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I was born in Seoul, Korea, and came to the US in 1994. I currently work as the Assistant Director of Simulation-Based Surgical Education and Training in the Division of Education of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) in Chicago, Illinois. I completed my undergraduate study in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Yonsei University. I came to the US in 1994 to begin my graduate studies. I obtained a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Texas A&M University with my dissertation research in the biomechanical mechanism of secondary injury and became a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Kinesiology at Arizona State University. In a series of studies, I investigated the upper extremity control strategies employed by three discrete groups of subjects (young, elderly and Parkinson's patients). After my postdoctoral training, I joined the Department of Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. At the rank of Assistant Professor, I have served as Director of Surgical Ergonomics and Human Factors Research Program in the Maryland Advanced Simulation, Training, Research and Innovation (MASTRI) Center. Using biomechanical measurement systems, I identified ergonomic risk factors associated with the performance of laparoscopy and propose solutions for minimizing the ergonomic risks that laparoscopic surgeons encounter. Additionally I studied the characteristic patterns of upper-body movement and postural balance control exhibited by expert MIS surgeons. As a Faculty Instructor in the Department of Surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. I am serving as the Director of MIS and Robotic Training and Ergonomics Research in the Minimally Invasive Surgical Training and Innovation Center (MISTIC). The MISTIC research and education team, which I am leading, has developed the Johns Hopkins-MISTIC robotic surgery training curriculum for basic and intermediate level skill learning for trainees in various surgical specialties. Educational research focuses on the development of the more effective and efficient robotic surgery training program, objective and automated skill assessment, and ultimately robotic surgery skill teaching system. Additionally, surgical ergonomics research program in minimally invasive surgeries are taking place through collaboration with my research partners. As the Assistant Director of Simulation-Based Surgical Education and Training, I provide leadership for a broad range of innovative simulation-based education training and verification programs of the Division of Education. I am responsible for designing simulation-based programs, providing leadership for the simulation research and development activities, especially those of the Consortium of ACS Accredited Education Institutes, and building and strengthening collaborative relationships with national organizations and the federal government, including the Department of Defense. I would love to help any students who can use my skills and experience. Please feel free to reach out to me. Thanks.

Hi, I'm Soo Young Lee, your Korean teacher. I have been teaching Korean for over five years, and I currently teach Korean to children in the United States. I also teach Korean in English online to students from various countries. I believe it is very important to help students learn Korean in a way that is easy, enjoyable, and practical. That is why I use a variety of learning tools, such as Quizlet and mobile quizzes, to make learning more effective and engaging. See you in class!

Hi, I'm Sojung, and I enjoy helping students learn in a clear, supportive, and encouraging way. I have teaching experience at the graduate level, and I always try to make lessons easy to understand and comfortable to follow. I like to tailor each lesson to a student's goals, interests, and learning style so that learning feels more meaningful and effective. Whether you want help with Korean for conversation, school, work, or personal interest, I'd be happy to support your progress.

June is a fluent Korean speaker with experience teaching the language to elementary and middle school students, so she understands how to introduce hangul, sentence structure, and honorific levels in a way that doesn't overwhelm beginners. She adjusts her approach depending on whether a student is learning Korean for heritage reasons, K-culture interest, or academic credit — because each motivation calls for a different starting point.

Seong is a heritage Korean speaker who also prepared for the SAT Subject Test in Korean with Listening, giving her both native fluency and an understanding of how Korean grammar is formally tested. She digs into the particles, honorific levels, and sentence-ending structures that trip up learners at every stage. Whether a student is building conversational skills or preparing for a standardized exam, she can adjust the pace and complexity accordingly.

I am currently a first-year Master's student at the Yale School of Public Health. I received my Bachelor's in biology at UCLA. As a Californian, I enjoy sunny weather and eating avocados.

Jake prepared for the SAT Subject Test in Korean with Listening, which means he's studied the language with the kind of disciplined, test-oriented rigor that sharpens grammar accuracy and listening comprehension alike. His engineering mindset shows up in how he teaches — verb conjugation patterns and particle rules get treated like systems to decode, not lists to memorize. Rated 5.0 by students.

As a member of a Korean hip-hop dance group at Cornell, Andrew engages with Korean language and culture well beyond the classroom. He tackles tricky concepts like honorific levels, particle usage, and Hangul reading fluency by grounding them in real conversational contexts — music, media, and everyday dialogue — so students build practical skills alongside formal grammar.

I was working as medical doctor and professor for more than 20 years. In the meantime, I have conducted education for medical students, doctors, and patients. I was also involved in developing educational programs. In particular, due to the corona pandemic, he was also involved in conducting online education. In the latter period, programs were developed for the public and patient education, and web cartoons were also developed. Moving to the US in 2023, I am looking for another job for second chapter of my life. Therefore, I think that my experience will be useful.

As a passionate educator with a Bachelor's in History from Princeton University and a Master's in Music from Yale University, I have over 2 years of tutoring experience in subjects, with particular specialization in history, academic writing, and politics. My teaching philosophy centers on breaking down difficult concepts into more accessible and digestible forms of knowledge. I believe in tailoring my approach to meet each student's unique needs, utilizing creative methods to enhance understanding and retention. My dedication to helping students succeed is reflected in their improved confidence and performance. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy exploring different cultures through music and language, which enriches my teaching and connects me with my students on a personal level.

I am a graduate of New York University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Childhood (G 1-6) Education and Childhood (G1-6) Special Education. I have gotten my teacher certification in the state of New York, right after graduating. After graduating from NYU, I taught English to students in Elementary School in Korea (G1-6) and I have taught all different levels. I am now pursuing a master's of Education in English Language Learner program at Vanderbilt University. I am passionate about elementary education and teaching English as a foreign language. In my experience of learning and teaching elementary school, I always try to make the activity more engaging and fun. In my spare time, I like to listen to music, watch tv, and hang out with friends.

As a Korean speaker, Eunice teaches the language with an emphasis on hangul structure, sentence-building patterns, and the honorific system that trips up so many beginners. She's especially effective at bridging the gap between textbook Korean and how the language is actually spoken, making conversational practice feel natural from early lessons.