Curriculum Vitae

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KYUNAM CHOI

#116-403, Hwangsil Apt.
Wolpyong-3-dong, So-gu
Daejeon, Korea, 302-792
(C) 82-11-9727-5407, (H) 82-42-489-5407
Email: kyunamchoi@gmail.com
Website: http://www.spinmatrix.com/

EDUCATION

08/02-02/05
Masters of Arts in TESOL-MALL
Woosong University, Daejeon, Korea
Thesis: Essentializing Culture: EFL Pedagogy and the Need for Critical Practices
Coursework:

  • Issues in TESOL 
  • Seminar in Teaching Reading & Writing
  • Analysis & Evaluation of Multimedia-based Instructional Materials
  • Design & Development of Interactive Multimedia Instructional Programs
  • Applied Linguistics & ESL Pedagogy
  • Research Design & Methods
  • Performance-based Assessment
  • Postmodernity & English Language Teaching
  • Thesis Research 1

03/91-08/98
Bachelor of Science in Physics
Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea

EXPERIENCE

03/05 - 07/07
Inernational Programs Coordinator
Woosong University, Daejeon, Korea

  • Assisted in contract negotiation process
  • Translated official/unofficial documents Korean to/from English, including inter-university related contractual documents
  • Planned and created a business proposal for Korean language program fundraiser to Ministry of Education in 2005, 2006, and 2007
  • Bolstered student exchange programs through constant communication with international partners
  • Acted as liaison for international faculty and students
  • Assisted with visa paperwork for international faculty and students
  • Designed and administered the website of TESOL-MALL masters program (http://vod.wsu.ac.kr/tesol/), using HTML, CSS, and PhotoShop
  • Created and co-designed university catalog, Korean Culture Program booklet, and international student handbook

11/99 - 04/00
Manager at Marketing & Communication Department
Korea Weekly, Seoul, Korea

  • Organized and planned PR, company promotions, and forecasting of marketing budget in monthly, quarterly, and yearly bases
  • Planned and assisted creation of a business proposal to acquire venture capital

05/94 - 08/96
Coordinator and Instructor
SISA Foreign Language Institute, Daejeon, Korea

  • Coordinated and managed academic curricula for 50 classes and evaluated class performances
  • Acquired and sourced teaching materials
  • Taught English reading and grammar to youth groups

SKILLS

Computer

  • Programming Languages: Basic knowledge of Visual Basic and PHP
  • Operating Systems: Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP and Linux (Debian, Red Hat)
  • Application Software: Microsoft Office, Adobe PhotoShop, Flash, Windows Movie Maker, and SPSS
  • Web Design: HTML, CSS, EditPlus, and basic knowledge of PHP and MySQL
  • Proficient in installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of PC’s

Language

  • Excellent English as well as Korean communications skills both oral and in writing
  • Excellent translation of Korean into English and vice versa
  • Basic knowledge of Japanese, Chinese, and Russian

ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS

2007-2005

  • Planned, organized, and managed Korean Culture Program for international students

2006-2005

  • Prepared and supervised English Test for selecting exchange students

2006

2006

  • Planned and supervised athletic activities, field trips, and student association for international students

2004

  • National Technical Qualification Certificates: Information Processing Engineer

1995

  • Chungnam National University of Dean’s Honor List