LAUREN CARR
Seoul
Summary
ESL educator with 3+ years of experience teaching kindergarten and early elementary learners in international-style programs and hagwons. Known for literacy-rich instruction, warm and structured classroom environments, and strong parent communication. Skilled in phonics, project-based learning, and differentiated support for young English learners.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Homeroom Teacher (5-Year-Old Class)
RISE PRIMUS Gangnam
Seoul
03.2025 - 02.2026
- Lead teacher for a 5-year-old class in an international-style early childhood program.
- Deliver English-immersion curriculum with phonics, literacy, STEAM, and project-based learning.
- Maintain structured routines that support independence and social-emotional development.
- Communicate learning progress through conferences, daily updates, and reports.
- Differentiate instruction to meet individual developmental and language needs.
Appletree Kindergarten Teacher
YBM GATE Hannam
Seoul
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Taught 15-20 kindergarten students using play-based and literacy-focused instruction.
- Improved early reading fluency through systematic phonics and guided reading.
- Used multimedia and hands-on activity centers to boost engagement.
- Conducted assessments and modified lessons to support diverse learners.
- Maintained strong communication with families through weekly updates and meetings.
Homeroom Teacher
Songdo SLP
Incheon
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Delivered structured ESL curriculum across speaking, phonics, reading comprehension, and writing.
- Strengthened student speaking confidence through daily conversation practice and presentations.
- Designed interactive lessons and hands-on centers to increase engagement.
- Built assessments to track progress and guide individualized instruction.
ESL Volunteer Teacher
My Culture Connect
Virtual
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided weekly 1:1 tutoring focused on conversational fluency.
- Created personalized lessons aligned with learner goals and tracked measurable growth.
Education
Korean Language Institute (KLI)
Yonsei University
01.2023
B.A. - Mass Communications (Public Relations)
Louisiana State University
TQUK Level 5 Certificate in TEFL (RQF) -
International TEFL Academy
Skills
- Phonics & Literacy
- Classroom Management
- SEL-Focused Teaching
- Project-Based Learning
- Parent Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- Multicultural Teaching
Timeline
Homeroom Teacher (5-Year-Old Class)
RISE PRIMUS Gangnam
03.2025 - 02.2026
Appletree Kindergarten Teacher
YBM GATE Hannam
09.2023 - 08.2024
Homeroom Teacher
Songdo SLP
04.2021 - 07.2022
ESL Volunteer Teacher
My Culture Connect
01.2020 - 04.2021
Korean Language Institute (KLI)
Yonsei University
B.A. - Mass Communications (Public Relations)
Louisiana State University
TQUK Level 5 Certificate in TEFL (RQF) -
International TEFL Academy