KYEONG HYEON (ALICE) KIM

5500 Friendship Blvd Apt. 1901N Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Phone: (757) 775-9940 Email: kim.kyeonghyeon@gmail.com

EXPERIENCE

American University Washington, D.C.

English Language & Training Academy (ELTA) Instructor August 2016 - Present

Grade writing section of the placement test for new incoming students
Teach low intermediate to advanced level Academic English courses in writing, grammar,
reading, American film & history, Academic discussion, and American TV & culture
Revise and implement the American TV & Culture Studies course curriculum to educate
international students on cultural diversities and increase awareness
Provide academic guidance and moral support to students through one-on-one conferences
Coordinate with academic advisors to monitor and help students of concern (academically,
emotionally, mentally)
Design course syllabi, daily lesson plans, classroom activities, and various forms of
assessment (papers, exams, presentations, etc.)
Restructure course curricula and textbook selections with colleagues

Old Dominion University Virginia Beach, VA

Intensive English/Special Programs Instructor September 2015 - July 2016

Provided students with any out-of-class assistance as they adjusted to life in the U.S.
Coordinated and supervised cultural field trips to the Nauticus, Colonial Williamsburg,
Christmas Town at Busch Gardens, and also performing arts and cultural festivals
Collaborated with assistant director to spearhead the development of the Mexican Military
Program (special programs division of the English Language Center)
Coordinated orientation and administered placement test for new incoming students
Taught all levels of English reading, writing, speaking, and listening to international
undergraduate students and Special Programs students
Prepared daily instruction materials and lesson plans
Assessed students progress through presentations, discussions, and exams
Brainstormed solutions to classroom, pedagogical, and student issues with colleagues during
faculty meetings before and after each semester

KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology) Daejeon, South Korea
Visiting Professor February 2014 - February 2015

Taught multi-level Academic English courses in reading, writing, speaking, listening,

conversation, and TOEFL iBT
Designed course syllabi and daily lesson plans according to the students needs and the
requirements set forth by the department
Held regular office hours to meet with students in need of advice and additional attention
Assessed student learning and progress, both formally and informally, using a variety of
individual and collaborative assessment platforms (presentations, video projects, exams, etc.)
Developed a new curriculum for the advanced-level listening course with a focus on student-
centered learning and interactive activities utilizing technology
Provided informal one-on-one instruction to both undergraduate and graduate students at
the English Clinic
Supervised and mentored TA throughout the academic year
Collaborated with colleagues to redesign the English Winter Camp curriculum
 KYEONG HYEON (ALICE) KIM
5500 Friendship Blvd Apt. 1901N Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Phone: (757) 775-9940 Email: kim.kyeonghyeon@gmail.com

Teachers College, Columbia University New York, NY

Intensive English Program Instructor January 2013 - December 2013

Taught adult intermediate & advanced-level ESL integrated skills (reading, writing, listening,
speaking)
Designed lesson plans tailored to meet the students needs & improve their weaknesses
Developed forms of assessment (unit tests, oral evaluation, essays) to monitor learning
Created interactive activities to enhance student learning, utilizing classroom technology
Administered and assessed the writing section of the placement exam for incoming students
Proctored the speaking section of the placement exam
Held faculty meetings and led discussions to focus on professional development and address
problems in the classroom
Collaborated with a co-teacher in implementing lesson plans
Organized and supervised cultural excursions to museums throughout Manhattan

Thomas & Associates, P.C. Virginia Beach, VA

Paralegal/Administrative Assistant January 2011 September 2011

Provided administrative assistance to law firms manager, partner, and associates

Collected and analyzed documents related to cases in corporate/condominium law and debt
collection
Maintained close correspondence with more than 100 condominium associations, tax
assessors, and court clerks from cities in the Hampton Roads area
Drafted documents, both pre- and post-trial prep
Filed more than 1000 invoices, case notes, and other documents
Resolved individual case file issues via emails, phone calls, and in-person meetings
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EDUCATION

Teachers College, Columbia University New York, NY

Master of Arts in TESOL September 2012 - December 2013

Thesis: The Role of Motivation and Ethnic Identity in the Acquisition of a Heritage Language:
The Case of Korean Americans (Received High Pass on MA Thesis)

Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA

Bachelor of Arts in Communication August 2007 - May 2011

Honors College graduate

Latin honors: Magna Cum Laude

SKILLS/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Fluent in English & Korean; Elementary Japanese comprehension

Proficient in the use of Blackboard, Moodle, and Smart Boards
Basic webpage design (Google Sites, Weebly, Wix)
Microsoft Office certified
Event coordinating