Teaching Philosophy

My teaching philosophy centers on care, cultural relevance, and student agency. I aim to create learning environments where students feel respected and intellectually challenged, and where course concepts connect to students’ lived experiences. I prioritize dialogue, reflection, and inclusive pedagogy to support critical thinking, confidence, and a sense of belonging.

Teaching Experience

Teaching Assistant, UC Santa Barbara
  • ED 125: Schooling in the United States
  • ED 123: Culture, Development, and Education
  • Korean Language courses
Graduate Teaching Fellow, UC Santa Barbara SKILLS Program
Teaching Assistant, Northwestern University
  • SOC POL 332
English Teacher, Peace Corps Indonesia
Peace Corps
  • SMAN1 Slahung High School, East Java
English Teacher, South Korea
  • Veritas Associates

Teaching Interests

Current and future focus

  • Higher education and student development
  • Equity, identity, and belonging
  • Culturally engaging pedagogy
  • Qualitative research methods
  • Asian American and immigrant student experiences
  • AI and learning as supportive academic tools
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