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 성 명 : David Choi |
| 담 당 : HR Manager |
| Hello, my name is David Choi. I was originally born in South Korea but spent most of my life living in the United States. I moved to America at the age of two and graduated from the University of Washington in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in Comparative Religion. I taught at Kangnam Poly previously from 2006-2007 and returned after having such a great experience the first time around. It is great to be back here at KNP and I look forward to another amazing year! |
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성 명 : David Toundas |
| 담 당 : Level P Academic Coordinator |
| Hello, my name is David Toundas, and I am from Cincinnati, Ohio. I studied intercultural communications during university and I am starting my fifth year teaching in Korea, three of which I have spent with KNP. My wife and I are happy to be teaching again at KNP. I began teaching Kindergarten classes here and later moved to the AM Academic Coordinator position. Working with such a bright and imaginative staff promises to be a rewarding experience, and I look forward to my future here at KNP. |
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성 명 : Andrew Megel |
| 담 당 : Level K Academic Coordinator |
| Hello, my name is Andrew Megel. Originally from Shelby Twp Michigan, I earned a B.A. in Elementary Education from Michigan State University. I spent the next three and a half years teaching middle school science in Deteroit. This is my first time travelling outside of North America and I couldn't be happier about being in Seoul at Kangnam Poly. |
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성 명 : Jennifer Bahng |
| 담 당 : PM Academic Coordinator |
| Hello, my name is Jennifer Bahng and I am from Queens, New York. I graduated with a B.A. in Elementary Education and Psychology. I have taught for many years in America but this is my first time teaching in Korea. I feel blessed to be working with an amazingly supportive staff. I am looking forward to getting to know the wonderful students at KNP and growing as a teacher during my time here. |
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성 명 : Chris |
| 담 당 : R&D, Elementary |
| Hello, my name is Chris Bracciano. I am from Detroit, Michigan. I studied history secondary education at Michigan State University and worked in a Michigan high school for 2 years. I spent 2007-2008 at KNP and then returned to the U.S.A. for one year. I am happy to be back in Korea teaching English. I love living in Seoul and learning more about Korea. The students at KNP are bright and hard-working. It is my pleasure to help them learn to be better English speakers. |
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성 명 : Ashlee Ann |
| 담 당 : Elementary |
| Hello, my name is Ashlee Osterberg. I am from a small town between Pittsburgh and Erie Pennsylvania. I attended Thiel College for four years. During that time, I obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in both Elementary Education and Psychology. I also obtained my teaching certification from the state of Pennsylvania. After working for my state's public school system for two years, I have decided teaching abroad would be an amazing way to spend the next year. I am extremely excited to work at Kangnam Poly with the welcoming and helpful staff and the bright and intelligent students. |
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성 명 : Alexander Steele |
| 담 당 : Level-K, Elementary |
| Hello my name is Alex Steele, and I am from the province of Ontario. I went to Laurentian University and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. Also, I have recently received my Bachelor of Education in Primary/Junior education from Lakehead University. For the past 2 years I have been working in the education field in a variety of positions dealing with children, such as an instructor, assistant instructor, and tutor. I am so excited to be teaching in Korea, and I look forward to what the next year has in store for me. |
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성 명 : Russell Pichora |
| 담 당 : Level-K, Elementary |
| My name is Russell Pichora, and for the last five years I have lived in Thunder Bay, Canada. I graduated from Lakehead University with an honors degree in Concurrent Education for the intermediate/senior division. I majored in English and received a minor in history and have had experience teaching at both the high school levels and in teaching grade six and grade eight. During my time in Thunder Bay I worked closely with the coordinator of the writer's craft program, helping students achieve their potential through writing. This is my first year at Kangnam Poly and my first time in Korea, and I am so excited to work with such talented young children. |
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성 명 : Whitney Hart |
| 담 당 : Level-K, Elementary |
| Hello, my name is Whitney Pichora, and I am from Toronto, Canada. In 2008, I graduated from the University of Guelph with a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry. After taking a year off to work, I attend the University of Windsor and earned my Bachelor of Education, specializing in biology and chemistry. This is my first time teaching in Korea and I am thrilled to be teaching here at KNP. |
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성 명 : 이미정 |
| 담 당 : Elementary |
| Hi, my name is Mijung Lee. I graduated from Korea University with a Bachelor's degree in business Administration. I've been working here at Kangnam Poly for over a year. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with such bright students. |
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성 명 : 김미희 |
| 담 당 : Elementary |
| Hello, My name is Christy Kim.
