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MILITARY SERVICE
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Yong Hoo Hong

Summary

Professional educator with strong foundation in language instruction and intercultural communication. Adept at curriculum development, classroom management, and innovative teaching strategies. Highly collaborative and results-driven, thriving in team environments and adaptable to evolving educational needs. Proven ability to foster supportive and effective learning atmosphere.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Native English Instructor

Awesome English
11.2020 - 04.2022
  • Instructed over 120 middle school students and 30 adult learners in grammar, conversation, and academic writing, resulting in a 35% average improvement in standardized English test scores over two semesters.
  • Designed and implemented tailored English curricula based on CEFR levels (A1–C1).
  • Conducted one-on-one counseling sessions and regular parent conferences.
  • Developed a library of over 150 differentiated lesson materials categorized by student proficiency (beginner, intermediate, advanced).

Contract Program Coordinator

Hanyang University International Education Center
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Designed and managed Korean language programs for over 500 English-speaking learners.
  • Led promotional trips to Thailand and Malaysia, generating partnerships with 5+ local institutions and achieving a 30% increase in international student enrollment within one academic year.
  • Directed social media campaigns across Instagram and Facebook, increasing page engagement by 250% and attracting over 1,000 new followers in three months through culturally tailored content and targeted ads.
  • Provided personalized counseling to the victims of Itaewon Incident, resulting a 20% drop in mid-term course withdrawal rates.

International Sales Manager

AGL Golf Links
06.2024 - 06.2025
  • Established strategic partnerships with 220+ golf courses and travel agencies across (Southeast) Asia—including Mongolia and India.
  • Delivered tailored presentations of GDS-based tee time booking platforms and successfully deployed Google Reserve integrations, improving online visibility by over 500%.
  • Spearheaded over 10 B2B business meetings and closed multi-year service agreements.

Curator

313 Art Project
12.2022 - 04.2024
  • Curated and coordinated 10+ contemporary art exhibitions across Korea, Japan, and Germany.
  • Oversaw an inventory of 1,500+ artworks and facilitated high-value sales to VIP clients, contributing to a 40% year-over-year increase in gallery revenue.
  • Led booth setup and brand representation at prestigious art fairs including Asia Now Paris and Tokyo Gendai.

Education

B.A. - Sociology (Major), Multicultural Korean Language Education (Double Major)

Korea University
02.2021

K–12 Full International Curriculum Graduate - English Medium

Ruamrudee International School
06.2013

Skills

  • TESOL and TEFL expertise
  • Facilitating English learning
  • Effective feedback communication
  • Bilingual communication skills

  • Achievement monitoring and reporting
  • Clear and concise communication
  • Interpersonal relationship development

Certification

  • TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
  • TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
  • Issued: 2020-07-20

LNGG

Korean (Native)
English (Native)
Thai (Intermediate)
Japanese (Intermediate)

References

Available upon request

MILITARY SERVICE

  • Republic of Korea Army – Active Duty
  • Completed Mandatory Service | 2015-07-14 – 2017-04-13

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Worked across multicultural environments in Thailand, Japan, Germany, Malaysia
  • Strong cross-cultural communication skills using Korean and English fluently
  • Professional experience in education, culture, tourism, and sports business sectors
  • Comfortable with international business travel and remote coordination

Timeline

International Sales Manager

AGL Golf Links
06.2024 - 06.2025

Curator

313 Art Project
12.2022 - 04.2024

Contract Program Coordinator

Hanyang University International Education Center
06.2022 - 12.2022

Native English Instructor

Awesome English
11.2020 - 04.2022

K–12 Full International Curriculum Graduate - English Medium

Ruamrudee International School

B.A. - Sociology (Major), Multicultural Korean Language Education (Double Major)

Korea University
Yong Hoo Hong