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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Eva Suh

Eva Suh

English Teacher, Waldorf Kindergarten Teacher, Literary Translator
Seoul

Summary

Professional educator prepared to excel in creating supportive and effective learning environment. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues, support student growth, and adapt to changing educational needs. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering strong relationships with students and parents.

Personable and detail-focused literary translator, with passion for literary accuracy and cultural nuance. Dedicated to creating impactful translations that resonate with readers. Track record of managing translation projects efficiently and meeting deadlines.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
8
8

Years of post-secondary education

5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Full-Time Elementary School Homeroom Teacher

Gang Seo International School
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Teaching English, Phonics, Science, Debate and Visual Arts in Grades 1-6.
  • Teaching Music, Visual Arts and Social Studies in Kindergarten.
  • Establishing a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies.
  • Implementing engaging hands-on activities to reinforce fundamental concepts, resulting in increased student motivation and participation.
  • Enhancing student comprehension and engagement by integrating interactive technologies into lesson plans.
  • Mentoring new teachers within the school community by sharing knowledge and offering ongoing support during their transition into the profession.

Full-Time Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher

ONT International School
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Taught literacy and numeracy to a small group of young Korean learners aged 3 to 5.
  • Taught Visual Arts and Choir to Grades 1-5
  • Advised the school on how to structure their kindergarten program, and worked together with the school to design an optimal learning environment for young learners.
  • Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and ensure all students could access lesson content.
  • Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.

Literary Translator

Freelance Translator
01.2023 - 07.2023

Co-Translation of Kim Hyesoon's "Autobiography of Death" from Korean to Polish (LTI Korea translation grant, 2023)

  • Worked closely with proofreaders to address any errors or inconsistencies found during final review stages prior to publication release.
  • Improved readability of translated works by conducting thorough research on cultural context and linguistic nuances.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and a growing professional network within the industry.
  • Contributed to cultural exchange by providing access to foreign literature for Polish-speaking audiences.

Literary Translator

Freelance Translator
01.2022 - 07.2022

Co-Translation of Kim Yideum's "Hysteria" from Korean to Polish (LTI Korea translation grant, 2022).

  • Assisted editors in refining translated texts, ensuring consistency and coherence throughout the publication.
  • Enhanced literary understanding by translating poetic texts accurately and effectively.
  • Increased readership by producing high-quality translations that retained the original style and essence of the source material.

Full-Time Homeroom Kindergarten Teacher

"Ziarenko" Waldorf Kindergarten
07.2017 - 07.2020
  • Created a healthy and stimulating environment for a group of twelve 3-6 year olds.
  • Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.

Full-Time English Teacher

"Puchatkowo" Non-Public Kindergarten
09.2016 - 06.2017
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.

Part-Time English Teacher

John Paul II Public Elementary School in Gaj
09.2015 - 06.2016
  • Taught English in Grades 1-3 and kindergarten.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities in lessons.
  • Increased student motivation by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements.

Part-Time Kindergarten English Teacher

"Marigold" English Language Teaching
09.2015 - 06.2016
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Implemented effective classroom routines for smooth transitions between activities, minimizing downtime and maximizing instructional time.
  • Collaborated with parents to provide regular updates on their child''s progress, and offer suggestions for at-home support.

Part-Time English Teacher

"Hyde Park" School of English
09.2015 - 06.2016
  • Taught English to adults and children, individual students and groups, on all levels of proficiency.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.

Full-Time Candidate Selection Specialist

Alexander Mann Solutions
07.2013 - 06.2015
  • Phone-screened candidates for positions in retail and banking in the UK.
  • Communicated with onsite recruiters via phone and email on daily basis.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.

Education

Post-Degree Certificate - Early Childhood Waldorf Education

University of Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland
04.2019 - 05.2019

Post-Degree Certificate - Early Childhood And Elementary Education Education

Pedagogical University of Krakow
Krakow, Poland
01.2017 - 12.2017

Master of Arts - English Language And Literature

Pedagogical University of Krakow
Krakow, Poland
04.2015 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Culture

The State School of Higher Education
Oświęcim, Poland
04.2010 - 05.2010

Skills

Language acquisition

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Accomplishments

..::EDUCATOR::..

  • Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
  • Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
  • Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the school.

..::TRANSLATOR::..

  • Collaborated within a team of 3 in the development of the two literary translation projects.
  • Achieved the publication of two books of Korean poetry (co-translated into Polish, in 2022 and 2023) by completing two complex translation projects with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Polish translation of Kim Hyesoon's "Autobiography of Death" shortlisted for Ossolineum Prize in Poetry Translation (2024)

Certification

Early Childhood Waldorf Education - Teaching License

Hobbies

Reading

Yoga

Language learning

Watercolor painting

Travelling

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Polish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Korean
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Full-Time Elementary School Homeroom Teacher

Gang Seo International School
01.2024 - 01.2025

Full-Time Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher

ONT International School
03.2023 - 12.2023

Literary Translator

Freelance Translator
01.2023 - 07.2023

Literary Translator

Freelance Translator
01.2022 - 07.2022

Early Childhood Waldorf Education - Teaching License

07-2019

Post-Degree Certificate - Early Childhood Waldorf Education

University of Warsaw
04.2019 - 05.2019

Early Childhood and Elementary Education - Teaching License

07-2017

Full-Time Homeroom Kindergarten Teacher

"Ziarenko" Waldorf Kindergarten
07.2017 - 07.2020

Post-Degree Certificate - Early Childhood And Elementary Education Education

Pedagogical University of Krakow
01.2017 - 12.2017

Full-Time English Teacher

"Puchatkowo" Non-Public Kindergarten
09.2016 - 06.2017

Part-Time English Teacher

John Paul II Public Elementary School in Gaj
09.2015 - 06.2016

Part-Time Kindergarten English Teacher

"Marigold" English Language Teaching
09.2015 - 06.2016

Part-Time English Teacher

"Hyde Park" School of English
09.2015 - 06.2016

Master of Arts - English Language And Literature

Pedagogical University of Krakow
04.2015 - 05.2015

Full-Time Candidate Selection Specialist

Alexander Mann Solutions
07.2013 - 06.2015

Teaching English as a Second Language - Teaching License

07-2010

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Culture

The State School of Higher Education
04.2010 - 05.2010
Eva SuhEnglish Teacher, Waldorf Kindergarten Teacher, Literary Translator