JENNIFER KANG

240 B Commercial Ave Palisades Park, NJ 07650

(201) 575-0209 jenn.kang118@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Teachers College, Columbia University New York, NY
Masters of Arts in Elementary Inclusive Education & Teaching Students with Disabilities, February 2015
Coursework includes: Multicultural Social Studies in Elementary & Middle Schools, Disability, Exclusion &
Schooling, Education & Policy, Mathematics in Elementary Schools, Science in Childhood Education, Health
Education, Literacy Methods in Intermediate Grades (with Professor Lucy Calkins, Founding Director of Teachers
College Reading & Writing Project), Literacy Methods in Primary Grades, Core: Inclusive Curriculum & Instruction
& Curriculum Development, Educational Assessment, Access to Full Participation in Schools, Discourse in
Difference, Collaborative Communication in Cultural Context.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Minor in Education, May 2012
CERTIFICATION
New York State Dual Certification in Elementary & Special Ed. (Grades 1-6), Expected July 2015
New York State Extension in Early Childhood & Early Childhood Special Ed. (Birth-Grade 2), Expected September 2015
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
P4Q at Skillman, Long Island City, NY
Student Intern, 6:1:1 Self-Contained Classroom in District 75
September 2014 December 2014
Worked with six 4th and 5th grade children labeled with autism and supported their academic and socio-emotional
learning.
Collaborated with school professionals (mentor teacher, music teacher, paraprofessionals, and TC colleagues), and
facilitated a music program for two classes.
Collaborated with one student to set an authentic learning goal and worked together to reach the goal.
Used various forms of assistive technology to support diverse learners.
Created forms of multi-modal communication to meet students preferred modalities.
Attended IEP meetings and understood the specific roles of students, families, and school personnel in planning an
IEP.
Actively engaged in reflective practices and discussion with mentor teacher and supervisor on a weekly basis.
Manhattan School for Children (PS 333), New York, NY
Student Teacher, 1st Grade General Education Classroom
December 2013 May 2014
Implemented the TC Reading & Writing Project instruction models to support literacy learning.
Utilized various assessment strategies to gather information about student learning and instruction.
Observed parent-teacher conferences and IEP meetings to understand the whole child.
Taught for a full week to further gain experience in the practice of teaching.
Taught every major subject area to further experiment with lesson planning and various curricular approaches.
Actively engaged in reflective practices and discussion with mentor teacher and supervisor on a weekly basis.
PS 452, New York, NY
Student Teacher, 3rd Grade ICT (Integrated Co-Teaching) Classroom
September 2013 December 2013
Taught for a full week to gain a comprehensive experience in the practice of teaching.
Taught every major subject area to experiment with different curricular approaches and teaching styles.
Utilized the FOSS Science program to teach three units of science investigation for two months.
Implemented the TC Reading & Writing Project instruction models to support literacy learning.
Reviewed IEPs and conversed with cooperating teachers and special service providers to gain an understanding of
special education teachers roles and responsibilities in an ICT classroom.
Observed parent-teacher conferences and children in various settings to understand the whole child.
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Helped organize and observed the school-wide Curriculum Night to become familiar to the broader community as
well as parent-teacher partnerships.
Actively engaged in reflective practices and discussion with mentor teacher and supervisor on a weekly basis.

