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Kyunghoon Son
sonky@bc.edu
https://www.sonsmath.com
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

EDUCATION

Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA

Ph.D., Curriculum & Instruction Expected May 2024
Specialization: Mathematics Education

Dissertation: Investigating the Associations Between Sociocultural Constructs and Students’

Mathematics Performance in Four Countries: A Hierarchical Linear Regression Analysis

Committee: Drs. Lillie R. Albert (Chair), David Scanlon, and Laura O’Dwyer

Chuncheon National Graduate School of Education Chuncheon, South Korea

M.Ed., Elementary Mathematics Education 2017

Chuncheon National University of Education Chuncheon, South Korea

B.Ed., Elementary Education 2009

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Mathematics Outreach (Mathematics Festivals, Camps, and Museums), Playful Mathematics,

Mathematics Learning and Technology, Inclusive Mathematics, Quantitative Methodology

TEACHING EXPERIENCES

Grade 8th Algebra Instructor, Pine Manor Institute of Student Success at Boston College
A College/Career Pathways Initiative for Students from Historically Marginalized Communities.
Grades 8th-12th. Summer 2023

Instructor, Boston College

[EDUC 7520] Teaching Elementary Mathematics and Technology Fall, 2022-2023
[EDUC 6674] Teaching Mathematical Problem-Solving Spring 2023
[EDUC 2108] Teaching Elementary Mathematics and Technology Spring 2022
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Instructor, National Training Institute of Education, Science and Technology
Building Elementary Teachers’ Subject Matter Knowledge Competency Through Understanding
Mathematical Manipulatives [Online Asynchronous] Spring 2020

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Boston College

[EDUC 2108] Teaching Elementary Mathematics and Technology Fall 2019-2021
Fall, 2022-2023
[EDUC 6304] Secondary and Middle School Mathematics Methods Fall, 2019-2023
[EDUC 6674] Teaching Mathematical Problem-Solving Spring, 2020-
2022

Teacher, Bongdae Elementary School, Grade 6 Spring 2019

Teacher, Bangok Elementary School, Grade 5 and 6 2015-2019
Teacher, Donghwa Elementary School, Grade 3 and 4 2012-2015; 2009-2010

FUNDED RESEARCH EXPERIENCES

Graduate Research Assistant, Developing Exemplary Mathematics Teacher Leaders for High
Need Schools: Content, Equity, and Leadership. NSF (DUE #1950222) funded project, $1.8
million. Lillie R. Albert, PI. 2020-present

Principal Investigator, Developing Mathematics Program to Promote the Application of the

Revised Curriculum, $3,500 (Gangwon Provincial Office of Education, 2019)

Principal Investigator, Strengthen Teachers’ Mathematical Curriculum Competency Through

Mathematics Activities, $3,000 (Gangwon Provincial Office of Education, 2019)

Principal Investigator, Applying Activity Centered Mathematics Teaching and Learning

Methods, $2,500 (Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science & Creativity, 2018)

Principal Investigator, Developing Process-Centered Assessment Tools for Teaching

Elementary Mathematics, $3,000 (Gangwon Provincial Office of Education, 2018)

Principal Investigator, Developing Activity Centered Mathematics Teaching and Learning

Methods, $3,000 (Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science & Creativity, 2017)

Principal Investigator, How to Proliferate Teachers’ Mathematics Society, $5,000 (Korea

Foundation for the Advancement of Science & Creativity, 2016)

Principal Investigator, How to Revise and Apply the 2009 Korean Mathematics Textbook in
Classroom. $2,000 (Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science & Creativity, 2015)
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PUBLICATIONS
PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLES
Son, K., & Albert, L. (in review). Julia Robinson Math Festival: Jubilation in Mathematics for
Geographically Disenfranchised Communities in South Korea. In Huntley, M. A.,
Suurtamm, C., & Thompson, D. R. (Eds.), International Perspective on Mathematics
Outreach. Information Age Publishing (IAP).
Albert, L., & Son, K. (2023, accepted). Scenarios as an Instructional Approach: Prospective
Teachers’ Metalinguistic Reflections About Teaching Mathematics to English Learners.
In Jones, R.L. & Proctor, C.P. (Eds.), Pursuing Language and Metalinguistic Awareness
in K-12 Classrooms: A Framework for Critical Engagement. Routledge.
Son, K. (2018). The Effects of Visual Representations on Learning Proportional Expressions and
Distributions. Education of Primary School Mathematics, 21(4), 445-459.

