HOW DID YOU GET INTO KOREAN LANGUAGE TEACHING?
Throughout my working years, I've been involved in education and training in various settings, such as private companies and voluntary organisations. Following a long break from work, my husband suggested that I give teaching Korean a try. That suggestion led me to make the decision to pursue a new career in Korean language teaching. As I've continued on this path, my enjoyment and sense of fulfilment in teaching have grown. I feel genuinely grateful for the chance to share the beauty of the Korean language and culture with others.
WHY DID YOU BECOME A KOREAN TEACHER IN SINGAPORE?
After spending ten years living in North America, my family and I decided to move to Singapore. After a period of homemaking, I made the choice to return to work when our son started secondary school. Initially, I had the opportunity to do English to Korean interpretation at business events. Encouraged by my husband, I then took on a teaching role at a Korean language institute. Since then, I've been teaching Korean to learners of different ages and level.
WHAT MAKES YOUR CLASS UNIQUE?
From my experience as a teacher, I've observed that students genuinely put in effort to attend classes. I truly value and appreciate their commitment, understanding the time they put in. This motivates me to constantly improve my teaching abilities. I carefully go through and adjust my teaching materials based on the feedback I receive from students after each lesson. I also make an effort to pay closer attention to their individual needs. I always remind myself that I should give my best in response to their hard work.
WHAT DO YOU WANT STUDENTS TO LEAVE YOUR CLASS FEELING?
I hope they feel motivated and happy, knowing they've learned more about the Korean language and culture during the lesson. I also want them to feel welcome and know that they can always come to me for help without any worries. Most importantly, I hope they're excited to return the next week because they genuinely enjoyed learning the language.
WHAT IS YOUR INTEREST OTHER THAN TEACHING KOREAN?
Teaching is important to me, but my family and friends mean a lot to me, too. Whenever I can, I enjoy going on leisurely walks with my husband along the park connector. Cooking for my family is another way I show them how much I care, and I cherish the moments we spend together chatting during mealtime. When I have a chance, I also like to meet up with friends for a meal or some tea. In my free time, I enjoy watching Korean dramas and listening to songs by my favourite music idol.
FIVE ADJECTIVES TO DESCRIBE YOUR TEACHING STYLE?
Adaptable, approachable, grounded, hospitable, and patient.
