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Seong Sun Kim

Seong Sun Kim

Summary

Experienced ESL instructor adept at using tailored teaching methods to effectively enhance individual student needs. Demonstrated proficiency in working with diverse populations of children and adults from various cultural backgrounds to improve their English skills. Possesses strong knowledge of in-classroom curriculum delivery and expertise in online learning platforms. Comfortable in both in-person and online instruction environments, ensuring optimal lesson engagement and schedule flexibility.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal / Online ESL Teacher

US Tutor Online School
03.2019 - Current

I oversee all school operations, including daily school classes. I coordinate curriculums and manage staff. I also work as a ESL teacher. I teach English to non-native English speaker: I deliver virtual lessons, assess student progress remotely, and provide clear communication with students through a virtual environment, all while adapting teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs.

CEO/Owner

Sophie Web Design
08.2018 - Current

Supervisor in Preschool

Davis United Methodist Church
06.2017 - Current

I apply strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows. I provide child care to children ages 2 to 6 and provide and story time and play time activities and maintenance, cleanliness, and safety of the nursery and its equipment.

ESL Teacher

Na Rae Academic Institution
06.2024 - 12.2024

I developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities and educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking. I facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning and also facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding. I set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.

Co-head Teacher

Peregrine Bilingual Preschool
08.2020 - 03.2021

In a language immersion or bilingual preschool, teachers who speak a second language will use that language throughout a majority or most of the day for everything, from talking one on one with children to circle time. I implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners. I worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.

Education

Master's degree - TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
01.2025

Certification - TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

UC Berkeley Extension
Berkeley, CA
12.2021

Associate in Arts (AA) - Early Childhood Education

Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA
05.2019

Certificate IV - Web Site Production & Management

TAFE College
Sydney, NSW
11.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Theology

Seoul Theological University
South Korea
12.1992

Skills

  • Curriculum implementation
  • Extensive english grammar knowledge
  • Certified ESL instructor
  • Website Designer
  • ECE Teacher
  • FLUENT IN Korea

Timeline

ESL Teacher

Na Rae Academic Institution
06.2024 - 12.2024

Co-head Teacher

Peregrine Bilingual Preschool
08.2020 - 03.2021

Principal / Online ESL Teacher

US Tutor Online School
03.2019 - Current

CEO/Owner

Sophie Web Design
08.2018 - Current

Supervisor in Preschool

Davis United Methodist Church
06.2017 - Current

Certification - TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

UC Berkeley Extension

Associate in Arts (AA) - Early Childhood Education

Sacramento City College

Certificate IV - Web Site Production & Management

TAFE College

Master's degree - TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

University of San Francisco

Bachelor of Arts - Theology

Seoul Theological University
Seong Sun Kim