Honor Society® member
Rachel Ahn
Student Teaching at I am also student teaching at an NJ public school. I work with my cooperating teacher to develop lesson plans and grade students' tests. In addition, I design creative lessons and teach math to 6th and 7th graders. Previously, I have taught a 6th-grade math special education class and an 8th-grade Algebra (honors) class.
- Rutgers University
- Math Education
- Class of 2024
- USA
Member since January 2023
About
My name is Rachel Ahn, and I am currently studying mathematics education at Rutgers University’s Graduate School of Education.
With a summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in mathematics, I now work as a substitute teacher for elementary through high school students. Through this role, I have learned to adapt my teaching style to the needs of the student, and I am able to break down difficult concepts into smaller steps. I hope to become a math teacher in the future.
Education
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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Mathematics Education
2021 – 2024
Honors and awards
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Jerry P. Becker Annual Fellowship in Mathematics Education
I received this scholarship from the Graduate School of Education at Rutgers University. This award is for full time students enrolled at the Graduate School of Education with a Mathematics focus, and who demonstrate academic merit and financial need.
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Mathematics Scholarship Recipient
I received a Mathematics scholarship from Montclair State University Mathematics Department.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I hope to become a math teacher in the future.
- Graduate school interests
I am interested in mathematics education, specifically how to create effective mathematics lessons in secondary classrooms.
- Outside the classroom
When I am not studying or working, I like to make art. I love painting, drawing, making pop-up cards, making rock art, and knitting. I made several pop-up cards during the pandemic and sold them, donating 30% of my profits to www.feedingamerica.org. In addition, I like to sing, watch movies, and hang out with my friends.
Experience
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Student Teaching
I am also student teaching at an NJ public school. I work with my cooperating teacher to develop lesson plans and grade students' tests. In addition, I design creative lessons and teach math to 6th and 7th graders. Previously, I have taught a 6th-grade math special education class and an 8th-grade Algebra (honors) class.
Sep 2022 – Dec 2023
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Substitute Teacher
I currently work as a substitute teacher for Bergen County, New Jersey. I have experience substitute teaching for elementary through high school students. I help manage classroom behavior and help students with daily tasks that they need to complete.
Jan 2021 – Jun 2024
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Math Instructor
I worked as a math instructor at a math tutoring company, Mathnasium, for over a year. My responsibilities included teaching addition and multiplication through SAT math, geometry, and algebra to students in grades K through 12. I also graded math assignments and went over with the student the math problems that they did not understand. I gained a lot of teaching experience from working at Mathnasium.
May 2020 – Sep 2021
Volunteering
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I worked as a Counselor for Camp Acorn, a camp for children and adults with disabilities. My responsibilities included assisting campers in performing daily activities, such as eating, swimming, and playing sports.
Camp Acorn
Jun 2019 – Aug 2019
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
- Korean Fluent