I graduated from Sungkyunkwan University with a bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature. I am working on my Master's degree in business administration at Younsei University. I am so happy to have the teaching opportunity to work with such bright and talented students here at KNP |
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성 명 : Elyse Canfield |
| 담 당 : R&D |
| Hello, my name is Elyse Canfield. I grew up in Vancouver, Washington and attended Washington State University where I received my B.A. in Digital Technology and Culture. During my time spent at WSU, I worked in a computer lab and instructed students on how to use design software. My experience working with kids began in the summer of 2008 where I was a summer camp counselor at a local, after school program. This is my first year living in a foreign country and I feel blessed to have landed here in Seoul at KNP. |
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성 명 : Erin Kelly |
| 담 당 : Elementary |
| Hi! My name is Erin Kelly and I'm from Ontario, Canada. I graduated from the University of Guelph with a Bachelor of Arts in English and History in 2007. I moved to Korea in August 2007 and taught at an academy in Nowon-gu until 2009. I returned home to Canada in 2009 to attend Lakehead University, and I graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Education degree, specializing in Primary/Junior education. I also hold a certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language. I have recently returned to Korea to work at Kangnampoly and I'm looking so forward to teaching the amazing students here! I'm excited for another wonderful year of living and working in Seoul! |
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성 명 : Rosemary Levert |
| 담 당 : Level-P, Elementary |
| Hello! My name is Rosemary Levert and I grew up in the capital city of Canada, Ottawa. I have always been interested in teaching young children and have geared all of my studies to this. I have an Early Childhood Education Diploma, a Bachelors Degree in Child Studies and a Bachelor of Education for the primary and junior levels. I have professional teaching experience in preschool, kindergarten and elementary levels. The last few years I lived in London, UK, where I had a kindergarten classroom. I enjoy travelling, meeting new people and exploring countries and cultures other than my own. I look forward with great anticipation to interacting with the students at KNP. |
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성 명 : James Cropp |
| 담 당 : R&D |
| Hello, my name is James Cropp, and I am from Oklahoma City. I attended the University of Oklahoma and graduated with a B.A. in English. My teaching experience began in 2009 when I came to Korea. I taught at Chungdahm Institute for two years before coming here to KNP. I have really enjoyed my time here in Korea working with such gifted students, and I am excited to see what the next year will bring. |
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성 명 : Jeffrey Werner |
| 담 당 : Level-P, Elementary |
| Hello, my name is Jeff Werner and I'm from York, Pennsylvania. I attended York College of Pennsylvania where I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in both History and Secondary Education: Social Studies. I taught in the United States for two years before deciding teaching abroad was an experience I couldn't pass up. I earned my Cambridge CELTA certification for English language teaching in Barcelona, Spain and look forward to applying those skills here at KangnamPoly. The students have already impressed me and I look forward to working with everyone here for the next year! |
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성 명 : Jenelle Kresak |
| 담 당 : R&D |
| Hi my name is Jenelle Kresak and I am part of the R&D staff here at Kangnam Poly. I am from Saskatchewan, Canada. I studied Education at the University of Regina and obtained a B.Ed majoring in high school Math and minor Social Studies. This is my second year living and working in South Korea. I previously worked at Hanwool Middle School as the only native speaker English teacher. Before coming to Korea I also substitute taught all grades and subjects in Canada. I am very excited to be part of the Kangnam Poly staff and look forward to a great year! |
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성 명 : Kristopher Morgan |
| 담 당 : Level-K, Elementary |
| Hello my name is Kris Morgan, and I'm from Ottawa, Canada. I attended the University of Ottawa and it was there that I obtained a bachelor's degree in social sciences, and a bachelor's degree in psychology. After having worked for a year with children of various ages at an athletic facility, I realized that I have a passion for teaching. I therefore returned to the University of Ottawa to complete my bachelor's of education specializing in primary/junior education. I have had the pleasure of teaching in various venues. Those venues include, one year teaching at a pre-school and kindergarten, and several years teaching a grade 3-4 class as a homeroom teacher at a private school in Ontario. While teaching at the private school I also had the privilege of teaching various subjects to students from grades K - 8. Even though I loved teaching in Canada, I decided it was time to venture forth and teach English in Korea. I look forward to teaching all the incredibly bright and enthusiastic students here at KNP in the year to come. |
