* California State University, Northridge (2002 to 2006)
• 2006 Bachelors Degree received in Deaf Studies, Minor: French
* Université de Sorbonne Nouvelle—Paris, France (2003/2004, 2005/2006)
• Study abroad program, course work studying French Language and General Linguistics
• All courses taught in French
Working History
* Shin Jeju Foreign Language Education Center (신제주외국문화학습) – Jeju, South Korea
• English Language Instructor –2010 - 2011: Taught after school classes in a center run by Jeju’s government. (제주특별자치도교육청) No assistance offered from co-teachers. Responsible for curriculum development and implementation. Worked to share culture and excite students to speak English fluently. Responsible for in-depth student evaluations, hosting English world experience days and coordinating cultural events.
* EPIK English Program In Korea – Jeju, South Korea
• Elementary School English Language Instructor –2008 - 2010: Worked in public school classes of students of various levels. Taught both with a co-teacher and alone. Modified South Korea’s national English curriculum to fit student needs and be more fun. Coordinated and worked at many summer and winter camps.
* Park Jung Young English Academy – Yeosu, South Korea
• English Language Instructor –2007 to 2008: Worked with classes of 2 -12 students of various levels. Followed set lesson plans focused on oral expression. Worked closely with Korean co-teachers.
* EPITECH {École pour l'informatique et les nouvelles technologies}– Paris, France
• English Language Instructor – 2005 to 2006: Teacher of English conversation class for university students in France. Followed flexible lesson plans. Focused on ensuring that all students participated. Directed student discussions, debates, role-playing, homework, etc.
• English Tutor – 2003 to 2004: Created conversation topics and lead 2 hour English discussions for groups of 1 - 10 EFL students. Responsible for guiding conversation, correcting English errors, working with students on pronunciation, suggesting vocabulary and evaluating performance.
* Upward Bound Summer Camp – Eureka, California
• Residential Coordinator – 2003 to 2006: Coordinated a live-in summer program for 60 + low-income high school students pursuing college education. Supervised crew of 11 advisers / counselors. Responsible for scheduling activities and working closely with the Residential Advisors to execute events.
• Sign Language Instructor – 2002 to 2003: Teacher of introduction course for American Sign Language for groups of 15 high school students.
• Residential Advisor –2000 to 2003: Worked as a camp counselor. Lead sports activities, arts and crafts, games and workshops. Slept at the camp to supervise students.
Personal Introduction
# Languages
English (Native)
Korean (Intermediate)
French (High)
American Sign Language (Intermediate)
# Awards and Certifications
• 2009 Recipient of Epik's "Best Teacher" award
• Level 2 certificate from TOPIK Language Proficiency Test한국어능력시험
• 3rd place in Jeju’s Speech Contest for Foreigners (제주 외국인 말하기대회)
• 2006 TEFL Certified (100 hour course from ITTT)
• California Drivers license and clean driving record since 1998
• South Korean Drivers license and clean record since May, 2009