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About TAG
Faculty
Truly exceptional teachers are the main reason that a TAG Members education is so valuable while being so thoroughly enjoyable
Beginning in TAG Members, students change classes with each subject, so they are taught by teachers who are dedicated to a single subject area and are absolutely passionate about it.
Because our teachers are passionate about their specific subject areas, they delight in constantly looking for new and creative ways to introduce your child to new content and explore it more deeply. Our program is always evolving. The net result is an environment where your child will not only learn more but will also have fun in the process.
Our teachers love being at The TAG Members and engaging with such eager, motivated, and happy students. This is reflected in our low teacher turnover rate and long average tenure.
Vice Principal, Haley Lee
Education
Early Childhood Education
Academic Director: Jay Lee
Education
Early Childhood Education
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2022
• Taught for 11.5 years at English kindergartens as a teacher
Certification
• Kindergarten Teacher Certificate
• Nursery Teacher Certificate
• TESOL
Deputy Head : Jane Kwon
Education
University of California, Riverside, Social and Behavioral Sciences
Nationality
U.S.A.
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2020
• English teacher in Korea for 6+ years
• Experience teaching kindergarten to high school students
• Private English and math tutor for 10 years
Certification
• TEFL
Amanda Ledger
Education
Southern New Hampshire University - Business Administration with a Concentration in Entrepreneurship
Nationality
U.S.A.
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2023
• English teacher in Korea for 1+ years
• Experience teaching kindergarten and elementary students
Certification
• TEFL
• OSHA
Brianna Untalan
Education
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona - Nutrition with an Emphasis in Education and Therapy
Nationality
U.S.A.
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2023
• English Teacher in Korea for 3+ years
• English Teacher in Japan for 3 years
• Experience in teaching kindergarten and elementary students
• Private elementary math tutor for 1 year
Certification
• TEFL
Isabella Wilson
Education
Johns Hopkins University, Maryland - Public Health and Minor in Anthropology
Nationality
U.S.A.
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2023
• Taught students for 3 years
• Taught beginners English to adults
Kathryn Blais
Education
Rivier University, Nashua - Global Studies
Nationality
U.S.A.
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2023
• Assisted elementary school students in ESL classrooms
Certification
• TEFL
Head Teacher : Renee Romero
Education
Arizona State University - Criminal Justice and Criminology
Nationality
U.S.A
Teaching related experience
• 2023 TAG Members Age 5 Head Teacher
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2021
• English teacher in Korea for 4+ years
• Taught English and Algebra to high school students online in America
Certification
• TESOL
Valeria T. Chipao
Education
California State University, Fullerton - MFA Illustration and Minor in Asian Studies
Nationality
U.S.A.
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2023
• Taught at a kindergarten/elementary school in America for 2+ years
• Private English tutor for 1 year
Ashleigh Mustain
Education
Portland State University - Biology
Nationality
U.S.A.
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2023
• English teacher in Korea for 5+ years
• Experience teaching kindergarten and elementary students
• Experience tutoring adult ESL learners
Certification
• CELTA
Brian Allison
Education
University of Stirling - Business Studies
Nationality
United Kingdom
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2022
• English teacher in Korea and China for 5+ years
• Experience teaching kindergarten students to adults
Certification
• TEFL
Head Teacher : Craig Worthington
Education
Staffordshire University - Drama, Performance, and Theatre Arts
Nationality
United Kingdom
Teaching related experience
• 2023 TAG Members Age 6 Head Teacher
• Has been working at TAG Members from 2019-2020 and since 2022
• English teacher in Korea for 6+ years
• Experience teaching kindergarten and elementary students
Certification
• TEFL
• Crisis Prevention Institute - Safeguarding
Karissa Kelly
Education
Penn State University - Agriculture and Leadership and Development
Nationality
U.S.A.
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2022
• English teacher in Korea for 5+ years
• Experience teaching kindergarten, elementary, and middle school students
Certification
• TEFL
Marlen Viamontes
Education
Palm Beach Atlantic University - Exercise Science
Nationality
U.S.A.
Teaching related experience
• Has been teaching at TAG Members since 2023
• English teacher in Korea for 2+ years
• Experience teaching kindergarten and elementary students.
Certification
• TEFL
Head Teacher : Ghassan Nahle
Education
University of Central Florida - English Literature
Nationality
U.S.A.
Teaching related experience
• 2023 TAG Members Age 7 Head Teacher
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2021
• English teacher in Korea for 5+ years
• Experience teaching kindergarten, elementary, and middle school students
• Private English and ath tutor for 10 years
Certification
• TEFL
• Florida Department of Education - Introduction to Problem Solving and Response to Intervention
Hugo Lee
Education
American College of Switzerland - Business Administration and Hotel Management
Nationality
Canada
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2020
• English teacher in Korea for 14+ years
• Head teacher at English kindergartens from 2014-2018 and in 2022
• Experience teaching kindergarten and elementary students
Certification
• TEFL
Susan Thach
Education
San Diego State University - Kinesiology
Nationality
U.S.A.
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2022
• English teacher for 13+ years
• Numbers teacher for 9 months
• Experience teaching kindergarten students to adults
Certification
• TEFL
Tamar Godel
Education
Temple University - Elementary Education
Nationality
U.S.A.
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2023
• English teacher in Korea for 7+ years
• Elementary teacher in Pennsylvania for 10 years
Certification
• Elementary teaching certificate, Pennsylvania
Zach Ortyn
Education
Early Childhood Education
Nationality
U.S.A.