BOOKS
Son, K., et al. (2017). Mathematical Instrument Guide for Elementary School Teachers. South
Korea: Ingenious Mathematics Research Society.
Son, K., et al. (2016). Math CHIPS: Innovative Elementary School Mathematics. South Korea:
Ingenious Mathematics Research Society.

TRANSLATION
Liljedahl, P. (2020). Building thinking classrooms in mathematics, grades K-12: 14 teaching
practices for enhancing learning (S. Park and K. Son (in press), Trans to Korean).
Corwin Press.

PLAYFUL MATHEMATICS GAMES

Son, K. (2019). Challenge 10. A Mathematics Board Game. Math-All, Seoul. South Korea.
Son, K. (2016). Challenge 24. A Mathematics Board Game. Math-All, Seoul. South Korea.

WORK IN PROGRESS

Son, K. & Albert, L. R. (in progress). Investigating the Effects of Students’ Sense of Belonging
on Mathematics Performance: A Path Analysis Model.
Agostinelli, A., & Son, K. (in progress). International Student Perceptions of a U.S. Higher
Education Institution: An Investigation of Language, Ideologies, Satisfaction, and
Cultural Engagement.
Yu, S., Gil, M., Lyu, S. R., & Son, K. (in progress) Differences in Multicultural Awareness
Among Early Childhood and Elementary School Teachers in South Korea From a
Perspective of Continuity.
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AWARDS AND HONORS

AERA Annual Meeting Graduate Student Travel Fund Award $500 2023
Boston College Donald J. White Award for Graduate Teaching Excellence $600 2022
Best Thesis of the Year, Chuncheon National Graduate School of Education $500 2018
Excellent Teacher Award, Superintendent of Gangwon Province - 2018
Best Professional Learning Community Leadership Award, Ministry of Education $2,000
2017
Excellent Teacher of the District Award, Superintendent of the City of Wonju - 2016
Performance Based Scholarship, Chuncheon National Graduate School of Education 2014-2017

CERTIFICATES

Elementary School Teacher’s License Tier 1 (2015), The South Korea Ministry of Education
Elementary School Teacher’s License Tier 2 (2009), The South Korea Ministry of Education

PRESENTATIONS (PEER REVIEWED)

Son, K. & Albert, L. R. (2023, Accepted). What is Playful Math: Designing Engaging and
Sustaining Mathematical Games. Interactive Session at the 2023 National Council of
Teachers of Mathematics Research Conference: NCTM, Washington, DC.
Son, K. & Albert, L. R. (2023, Accepted). Do Math Museums Provide (E)Quality STEM
Experiences? Paper presentation at the 2023 Psychology Mathematics Education North
America Conference: PMENA, Reno, NV.
Son, K. & Albert, L. R. (2023, April). Investigating the Effects of Students’ Sense of Belonging
on Mathematics Performance: A Path Analysis Model. Paper presentation at the 2023
American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Son, K. & Albert, L. R. (2022, September). Association Between Non-Cognitive Factors and
Mathematics Achievement. Poster presentation at the 2022 National Council of Teachers
of Mathematics Research Conference, Los Angeles, CA.
Son, K. & Albert, L. R. (2022, April). Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching: A Literature
Review. Roundtable presentation at the 2022 New England Educational Research
Organization Conference, Portsmouth, NH.
Son, K. & Albert, L. R. (2021, December). Applying a Path Analysis Model to Investigate How
Students’ Sense of Belonging Affects Mathematics Performance in the Cognitive and
Affective domains. Paper presentation at the 2021 International Conference of Joint
Societies for Mathematics Education: KSME, KSESM, Online via Zoom, Seoul, South
Korea.
Albert, L. R., & Son, K. (2020, December). The Next Generation of Elementary Mathematics
Teachers After COVID-19: Personality and Creativity in the Classroom. Paper
presentation at the 2020 International Conference of the Korean Society of Mathematical
Education: ICKSME, Online via Zoom, Seoul, South Korea.
Son, K. (2018, August). How to Apply Newly Developed Assessment Techniques in Classroom.
Plenary Presentation at Mathematics Education Master Class (Training Course for Math
Teachers with High Needs). Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science &
Creativity, Daejeon, South Korea.
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Son, K. (2018, June). How to Apply Newly Developed Assessment Techniques in Classroom.
Plenary Presentation at Mathematics Education Master Class (Training Course for Math
Teachers with High Needs). Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science &
Creativity, Seoul, South Korea.
Son, K. (2018, April). The Effect of Visual Representations on Learning Proportional
Expressions and Distributions. Paper presentation at the 2018 Spring Conference for the
Korea Society of Mathematical Education, Cheong-Ju, South Korea.
Son, K. (2017, January). How to Organize and Run a Professional Learning Society.
Presentation at National Happy Education Festival. Ministry of Education, Gyeong-ju,
South Korea.

