Korean Language Educator and Bilingual Specialist

Sunsook Jang

Experienced Korean Language Educator Bilingual (Korean-English)

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Professional Summary

Dedicated learners developing hands-English, on with from learning Korean engaging deep early Language experiences. knowledge childhood language Instructor to of curricula, Strong adult Korean education bilingual with literature, fostering over communication in 20 cultural history, the years U.S. of understanding, and and experience traditional Korea. skills in Proven teaching Korean and arts. expertise creating and diverse in Cer1ficates

- Professional Educator License (PEL) – Illinois State Board of Education

- Educator License and endorsement with Stipulations (ELS-TBE) – Korean Bilingual Education Teacher

- Approved Education Social Science – Political Science (Grades 9–12) – Illinois State Board of Areas of Exper1se

- Korean Language Curriculum & Lesson Planning

- Assessment & Quiz Creation

- Bilingual Instruction: Korean & English

- Korean Culture & History Education

- Traditional Arts: Calligraphy, Korean Paper Folding (Hanji), and Cooking

- Community-Based Language Programs

- Cross-cultural Communication & Community Engagement Work Experience

Korean 2023 – June Language 2025 Teacher Mariano Azuela Elementary School (CPS), Chicago, IL May Korean Language Teacher Naperville Korean School, Naperville, IL Aug 2022 – May 2023 Korean Instructor Lincoln Land Community College, Spring]ield, IL Aug 2017 – May 2020 Korean – May 2020 After-School Program Instructor Iles Middle School (IB), Spring]ield, IL Aug 2019 Korean Teacher Calvary Academy Christian School, Spring]ield, IL Aug 2016 – Aug 2019 Overseas 2016 – Aug Korean 2018 Correspondent Overseas Koreans Foundation, Seoul, South Korea Aug Korean Aug 2014 Teacher Minnesota, Bloomington, and Carbondale Korean Schools Aug 2007 – Newsletter Editor Citi Bank Korea, Seoul, South Korea Aug 2002 – Aug 2006 Social Aug 2000 Studies – Aug Teacher 2002 (Ethics) Dong-Myung Women's High School, Seoul, South Korea Newsletter Aug 2000 Reporter, PR Dept. Standard Chartered Bank, Seoul, South Korea Sep 1997 – Educa1on

Bachelor Korea Mar of Arts 1993 in – Civic Feb 1997 Ethics Education SungShin Women's University, Seoul, South Accomplishments

Spring]- Founded ield, Korean IL (2014–2020) language programs at three schools and a community college in

- Volunteered cultural education to teach (2016–2020) Korean to adoptees and their families, integrating language and

- 2nd Dept. Place (2018) Winner – Korean Language Educator Essay Contest by Korean World Language

- 3rd Place Winner – PCCU Lesson Plan Competition: “Kimchi & Kimjang” (2023)

- Planned and led the 2024 World Language Korean Festival in Chicago

- Participated in Community Art Exhibit – Kyubang Gongye (규방공예), Naperville Public Library (2024)

- Served Committee as Board Member – NAKS (National Association for Korean Schools), Education

- KLTA Division (Korean (2017–Present) Language Teachers Association, USA) Executive Member – North Center

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