Julio Kim
Suwanee,GA
Summary
Professional with hands-on experience in collaborative environments, prepared to contribute to project success. Known for reliability and adaptability in meeting dynamic team needs. Exhibits strong organizational abilities and effective communication skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Applied Linguistics Intern / Teaching Assistant
Georgia State University
08.2025 - Current
- Designed and implemented high-impact minimal pairs activities (e.g., ship/sheep, right/light) during 15-minute micro-teaching sessions to directly target and resolve common phonetic difficulties among a class of 25 IEP students.
- Conducted one-on-one speech practice sessions for students struggling with specific phonetic contrasts (e.g., /s/ vs. /ʃ/ for Asian students), demonstrating a personalized approach to instruction and commitment to student success.
- Applied principles of Phonetics and the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) to blend content knowledge with pedagogical techniques, specifically focusing on oral communication and reducing communication breakdowns.
- Supported 6-7 hours of weekly in-class and out-of-class instruction, ensuring all students were on track to meet program language benchmarks required for success in mainstream undergraduate studies.
Private Language Tutor
Self-Employed
01.2023 - Current
- Developed and delivered customized curriculum for beginner-to-intermediate level Spanish learners, focusing on conversational fluency and practical language acquisition.
- Leveraged bilingual proficiency in Portuguese and Spanish to create targeted lessons and provide relevant cross-linguistic feedback, enhancing student comprehension and accelerating learning.
- Managed ongoing client relationships and scheduled instruction independently, demonstrating strong time management and professional communication skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Applied Linguistics
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05.2026
Skills
- Language & Instruction
- Bilingual Proficiency: Native in Korean, Advanced in English
- Intermediate Proficiency: Spanish, Portuguese
- Teaching Fundamentals: TEFL Certification in progress (Level 1 training complete, including IPA mastery and micro-teaching), Pronunciation Instruction, Oral Communication Coaching, Minimal Pairs Training
- Transferable Skills
- Cross-Cultural Communication: Experience interpreting and communicating across diverse linguistic and ethnic backgrounds (eg, targeted instruction for Vietnamese students)
- Personalized Instruction: Demonstrated initiative in conducting one-on-one coaching and developing customized learning materials
Timeline
Applied Linguistics Intern / Teaching Assistant
Georgia State University
08.2025 - Current
Private Language Tutor
Self-Employed
01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Applied Linguistics
Georgia State University