Academic professional with depth of experience in higher education, known for crafting innovative curricula and assessment. Collaborates well with diverse teams to drive educational excellence and adapt to evolving academic needs. Recognized for strong leadership, critical thinking, and ability to foster engaging learning environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Salon & Spa Manager
Grace Road Beauty, LTD
01.2023 - 11.2024
Maintained cleanliness and safety standards within the spa facility, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
Managed employee timecards while maintaining adequate staffing levels at all times.
Established a welcoming atmosphere for our local and international clients from 25+ countries through sincere and exceptional customer service beginning to end of each treatment.
Recommended and explained all treatments and services, boosting sales and bringing in new clientele.
Improved client retention rates by developing personalized follow-up communication strategies after each appointment.
Maintained front desk workstation by keeping it clean and organized.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Teacher
Grace Road Home School
01.2021 - 01.2022
Developed strong relationships with students by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
ESL/ EFL Tutor
Self-Emplyeed
01.2006 - 10.2016
Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
Established positive relationships with both students and parents, fostering open communication regarding academic progress and goals.
Professor
Korea Nazarene University
01.2006 - 12.2015
Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
Contributed to planning appropriate and hands-on lessons for diverse classrooms.
Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics / TESOL
Penn State University
State College
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education And English Literature
Easter Nazerene College
Quincy, MA
Skills
Staff management
Salon and Spa operations
Performance evaluations
Team leadership
Student mentoring
Course planning
Curriculum creation
Diversity awareness
Classroom management
Technology integration
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Limited Working
Timeline
Salon & Spa Manager
Grace Road Beauty, LTD
01.2023 - 11.2024
Teacher
Grace Road Home School
01.2021 - 01.2022
ESL/ EFL Tutor
Self-Emplyeed
01.2006 - 10.2016
Professor
Korea Nazarene University
01.2006 - 12.2015
Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics / TESOL
Penn State University
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education And English Literature