Quest Academy, Leonia, NJ

Instructor, 1st 12th Grade
September 2012 June 2013
Taught English to middle and high school English Language Learners using an interactive approach to ensure greater
learning experiences.
Tutored and mentored students individually with homework, math, and reading to supplement school learning.
Collaborated with the director to check students progress and to plan for differentiated instruction best suited for each
student.
Participated in parent/staff meetings to link home and academic experiences as well as promote parental involvement.
PS 36 Margaret Douglas School, New York, NY
Student Science Teacher, 3rd Grade
September 2012 November 2012
Conducted a pre-assessment interview with a case study student to evaluate student understanding and to provide a
framework for lesson planning.
Designed lessons under the NYC K-8 Science Scope & Sequence, Elementary Science (K-4) Core Curriculum, and
Benchmark for Science Literacy to ensure student performance at appropriate grade level.
Implemented culturally-relevant science lessons to deepen students understanding of properties of matter by allowing
hands-on exploration with everyday objects.
Avenel Street Elementary School, Woodbridge, NJ
Student Teacher, 3rd Grade
January 2012 May 2012
Designed lesson plans under the Common Core Standards to ensure student performance at appropriate grade level.
Utilized aids such as KWL charts and graphic organizers in language arts instruction to help students maximize
comprehension.
Conducted hands-on science activities to deepen students observations skills and gather information.
Utilized tools such as base ten blocks and chart paper in math instruction to increase students conceptual
understanding of math.
Randolphville Elementary School, Piscataway, NJ
Student Teacher, 1st Grade
September 2011 December 2011
Facilitated whole-class Read Aloud sessions to engage students in interactive, open-ended discussions.
Differentiated literacy instruction in small groups to help students practice targeted reading and writing skills.
Conducted a case study with a student using assessments such as high frequency word test, informal phonics survey,
story retelling, writing test, running record, and gentry developmental spelling test to evaluate students literacy skills.
Engaged in story telling using hands-on manipulatives to enhance instruction and to help students read and spell.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dream Pediatric Dentistry, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Receptionist
May 2010 August 2012
Answered and made phone calls to patients, insurance companies, and other health services to ensure ongoing
communication for the office.
Interacted with patients and doctors to foster a healthy, positive, and caring environment.
Closter Internal Medicine, Closter, NJ
Receptionist
May 2010 August 2010
Answered and made phone calls to patients, insurance companies, and other health services to ensure ongoing
communication for the office.
Interacted with patients and doctors to foster a healthy, positive, and caring environment.

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RELATED EXPERIENCE
True Light Childrens Ministry, Teaneck, NJ
Childrens Praise Leader
September 2012 Present
Choreographing dance moves to songs and leading children in time of praise every Sunday.
Organizing and leading forty three children in sing and dance presentation for holidays.
True Light Childrens Ministry, Teaneck, NJ
1st, 2nd, 4th & 5th Grade Sunday School Teacher
September 2012 Present
Actively engaging children in curriculum that promotes team-building, understanding empathy, and care for others
and community.
Organizing financial funds and gifts for children in poverty every Christmas season, in connection with Compassion
who directly meets with and supplies the needs of the children in poverty in developing countries.
YANA (You Are Not Alone) Ministry for Orphans & Children in Poverty, Teaneck, NJ/ Seoul, S. Korea
Team Member
July 2013 Present
Organizing and leading an English camp at the Dongmyung Orphange (Seoul, S. Korea) every summer for two full
weeks.
Assisting social workers in the orphanage in caretaking orphans from birth to 12th grade.
Training youth orphans in Dongmyung orphanage and together, leading an English camp for North Korean refugee
children for four days in Kwangsung Presbyterian Church (Illsan, S. Korea).
Facilitating and participating in a three-week vision trip called Flying Happiness for orphans visiting the United States
(in February of each year).
Rutgers North Korea Childrens Fund, New Brunswick, NJ
Head Campus Representative
August 2010 August 2011
Coordinated and led members in raising awareness and financial funds for the orphaned children in North Korea, in
connection with Yanbian University of Science & Technology (Yanbian Jilin, China) who directly meets with and
supplies the needs of the children in NK; raised $1523.
Organized the North Korea Awareness Night at Rutgers University.
SKILLS
Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, interactive white
board technology such as the Smart Board, Google and iOS Apps for Education.
Language: Fluent in Korean (reading, writing, speaking, and typing).
Ability to play musical instruments such as violin, piano, guitar, clarinet, saxophone, and trombone; hobbies in
singing, dancing, and arts & craft.

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