THE KOREA SOCIETY

Euna Cho holds a PhD degree in Linguistics from CUNY Graduate Center and a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics from Teachers College Columbia University. She has been teaching Linguistics and Korean language/culture courses at CUNY colleges since 2012.

Received her Ed.D. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from Teachers College at Columbia University along with her Ed. M. Since 2009 she has been teaching Korean language at various universities, such as Columbia University, The New School, Rutgers University, and Montclair State University. Her research and teaching interests include second and foreign language acquisition, language pedagogy, and interactional approaches to language teaching.

Jisun Kwon received her Master of Science in Secondary Education Mathematics from Queens College and also holds two NYS certifications: Mathematics and Korean. She has been teaching Korean as a world language for non-heritage and heritage learners at Francis Lewis High School since 2013. She is also currently teaching Korean language and culture and developing the curriculum and for pre K-8th graders at Korean School for Global Leaders as the assistant director.

Gieun "Gianna" Lee is a passionate advocate for the beauty and richness of the Korean language and culture! Armed with a Master of Arts (MAT) in Korean from Queens College, a Master of Divinity from Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary, and a solid foundation with a B.A. in Religion and Economics from Emory University, Gianna brings a unique blend of expertise and enthusiasm to the table. With the NYS professional certifications in both Korean and Special Education, she has been joyfully sharing the wonders of learning the Korean language and culture since 2013.

As a certified Korean and ESOL educator, she has extensive experience teaching culturally and linguistically diverse learners, including K-12 students, university students, and adult learners. Her expertise spans all proficiency levels, and she has substantial involvement with intercultural programs, such as the Fulbright Program, Project Go, and International Baccalaureate (IB). Her passion lies in helping students expand their perspectives and enrich their lives through their language journey.

Jieun Lee received her B.A of Arts in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from CUNY, Queens College, and M.S. in Instructional Technology for Educators from NYIT. She has been teaching in public schools and is currently teaching English to ESL (English as a Second Language) students and Korean to non-natives with her two NYS certifications: TESOL and Korean as a Foreign Language.

Alice McCoy-Bae is a Korean language teacher with a passion for helping students discover the beauty of the Korean language and culture. With years of experience teaching both college students and language learners of all levels, she focuses on making each lesson clear, interactive, and encouraging. Whether you are just beginning or looking to strengthen your existing skills, she's here to support you every step of the way on your journey toward confident Korean communication. She has a master’s degree from The University of Texas at Austin and currently teaches Korean full-time at her alma mater.

Myoung Eun Pang completed her Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning with a concentration in Language and Literacy Education from Georgia State University. With teaching certifications from both Korea and the USA, she has extensive experience teaching Korean and English across various language and age levels in different educational settings.

Shinyoung Park received her Master's degree in Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language from Yonsei University, Korea. Since 2003, she has taught Korean at all levels at various institutions both in Korea and in the U.S., including Sogang University, Stanford University and UC Berkeley.

She is a lifelong educator with a deep passion for guiding each student’s unique learning journey. Teaching continues to bring her joy, just as it did when she first began decades ago. With a strong focus on personalized support, she is committed to helping learners of all ages grow and thrive. Since 2019, she has been teaching Korean, Business Korean, and Hanja at The Korea Society. In recent years, she has also enjoyed teaching Korean language and culture at Brooklyn College (CUNY) and St. John’s University. She holds an M.A. in English Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and an M.S. in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Bank Street College of Education.

Eunmee Yoon received her Ph.D. in Korean language and literature, and M.A. in teaching Korean as a foreign language at Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea. She has taught Korean at all levels and a variety of programs at the Korean Language Institute of Yonsei University for more than twenty years. Currently, she has been teaching Korean at CUNY, Queens College.

Jiyeon Kim received her M.A. in Early Childhood Education from Teachers College Columbia University and also holds a TESOL certificate from University of California, Riverside. She has been teaching a wide range of Korean levels to all ages for many years and is currently working at Columbia University.

Cheunmi Kim received her M.A in Korean Language Education as a Foreign Language from Hankuk University of Foreign Languages. She has taught Korean at the Korean Language Institute of Yonsei University. Currently she is teaching Korean at New York University.