Teaching

2001 – Present

Teaching Philosophy & Experience

With over 19 years of teaching experience across preschool, K–12, academia, and adult education, my instructional design and pedagogical approach focus on creating learning structures and systems grounded in psychosocial and cultural perspectives, informed by principles of human development.

I have taught and designed curricula in Seoul, South Korea (2001–2011) and New York, United States (2017–present), integrating experiential learning, reflective practice, and design research into diverse educational contexts.

Subjects taught:
Art, Design & Technology
Foundational Art: drawing, painting, sculpting, crafting, installation, woodworking
Multimedia design & Art; Interaction and Media Design: Storytelling, Experience Design; Critical Thinking; Research Methods; Ethical Considerations in Design; Accessibility; Design Investigation; and problem-solving through ethonographic research, Interdisplinary research

Adjunct Professor
Design and Technology︎︎︎

Interaction and Media Design,
Parsons School of Design
The New School, NY

Nov 2023 – Present

Courses:

Core Lab Environments S24 S25 S26
Core Studio System F25
Thesis 1 F24
Visual Design Concept S24
Dorkshops (Workshops)

Course Design Consultation — Structure & System of Collaborative Experience

AI & XR Design Accelerator︎︎︎

Jul 2025

Developing and facilitating a structured learning system integrating AI processes, XR design, and human-centered UX/UI. Provided newarly graduats with hands-on experience in applying design thinking and problem-solving to build validated, user-oriented AI & XR solutions