Hyun Kyoon Joo
Ontario Certified Teacher | OCT #775666
Vaughan, Ontario, Canada · tomjoo0414@naver.com · LinkedIn
Professional summary
Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT #775666) and Bachelor of Education graduate from York University with school-based experiences across five Ontario public schools with the Toronto District School Board and York Region District School Board.
International academic background including a bachelor's degree from The Chinese University of Hong Kong and a master's degree from Seoul National University, with teaching assistant experience in history education.
Education
York University
Bachelor of Education (BEd), Consecutive Program
Faculty of Education
Seoul National University
Master's Degree
College of Education · History Education
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Bachelor's Degree
CUHK · History
American International School
High School
Hong Kong · Secondary Education
Ontario practicum placements
Lawrence Heights Middle School
Toronto District School Board
Community Practicum — Beyond 3:30 After-School Program
- Supported students in Grades 6–8 from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Assisted with academic, recreational, and group-based activities while building positive relationships with students.
- Developed practical experience in behaviour management, student engagement, and creating a supportive after-school environment.
Rouge Park Public School
York Region District School Board
Initial School Practicum — Grade 6
- Built positive relationships with students and contributed to an inclusive and respectful learning environment.
- Supported classroom activities, literacy instruction, and small-group learning.
- Observed different instructional settings, including literacy stations and primary-level music instruction.
Blue Willow Public School
York Region District School Board
Extended Teaching Practicum — Grade 4/5
- Designed and delivered lessons aligned with the Ontario Curriculum in Mathematics, Science, and Literacy.
- Used whole-class, small-group, and hands-on learning activities to support student engagement.
- Applied differentiated instruction and assessment strategies for students with diverse learning needs, including ESL and IEP accommodations.
Highview Public School
Toronto District School Board
Second-Year Student-Teaching Placement — Grade 4/5
- Designed and delivered curriculum-based lessons while gradually taking on greater instructional responsibility.
- Established positive relationships with students, supervising teachers, and other school staff.
- Adapted instruction and activities to meet different levels of academic readiness and individual learning needs.
C.R. Marchant Middle School
Toronto District School Board
Student-Teaching — Junior and Intermediate Learners
- Supported students with diverse linguistic, cultural, and academic backgrounds in traditional classroom and portable learning environments.
- Planned and delivered lessons aligned with the Ontario Curriculum.
- Used differentiated instruction, visual supports, modelling, scaffolding, and flexible grouping to make learning accessible.
Teaching experience
Teaching Assistant, History Education Department
Seoul National University
- Helped organize a seminar where many current teachers participated.
- Counselled university students who aspired to become school teachers.
- Supported classroom organization and interacted with professors regarding educational policies.
Student Teaching Assistant, History Education Department
Seoul National University
- Helped university students' class organization.
- Taught basic history background for students who needed additional support.
Mentor, Korean Student Association Mentoring Program
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Provided academic guidance for a Korean student in the same major.
- Offered consultation for better understanding of course content and the nature of the major.
Teacher, Foreign Language Teaching Club
Republic of Korea Army
- Taught English and Chinese (Mandarin) to students aged 20–24.
- Supported learners with limited prior formal foreign language study beyond mandatory school education.
Teacher
Kindergarten, Malaysia
- Taught English to kindergarten children through physical activities for encouragement.
Teacher
Indian Orphan School, Delhi
- Taught music and culture, using music and food sharing to support cultural learning.
Related experience
Guest Speaker
World Educational Consulting
- Provided information for parents on university life.
- Advised high school study tactics for students and informed future career and academic planning.
Adviser
PPLECT
- Created several relationships for company projects involving advertisement and improvement.
- Provided suggestions on development stages for the Random Quiz Battle project.
Computer and Multi-Purpose Club Manager
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Solved computer-related problems and shared information through social media.
- Managed the first individual IT-based club in the Korean association.
Sergeant
Republic of Korea Army, 11 Ammunition Depot
- Opening member of the Foreign Language Teaching Club in the depot.
- Served as translator for the U.S. Army in ammunition transportation missions.
Skills
- Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
- Saxophone, Violin, Beatboxing, African Drumming
- Golf, Aikido (1st gi)
Languages
- English
- Mandarin
- Korean
- Japanese
Selected honours & awards
Continuing Student Scholarship
York University
Lecture and Research Support Scholarship
Seoul National University
SOCHUM MUN Honorable Mention
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Disney Performing Arts Award
Disney Performing Arts
TEDx Musician Honor
TEDx