THE KOREA SOCIETY

Euna Cho holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the CUNY Graduate Center and an M.A. in Applied Linguistics from Teachers College, Columbia University. She has taught linguistics and Korean language and culture at various institutions. Her research interests include second language acquisition, syntax, and language pedagogy. She seeks to apply language learning theories to classroom practice and to develop engaging, research-informed teaching materials.

Received her Ed.D. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from Teachers College at Columbia University along with her Ed. M. Since 2009 she has been teaching Korean language at various universities, such as Columbia University, The New School, Rutgers University, and Montclair State University. Her research and teaching interests include second and foreign language acquisition, language pedagogy, and interactional approaches to language teaching.

She is a lifelong educator with a deep passion for guiding each student’s unique learning journey. Teaching continues to bring her joy, just as it did when she first began decades ago. With a strong focus on personalized support, she is committed to helping learners of all ages grow and thrive. Since 2019, she has been teaching Korean, Business Korean, and Hanja at The Korea Society. In recent years, she has also enjoyed teaching Korean language and culture at Brooklyn College (CUNY) and St. John’s University. She holds an M.A. in English Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and an M.S. in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Bank Street College of Education.

Jieun Lee received her B.A of Arts in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from CUNY, Queens College, and M.S. in Instructional Technology for Educators from NYIT. She has been teaching in public schools and is currently teaching English to ESL (English as a Second Language) students and Korean to non-natives with her two NYS certifications: TESOL and Korean as a Foreign Language.

Gieun “Gianna” Lee is a New York State–certified Korean and Special Education teacher with over a decade of experience teaching Korean language and culture to both heritage and non-heritage learners. She holds an M.A.T. in Korean from Queens College, an M.Div. from Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary, and a B.A. in Religion and Economics from Emory University. She also completed postgraduate study in Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language at Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea. Since 2013, she has developed and taught Korean language curricula with a focus on communicative proficiency, cultural understanding, and learner-centered instruction.

I’ve been teaching Korean since 2003 and have enjoyed working with students from diverse backgrounds and at all levels. I’ve taught at institutions such as Sogang University in Korea, Stanford University, UC Berkeley, and most recently, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I hold a Master’s degree in Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language from Yonsei University and am certified by ACTFL as an OPI tester, WPT rater, and AAPPL rater in Korean. I’m passionate about helping learners connect with the language in fun and engaging ways.

Alice McCoy-Bae is a Korean language teacher with a passion for helping students discover the beauty of the Korean language and culture. With years of experience teaching both college students and language learners of all levels, she focuses on making each lesson clear, interactive, and encouraging. Whether you are just beginning or looking to strengthen your existing skills, she's here to support you every step of the way on your journey toward confident Korean communication. She has a master’s degree from The University of Texas at Austin and currently teaches Korean full-time at her alma mater.