Taehwan Kim
International Education Specialist with over 11 years of teaching and academic consulting experience across IGCSE, A-Level, IB, and AP curricula. Proven track record of helping students gain admission to top universities including UCL, Imperial College London, LSE, Warwick, and the University of Manchester.
Experienced in mathematics instruction, curriculum development, academic planning, student mentoring, and international education consulting. Passionate about delivering engaging learning experiences while supporting students in achieving academic excellence.
Work History
Private Tutor & Academic Consultant
10 Years• Delivered one-on-one and small group instruction for IGCSE, A-Level, IB, and AP students
• Provided academic consulting and university admissions guidance
• Developed customized study plans and examination strategies
• Supported over 20 successful admissions to leading UK universities
Academic Team Lead & International Curriculum Spec
6 Months• Delivered instruction in Mathematics, Economics, Physics, Biology, and English for international curriculum students
• Led student academic planning and progress monitoring
• Supported teacher coordination and academic operations
• Developed and refined A-Level curriculum programs
• Contributed to successful student recruitment and retention initiatives
Key Achievements
• Maintained approximately 95% student retention rate
• Successfully launched and expanded A-Level programs
• Supported student admissions to UCL and Imperial College London
• Developed curriculum resources and academic roadmaps
Team Leader /General English Instructor
1 Year- Delivered English language instruction
• Coordinated educational activities and student management
• Supported teacher collaboration and classroom operations
• Conducted parent consultations regarding student progress
Teacher
3 Years• Taught Mathematics and English to international curriculum students
• Designed individualized learning plans
• Prepared students for international school assessments and admissions
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Accomplishments
- Guided more than 20 students to admission at leading UK universities including UCL, Imperial College London, LSE, Warwick, and the University of Manchester
- Successfully mentored students through highly competitive UK university application processes
- Developed personalized academic roadmaps resulting in improved student performance and university placement outcomes
- Successfully introduced and expanded A-Level Mathematics and Science programs
- Designed and implemented customized A-Level curricula for international school students
- Built specialized academic programs supporting students pursuing STEM-related university degrees
- Achieved approximately 95% student retention rate through personalized mentoring and academic support
- Maintained long-term relationships with students and families through consistent academic performance improvement
- Developed teaching materials and study plans for IGCSE, A-Level, IB, and AP curricula
- Created structured learning pathways that improved student engagement and examination readiness
- Led teacher coordination and student management initiatives within an international academy environment
- Conducted parent consultations and academic progress reviews to strengthen student outcomes
- Supported academic operations and program planning during periods of institutional growth
- Accumulated over 11 years of teaching and academic consulting experience
- Delivered instruction across four major international curricula:
- IGCSE
- A-Level
- IB
- AP
- Taught students from diverse international and multicultural backgrounds
- Contributed to student recruitment and enrollment growth through specialized A-Level offerings
- Supported the development of international education programs targeting UK university admissions
- Participated in curriculum planning and academic business development initiatives
Additional Information
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Canada
Parksville Elementary School
Kwayhquitlum Middle School
2008 – 2010
Developed strong English communication skills and gained early exposure to Canadian educational environments.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• A-Level Mathematics & Further Mathematics
• IGCSE Mathematics & Sciences
• IB Mathematics, Physics, Economics (HL/SL)
• AP Calculus, Physics & Economics
• UK University Admissions Consulting
• Curriculum Development
• Academic Program Planning
• Student Mentorship
• Educational Leadership
• Parent Consultation
• Online & In-Person Instruction
• Cross-Cultural Communication