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2023
• English teacher in Korea for 5+ years
• Taught English in Spain for 1 year
Alex Irion
Education
Florida State University - Interdisciplinary Social Sciences
Nationality
U.S.A.
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2023
• Experience teaching kindergarten and elementary students
• Private math tutor for 4 years
Certification
• TEFL
Jeanisse Molina
Education
University of Science Arts and Technology - Education
Nationality
U.S.A.
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2023
• English teacher in Korea for 3+ years
• Experience teaching kindergarten and middle school students
Certification
• TESOL
Kyutae Kim
Education
Capilano University - Film and Video Production, BCIT - Graphics and Web Design
Nationality
Canada
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2019
• English teacher in Korea for 5 years
• Experience teaching kindergarten and elementary students
Certification
• TESOL
Matthew Scoggan
Education
Messiah College - Communication
Nationality
U.S.A.
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2022
• English teacher in Korea for 12+ years, including 9+ years teaching kindergarten
• Private English tutor for adult clients, primarily focused on speaking skills
Jasmine Jeong
Education
Early Childhood Education
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2022
• Taught for 2 years at an English kindergarten as a teacher
• Taught for 2 years at a kindergarten
• Taught for 1 year at a learning center in Hawaii as a teacher’s assistant
• Taught for 1 year at a nursery
Certification
• Kindergarten Teacher Certificate
• Nursery Teacher Certificate
• TESOL
Jenny Park
Education
Early Childhood Education
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2023
• Taught for 1 year at an academy as an English teacher
• Experience at daycares, including childcare centers in Toronto, Canada
Certification
• TESOL
• Certified in Standard First Aid, CPR/AED Level C
Head Teacher : Jihee Lim
Education
Early Childhood Education
Teaching related experience
• 2023 TAG Members Age 5 Head Teacher
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2022
• Taught for 10 years at a play school as a teacher
• Taught for 4 years at English kindergartens as a teacher
• Taught for 1 year at a kindergarten
Certification
• Kindergarten Teacher Certificate
Joy Jo
Education
Public Administration
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2022
• Taught for 11 years at English academies as a teacher
• Taught for 4 years at English kindergartens as a teacher
Sophia Yoon
Education
Early Childhood Education
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2022
• Taught for 10 years at kindergartens
• Taught for 4 years at English kindergartens as a teacher
Certification
• Kindergarten Teacher Certificate
Wendy Cha
Education
English Literature and Linguistics
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2022
• Taught for 1 year at a play school as a teacher
• Taught for 1 year at an English kindergarten as a teacher
Bella Park
Education
Czech and Slovak / Department of Industrial Management Engineering
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2023
• Taught for 7 years at an English academy
• Taught for 1 year as a Math tutor
• Experience in teaching kindergarten to middle school students
Dami Jung
Education
English
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2020
• Taught for 4 years at an English kindergarten
• TESOL
Erin Yoo
Education
International Trade
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2020
• Taught for 6 years at an English kindergarten
Certification
• TESOL
Nadine Park
Education
Early Childhood Education
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2023
• Has been working at early childhood education institution for 15 years
• Taught for 3 years at an English kindergarten
Certification
• Kindergarten Teacher Certificate
• Qualification for head of childcare facilities
Head Teacher : Wendy Kim
Education
Early Childhood Education/ Health-Care Management/ Environmental Engineering
Teaching related experience
• 2023 TAG Members Age 6 Head Teacher
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2020
• Taught for 1 year as a bilingual teacher at an English kindergarten
• Taught for 1 year at an English kindergarten
Certification
• Kindergarten Teacher Certificate
Casey Lee
Education
Chinese Literature
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2023
• Taught for 2+ years at an English kindergarten as a head teacher
• Taught for 4+ years at English kindergartens as a teacher
Estella Hwang
Education
Hospitality and Tourism Management, Travel and Tourism
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2021
• Taught for 10 years at English academies
Certification
• Practical Teaching Certificate
Head Teacher : Karen Mun
Education
Early Childhood Education and Care
Teaching related experience
• 2023 TAG Members Age 7 Head Teacher
• 2023 TAG Members Elementary Head Teacher
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2021
• Taught kindergarten and elementary classes for 7 years
• Worked for 3 years at childcare centers in Australia and Korea
Certification
• TESOL
Linda Jeon
Education
English Language and Literature
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2020
• Taught for 5 years at English academies
• Taught for 4 years at English art academies
Certification
• Practical Teaching Certificate
Minky Um
Education
English Language and Literature
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2022
• Taught for 14 years at English academies
Certification
• English Reading Instructor for Children Certificate
• English Storytelling Instructor Certificate
Truly love to teach.
Enjoy working with children – and help to fill each day with the spirit of gratitude, discovery, and curiosity.
Are hired to teach specific subjects – those that they are passionate about and enjoy teaching.
Inspire and nurture their students, guiding them into a deeper understanding of their identity, their personal goals, and their social skills.
Constantly innovate – looking for novel and creative ways to introduce content and explore it more deeply.
Use age-appropriate learning experiences.
Minimize repetition.
Know how to gauge the capacity of their students – and ensure that no one is bored, disengaged, or struggling.
Cultivate respectful dialogue between students and promote acceptance of students’ unique perspectives and insights.
Work in pairs; a minimum of two adults are always present in the classroom to ensure the safety and academic progress of your children.
Have the time to engage your child more deeply, introduce alternate projects, and motivate your children to express their creativity.
Assign a minimal amount of homework.
Are serious about learning, but promote a light-hearted and fun approach to it.
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