My name is Katherine Hyon, and I am a seasoned educator, writer, and editor with more than 15 years of experience. As much as I love my current position as Assistant Professor of English at an American University, I have always desired to travel to Korea in order to connect with my Korean heritage and also to contribute to the culture and society that I proudly claim as my own. Although I was born in Seoul, I immigrated to the United States when I was only 2 years old, so I am a native English speaker; I have been educated in the American school system from kindergarten through my graduate degree programs. I hold BA, MFA, and PhD degrees in English and Writing, and I believe that my extensive teaching experience will be an asset to your organization and your students.
While most of my formal teaching experience has been in the university, I feel confident that I can effectively teach English to all ages and grade levels. Throughout the course of my career, I have also provided my services as a private tutor in the areas of writing, reading, language acquisition, and standardized test preparation to students of all ages, from elementary school students to college graduates. I am confident that no matter what age group I engage, I can give my students the attention, care, and direction that they require so that their language skills will thrive. In my extensive experience working with students, I have learned that teaching is not confined to lesson plans, exams, and interactions that take place just in the classroom. Teachers have the potential to impact a young person’s life for the better, but that can only be done through example and authentic interactions. I believe that to be an effective educator, I must invest in the lives of my students and willingly be a mentor who can bring out a student’s full potential. I hope to be given the opportunity to do this with your organization.
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