Charles' E-Portfolio

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Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

Reading and Literacy Added Authorization

Being the Educator I Needed

I became a teacher for a very simple reason: I want to be the person I needed when I was a child. Growing up as an English Learner and the son of Korean immigrants, my childhood was marked by food insecurity, bullying, and the quiet struggle of trying to fit in. My parents worked incredibly hard, but language and cultural barriers meant I did not have educational support at home.

Those early years taught me exactly how isolating school can feel, but they also serve as my greatest asset in the classroom. Because of my background, my teaching is built on deep, intrinsic empathy. I know students must feel seen, valued, and culturally represented before they can truly learn. Every child brings unique strengths to the table, and I do whatever it takes to differentiate my instruction so they can each find their own success and know they are on the right path to a meaningful life.

Beyond the Classroom

I am a Fremont native and a proud alumnus of Durham Elementary, Walters Junior High, and Kennedy High. Growing up in the Bay Area gave me a deep appreciation for our beautifully diverse community, which genuinely helps me connect with local families.

To best serve this community, I earned my Master of Science in Reading and Literacy, which includes a Reading and Literacy Added Authorization (RLAA). This is backed by my cleared Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and English Language Learner (ELL) Authorization. Because I believe in leveraging digital skills to bridge the gap between high- and low-performing students, I am also a Google for Education Certified Educator (Levels 1 and 2).

When I am not in the classroom, I am an occasional artist who enjoys sketching and painting still life and nature. I also read constantly to model the literacy skills I teach; currently, I am working my way through PBS’s “The Great American Read” 100-book challenge. To recharge, you will usually find me walking or biking around Lake Elizabeth.

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