Shaun Tarantelli

Experience

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  Yale Language Academy

  Sept 2008 - Oct 2011

  English Language Teacher

  ● Taught ESL to students from Elementary to the High School level as well as adults.● Prepped students for all subjects of TOEFL and TOEIC tests.● Coordinated and gave placement tests for incoming students.● Assisted with managerial duties such as making schedules or teacher training.

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  DUX Reading Academy

  Mar 2012 - Mar 2013

  English Teacher and Lecturer

  ● Taught students from Elementary to Middle School level in Literature, Essay Writing, Presentation, and Debate.● Followed a western based curriculum, teaching Literature using themes, symbols, and motifs.● Responsible for tests and monthly progress reports.● Assisted with training of incoming teachers.

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  Maewon Elementary School

  Mar 2013 - Feb 2022

  ● Collaborated with grade leaders to design and implement a schoolwide curriculum based on Common Core ELA Standards.● Led teacher training workshops of 15-20 teachers and conducted teacher observations.● Spearheaded a team of senior staff to create a schoolwide Positive Behavior Intervention System.● Created and managed schoolwide committees to improve academic outcomes and school climate.● Created and managed the school’s Instagram account to improve social media engagement and branding.● Assisted teachers, students, and parents during Covid-19 Pandemic to transition all instruction online, including utilizing Google Classroom to increase student collaboration. Show less ● Homeroom teacher of a class of 25-30 6th grade students per year.● Developed an English-language focused curriculum and daily lesson plans for the grade.● Received training in Kagan Cooperative Learning strategies, implementing cooperative learning and positive behavior management principles in the classroom.● Designed and implemented a school-based mentorship program between Grade Six and Grade One students to promote academic success and positive relationships.● Helped develop and execute professional development workshops focusing on lesson planning, curriculum design, and conflict resolution strategies.● Created classroom materials and workbooks to be used in class and as at-home assignments.● Met with students' parents in quarterly conferences to discuss (in English and Korean) academic and behavioral progress, as well as giving advice to parents for how their children can meet their future academic goals.● Editor-in-Chief of the school's newspaper, with responsibilities such as organizing and editing student content and editing the design of the paper before publication.● Planned and taught semester-long after school enrichment classes in debate. Show less

  • Assistant Director

    Feb 2021 - Feb 2022

  • 6th Grade Teacher and Team Leader

    Mar 2013 - Feb 2021
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  2U

  Feb 2023 - Dec 2023

  Admissions Counselor

  ● Conducted interviews with potential students and guided them through the admissions process.● Provided counseling and consultation daily to incoming students.● Established rapport with prospective students, giving encouragement and support during the admissions process.● Conducted regular follow-ups with students, ensuring they are fully informed about the program and are motivated to succeed.● Managed a high volume of student prospects as they passed through the admissions process. Show less

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  Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

  Dec 2023 - now

  Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions