Native English Speaker from USA with 6 Years Teaching Experience in Seoul

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Duke University graduate currently based in Seoul on a 90-day visa waiver and enrolled in the Cambridge CELTA program (will be CELTA certified in June 2026). Six years of successful private tutoring experience combined with 20+ years of high-level professional experience in finance, marketing communications, and leadership. Excel at delivering clear, engaging instruction and building student confidence. Seeking a premium adult/business English teaching position in Seoul to leverage unique combination of ESL teaching experience, real-world business expertise and strong cross-cultural communication skills.

EDUCATION
Duke University – B.A.
Columbia University – Post-Baccalaureate STEM Program
HarvardX – Post-Baccalaureate Fintech Program
Cambridge – CELTA

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Private Remote ESL Instructor & Online English Tutor
Independent Tutor,Remote
May 2020 – Present
Provided highly personalized one-on-one and small-group ESL instruction to 100+ international students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds across multiple time zones, focusing on conversation, pronunciation, grammar, business English, and test preparation.
Created and delivered customized lesson plans using advanced online tools (Zoom, Google Workspace, etc.) that increased student engagement and active participation by 45%.
Developed targeted test-prep programs and ongoing progress monitoring that helped students achieve significant gains, with average score improvements of 25–35% in TOEFL.
Adapted teaching strategies to overcome remote learning challenges such as varying internet quality, time zone differences, and individual learning styles, consistently earning excellent student feedback and long-term client retention.
Built lasting student relationships through flexible scheduling, clear communication, and culturally sensitive instruction, resulting in many students continuing lessons for 6+ months.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Director of Market Research & Digital Content| Sphynx & Co.
Los Angeles, CA | October 2019 – Present
● Led cross-functional teams and delivered professional presentations and training sessions that drove 15–40% improvements in performance metrics and stakeholder engagement.
● Designed and executed targeted communication campaigns and content strategies
● Built strategic partnerships and managed high-stakes client relationships, demonstrating leadership and intercultural communication essential for ESL classroom success.

President | Jonah’s Loving Heart Rescue
Los Angeles, CA | June 2003 – October 2019
● Directed organizational communications, newsletters, press releases, and public presentations that increased engagement by 25–40% and secured major funding.
● Managed teams and led national/local campaigns, developing strong mentoring, public speaking

Financial Analyst | Goldman Sachs & Co. (Private Equity Group)
New York, NY | August 2001 – June 2003
● Conducted in-depth financial analysis and delivered high-impact presentations and pitch books to senior executives
● Supported complex transactions while maintaining accuracy under pressure
Associate Editor | The Chronicle (Duke University Newspaper)
Durham, NC | September 1998 – June 2001
● Researched, wrote, and edited content for 100,000+ readers while managing a team of 15
writers, refining skills in clear writing, feedback, and collaborative instruction.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
● Languages: English (native), Spanish, Farsi (multilingual teaching advantage)
● Teaching: Lesson planning, classroom management, student assessment, differentiated instruction
● Professional: Public speaking, professional presentation skills, content creation, cross-cultural communication
● Technical: AI tools, G-Suite, data analysis (supporting business English instruction), Zoom