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• Research Title: “The East Asian Soft Power Project” focused on Korean Culture & Language
• Conduct comprehensive research on the influence of East Asian soft power, focusing Korean language and Korean culture across various East Asian countries
• Collaborate with a team of researchers to analyze data, synthesize findings, and contribute to academic papers intended for publication in scholarly journals
• Present research findings at academic conferences and seminars, enhancing the visibility of the project and facilitating scholarly discussions on K-pop, K-drama, and Korean language
• Assist in the development of project proposals and grant applications to secure funding and support for ongoing and future research initiatives

• Managed the Business Korean language program with Korean cultures for prospective employees, focusing on enhanced language skills to meet the specific requirements of roles
• Including the implementation of innovative recruitment strategies and the effective use of HR tools
• Initiated and coordinated Business Korean language training for candidates.
• Administered the entire interview cycle, overseeing everything from initial candidate assessments to the final decision-making stages, ensuring comprehensive and efficient candidate evaluation
• Coordinating all the process and interview stage.

· Initiated and coordinated Business Korean language training for candidates.
· Communicated with all stakeholders in both Korean and English.

· Utilized a range of tools and platforms for talent sourcing, successfully identifying and attracting high-caliber candidates for key roles at Samsung, LG, and Hyundai.

· Managed and streamlined the interview process, from initial screenings to final interviews, ensuring a thorough and efficient evaluation of candidates.

· Oversaw the onboarding process for new hires. Played a key role in optimizing HR processes, including the implementation of innovative recruitment strategies and the effective use of HR tools.

• Develop and implement effective lesson plans that align with student goals and objectives
• Create engaging and interactive learning materials, including multimedia content
• Deliver online classes to students of varying ages and levels: Korean 1, Korean 2, Advanced Korean, Business Korean
• Provide regular feedback and support to students, including evaluating assignments and answering questions
• Monitor student progress and adjust lesson plans accordingly
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, progress, and assessment results
• Collaborate with other instructors and staff to improve course content and delivery
• Participate in professional development activities to stay current on best practices in language instruction

• Taught basic Korean to foreign students who are interested in Korean culture
• Formed Korean community in the college to help people to socialize and share school information
• Recruit Korean students for the school and give them information
• Led the Korean community, facilitated cultural exchange, and organized events with guest speakers to promote Korean culture and education

• Organized classroom spaces to meet students' learning needs and smoothly manage planned activities
• Communicated confidential details about student behavior and performance
• Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional, and social growth
• Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities
• Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs
• Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments
• Delivered bilingual education, fostering students’ academic and social growth through tailored instructional strategies

• Conducted research and analysis on international development issues, focusing on Korean policy implications in global contexts
• Designed appropriate analytical frameworks and developed research plans; North Korean policy
• Drafted the findings of comparative analysis of captured data and interpreted results to bring out policy implications, especially regarding child marriage and dowry, women empowerment, trafficking, human rights and terrorism in North Korea

• General Translation: Translate and Proofread documents, forms, contracts, agreements, transcripts, user guides etc
• From Korean to English
• Assist teaching Basic Korean and intermediate Korean to design curriculum and assessment
• Provided translation services and educational support, facilitating cross-lingual communication and learning
• Reviewed and edited documents to fix grammatical and spelling issues
• Consulted dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias and computerized terminology banks to aid in translation