TIEN CANH TRAN

6120 Whirlaway Dr Cumming, Georgia 30040 404-545-2361

ttran92@student.gsu.edu linkedin.com/in/tien-tran-5119b382
EDUCATION
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia Expected Graduation May 2018
Bachelor of Science in Middle Level Education Department GPA: 3.84
Concentrations in Language Arts and Reading Deans List: Spring 2016, Fall 2016
Presidents List: Spring 2017
EMPLOYMENT
South Forsyth Middle School, Cumming, Georgia
Teacher Candidate Fall 2017 Present
Currently student teaching five classes 16 hours a week under Mentor Teacher Mrs. McElroy
Preparing lesson plans to teach and practice for edTPA certification
Participating fully in a teacher's daily activities such as preparing for students, professional development, staff
meetings, curriculum design and duties.
Developing relationships with students, mentor teachers, other teachers, school staff, and administration; understanding
the school and local community
Georgia Institute of Technology School of Psychology J.S Coon, Atlanta, Georgia
Research Assistant Fall 2017- Present
Currently working directly under Ph.D./ Instructor Dar-Wei Chen at Problem Solving & Educational Technology lab.
Conducting multiple experiments and literature reviews during the week
Reviewing experiment materials, assist in experiment preparation and execution, grade papers with the research
investigator. Enter data into the system and perform clerical/ administrative tasks
Georgia Institute of Technology CEISMC, Atlanta, Georgia
Student Mentor Fall 2016 Present
Center for Education Integrating Science Math and Computing is a partnership uniting the Georgia Tech with
educational groups, schools, corporations, and opinion leaders throughout the state of Georgia
Meeting with high school students during a weekly afterschool program to provide academic mentoring and tutoring,
expose them to STEM careers, and offer information for college preparation

Duke University Talent Identification Program , Durham, North Carolina
Residential Supervisor Summer 2017
Lived in the residence hall with students, supervising a group of 12 to 16 students and working to create a strong sense
of community
Organized residential programming. Served as a leader, visited students classes, supported students academic
endeavors, and enforces Duke TIP behavioral guidelines.
CERTIFICATIONS
Georgia State University Youth Resilience Team, Atlanta, Georgia
Certified Youth Mental Health First Aider Fall 2016 - Fall 2019
Certified by the National Council for Behavioral Health to assist children and adolescents who are developing mental
health problems (depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, psychos, substance use disorders)
Professional Development Facility, Atlanta, Georgia
Professional Development Certificate Fall 2017 - Fall 2018
Completion of Child Abuse and Neglect: Mandated Reporting Requirements for Employees, Volunteers, and
Contractors of Georgia Public Schools.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Atlanta Filipino Student Association, Secretary Fall 2015-Spring 2016
Vietnamese Student Association, Secretary Fall 2015-Spring 2016