INVITED PRESENTATIONS

How to Build More Interactive-Fun-Constructive Math Classroom? (2019, August).

Qualification Training Course of Elementary School Teachers’ License Level 1,
Gangwon Educational Training Institute, Gangneung, South Korea.
How to Help Students Develop Cognitive Capability Using Boardgames? (2019, April). Korea
Board Games, Seoul, South Korea.
Using Boardgame “Incan Gold” to Teach ‘Ratio and Proportion”. (2018, November). Let’s Play-
Talk with Math. Korea Mathematical Instruments Association, Seoul, South Korea.
How to Visualize the Zone of Proximal Development? (2018, November). Educational
Broadcasting System, Seoul, South Korea.
Mathematics – Coding – and Cube Art? (2018. November). Reginal Mathematics Teaching
Gathering. Gangwon Provincial Office of Education, Hoengseong, South Korea.
Applying Process Centered Assessment to Math Classes (2018, November). Reginal Teachers’
Gathering. Gangwon Provincial Office of Education, Hongchoen, South Korea.
Applying Process Centered Assessment to Math Classes (2018, August). National Math
Teachers’ Gathering. Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science & Creativity,
Daejeon, South Korea.
Where to Begin for Assisting Underachieving Student: Mathematics? (2018. August). Wonju
Office of Education, Wonju, South Korea.
Where to Begin for Assisting Underachieving Student: Mathematics? (2018. August).
Hoengseong Office of Education, Hoengseong, South Korea.
Enhancing Students’ Cognitive and Affective Domains in Math Classroom. (2018). Qualification
Training Course of Elementary School Teachers’ License Level 1, Gangwon Educational
Training Institute, Gangneung, South Korea.
Where to Begin for Assisting Underachieving Student: Mathematics? (2018. August).
Gangneung Office of Education, Gangneung, South Korea.
Where to Begin for Assisting Underachieving Student: Mathematics? (2018. May). Gangwon
Provincial Office of Education, Chuncheon, South Korea.
How to Apply Mathematical Board Game Into the Classroom. (2017, August). National Math
Teachers’ Gathering, Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science & Creativity,
Daejeon, South Korea.
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Three Different Views on Teachers’ Professional Learning Society. (2017, March). Class
Concert: Professional Learning Community Organizers, Korean Education Development
Institute, Seoul, South Korea.
Establishing a Successful Professional Learning Community. (2017, January). The 100 Best
School Curriculum Concert. Korean Education Development Institute, Gyeongju, South
Korea.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES FOR TEACHERS

