Irene Kim
Naperville,IL
Summary
Art educator specializing in fabric-based art and sewing, with a focus on fashion-inspired instruction for children. Proven ability to design engaging, hands-on curricula that blend reading, storytelling, and visual expression in both English and Korean. Extensive experience in art education and professional fashion design, emphasizing tactile and process-oriented learning.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Samsung English
Seoul, Korea
04.2025 - 01.2026
- Created engaging lessons integrating creative and visual activities to enhance learning experiences
- Facilitated student language development through interactive instruction methods
- Instructed elementary and middle school students in English language skills
- Communicated with parents regarding student progress
Art Tutor
Private In-Home Instruction
Seoul, Korea
12.2018 - 12.2020
- Provided private art tutoring for elementary school students in a home setting
- Customized lessons based on students’ age, interests, and skill levels
- Designed integrated art lessons based on English and Korean storybooks
- Connected reading comprehension with creative visual expression
- Taught fabric-based art and basic sewing projectsfor young learners
- Led hands-on textile activities using fabric, yarn, felt, and mixed media
Kindergarten Art Teacher
Angel Kindergarten
Palisades Park, New Jersey
10.2009 - 02.2010
- Designed and taught art lessons that fostered creative expression and cognitive development in early childhood students.
- Supported fine motor skills development through interactive, age-appropriate art activities.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to seamlessly integrate art into daily lesson plans, enriching overall curriculum.
Art Teacher
Paly Art
Fort Lee, New Jersey
02.2007 - 09.2008
- Planned and taught engaging art classes that fostered creativity and self-expression in children.
- Encouraged creativity through interactive, hands-on instruction that facilitated skill development and artistic exploration.
- Led diverse drawing, craft, and mixed-media projects to enhance artistic skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Parsons The New School
New York, NY05-2004
Skills
- Professional fashion design experience in New York and Los Angeles
- Skilled in fabric sourcing, draping, pattern making, and sample production
- Able to translate fashion concepts into child-friendly art curricula, including fabric and textile exploration, sewing and wearable art projects, and fashion-inspired design thinking activities
- Fabric & textile-based art
- Sewing & hand-stitching for children
- Fashion-inspired art curriculum
- Storybook-based art integration
- Mixed media art instruction
- Creative curriculum development
- Classroom & small-group management
- Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
Languages
Korean
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
English Teacher
Samsung English
04.2025 - 01.2026
Art Tutor
Private In-Home Instruction
12.2018 - 12.2020
Kindergarten Art Teacher
Angel Kindergarten
10.2009 - 02.2010
Art Teacher
Paly Art
02.2007 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Parsons The New School