University of California, Irvine
Jun 2025 – July 2026Master's Degree · Teaching & Credential Program | Dean's Scholarship
- Graduate studies focused on curriculum design and pedagogy for K–6 learners.
Aurora Lee
Kindergarten Teacher
Education
Harvard University
Aug 2021 – May 2025B.A. · Integrative Biology & Secondary in Educational Studies
- Magna Cum Laude | Cum GPA 4.00
Experience
Kindergarten General Education Teacher
Aug 2026 - PresentRichmond Street School
- Plan and teach standard-aligned lessons in Math, ELA, Social Studies, Science, and Art 5 days per week
- Work closely with SPED team to provide appropriate supports for diverse learners with inclusion model
- Create consistent routines and implement classroom management strategies with positive reinforcement and positive communication with families
- Collaborate with coworkers and families to find solutions for student behavior and academic progress through MTSS and intervention strategies
3rd Grade Student Teacher
Jan 2026 – June 2026Loma Ridge Elementary
- Plan and teach standard-aligned lessons in Math, English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science 4 days per week.
- Implement Cognitively Guided Instruction and Talk Moves to support students’ meaning-making and collaboration.
- Utilize a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to differentiate instruction based on student needs at whole class, small group, and individual levels in Math and English Language Arts.
- Support a positive, inclusive classroom environment for all students.
6th Grade Student Teacher
Aug 2025 – Dec 2025Davis Magnet Elementary School
- Plan and teach standard-aligned lessons in Math, English Language Arts, and Social Studies 2 days per week.
- Adapt instruction to incorporate specific student interests and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to meet the needs of all students, including students with IEPs and 504 plans.
- Design and implement formal and informal assessments to collect student data and inform subsequent instruction.
- Build strong student-teacher relationships through positive classroom management and inclusive strategies.
Preschool Teacher
Feb 2025 – May 2025Radcliffe Child Care Center
- Teach and care for children ages 0 to 5 with a Reggio Emilia approach
- Collaborate with co-teachers to provide opportunities for students to explore hands-on, community-based activities
Student Mentor
Feb 2023 – Apr 2025Harvard Ed Portal
- Design and implement individualized and group lessons for students in grades 1 through 8 based on student interests.
Assistant Teacher and Volunteer
Sep 2022 – Feb 2025Radcliffe Child Care Center
- Support lead teachers in taking care of and teaching children ages 0 to 5.
Summer Assistant Teacher
Jun 2023 – Aug 2023Rincon Valley Union School District Summer Daycare
- Care for children ages 4 to 7 with a student:teacher ratio of about 20:3.
- Support student enrichment in music, theater, and robotics.
Head Mathcounts Coach
Sep 2017 – Mar 2021Rincon Valley Middle School
- Create and teach lessons on strategies to understand contest math for middle school students.
- Prepare students to compete in regional and state competitions.
Skills & Interests