"Lily" Gayeon Kim
Saint Cloud,MN
Summary
Compassionate and bilingual nursing student at St. Cloud State University with nearly two years of experience as a nursing assistant and over five years as an English instructor. Skilled in caring for older adults through daily care and medication administration in an assisted-living facility, and in teaching children (ages 6–18) in Korea and international college students (ages 19–22) in the U.S. Growing up with my grandmother taught me patience, empathy, and deep respect for older adults. My teaching background across diverse cultural settings strengthened my communication, cultural sensitivity, and ability to build trust—qualities I bring to nursing to deliver holistic, inclusive, and compassionate care to patients of all ages.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Skylight Gardens
St. Cloud, MN
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure quality patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated respect for cultural diversity while providing comprehensive culturally competent care.
English as a Second Language Teacher
Saint Cloud State University
St. Cloud, Minnesota
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Pursued TESL studies as master's student.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups.
- Encouraged students to practice speaking in English by creating a positive classroom environment with interactive activities.
English Teacher
Multiple English Academies
, South Korea
03.2019 - 12.2022
- Taught English to children and teenagers from diverse backgrounds
- Built trusting relationships with students through encouragement, patience, and individualized guidance.
- Designed engaging lessons tailored to each age group’s learning style and developmental needs.
- Strengthened skills in empathy, communication, and positive reinforcement — essential for connecting with pediatric patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN05-2027
Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MNBachelor of Arts - ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
Chonnam National University
Gwangju, South Korea08-2023
Skills
- Patient care
- Cultural competency
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Clinical judgment
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- Certified Junior English Coaching Instructor
Languages
Korean
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Affiliations
- St. Cloud State University Nursing Club Member
- Dean's List Fall 2024
- 3.84 GPA
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Skylight Gardens
01.2024 - Current
English as a Second Language Teacher
Saint Cloud State University
08.2023 - 12.2023
English Teacher
Multiple English Academies
03.2019 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Cloud State University
Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language
St. Cloud State University
Bachelor of Arts - ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
Chonnam National University