Credential with English Learner Authorization, June 2017
Master of Arts, Teaching, August 2017
!University Of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Arts, Business Economics, June 2016
Minor in Education
!Study Abroad - UC Center, Rome and UC Center, Madrid
Completed coursework in Italy’s History and Globalization and Spain’s Art and Migration, Spring 2015
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EXPERIENCE
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Sycamore Elementary School - Upland Unified School District
Elementary Teacher, Grade 3, August 2018 - Present
Elementary Teacher, Grade K, August 2017 - June 2018
◦ Taught Kindergarten and 3rd grade classes of up to 24 students per class
◦ Differentiate instruction to meet the varied needs of English language learners, Talented/Gifted students,
students with special needs including students with IEPs and 504s and students with other learning needs
◦ Foster student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips
◦ Integrate technology into instruction on a daily basis to engage students through various digital tools such as
Google Applications, Seesaw, Pear Deck and Kahoot to name a few
◦ Meet with parents, guardians, administrators and counselors to address and resolve students’ behavioral
needs
◦ Participate in various professional development opportunities including classroom management, reading
instruction and math instruction
!Chaparral Elementary School - Capistrano Unified School District
Student Teacher, Grade 5, March - June 2017
◦ Collaborated and created engaging lesson plans with a co-teacher on a daily basis
◦ Conducted meaningful formative and summative assessments to monitor and analyze student learning to
guide instruction
◦ Adapted Mathematics, History Social Science and English Language Arts lessons to promote critical thinking
and deepen student learning
◦ Utilized multiple behavior management skills to ensure student safety and a positive classroom environment
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Culverdale Elementary School, Title I- Irvine Unified School District
Student Teacher, Grade 2, August 2016 - March 2017
◦ Led after school Extended Learning sessions to give extra support to students struggling in math
◦ Adapted math lessons from Go Math, Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) math strategies, Irvine Math
Project and Val Henry’s Fact Wise
◦ Created engaging and rich cross curriculum learning segments in English Language Arts, History Social
Science and Science
◦ Participated in and contributed to weekly grade level team planning, school staff meetings and weekly
Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings

UCI Early Childhood Education Center — Irvine, CA

Teacher Assistant, August 2015 - June 2016
◦ Assisted teachers in providing a safe and welcoming environment for children ages 2-5 years old through
various activities such as story/song time, snack and lunch time, indoor and outdoor play, art, science and
daily walks
 ◦ Promoted positive child development through positive language and interaction with the children
◦ Set up and maintained classroom and playground area to provide a safe and clean environment

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ACTIVITIES
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Puzzlement of Practice Team — Upland Unified School District
Member, August 2018 - Present
◦ Investigate and research an area of focus in teaching practice
◦ Attend monthly meetings to collaborate with teachers, specialists and counselors across the district
◦ Engage in discussion protocols to reflect upon teaching practice and obtain feedback from colleagues
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DNA Mathematics Academy — Upland Unified School District
Member, June 2018 - Present
◦ Participate in several full days of training on mathematics instruction that has been proven to advance student
achievement
◦ Obtain a solid foundation of content knowledge for teaching mathematics through the TQE (tasks,
questioning, evidence) process
◦ Extend knowledge to students through student-centered learning in mathematics and reflect upon these
teaching practices with colleagues
!Turtle Rock Community Park After School Program — Irvine, CA
Volunteer, October - December 2015
◦ Observed and interacted with students in 1st to 6th grade through various activities such as sports games, art
projects, science experiments, and reading time
◦ Worked with students one-on-one to help with their homework in all subject areas
◦ Helped maintain a positive and safe environment by monitoring students during indoor and outdoor activities
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SKILLS
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◦ Tech-savvy with modern classroom technology
◦ Classroom management
◦ Communication skills
◦ Creative lesson planning
◦ Interpersonal skills
◦ Organizational skills
◦ Team player