Kids STEP UP

The KSU program consists of summer programming sustained learning through the year. Each student is assessed for math and reading levels, based on California standards, with a goal to improve by at least 50% in each subject area per year. An academic plan  is  personalized for each student, with goals in math, reading and writing, and a peer tutor is carefully matched with each student. In the past four years, I have:

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• Directed and supervised the pilot phase of KSU program in Summer 2020, utilizing 1:1 specialized instruction through peer tutors, addressing the importance of in-person teaching and specialized instruction in a quality summer and school year program

 

• Assisted in creation of project-based 100-hour curriculum (weekly themes ranging from heart, brain, digestive and musculoskeletal system) as a foundation for grades 2-5 in math, reading, writing, and science

 

• Founded broader “Math Skills” program, working with a math consultant to create and implement programming to build math aptitude and academic confidence through interactive tools and games

 

• Created scalable and sustainable platform through collaboration with neighboring high schools, to integrate the program and build KSU website providing program information and building awareness and outreach

 

• Directed full school 2022/23-year program at Boys and Girls Club of Santa Barbara; organized and created supporting materials for high school peer tutors from Cate School to provide “Math Skills” programming during the school year

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• Collaborated with Dr. Kim to create proprietary “Heart Module” and “Nutrition” project-based summer programming, including supporting educational materials to promote academic enrichment through focus on physical and mental health