Selected work experience

Jeju National University | Office of International Affairs

Instructor – Geography, Global Citizenship & Sustainability | 2023 – Present

• Duties: Designing and delivering four interdisciplinary humanities courses focusing on Global Citizenship, Sustainable Development, Intercultural Understanding, and Popular Cultural Movements for domestic and international students.

• Teaching approach: Developing enquiry-based, concept-driven approaches specifically designed for transferability to Cambridge International and IB-based frameworks. Implementing geographic concepts such as "place-based" pedagogy to connect students' local realities with global scale processes.

Jeju National University | Teachers' College Instructor – EAL, EAP & Classroom Practice | 2016 – 2022

• Duties: Designing comprehensive EAL (English as an Additional Language) and EAP (English for Academic Purposes) curricula aligned with 21st-century competency standards for future primary school teachers. In addition, teaching academic writing to English major seniors. 

• Teaching approach: Modelling student-centred pedagogy and formative assessment strategies through group-based and project-based learning for the next generation of primary school educators. Integrating global citizenship themes into core classroom practice, fostering intercultural understanding through concept-driven instruction.

Jeju Provincial Office of Education | Teacher (primary and secondary) – English and Global Themes | 2007–2009, 2010–2011

• Duties: Teaching student-centred, discussion-based curricula across five primary and secondary schools, focusing on intercultural understanding; supporting student wellbeing and residential life as a boarding teacher at Daejeong Boys' High School.

• Teaching approach: Integrating global educational themes within the Korean public school system, fostering high levels of student engagement.

UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme | Author / Individual Specialist June 2025 – June 2026

• Authoring a strategic publication on Multi-Internationally Designated Areas (MIDAs) in collaboration with MIDA specialists in Korea, China, Japan, Indonesia, Portugal, Egypt, Brazil, Germany, Australia, and Canada.

• Leading global workshops and collaborating with protected-area specialists to develop international networks in partnerships with international institutions such as the Global Centre for Internationally Designated Areas (GCIDA).

The Jeju Weekly / Glocal News | Editor-in-Chief Nov 2012 – Feb 2016

• Directed editorial strategy and production for an English-language newspaper covering international politics, culture, and community issues.

• Managed a diverse team of journalists and interns, overseeing high-pressure newsroom operations.

International Development & Policy Analysis | Various Agencies (Laos/Cambodia) 2009 – 2015

• KOICA, NGO Sao Sary Foundation, SEDA-Laos, and the Laos Prime Minister’s Office (UXO NRA).

• Authored strategic papers on vocational training; designed anti-trafficking educational projects; represented governmental/NGO interests at international summits.

Early Professional & Public Sector Foundation

2000 – 2007 | Various Roles (UK)

• Safeguarding & Education: Administrative and family support roles for Barnardo’s Keeping Children Safe and the University of Liverpool (MOWL).

• Public Service: Legal administration for HM Tribunal Service and public sector support for Haringey Council.

• Healthcare: Medical records management and data integrity at Barnet General Hospital.