I am a Ph.D.-trained language educator, published author, and specialist in Korean, ESL, and academic writing. I earned my M.A. in TESOL from Oklahoma City University and my Ph.D. in Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum, with a focus on foreign language education, from the University of Oklahoma. I have more than a decade of experience teaching Korean and ESL in university and community college settings, including eight years teaching Korean at Washington University in St. Louis....
I am a Ph.D.-trained language educator, published author, and specialist in Korean, ESL, and academic writing. I earned my M.A. in TESOL from Oklahoma City University and my Ph.D. in Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum, with a focus on foreign language education, from the University of Oklahoma. I have more than a decade of experience teaching Korean and ESL in university and community college settings, including eight years teaching Korean at Washington University in St. Louis. I currently teach writing and culture courses as an adjunct faculty member in the TESOL program at California State University, Fullerton.
I have authored and published language-learning books, including TOPIK 2: Writing — Complete Guide and Preparation. My doctoral dissertation, Understanding Success and Failure in Adult ESL, was also published as a book and examines the experiences and factors that influence success among adult ESL learners. My background in second-language acquisition, learner motivation, and language education allows me to provide instruction that is both practical and research-informed.
As a tutor, I create a supportive and individualized learning environment. I first identify each student's goals, strengths, and challenges and then adapt my instruction accordingly. For Korean learners, I can help with conversation, grammar, pronunciation, reading, writing, TOPIK preparation, and cultural understanding. For ESL learners, I provide support in speaking, academic English, grammar, and writing, including essays, research papers, and other academic projects. My goal is not simply to correct mistakes, but to help students understand how language works and become confident, independent learners.
