Hello everyone! It’s wonderful to meet those of you interested in learning Korean! I was born in Seoul, Korea, and earned both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Yonsei University. After working as a high school teacher for 20 years, I retired and moved to California. Here, I now teach Korean language to students at a Korean school. I have a deep passion for the Korean language and culture, and I look forward to sharing not only the language but also the rich culture and daily life of Korea with you.

I have 20 years of experience teaching high school social studies in Korea, where I developed a strong foundation in education. I earned both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Yonsei University, and I have continually built upon my expertise in teaching. Currently, I am teaching Korean at the Silicon Valley Korean School in California and am in the process of obtaining my Korean language teaching certification.

If you book your first lesson and begin studying Korean, you’ll experience a fun and effective learning journey with me!

With 20 years of teaching experience and a student-centered approach, I offer personalized lessons tailored to each student's goals and learning style. Beginners can feel confident as I guide them through practical expressions and essential grammar in real-life contexts, making it easy to grasp the basics. For intermediate and advanced learners, I incorporate engaging discussions on Korean literature, social issues, and culture to deepen language comprehension and expression.

Above all, I share my extensive knowledge of Korean culture and history, allowing you to naturally understand Korean society and culture alongside the language. Through our first lesson, we’ll set your learning direction and goals, helping you progress meaningfully in Korean!

* Certifications: Teacher's Certificate for the secondary school gradeⅠ(Republic of Korea), Applied for Single Subject Credential,

* WORK EXPERIENCE

1. Korean language Teacher- Silicon Valley Korean School, Cupertino, CA 2023 - Present

- Experience in fostering positive relationships with parents or guardians

- Maintained regular communication, and collaborating on student progress

- Planning and budgeting school events

2. Social Studies Teacher- Myungduk Foreign Language High School, Republic of Korea 2002 - 2022

- Collaborated with other teachers in order to share best practices and provide meaningful feedback regularly

- Monitored and tracked student progress and issued grades

- Ensure that students meet educational standards and school performance goals for their grade level

- Planned and implemented educational activities and events

A successful Korean language teaching methodology should integrate a variety of approaches and strategies to ensure comprehensive skill development. By blending communicative methods with task-based learning, leveraging technology, emphasizing cultural context, and providing continuous feedback, learners can engage with the language in meaningful ways and gradually become proficient speakers of Korean.

* Sample Lesson Plan Structure

1.Warm-up (5–10 minutes):

Ice-breaker activity (e.g., a short game or quick conversational task).

Review previous lesson material.

New Content Introduction (15–20 minutes):

Introduce a new grammar point or vocabulary set in context.

Use visuals, realia, or multimedia to aid comprehension.

2. Guided Practice (15–20 minutes):

Interactive tasks, such as dialogues, role-plays, or sentence construction exercises.

Focus on correct usage, but prioritize communication.

3. Application and Fluency Practice (10–15 minutes):

Task-based activity or project where students apply what they’ve learned (e.g., a mini-dialogue or group discussion).

4. Pronunciation and Cultural Component (5–10 minutes):

Focus on pronunciation practice or a short cultural lesson.

5. Wrap-up and Homework Assignment (5 minutes):

Review key points of the lesson.

Assign a short task for independent practice (e.g., writing a short paragraph using new vocabulary or grammar).