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Steve K.

Korean & ESL tutor

Korean & ESL tutor

$50/hour

5.0 (653 ratings)

  • 2,203 hours tutoring

About Steve

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As a second - generation Korean American, I grew up speaking both English and Korean simultaneously.
I have lived here in the States and also in South Korea. I am an experienced tutor who has taught Korean and English as second/foreign languages for many years. I am patient when tutoring and place focus on various learning methodologies; everyone has different learning habits and behaviors, so lessons are adapted to fit the needs of each individual student. Whether students are interested in...

As a second - generation Korean American, I grew up speaking both English and Korean simultaneously.
I have lived here in the States and also in South Korea. I am an experienced tutor who has taught Korean and English as second/foreign languages for many years. I am patient when tutoring and place focus on various learning methodologies; everyone has different learning habits and behaviors, so lessons are adapted to fit the needs of each individual student. Whether students are interested in improving their writing or conversational skills, they are carefully accommodated with detailed lesson plans and learning tools which will benefit their Korean language proficiency.

I truly do appreciate the process of language acquisition and the excitement that comes from learning about a new language and culture. My goal as a tutor is to help students gain a better understanding of the Korean language and its nuances, and to assist them in the process of obtaining fluency.

My areas of interest include the following subjects of language education: SLA (Second Language Acquisition), Morphology, Sociolinguistics, Pedagogy, CA (Conversation Analysis), and Phonetics.

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Education

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Korean Language and Literature

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Business

Microsoft PowerPoint,

Microsoft PowerPoint

I have completed PPT training at various computer schools. I have also used PPT often for various types of presentations. I am familiar with both the technical and practical use of the program.
Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word

I have completed Word training at various computer schools. I have also used Word often for various types of projects and reports. I am familiar with both the technical and practical use of the program. I am experienced with using features that are not commonly used by the average person.

Computer

Microsoft PowerPoint,

Microsoft PowerPoint

I have completed PPT training at various computer schools. I have also used PPT often for various types of presentations. I am familiar with both the technical and practical use of the program.
Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word

I have completed Word training at various computer schools. I have also used Word often for various types of projects and reports. I am familiar with both the technical and practical use of the program. I am experienced with using features that are not commonly used by the average person.

Corporate Training

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

ESL teaching is a passion of mine; I have extensive experience teaching ESL in S. Korea and Canada. I also hold a TESOL certificate from Oxford Seminars with specializations in TOEFL preparation and Teaching Business English.
Korean,

Korean

I graduated from the University of Hawaii with a BA in Korean Language & Literature with a focus in Linguistics. I have taught Korean at numerous academic institutions in Honolulu and Los Angeles. I have also worked as a translator for a non-profit organization in S. Korea.
Microsoft PowerPoint,

Microsoft PowerPoint

I have completed PPT training at various computer schools. I have also used PPT often for various types of presentations. I am familiar with both the technical and practical use of the program.
Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word

I have completed Word training at various computer schools. I have also used Word often for various types of projects and reports. I am familiar with both the technical and practical use of the program. I am experienced with using features that are not commonly used by the average person.

English

English,

English

I am a native speaker of English. I received elementary, middle school, high school, and also college education in the United States. I also have experience teaching English.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

ESL teaching is a passion of mine; I have extensive experience teaching ESL in S. Korea and Canada. I also hold a TESOL certificate from Oxford Seminars with specializations in TOEFL preparation and Teaching Business English.
Writing

Writing

I first began my career as an English teacher, teaching people the fundamentals of the English language and proper grammar usage. I have helped many people with learning the skills necessary to compose concrete sentences and write solid essays. I also studied various aspects of linguistics during college, where I was able to learn about the various types of reading and writing methods.

Homeschool

English,

English

I am a native speaker of English. I received elementary, middle school, high school, and also college education in the United States. I also have experience teaching English.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

ESL teaching is a passion of mine; I have extensive experience teaching ESL in S. Korea and Canada. I also hold a TESOL certificate from Oxford Seminars with specializations in TOEFL preparation and Teaching Business English.
Writing

Writing

I first began my career as an English teacher, teaching people the fundamentals of the English language and proper grammar usage. I have helped many people with learning the skills necessary to compose concrete sentences and write solid essays. I also studied various aspects of linguistics during college, where I was able to learn about the various types of reading and writing methods.

Language

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

ESL teaching is a passion of mine; I have extensive experience teaching ESL in S. Korea and Canada. I also hold a TESOL certificate from Oxford Seminars with specializations in TOEFL preparation and Teaching Business English.
Korean

Korean

I graduated from the University of Hawaii with a BA in Korean Language & Literature with a focus in Linguistics. I have taught Korean at numerous academic institutions in Honolulu and Los Angeles. I have also worked as a translator for a non-profit organization in S. Korea.

