DENA LEE

18623 MARIMBA STREET DENALEE720@GMAIL.COM
ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA 91748 (626) 322-7148

EDUCATION

University of California, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA
B.A. Global Studies, socioeconomics emphasis June 2006
Minor: Education – applied psychology
§ Dean’s Honors Student

Yonsei University Seoul, Korea
International Relations June 2004 – December 2004

RELEVANT EXPERIENCES

IVY League Academy Diamond Bar, CA
Math & English Tutor February 2008 – Present

§ Prepare and teach lessons to students according to scheduled pace program
§ Assemble exams and quizzes for measure of students comprehension of subjects and achievements
§ Compile writing curriculum and lead essay writing course to prepare students for writing exams

KAPLAN K-12 Baldwin Park, CA
Math & English Teacher January 2008 – Present

§ Teach students tactics to proactively improve test taking skills
§ Educate students with skills to master reading comprehension and speed reading
§ Create a fun learning environment for students to enjoy subjects taught through interactive activities

Living Hope Community Church Rowland Heights, CA
Junior High Bible Study Teacher December 2006 – Present

§ Prepare and present Bible Study material weekly
§ Actively engage in the lives of students through mentorship and counseling
§ Lead and facilitate group discussions for open debate opportunities

Yanji University of Science and Technology Yanji, China
University English Teacher – summer term Summer 2006 & 2007

§ Taught students English sentence structure and grammar
§ Focused on developing comfortable levels of conversational English for students to practice English knowledge
§ Organized speech and debate activity for English major students to practice formulating thoughts into words

OTHER EXPERIENCES

PRN – Hand and Physical Therapy La Habra, CA
Physical Therapist & Occupational Therapist Aide September 2006 – December 2007

§ Guided patients through therapy sessions for accelerated rehabilitation progress
§ Assisted therapists in teaching patients proper exercise execution for progressive recuperation
§ Provided administrative support and reception duty as liaison between patient and claim adjusters

Korean-American Campus Missions Santa Barbara, CA
Secretary/Treasurer/Small Group Leader September 2003 – June 2006

UCSB Art Museum Santa Barbara, CA
Museum Attendant October 2003 – June 2006

§ Provided front desk and reception support
§ Participated in gallery exhibitions, openings and special events as museum event staff

LANGUAGES & SKILLS
Fluent in Korean, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word