Student Development and Empowerment
Turning potential into action.
When students drive their own development with meaningful support, they are empowered to become a force for change.
SDE Education
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What We Offer
Model United Nations
Through the SDE Model United Nations Program, students can target their collaborative, leadership, and academic skills.
Consulting Services
Educational consulting is available for schools and organizations seeking to better support students and educators.
About SDE
Student Development and Empowerment Education aims to empower students to create the change they hope to see in the world through collaboration, leadership, and self-driven development.
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About the Instructor
Sophia Shin led the Model United Nations program for a non-profit organization for 5 years, providing instruction and guidance in public speaking, research, writing, collaboration, and leadership to middle and high school students. Sophia is also a 2018 TFA corps member who taught middle and high school students for nearly four years at a school in Sun Valley, CA. With her instructional experience and belief in the value of student-driven education, she founded Student Development and Empowerment Education in 2022.
Sophia received her Bachelor’s in Political Science with a Policy Studies Concentration from Grinnell College, and her Education Specialist Instruction Credential from Loyola Marymount University.
Student Development and Empowerment
Virtual Tutoring Platform: Zoom
Grade Levels: 6-12
Relationship-building, empowerment of student voice, and meaningful support are the cornerstones of our sessions.
1:1 Tutoring
While each student’s goals, strengths, and needs may differ, all students can benefit from a personalized learning experience and individualized support.
General Education
Subject Areas: Reading, Writing, Math
Special Education
Areas: Reading, Math, Writing, Pre-vocational
Leadership
Areas of Focus: Public Speaking, Debate, Model United Nations
Student Development and Empowerment
The SDE Model United Nations (MUN) Program involves virtual classes, MUN conferences, mentorship, and leadership opportunities to equip students with the skills they need to impact change.
Program applications are not open for the 22-23 academic year, but private coaching and workshops are available upon request.
Model United Nations
What is MUN?
MUN students act as delegates from different countries convening at United Nations committees to discuss and vote on ways to address global issues.
Students receive committee and country assignments before each conference, based on which they engage in research to represent their country effectively, write position papers, and prepare speeches for committee sessions. At conference, students engage in discussion, debate, and collaborative resolution-writing with peers.
Why MUN?
Given the multi-faceted nature of MUN, students develop a wide range of academic and life skills that support their personal and interpersonal growth.
Research
Public Speaking
Collaboration
Reading & Writing
Leadership
Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving
Student Development and Empowerment
Educational consulting is available for schools and organizations seeking Model United Nations programming or workshops for students.
As goals, strengths, and needs may differ, we start with a 30-minute consultation, during which we discuss your needs and goals, answer any questions, and determine how to move forward together.
Consulting Services
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Student Development and Empowerment
We'd love to get to know you and to get a sense of what you need.
Let’s see if the support SDE can offer is right for you!
Call or Text: (213) 373-4560
Email: sshin@sde-education.com