International perspective. Classroom roots.

More than thirteen years of teaching and education experience, with curriculum and leadership work shaped by the realities of learning.
Jul 2025–Present
Remote

Founder & Career Coach

Talent Atlas

Coach professionals in career planning, applications, interviews, writing, and workplace communication. Create tailored learning materials. This is adult coaching rather than a school teaching role.

Oct 2024–Apr 2025
Remote

Project Director, EngFlip E-Learning

Son’s Edu

Led academic development of a four-book programme covering reading comprehension, literature, cultural studies, and progressive language development; coordinated content, editing, review, and production.

Jan 2022–Oct 2024
Daegu & Seoul, South Korea

Global Staff & Organisational Development Manager

Son’s Edu & BeTop · Interim Vice-Principal assignment

Continued teaching elementary communication and critical thinking while developing curriculum and supporting academic quality across nine campuses. Led staff development and served as interim Vice-Principal during the BeTop transition. Earlier-years and small-group teaching also formed part of this role.

Nov 2016–Jan 2022
Daegu, South Korea

Team Manager & Education Programme Coordinator

Son’s Edu

Taught Advanced Elementary and Middle School Integrated Communication and SAT English for non-native speakers. Coordinated programmes across four branches, introduced Beyond the Book critical-thinking and debating classes, and supported teacher development.

Nov 2013–Nov 2016
Daegu, South Korea

Head Teacher

Son’s Edu

Taught upper-elementary, middle-school, and high-school learners in Social Studies, Cultural Studies, Geography, literature, communication, reading, and writing. Designed interdisciplinary projects, observed classes, and mentored teachers.

Sep 2012–Sep 2013
Chilgok, South Korea

EFL Teacher

E. Bo Young’s Talking Club

Taught English communication, reading, literature, writing, cultural studies, and media literacy to learners aged 6–16. Developed seasonal intensive programmes and taught Business English to adults.

Oct 2011–Jul 2012
Tsalenjikha, Georgia

Volunteer English Teacher

Teach and Learn with Georgia

Taught mixed-level Grades 1–6 following the British curriculum and ran after-school English and cultural studies classes for high-school students. Taught local adults and organised cultural events and English-language performances.

Jan 2010–Jul 2011
Stellenbosch, South Africa

Research Assistant Lecturer, History

Stellenbosch University

Delivered History lectures and tutorials, including History for Education students. Developed curriculum and assessment materials for programmes serving more than 300 undergraduates and supported research and academic writing.

Nov 2024–Jul 2025
Remote

Additional communication experience

As a writer and researcher at GoodViral, I developed evidence-based features on social entrepreneurship, sustainability, and ethical leadership, working with editors to make complex ideas accessible.

International leadership
across institutions.

Programme coordination, institutional liaison, and stakeholder communication across cultures and continents.

May 2012–Sep 2012
Washington, D.C. & Baltimore area

Internship Coordinator & Peer Leadership Manager

New Story Leadership for the Middle East

  • Coordinated internships, participant support and peer leadership activities for Israeli and Palestinian participants.
  • Managed stakeholder communications and helped organise events involving civic institutions and embassies.
Feb 2010–Jul 2010
Stellenbosch, South Africa

International Program Manager (Confucius Institute)

Stellenbosch University

  • Coordinated academic and cultural exchange programmes with partner institutions in China and Europe, including student placements, institutional liaison and delegation events.
Jun 2010–Jul 2010
Washington, D.C. & Baltimore area

SAWIP Intern

World Affairs Council · Washington, D.C.

  • Selected for the South African Washington International Program and conducted research on international relations and economic development.
  • Prepared research briefs and helped coordinate embassy events.

Practical mentoring

Classroom observation, specific feedback, and follow-up. Supported three Head Teachers as they moved into Foreign Teacher Manager roles in 2018.

Continuity under pressure

Helped move more than 1,000 students and 40 educators online within 72 hours during COVID-19, supporting the adaptation of literacy and humanities lessons.

Coherent learning design

Curriculum development, interdisciplinary materials, and blended learning that connect academic goals with lessons teachers can deliver.

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