Sandra Wuyon Hwang
759 Bellaire St.
Denver, CO 80220
Cell: (303) 885-6051
Email: Sandra.w.hwang@gmail.com
EDUCATION
University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
Bachelor of Art, Area of Concentration: Spanish Language and Literature (December
2011)
Elementary Education (May 2012)
University of Colorado, Denver, CO
Masters, Area of Concentration: Special Education with an endorsement in Culturally
Linguistic Diverse Education (Anticipated May 2017)
PRAXIS
Elementary Education: Content Knowledge: Passed-score 174
CERTIFICATION
-Colorado Teaching Certificate for Elementary Education (June 2015-Present)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
4th Grade Teacher (Full time) August 2016-
Present
Central Elementary: Commerce City, Colorado
-Grade level team leader
-Unit and weekly plans for all subjects: Reading, writing, science, social studies, math, and ELD
-Differentiation of diverse student learners within classroom (IEPs, 504 Plans, SSN)
-Grade wide and school wide collaboration
-Data analysis using progress monitoring tools
3rd Grade Teacher (Full time) August 2013-May
2016
Central Elementary: Commerce City, Colorado
-Unit and weekly plans for all subjects: Reading, writing, science, social studies, math, and ELD
-Differentiation of diverse student learners within classroom (IEPs, 504 Plans, SSN)
-Grade wide and school wide collaboration
-Utilize interim assessments that are aligned with CCSS
-Developing curriculum for reading and math aligned with CCSS
Student teaching in a 3rd grade classroom (Full time) January 2012-
May 2012
High Peaks Elementary: Boulder, Colorado
-Planned all subjects: Class meetings, math, reading, writing, workshop time, science, and social
studies:
transitioned into Lead teacher
-Worked in differentiated groups in a variety of subjects
-Collaboration with other colleagues on subjects
-Incorporated both BVSD curriculum and CORE curriculum
-Used backward design to develop unit plans
Part-time Student Teacher in a 2nd grade classroom (97 hours) September
2011-December 2011
Creekside Elementary: Boulder, Colorado
- Planned math and science lessons focusing on differentiation in small groups
- Worked one-on-one with an ELL
- Developed and taught a science lesson on insects to the whole class
- Developed and taught a math lesson (topics are to be determined)
Part-time Student Teacher in 2nd grade classroom (60 hours) January
2011-April 2011
Valverde Elementary: Denver, Colorado
- Worked in a Spanish instructed classroom
- Worked in different reading and writing groups
- Taught a social studies lesson to the whole class
- Developed and taught one SIOP lesson to a small reading group
Part-time Student Teacher in 2nd grade classroom (40 hours) September
2010-December 2010
South Elementary: Brighton, Colorado
- Help instruct different reading groups with cooperating teacher
- Worked individually with one student on the writing process
- Taught a class reading and writing lesson to strengthen comprehension and writing skills
- Help with various activities in the classroom
RELATED EXPERIENCE
AmeriCorps CalSERVES-After School Regional Leader September
2012-July 2013
Elementary schools in Sonoma County (Santa Rosa, CA)
-Overseeing and providing support for after school programs in 6 elementary schools in Sonoma
County
-Organizing team meetings and providing support for part-time AmeriCorps members
-Recruiting 50 ongoing volunteers and 100 one-time volunteers during year of service
Resident Counselor (Seasonal Summer Job) June 2012-
Present
Musiker Summer Discovery Program (Santa Barbara, CA)
- Live-in Counselor and in charge of 12 high school students
-Held weekly group meetings with RC group and led group activities
-Worked with fellow co-workers in a close setting to create a safe environment for the students
SAC Program-After School Counselor October 2010-
January 2012
Boulder Valley School District (Broomfield, Co)
-Help students with homework if needed and create fun activities for them to take home
-Kept them company and overall building trusting relationships with the kids
-Required patience, creativity, and direct communication with parents
COMMUNITY SERVICE/ADDITIONAL SERVICE
Volunteer 1/2011-
5/2011
Family Learning Center (Boulder, CO)
-Non-profit organization
-Volunteer 2 hours a week and help Spanish speaking students with their homework
-Motivate students to do their best and to never give up
-Requires speaking Spanish to clarify in certain situations.
Outreach Counselor
7/2010-5/2011
StandUp for Kids (Boulder, Co)
-Non-profit organization.
-Every week, go out on the streets of Boulder and create/build a relationship with the homeless kids
of Boulder.
-Invite the kids back to our outreach center and continue to build the relationship of trust.
-Help these kids out with outside resources as well.
ESL Volunteer
9/2009-3/2010
Crestview Elementary School (Boulder, Co)
-Volunteer two hours a week with ESL teacher
-Helped students with reading, writing, and math
-Must sometimes speak in Spanish to get the children to understand what is going on.
