🥇 Expert English teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience
🇰🇷 Currently living in South Korea (Since 2020)
🇰🇷 Work experience in South Korea (YBM ECC - 1 year)
🧪 Science teacher (Korea Life Science Institute - 3.5 years)
🎓 M.S. in Environmental Management (Samford University)
🇮🇸 Studied abroad in Iceland (Summer 2011) (✅many cities, including Akureyri and Rekjavik)
🇳🇿 Studied abroad in New Zealand (Fall 2013) (✅Wellington - 1 semester)
🎙️ YouTube channel creator (YouTube: @nikajo_jo)
🎓 Certifications 🎓
✨ 2011 Fulbright Scholar ✨
✨ TESOL/TEFL Certified ✨
✈️ Traveling Countries ✈️
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
🇯🇵 Japan (Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto)
🇹🇭 Thailand (Bangkok, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Buri Ram, Chon Buri, Chanthaburi)
🇹🇼 Taiwan (Taipei)
🇰🇷 South Korea (Busan, Seoul, Jeju, Sokcho)
🇫🇯 Fiji
🎨 Hobbies & Interests 🎨
✨ Singing 🎤
✨ Playing the violin 🎻
✨ Cosplay 🎭
✨ Studying languages (Korean, Japanese, Thai, Chinese) 🗣️ 📚
🚀 Achievements 🚀
🔥Proven Results🔥 Real Achievements from My Students✨
⭐️ Obtained U.S. citizenship after passing the USCIS Naturalization Exam🇺🇸
⭐️ Passed the USCIS Naturalization Exam and obtained U.S. citizenship 🇺🇸
⭐️ Accepted into a dream university in the U.S. 🎓
⭐️ Successfully hired by a global international company
⭐️ Studied in the Netherlands 🇮🇹
⭐️ Professional acting experience🎭
🤝 The Empathy Bridge: Your Fellow Learner
I deeply understand your challenges and bring patience to every lesson!
✨ Outside of class: I sing, play violin, cosplay, and travel internationally! (Youtube: @nikajo_jo)
🗣️ Languages I Speak: Korean, Japanese, Thai, Chinese (Active Learner!)
⚛️ Science Love: Great for technical English, reports, and complex concepts.
🌍 Global Experience: Currently Live in South Korea + Studied in Iceland (2011) & New Zealand (2013).
✅ Core Course Tracks: Focused Methodology
🌟 Track A: Kids & Teen Mastery (Ages 3-18)
👶 Beginner (A0-A1): 🎨 Phonics, literacy, and fun, multi-media materials.
📚 Intermediate (A2-B1): ✍️ Complex sentence structure, story comprehension, high-utility vocabulary, and structured grammar practice.
🧑 Advanced (B1+): 🗣️ Spontaneous fluency, grammar correction, and dynamic discussions.
🌟 Track B: Adult & Professional English (B2 to C2)
Exam Prep: 📈 Personalized Strategy Roadmap for IELTS/TOEFL/DET target scores.
Conversation: ⏰ High STT to eliminate mental translation.
🇺🇸 Authentic American English rhythm/intonation.
Professional: 💼 Presentation skills, report writing, and resume revision for high-stakes career goals.
🔑 Classroom Principles & Policy
🗣️ Immersion: Lessons are 99% English only. (Proven for faster progress.)
📝 Homework: Optional, but highly recommended for rapid success.
🗓️ Assessment: Detailed personalized assessment every 3 months.
📋 Policy: Adhere to the 12-hour cancellation policy.
🎉 Your Trial Class: The Start of Your Success
🤝 Friendly Goal Setting.
📊 Quick, Customized Assessment.
✅ Exclusive Deliverable: Personalized Assessment PDF detailing your next steps!
💫 Professional Teaching, Real Progress. Book your trial today! 💫