Bringing Attention to Number Talk. (2023, May). Ingenious Mathematics Society, Chuncheon,
South Korea.
Open Middle Mathematics in Elementary Classrooms. (2022, December). Ingenious
Mathematics Society, Online via Zoom.
Introducing NCTM Annual Meeting and Take-Ons. (2022, September). Ingenious Mathematics
Society, Online via Zoom.
Mathematics Teaching and Learning in Post COVID Era. (2022, July). Ingenious Mathematics
Society, Wonju, South Korea.
Applying Innovative Apps in Mathematics Classroom. Part 3. (2021 June). Ingenious
Mathematics Society, Online via Zoom.
Applying Innovative Apps in Mathematics Classroom. Part 2. (2021, April). Ingenious
Mathematics Society, Online via Zoom.
Applying Innovative Apps in Mathematics Classroom. Part 1. (2021, March). Ingenious
Mathematics Society, Online via Zoom.
Statistical Competency for Elementary Math Teachers. (2020, July). Ingenious Mathematics
Society, Online via Zoom.
Mathematical Problem Solving. (2020, May). Ingenious Mathematics Society: Online via Zoom.
Avoiding Ineffective Keyword Strategies. (2019. July). Summer Academic Seminar, Ingenious
Mathematics Society, Seoul, South Korea.
Craft Math and Paper Cut Printer. (2019. July). Summer Academic Seminar, Ingenious
Mathematics Society, Seoul, South Korea.
Applying Process Centered Assessment to Math Classes (2018, June). Beodeul Elementary
School, Wonju, South Korea.
Interesting Mathematical Figures’ Narratives for Teaching Mathematics. (2019, May). Annual
Training for Elementary Mathematics Teachers, Ingenious Mathematics Society,
Chuncheon, South Korea.
Choosing and Using Mathematical Games. (2019, March). Ingenious Mathematics Society,
Chuncheon, South Korea.
Crafting Coaster by Using the Concept of Latin Magic Number Square. (2018, September).
Summer Academic Seminar, Ingenious Mathematics Society, Sokcho, South Korea.
Learning Geometry by Understanding Puzzle Lamps. (2018, September). Summer Academic
Seminar, Ingenious Mathematics Society, Sokcho, South Korea.
Exploring Numbers through Mathematical Card Games. (2018. August). National Gathering of
Mathematic Culture Society, Ulsan, South Korea.
How to Assume the Hidden Number? Mathematical Problem-Solving Strategy (2018, July).
Ingenious Mathematics Society, Wonju, South Korea.
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How to Connect Mathematical Representations to Mathematical Content. (2018, June).
Mancheon Elementary School, Chuncheon, South Korea.
Applying Process Centered Assessment to Math Classes (2018, May). Annual Training for
Elementary Mathematics Teachers, Ingenious Mathematics Society, Chuncheon, South
Korea.
Leverage Teaching Mathematics Using Interesting Representations (2017, September). Summer
Academic Seminar, Ingenious Mathematics Society, Sokcho, South Korea.
Poster the Culture of Mathematics in Elementary School. (2017. June). Annual Training for
Elementary Mathematics Teachers, Ingenious Mathematics Society: Chuncheon.
How to Organize and Run a Professional Learning Society. (2017. May). Beodeul Elementary
School, Seoul, South Korea.
How to Support Students’ Mathematics Circle Activity in Elementary School. (2017, April).
Ingenious Mathematics Society, Chuncheon, South Korea.
Learning Mathematics Using Mathematical Games (2017, January). Winter Academic Seminar,
Ingenious Mathematics Society, Hoengseong, South Korea.
Exploring Geometry through Tangram Craft. (2016, August). Summer Academic Seminar,
Ingenious Mathematics Society, Sokcho, South Korea.
Connecting Craft Art and Teaching Mathematics (2016, July). Ingenious Mathematics Society,
Wonju, South Korea.
Exploring Kaleidoscope and Teaching Mathematics. (2016, June). Ingenious Mathematics
Society, Chuncheon, South Korea.

SERVICE ACTIVITIES

Reviewer, Mathematics Teachers: Learning and Teaching PK-12 (MTLT) 2021-present

Organization Assistant, FACES (Undergraduate Antiracism Organization) 2019-present
Senior Researcher, Ingenious Mathematics Society 2014-present
International Graduate Orientation Assistant, Boston College 2020-2023
Content Developer, Mathematics Board Game Development and Broadcasting on YouTube
2016-2021
Director, Committee of the Ingenious Mathematics Festival 2017-2019
Task Force Member, Elementary Mathematics of the Gangwon Province Educational Manifesto
2018-2019
Presenter, A Model Lesson Using Multimedia Resources in a Mathematics Classroom,
Educational Broadcasting System 2018
Director, Gangwon Math Festival 2016-2018
Mathematics Curriculum Director, the 20th Curriculum Research Board of the Gangwon
Province Educational Research Institute 2016-2017
Teacher Representative, Gangwon Global Gifted Education in Math and Science (G2GEMS);
Program for the Gifted Students from Multicultural Backgrounds in Rural Area 2015-2017
Military Service, Republic of Korea Army 2010-2012
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)

Psychology of Mathematics Education – North America (PME-NA)
American Educational Research Association (AERA)
New England Educational Research Organization (NEERO)
Korean Society of Mathematics Education (KSME)
Korean Society of Elementary Mathematics Education (KSEME)
Korea Society of School Mathematics Education (KSSME)

REFERENCES

Dr. Lillie R. Albert

Professor for Mathematics and Technology Education
217 Campion Hall, Boston College
140 Commonwealth Ave.
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
617-671-9233
albertli@bc.edu

Dr. David Scanlon

Associate Professor for Special Education
118 Campion Hall, Boston College
140 Commonwealth Ave.
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617)552-1949
scanloda@bc.edu

Dr. Rebecca Mitchell

Associate Director for Curriculum and Assessment
Part Time Faculty of Lynch School of Education and Human Development
Pine Manor Institute of Student Success at Boston College
72 College Road
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617)251-6059
mitcherj@bc.edu