Jane Choi

Passionate about Jesus, flourishing children's curiosity, and photographic storytelling. Avid fiction reader. Married to James Choi, accomplished school leader. Fluent in Korean and friendly in Spanish.

School Sports and Event Photographer - The Elisabeth Morrow School

(2024-01)

• Provided essential visual storytelling content for school communications department by photographing a wide range of events including sports, assemblies, and milestone ceremonies
• Elevated the school's public image by capturing high-quality, professional-grade photography for use across all external channels (website, school media, admissions brochures, and banners)
• Supported head teachers' curation of classroom year-end family portfolios with photography of students and pivotal classroom moments

Preschool through 2nd Grade Science Teacher - The Elisabeth Morrow School

• Spearheaded the development and implementation of a cohesive, NGSS-aligned scope and sequence for preschool through second grade
• Initiated and executed the formal documentation of the Threes through Second grade science curriculum, mapping all units and resources to ensure future instructional consistency and institutional memory

Twos Associate Teacher - Atlanta Speech School

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Maintained students' weekly photo portfolios to document student progress and help build healthy family-school relationships
• Supported school communications department with photography of authentic classroom moments and special events
• Captured and curated preschool visual portfolios to communicate daily student progress and build healthy family-school relationships

Pre-First – 4th Grade Science Teacher - Pace Academy

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

• Designed the school's inaugural Lower School science lab, including student-centered classroom areas, interactive displays, and a child-curated specimen museum
• Selected to participate in a department review and curriculum audit for St. John's School (Houston, Texas), including multiple days of interviews, observations, and a presentation of observations, feedback, and recommended action steps for Senior Administration

3rd Grade Associate Teacher - Trinity School

(2020-01 - 2021-12)

• Led team to redesign gradewide Explorers and Colonial America unit through an inclusive lens
• Learned and implemented various technologies to provide a richer and more interactive experience during virtual learning

K – 2nd Grade Science Teacher - The John Cooper School

(2016-01 - 2020-12)

• Designed a constructive, hands-on curriculum for Kindergarten through Second Grade and forged a connection between the children's gardening program
• Selected by Head of School to serve on a science curriculum audit team for a peer ISAS school

PreK – 2nd Grade Science Teacher - Packer Collegiate Institute - Brooklyn, NY

(2009-01 - 2016-12)

• Developed an inquiry-based program for PreK Threes through Second Grade to foster investigative skills and to promote a lifelong love for science
• Served on planning committees and coordinated with architects to design the Lower School science laboratory and a new early childhood satellite campus

PreK – 5th Grade Science Teacher - Kosciusko School - Bushwick, NY

(2005-01 - 2009-12)

• Created a hands-on curriculum adhering to state standards to help children understand and apply science content and skills
• Delivered in-house professional development and turnkey training to support classroom teachers with classroom science curricula

M.A. - Elementary Education with Math and Science Specialization - Hunter College (2007-01 - 2010-12) New York, NY

B.A. - English Language Arts and Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) - Hunter College (2001-01 - 2005-12) New York, NY