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성 명 : Ashley Jang |
| 담 당 : Level-K, Elementary |
| My name is Ashley Jang. I recently graduated from University of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz with a BA in Psychology and a focus in Child Development. The children at KNP are all so bright and enthusiastic. I am also humbled to be a part of such a cohesive and welcoming staff. Overall I foresee an eventful year for KNP. |
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성 명 : Edison Wan |
| 담 당 : Level-K, Elementary |
| My name is Edison and I am from Vancouver, Canada. I was born and raised in Canada and graduated from UBC. I look forward to teaching at KNP which is known as one of the top schools in South Korea. My goal is to make sure the students reach their full potential while also having a blast in the process. |
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성 명 : Lauren Stephenson |
| 담 당 : Level-K, Elementary |
| Hello, my name is Lauren and I'm from Saint Louis, Missouri. I graduated from Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology in 2005. In 2009, I finished my master's degree in Elementary Education from Lindenwood University. Currently I am working towards my second master's degree in Teaching English as a Second Language though Webster University. Back in Saint Louis, I worked with elementary students to improve their reading and math skills and also with children with special needs. This is my first time teaching outside of the United States. I'm looking forward to learn more about South Korea, teaching at Kangnampoly, and getting to know my new students! |
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성 명 : Stephen Amatucci |
| 담 당 : Level-K, Elementary |
| Hello, my name is Stephen Amatucci. I am from Olney, Maryland. I graduated from the University of Maryland in 2005. I spent three years teaching English in Incheon. After one year back in the United States I decided to return to teach in Korea. I look forward to teaching at KNP. The students here are amazingly proficient in English and I can't wait to begin teaching. |
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성 명 : Lynn Chamberlain |
| 담 당 : Level-P, Elementary |
| Hello, my name is Lynn Chamberlain. I am from Brooklyn, New York. I graduated from Stony Brook University in 2007. After graduating, I accepted a job teaching English in Korea. I stayed with the same school for three years and had many wonderful experiences. I returned home for one year and worked in a program that specialized in helping learning disabled students. I am very excited to be back in Korea and am looking forward to working with the wonderful staff and students at KNP. |
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성 명 : Melissa Gaborko |
| 담 당 : Level-P, Elementary |
| My name is Melissa, and I'm from Ontario, Canada. I attended the University of Western Ontario and received a B.A. in social science. I then did a diploma in Family Mediation at McMaster University. Soon after that, I came to the realization that I wanted to work with children, and so I attended the University of Wollongong in Australia to complete my Graduate Diploma in Education. I came to Korea for the teaching opportunities and the chance to work in an international setting. I am really looking forward to working with the talented staff and students at KNP. |
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성 명 : Rebekah Janowski |
| 담 당 : Level-P, Elementary |
| Hello, my name is Rebekah Janowski. I am from the state of Indiana and studied Secondary Education with an emphasis on History and Spanish and received my Bachelors of Science degree in Christian Education. From 2008-2010, I taught English and Science to elementary and high school students in Costa Rica. I love teaching and am excited about the opportunity to teach at Kangnampoly. It is a privilege to work with such bright students and a wonderful supportive staff. Living in Korea has been an exciting experience so far, and I look forward to learning a lot about the people and culture of this country. |
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성 명 : James Culbert |
| 담 당 : Level-K, Elementary |
| Hello, my name is Jay Culbert and I am from Ontario, Canada. In 2005, I graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor degree in history. After a year of working in a travel store, I again attended U.W.O. where I received my Master's degree in History, with a focus on modern International Relations. Following this, I travelled to New South Wales, Australia, where I earned a Graduate Diploma in Education at the University of Wollongong. I am very excited to be in a school such as KNP, where the staff is so supportive, and the students are intelligent and eager to learn. |
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성 명 : Mark Steckler |
| 담 당 : Level-P, Elementary |
| Hello, my name is Mark Steckler and I am from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. I graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 2007 with a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences and a Bachelor's degree in Education. I have spent the past four years teaching secondary English, History and Physcial Education in Canada, and this will be my first year teaching in Korea at KNP. I am truly excited to be living in Korea, and to be part of an amazing staff here at Kagnampoly. I look forward to working with the exceptional sudents at KNP on a daily basis. |