Most Popular

English,

English

I am a native speaker of English. I received elementary, middle school, high school, and also college education in the United States. I also have experience teaching English.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

ESL teaching is a passion of mine; I have extensive experience teaching ESL in S. Korea and Canada. I also hold a TESOL certificate from Oxford Seminars with specializations in TOEFL preparation and Teaching Business English.
Writing

Writing

I first began my career as an English teacher, teaching people the fundamentals of the English language and proper grammar usage. I have helped many people with learning the skills necessary to compose concrete sentences and write solid essays. I also studied various aspects of linguistics during college, where I was able to learn about the various types of reading and writing methods.

Other

ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

ESL teaching is a passion of mine; I have extensive experience teaching ESL in S. Korea and Canada. I also hold a TESOL certificate from Oxford Seminars with specializations in TOEFL preparation and Teaching Business English.

Sports/Recreation

Basketball

Basketball

I have been playing basketball since I was 7 year old, and have played on many different teams and leagues. I understand the shooting concepts, different defense methods, different offensive tactics, and the overall fundamentals of the game. I have competed and won first place in many different tournaments, such as the Nike 3on3 tournament, the Gus Macker 3on3 tournament, and various other 5on5 tournaments. I also have experience coaching basketball. I coached in several different junior leagues and was able to show kids the fundamentals of the game. I don't consider basketball just a sport that I can play, but a sport that I definitely understand the "science" of and am able to explain the science and fundamentals to someone. For these various reasons, I feel that I am definitely competent to assist someone with basketball.

Summer

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

ESL teaching is a passion of mine; I have extensive experience teaching ESL in S. Korea and Canada. I also hold a TESOL certificate from Oxford Seminars with specializations in TOEFL preparation and Teaching Business English.
Writing

Writing

I first began my career as an English teacher, teaching people the fundamentals of the English language and proper grammar usage. I have helped many people with learning the skills necessary to compose concrete sentences and write solid essays. I also studied various aspects of linguistics during college, where I was able to learn about the various types of reading and writing methods.

Examples of Expertise

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Ratings and Reviews

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5.0 (653 ratings)
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Knowledgeable, Resourceful, Patient, and Supportive Tutor

I have been meeting with Steve for the past four months to learn Korean. Steve is a knowledgeable, resourceful, patient, and supportive tutor. He brings a rich understanding of Korean language, culture, and society, as well as his educational background in linguistics, tutoring experience, and a wealth of resources into sessions. The content of his lessons is practical and interesting. He breaks down difficult concepts and answers questions thoroughly. We do speaking and writing exercises which are engaging and interactive. He also assigns relevant homework and readings. He is easy to reach by phone and is prompt with text messages & emails. He is flexible and accommodating in terms of scheduling and meeting location. He is always early to sessions and prepared. I highly recommend Steve as a tutor.

Samuel, 21 lessons with Steve

Patient, clear teaching

I really appreciated the level of patience Steve had. He didn’t make me feel nervous or embarrassed for pronouncing any words wrong, I look forward to our future lessons.

Kobe, 1 lesson with Steve

Patient and funny

I've only recently found Steve, but he's helping me learn conversational Korean. He's been particularly patient and funny, both very necessary especially as a student with some learning difficulties. I highly recommend his service!

Z., 39 lessons with Steve

Best Tutor

So far Steve helped me review consonants and it is going along very smoothly. I am learning more and more as I learn from Steve! He is always looking out for his students and cares about us.

WILLIAM, 11 lessons with Steve

Knowledgeable and patient tutor!

Truly has patience and is gifted on understanding how to connect and teach with the student! Mr. Kim makes it very easy to understand! So excited to learn more!

Juli, 8 lessons with Steve

Knowledgeable and patient

Steve worked with my 9 y/o on reading, language and writing. He was engaging, patient, and knew exactly what to do to keep my son on task. I highly recommend him.

Rashea, 10 lessons with Steve

Very good tutor

Great with kids and adults Steve was patient and knowledgeable We highly recommend. He made the lesson interactive and engaging This is our first experience with Wyzant. Very pleased

Jane, 18 lessons with Steve

First lesson fantastic!

I just had my first lesson with Steve and found him to be very prepared, with supplemental material to support learning and engaging topics for discussion. He is very encouraging and patient, and genuinely wants to support your learning goals. I look forward to future lessons!

Angela, 22 lessons with Steve

Excellent tutor!!

My first lesson was amazing. He really gets to know you before starting on the background of Korea. Then into the lesson. It’s really great that you actually have a teacher to get to know. Makes the lesson more comfortable. His slides are easy to follow and he is patient with you.

Stephanie, 5 lessons with Steve

Great with kids

Steve is very patient and encouraging with my kids. They are enjoying their lessons. He is personable and easy to work with. He is punctual and was willing to work with our busy schedule.

Ellyn, 15 lessons with Steve
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$50/hour

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