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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] Jay Lee
Education
Early Childhood Education
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2022
• Taught for 11 years at English kindergartens as a teacher
• Worked for 2 years as an academic director at the international kindergarten
Certification
• Kindergarten Teacher Certificate
• Nursery Teacher Certificate
• TESOL
[Kindergarten Academic Director] Hazel Kim
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Russian Language and Literature
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2024
• Taught for 11 years at English Village and English kindergartens as a teacher
• Working as an academic director over 6 years
Certification
• TESOL
[Elementary Academic Director] 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 8+ years
• Experience teaching kindergarten students to high school students
• Private English and math tutor for 10 years
Certification
• TEFL
[General Head Teacher] Craig Worthington
Education
Staffordshire University - Drama, Performance, and Theatre Arts
Nationality
United Kingdom
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members from 2019 to 2020 and since 2022
• English teacher in Korea for over 7 years
• Experience teaching kindergarten and elementary students
Certification
• TEFL
• Crisis Prevention Institute - Safeguarding
Head Teacher : Renee Romero
Education
Arizona State University - Criminal Justice and Criminology
Nationality
U.S.A.
Teaching related experience
• 2024 TAG Members Age 5 Head Teacher
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2021
• English teacher in Korea for over 5 years
• Taught English and Algebra to high school students online in America
Certification
• TESOL
Alison Adkins
Education
Central Washington University - English Language & Literature with Linguistics minor
Nationality
U.S.A.
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2024
• College Exchange Students ESL Program Tutor
• Teaching at English academies in Korea since 2020
• Taught conversation focused classes and business
• English classes to adult students
Certification
• TESOL
Chloe Matthews
Education
Royal Holloway, University of London- Film, Television and Digital Production
Nationality
United Kingdom
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2024
• Experience working with Kindergarten and Elementary Students
Certification
• TEFL
Edie Pantoja
Education
University of Arizona - Psychology & Sociology (BS)
Nationality
U.S.A.
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2024
• English teacher in Korea for over 3 years
• Experience teaching kindergarten students-elementary students
• Over 5 years experience working with children age 1-10 years old
Certification
• TEFL
Hannah Tupper
Education
Colgate University - Bachelor’s in English
Nationality
U.S.A.
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2024
• Experience working with Kindergarten and Elementary Students Certification
Certification
• TEFL
Head Teacher : Karissa Kelly
Education
Penn State University - Agriculture and Leadership and Development
Nationality
U.S.A.
Teaching related experience
• 2024 TAG Members Age 6 Head Teacher
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2022
• English teacher in Korea for over 6 years
• Experience teaching kindergarten, elementary, and middle school students
Certification
• TEFL
Amanda Tsai
Education
University of North Texas- Applied Arts and Sciences- Concentrations in Anthropology
Nationality
U.S.A.
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2024
• English Teacher in Korea for over 2 years
• Experience in teaching kindergarten and elementary students
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 over 6 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 over 6 years
• Experience teaching kindergarten students to adults
Certification
• TEFL
Jordan Lalata
Education
University of San Diego, San Diego, CA - Master of Education
Nationality
U.S.A.
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2024
• English Teacher in Korea for over 3 years
• Experience in 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 working at TAG Members since 2023
• English Teacher in Korea for over 3 years
• Experience teaching kindergarten and elementary students
Certification
• TEFL
Nikki Jang
Education
Chaminade University of Honolulu - BA in Accounting and Minor in CIS
Nationality
U.S.A.
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2024
• Worked as at English Subsistute Teacher
• Taught at English Camps for ages 11-12
• Worked as a Science Teacher for 1.5 Years
• Taught ages 3-4 for 6 months
Head Teacher : Ghassan Nahle
Education
University of Central Florida - English Literature
Nationality
U.S.A.
Teaching related experience
• 2024 TAG Members Age 7 Head Teacher
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2021
• English teacher in Korea for over 6 years
• Experience teaching kindergarten, elementary, and middle school students
• Private English and math 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 over 15 years
• Head teacher at English kindergartens from 2014-2018 and in 2022
• Experience teaching kindergarten and elementary students
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 over 8 years
• Elementary teacher in Pennsylvania for 10 years
Certification
• Elementary teaching certificate, Pennsylvania
Zach Ortyn
Education
Bradley University - Spanish and French
Nationality
U.S.A.
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2023
• English teacher in Korea for over 6 years
• Taught English in Spain for 1 year
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 6 years
• Experience teaching kindergarten and elementary students
Certification
• TESOL
Madison Wall
Education
University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge - History
Nationality
Canada
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2024
• Online English tutoring and language exchange for 2 years
• High school basketball coaching for 5 years
Head Teacher : Wendy Cha
Education
English Literature and Linguistics
Teaching related experience
• 2024 TAG Members Age 5 Head Teacher
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2021
• Taught for 1 year at a play school as a teacher
• Taught for 2 years at an English kindergarten as a teacher
Celina Lee
Education
Early Childhood Education
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2024
• Taught for 6 years as an English Teacher at English Kindergartens
Certification
• Certificated Second grade of Childcare teacher
• Certificated Second grade of preschool teacher
• Certificated First grade of preschool teacher
Jenny Park
Education
Early Childhood Education
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2023
• Taught for 2 years 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
Jinny Hwang
Education
Early Childhood Education
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2024
• Taught for 10 years at English Kindergartens and play schools as a teacher
• Taught for 11 years at Korean Kindergartens
Certification
• Kindergarten Teacher Certificate
Liz Kim
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies and Korean Language & Literature
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2024
• Over 3 years of experience as an English teacher
• Experience teaching elementary students
• Managed educational programs at museums and art galleries for young learners
Certification
• TESOL
Head Teacher : Erin Yoo
Education
International Trade
Teaching related experience
• 2024 TAG Members Age 6 Head Teacher
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2020
• Taught for 7 years at an English kindergarten
Certification
• TESOL
Head Teacher : Bella Park
Education
Czech and Slovak / Department of Industrial Management Engineering
Teaching related experience
• 2024 TAG Members Age 6 Head Teacher
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2023
• Taught for 8 years at an English academy
• Taught for 1 year as a Math tutor
• Experience in teaching kindergarten to middle school students
Ella Lee
Education
Early Childhood Education
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2024
• Taught for 15 years as a teacher at English Kindergarten
Certification
• Nuresery Teacher Certificate
Ellen Jeon
Education
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2024
• Taught for 6 years at English kindergartens as a teacher
Certification
• Kindergarten Teacher Certificate
• Middle and high school teacher Certificate
Olivia Shin
Education
Music, Paedology
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2022
• Taught for 6 years at English kindergarten and play school
Certification
• Child psychology consultant
Sherry Kim
Education
Early Childhood and Education, English and Chinese
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2024
• Taught for 1 year at English Kindergarten as a teacher
• English tutor for 5 years old
• Worked for 2 years at childcare centers in Australia
Certification
• Early childhood and education and care
Head Teacher : Estella Hwang
Education
Hospitality and Tourism Management, Travel and Tourism
Teaching related experience
• 2024 TAG Members Age 7 Head Teacher
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2021
• Taught for 11 years at English academies
Certification
• Practical Teaching Certificate
Casey Lee
Education
Chinese Literature
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2023
• Taught for over 2 years at an English kindergarten as a head teacher
• Taught for over 5 years at English kindergartens as a teacher
Jasmine Jeong
Education
Early Childhood Education
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2022
• Taught for 3 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
Leah Lee
Education
Professional Music
Teaching related experience
• Has been working at TAG Members since 2024
• Taught for 6 years as an English teacher of kindergartener and high school students
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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