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성 명 : Bojana Vucinic |
| 담 당 : Level-P, Elementary |
| Hello,
My name is Bobbi Vucinic. This is my first year teaching at Kangnam Poly, but I have taught for three years in Canada. I graduated from University of Saskatchewan, where I earned my Bachelor of Arts Degree and my Bachelor of Education Degree. I am also currently working on my Masters Degree in Education, and hope to be finished in the next year. It is a privilege to have to the opportunity to work with such talented group of students, such as the students at Kangnampoly, and a very hardworking and knowledgeable staff. I am looking forward to an exciting year! |
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성 명 : Linda Asencio |
| 담 당 : Elementary |
| Hello, my name is Linda Asencio. I am from the state of Texas and am a certified secondary science teacher. In 2007, I graduated from Texas State University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Wildlife biology. I have 10 years experience tutoring high school level math and science. In 2008, my love of teaching drove me attain my science teacher certification, and since then have taught high school Chemistry and general science. This will be my first year teaching in Korea, but I have heard great things from friends who have taught and/or are teaching in S. Korea. I am so happy to be here and look forward to working with the students and staff at Kangnampoly. |
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성 명 : Jennifer Guertin |
| 담 당 : Elementary |
| Hi, my name is Jennifer Guertin, and I am from Cincinnati, Ohio. I graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Media. After working for a local news station for several years, I decided to change career paths and pursue teaching. I returned to my alma mater and completed my Master's Degree in Education. After teaching in the States for one year, I eagerly accepted the opportunity to come to South Korea and teach at Kangnampoly. I count it a blessing and a privilege to be able to interact with such bright and talented students. I have always loved visiting and learning about different cultures and look forward to experiencing the rich cultural heritage of South Korea. |
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성 명 : Megan Weinhold |
| 담 당 : Elementary |
| Hi, my name is Megan Weinhold. I am from Reno, Nevada where I graduated from the University of Nevada. I have a Bachelors of Science Degree in Secondary Education with an emphasis in General Science and a Bachelors of Science Degree in Biology. I love to travel and have a passion for teaching. I am excited to have the opportunity to do both here in Seoul. This is my first time in Asia, and I am very excited to explore and learn about a new culture and teach the very talented students of KNP. |
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성 명 : Mitchell Cotter |
| 담 당 : R&D |
| Hello, my name is Mitch Cotter, and I'm from Cincinnati, Ohio. I have taught English for three years in Korea. I've enjoyed my time in Korea and am very excited to now be part of the team here at KNP. I know that working here will be a great experience and look forward to buidling new memories. |
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성 명 : Carol Reynolds |
| 담 당 : Level-P, Elementary |
| Hello, my name is Carol Reynolds, and I am from the state of Michigan. I graduated from Spring Arbor University, where I earned my Bachelor's degree in English. I am certified to teach both elementary and early childhood education, as well as English at the middle school level. Over the past four years, I broadened my experience as an educator through a combination of overseas teaching, long-term substituting, and tutoring. Most recently, I taught fourth grade at an international school in China. The majority of my students were Korean, which is why I fell in love with Korean children and determined that I would pursue the next chapter of my career teaching English in South Korea. From the time I spent at the international school, I gained a special understanding of Korean students and the unique benefits and challenges they face from living abroad and later returning to their home country. It is my desire to use this insight to connect with the exceptional students of Kangnam Poly on a deeper level and to provide them with an unparalleled education which takes their English language skills to the next level in an exciting and engaging manner. |
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성 명 : Miriam Camp |
| 담 당 : R&D |
| I have a BA in English Literature with high honors from Rutgers University. I have studied studio art, psychology, acting for film and American Studies as well.
I previously taught at a private English school in Seoul, LCI, for 14 months. In the U.S., I was a peer English tutor in college, religious education instructor and substitute teacher. Before becoming a teacher, I worked in publishing and media for seven years at companies such as GenomeWeb and The Nation.
I am excited to be a part of the hard-working, dynamic and creative team that is Kangnampoly's R&D department! |
