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Avid K-pop/drama lover, certified Korean instructor
Sarah C.

260 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $39
Response time: 36 minutes

About Sarah


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My name is Sarah, and I love to teach Korean! I was born and raised in South Korea, but came to the United States to get my MA in English with a specialization in TESOL at Iowa State University. I decided I wanted to stay in the United States, therefore I obtained certification as a Korean instructor from the Training Program at Seoul National University so I could pursue my passion of teaching Korean professionally. Over the years, I have tutored lots of students from all different ages,...

My name is Sarah, and I love to teach Korean! I was born and raised in South Korea, but came to the United States to get my MA in English with a specialization in TESOL at Iowa State University. I decided I wanted to stay in the United States, therefore I obtained certification as a Korean instructor from the Training Program at Seoul National University so I could pursue my passion of teaching Korean professionally. Over the years, I have tutored lots of students from all different ages, backgrounds, and skill levels, and have enjoyed seeing their drastic improvements from my teaching. Aside from tutoring, I have worked as an interpreter, assisting English-speaking clients in medical and financial organizations to communicate with Korean customers. I believe my experiences abroad, education in the U.S, and fellowship within a variety of fields has provided me with a cross-cultural perception and deep understanding of others. Teaching Korean has been such a rewarding experience, and I hope to continue to teach others the language in a way that is enjoyable for both me and my students.

As someone who had to learn English, I am fully aware that learning a foreign language can be a difficult experience for many students. In an effort to make the process less daunting, I believe teachers have the agency to make learning a language both easier and more enjoyable. As a Korean teacher, I ultimately consider the needs and interest of the students first. I try to go the extra mile, choosing examples that are related to the students, and tailoring an exclusive curriculum to best teach the language. Through making connections and engaging students with exercises and multimedia tools, I hope to teach you Korean that you’ll be able to use within a short period of time. For example, I spend time researching K-pop singers and Korean foods for students who love them. I believe learning a foreign language should have real world application, so my teaching focuses on a content/theme based approach.

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Education

(Attended) Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti
psychology
Iowa State at Ames
Masters
  • Licensed teacher

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Korean

Certified Korean instructor by training program from Seoul National University in Korea. Since 2014, I have worked in Speak Language Center as a Korean language instructor. i have thought so many students (ex: government employees, professors, high school and college student) and various levels.
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Wonderful first lesson

We jumped right in and broke down some basics using specific topics I’m interested in, which made the lesson fun and accessible. Looking forward to future lessons!

Sarah, 3 lessons with Sarah

Super Passionate and Gifted Teacher

I have admired Korean culture for many years but never built the courage to study the language until very recently, as I am planning a trip to Korea soon. I was initially a little nervous to start but my sessions with Sarah have been so worthwhile! Korean is a completely new language for me but she has an amazing way of breaking things down so that they are not only understandable but contextual and applicable within the culture. I am so grateful to have such an energetic and passionate teacher to help me learn effectively, without a lot of the unnecessary and difficult rules you might find in a Grammar Textbook. I would highly recommend Sarah to anyone interested in learning Korean, she is awesome!

Chris, 5 lessons with Sarah

Fun, amazing teacher

It’s always fun having classes with you, and I look forward to learning Korean every week. Sad to put our classes on hold for work, but I’m excited to resume classes in September! Thank you!

Winnie, 2 lessons with Sarah

Learning Korean is Incredibly Fun With Sarah

I'm a complete beginner in the Korean language and have had five lessons so far from Sarah. Sarah is not only experienced in teaching, but also is really engaging, happy and energetic about what she does and how she does it. I've finished learning Hangeul and now am starting to learn some of the grammar structures and it's great to have real-world and relatable example sentences and vocabulary usage (for example Korean cuisine and cooking). I'm excited to be continuing to learn from someone that has so much to offer and will help me get there.

Hira, 8 lessons with Sarah

Learning Korean is Incredibly Fun With Sarah

I'm a complete beginner in the Korean language and have had five lessons so far from Sarah. Sarah is not only experienced in teaching, but also is really engaging, happy and energetic about what she does and how she does it. I've finished learning Hangeul and now am starting to learn some of the grammar structures and it's great to have real-world and relatable example sentences and vocabulary usage (for example Korean cuisine and cooking). I'm excited to be continuing to learn from someone that has so much to offer and will help me get there.

Hira, 8 lessons with Sarah

Very kind and patience

Sarah was very kind and patience. She really took her time to learn about my background in Korean Language and she also really took time to find out what I want to learn from our first lesson. During my first lesson I had already learn to speak some basic phrase in Korean. Knowing that I am a full time nursing student, Sarah is always very flexible and understanding to work with my busy schedule. I highly recommend Sarah to who ever want to Korean Language and culture.

Nirut, 1 lesson with Sarah

Excellent Teacher with Patience

Sarah is a great teacher that answers any questions I have while providing unique feedback that helps me improve. With Sarah’s help I believe fluency will come sooner than I think.

Nicole, 3 lessons with Sarah

Excellent Teacher with Patience

Sarah is a great teacher that answers any questions I have while providing unique feedback that helps me improve. With Sarah’s help I believe fluency will come sooner than I think.

Nicole, 3 lessons with Sarah

Really great Tutor!

This is my second time tutoring with Sarah and I really enjoy it. She makes it fun and easy to understand is very patient. She is able to teach at a pace that is perfect for me. :)

Sarah, 3 lessons with Sarah

Excellent!

I have taken a few lessons with Sarah and she is so easy to work with. During our first lesson, she assessed what level I was at and we got started right away. She has been very easy to communicate with and exudes positivity. I have recommended Sarah to several of my friends and look forward to continuing our lessons!

Tara, 2 lessons with Sarah
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