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
- 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