Kindergarten Teacher Resume Sample

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Ji-woo Han

Kindergarten Teacher

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Kindergarten teacher with nine years building warm, play-based classrooms where five- and six-year-olds learn to read, count and get along. Plans a balanced curriculum across literacy, numeracy and social-emotional learning, and adapts it for a class of 24 with a wide range of starting points. Built a phonics-and-play reading routine that had most of the class reading simple sentences by year-end. Partners closely with parents through regular updates and conferences, and supports children with additional needs alongside the class teacher's aide. Calm, observant and genuinely fond of this age group's chaos and wonder. Looking for an early-years teaching role at a school that values play, care and strong foundations.

Work Experience

Sunflower Kindergarten - Seoul, South Korea

Kindergarten Teacher March 2016 to Present 10 years & 4 months

Lead a class of 24 kindergarteners, planning a balanced play-based curriculum across literacy, numeracy and social-emotional learning.
Built a daily phonics-and-play reading routine that had most of the class reading simple sentences by year-end.
Differentiate activities for a wide range of abilities, supporting children with additional needs alongside the classroom aide.
Observe and document each child's development, using it to plan next steps and to brief parents.
Run regular parent updates and termly conferences, building strong home-school partnerships.
Manage classroom routines, behaviour and safety so the room stays calm, kind and purposeful.

Little Stars Preschool - Seoul, South Korea

Assistant Kindergarten Teacher March 2013 to February 2016 3 years

Supported the lead teacher across a busy preschool room, running small-group activities and centres.
Planned and led art, music and outdoor play sessions tailored to early-years development.
Built early observation and behaviour-management skills under mentorship.
Earned the early-literacy certificate during this period, which led to the lead-teacher role.
In the Classroom

Reading by year-end

Built a phonics-and-play routine that had most of a 24-child class reading simple sentences by the end of the year. Parents regularly note the jump in their child's confidence with books.

Strong home-school partnerships

Established regular parent updates and well-prepared conferences that families genuinely engage with. The trust built makes supporting children with additional needs far smoother.
Education

Ewha Womans University

BA in Early Childhood Education (March 2009 to February 2013)

Degree in early-childhood education covering child development, play-based pedagogy and curriculum design, with supervised teaching placements. Specialised in early literacy in the final year. Qualified as a licensed kindergarten teacher on graduation.

Seoul Institute of Education

Certificate in Early Literacy & Phonics Instruction (January 2016 to June 2016)

Specialist certificate in systematic phonics and emergent-literacy teaching for young children. Reshaped the classroom reading routine into the phonics-and-play approach used today. Directly improved early reading outcomes in the class.
Certifications

Licensed Kindergarten Teacher

Korea Ministry of Education (February 2013 to Present)

National early-childhood teaching licence qualifying me to lead a kindergarten classroom. Maintained in good standing throughout the career and the basis for all lead-teaching roles. Backed by current pediatric first-aid certification.

Early Literacy & Phonics Instruction

Seoul Institute of Education (June 2016 to Present)

Specialist certificate in systematic phonics and emergent literacy for young learners. It transformed the classroom reading routine and lifted early reading outcomes. Refreshed through ongoing professional development.
Technical Skills
  • Play-Based Learning
  • Early Literacy & Phonics
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Classroom Management
  • Child Development Assessment
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Social-Emotional Learning
  • Parent Communication
  • Early Numeracy
  • Special-Needs Support
Langauges

Korean

Native or Bilingual Proficiency

English (US)

Professional Working Proficiency
Personal Info

Location

Seoul, South Korea

Nationality

South Korean

Gender

Female

Notice Period

1 month

Date of Birth

1992-11-25
Activities & Interests
Personal Skills

Patience

Warmth

Creativity

Observation

Communication

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