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Hello! My name is UC, pronounced like the English letters “U” and “C.”
Presenting my original research at Harvard University
As a native English speaker and academic tutor, I specialize in university-level English, academic writing, presentations, professional communication, and international studies for native and near-native Anglophones. I enjoy helping motivated students who want to communicate more clearly, write more effectively, and develop the confidence needed for academic and professional environments. Every lesson is tailored to your goals, background, and level.
Receiving an award for my work at the U.S. Department of State at the U.S. Ambassador’s Residence
Education
Ph.D.
M.Sc. in International Relations, University of Edinburgh
M.A. in International and European Studies, University of Strasbourg
B.A. in Political Science and History, University of Wisconsin–Madison
M.Sc. in International Relations, University of Edinburgh
M.A. in International and European Studies, University of Strasbourg
B.A. in Political Science and History, University of Wisconsin–Madison
At the United Nations General Assembly in New York City
Professional Experience
My professional background includes work with the U.S. Department of State at the U.S. Embassy and the British Embassy in Seoul. I have also worked as a university lecturer, teaching assistant, international-school educator, private tutor, and online instructor. These experiences allow me to help students understand not merely “correct” or “proper” English, but also how English is used in academic, diplomatic, international, and professional settings.
My professional background includes work with the U.S. Department of State at the U.S. Embassy and the British Embassy in Seoul. I have also worked as a university lecturer, teaching assistant, international-school educator, private tutor, and online instructor. These experiences allow me to help students understand not merely “correct” or “proper” English, but also how English is used in academic, diplomatic, international, and professional settings.
Teaching Experience
I have taught university students, graduate students, working professionals, international-school students, and adult language learners from a wide range of backgrounds.
Areas of Expertise
Academic English
Essay and research-paper writing
Editing and proofreading
Graduate-school preparation
Presentation and public-speaking skills
University and interview preparation
Business and professional English
Pronunciation and fluency
Critical thinking and discussion
International relations, politics, and history
Selfie with French President Emmanuel Macron
My Teaching Approach
Students have described my teaching style as both relaxed and approachable while remaining academically rigorous, a bit of an oxymoron, perhaps. Lessons are adapted to your individual needs. As an experienced language learner, I understand the challenges involved in developing fluency, improving pronunciation, remembering vocabulary, and communicating confidently in another language. In addition to my native English, I speak French, Spanish, Korean, German, Russian, Italian, Japanese, and Swedish. This allows me to explain English from a learner’s perspective rather than relying only on intuition as a native speaker. My lessons are especially suitable for university and graduate students, researchers, professionals, study-abroad applicants, and advanced learners who want thoughtful, detailed, and personalized instruction.
Students have described my teaching style as both relaxed and approachable while remaining academically rigorous, a bit of an oxymoron, perhaps. Lessons are adapted to your individual needs. As an experienced language learner, I understand the challenges involved in developing fluency, improving pronunciation, remembering vocabulary, and communicating confidently in another language. In addition to my native English, I speak French, Spanish, Korean, German, Russian, Italian, Japanese, and Swedish. This allows me to explain English from a learner’s perspective rather than relying only on intuition as a native speaker. My lessons are especially suitable for university and graduate students, researchers, professionals, study-abroad applicants, and advanced learners who want thoughtful, detailed, and personalized instruction.
Interests
Outside teaching and research, I enjoy reading, writing, traveling, scuba diving, distance running, cooking, baking, surfing, playing the ukulele, and studying foreign languages.
Surfing in Bali
Thank you for visiting my profile. I look forward to helping you achieve your academic, professional, and English-language goals.
UC
This tutor's cancellation policy
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Lessons by this tutor
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Non-Fiction Book Club
This month's book: The Secret History of the Mongol Queens: How the Daughters of Genghis Khan Rescued His EmpireEnglish
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English Conversation Class - 50 Minutes
More time to practice your spoken English, improve your fluency and enhance your vocabulary!English
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50min 3,200P -
20-Minute English Conversation Class
Practice your spoken English, improve your fluency and enhance your vocabulary!English
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20min 1,300P -
Customizable English Lesson
Do you have something specific in mind you'd like to study? This class is for students with specific requests!English
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50min 5,500PHas Trial -
(LESSON PACK) Customized English Lesson
Do you have something specific in mind you'd like to study? This class is for students with specific requests!English
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50min X 4 20,000PPack of 4 -
(LESSON PACK) 20-Minute Customized English Lesson
For specific requestsEnglish
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20min X 4 8,000PPack of 4 -
20-minute Customizable English Lesson
Do you have something specific in mind you'd like to study? This class is for students with specific requests!English
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20min 2,200P -
(LESSON PACK) English Conversation Class
Practice your spoken English, improve your fluency and enhance your vocabulary!English
Confirmed Immediately
25min X 5 7,500PPack of 5 -
(LESSON PACK) English Conversation Class - 50 Minutes
More time to practice your spoken English, improve your fluency and enhance your vocabulary!English
Confirmed Immediately
50min X 5 15,000PPack of 5 -
Voice Only: English Conversation Class (No Feedback, No Video)
Practice your spoken English, improve your fluency and enhance your vocabulary!English
Confirmed Immediately
20min 1,200P -
Voice Only: English Conversation Class - 50 Minutes (No Feedback, No Video)
More time to practice your spoken English, improve your fluency and enhance your vocabulary!English
Confirmed Immediately
50min 2,500P -
American English Audio (Voice) Recording
A customized audio recording in standard, general American English0min 700P -
TOEFL iBT 120/120!
Planning to study abroad? Need a TOEFL iBT score of over 100? Let's get the score you want!English
55min 6,500PHas Trial -
Political Science and International Relations
This lesson helps students taking university courses in politics, IR, or related social sciencesUniversity
55min 70,000P -
Specialized Academic English for Advanced Learners
This lesson is for students who want specialized tutoring (essay writing, exam prep, advanced homework help, AP, IB, SAT exam prep, etc.)Others (Academic Tutoring)
50min 7,000PHas Trial -
Introduction to R
What is R? R is a programming language and FREE software that is gaining popularity. It's used for statistical computing and graphics.Programming & Development
25min X 9 12,500PPack of 9
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Content rich For beginners For intermediates
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Content rich For intermediates Easy to talk to
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