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💖Nika💖 MS/TESOL🚀 Former Korea Science Teacher 🔬 STEM/Exam Expert | 10yr+ Expert Teaching A0-C2

K-12 | Adult 💼 TOEFL/IELTS/DET
1335English Sessions Completed

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ChineseA1 Beginner
🥇 Expert English teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience 🇰🇷 Currently living in South Korea (Since 2020) 🇰🇷 Work experience in South Korea (YBM ECC - 1 year) 🧪 Science teacher (Korea Life Science Institute - 3.5 years) 🎓 M.S. in Environmental Management (Samford University) 🇮🇸 Studied abroad in Iceland (Summer 2011) (✅many cities, including Akureyri and Rekjavik) 🇳🇿 Studied abroad in New Zealand (Fall 2013) (✅Wellington - 1 semester) 🎙️ YouTube channel creator (YouTube: @nikajo_jo) 🎓 Certifications 🎓 ✨ 2011 Fulbright Scholar ✨ ✨ TESOL/TEFL Certified ✨ ✈️ Traveling Countries ✈️ 🇭🇰 Hong Kong 🇯🇵 Japan (Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto) 🇹🇭 Thailand (Bangkok, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Buri Ram, Chon Buri, Chanthaburi) 🇹🇼 Taiwan (Taipei) 🇰🇷 South Korea (Busan, Seoul, Jeju, Sokcho) 🇫🇯 Fiji 🎨 Hobbies & Interests 🎨 ✨ Singing 🎤 ✨ Playing the violin 🎻 ✨ Cosplay 🎭 ✨ Studying languages (Korean, Japanese, Thai, Chinese) 🗣️ 📚 🚀 Achievements 🚀 🔥Proven Results🔥 Real Achievements from My Students✨ ⭐️ Obtained U.S. citizenship after passing the USCIS Naturalization Exam🇺🇸 ⭐️ Passed the USCIS Naturalization Exam and obtained U.S. citizenship 🇺🇸 ⭐️ Accepted into a dream university in the U.S. 🎓 ⭐️ Successfully hired by a global international company ⭐️ Studied in the Netherlands 🇮🇹 ⭐️ Professional acting experience🎭 🤝 The Empathy Bridge: Your Fellow Learner I deeply understand your challenges and bring patience to every lesson! ✨ Outside of class: I sing, play violin, cosplay, and travel internationally! (Youtube: @nikajo_jo) 🗣️ Languages I Speak: Korean, Japanese, Thai, Chinese (Active Learner!) ⚛️ Science Love: Great for technical English, reports, and complex concepts. 🌍 Global Experience: Currently Live in South Korea + Studied in Iceland (2011) & New Zealand (2013). ✅ Core Course Tracks: Focused Methodology 🌟 Track A: Kids & Teen Mastery (Ages 3-18) 👶 Beginner (A0-A1): 🎨 Phonics, literacy, and fun, multi-media materials. 📚 Intermediate (A2-B1): ✍️ Complex sentence structure, story comprehension, high-utility vocabulary, and structured grammar practice. 🧑 Advanced (B1+): 🗣️ Spontaneous fluency, grammar correction, and dynamic discussions. 🌟 Track B: Adult & Professional English (B2 to C2) Exam Prep: 📈 Personalized Strategy Roadmap for IELTS/TOEFL/DET target scores. Conversation: ⏰ High STT to eliminate mental translation. 🇺🇸 Authentic American English rhythm/intonation. Professional: 💼 Presentation skills, report writing, and resume revision for high-stakes career goals. 🔑 Classroom Principles & Policy 🗣️ Immersion: Lessons are 99% English only. (Proven for faster progress.) 📝 Homework: Optional, but highly recommended for rapid success. 🗓️ Assessment: Detailed personalized assessment every 3 months. 📋 Policy: Adhere to the 12-hour cancellation policy. 🎉 Your Trial Class: The Start of Your Success 🤝 Friendly Goal Setting. 📊 Quick, Customized Assessment. ✅ Exclusive Deliverable: Personalized Assessment PDF detailing your next steps! 💫 Professional Teaching, Real Progress. Book your trial today! 💫
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177 English course reviews

  • Anonymous
    juin 7, 2026
    I fell sick today, but thanks to Nika's patient teaching, we reviewed the course notes together, which helped me understand the content deeply.
  • Anonymous
    mai 30, 2026
    Nika is incredibly easy to talk to and delivers high-quality instruction. She always provides class notes, and time always flies during every lesson.
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Performance History

Resume

Experience

  • 2023 till now Preply
  • 2014 - 2019 VIPKID
  • 2025 - 2026 EiE Academy
  • 2021 - 2025 Korea Life Science Institute
  • 2020 - 2021 YBM ECC

Education

  • 2010 - 2014 Birmingham-Southern College Urban Environmental Studies Certificate Uploaded

  • 2014 - 2016 Samford University Environmental Management Certificate Uploaded

Certifications

  • TESOL/TEFL Certificate Uploaded

Experience
  • 2023 till now Preply
  • 2014 - 2019 VIPKID
  • 2025 - 2026 EiE Academy
  • 2021 - 2025 Korea Life Science Institute
  • 2020 - 2021 YBM ECC
Education
  • 2010 - 2014

    Birmingham-Southern College

    Urban Environmental Studies Certificate Uploaded

  • 2014 - 2016

    Samford University

    Environmental Management Certificate Uploaded

Certifications
  • TESOL/TEFL Certificate Uploaded

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How to book
  • After buying courses, you can book them according to the teacher’s schedule.
  • If “Instant Tutoring” shows on the teacher’s profile, you can book the lesson 30 minutes after the current time.
  • If the teacher is not online, the next available class cannot be booked until 24 hours afterward.
Lesson duration
  • The duration of a trial session is 25 minutes.
  • The duration of a private session is 50 minutes.
  • If you purchase more than 5 sessions, you will receive a discount (according to the price the teacher set).
Instructions
  • Enter the website 10 minutes before the class starts. Click “My Lessons” to find your class, click “Go to class”, and then you will be in the classroom on ZOOM!
  • You can use ZOOM for classes both on your phone and computer. Please download ZOOM in advance if you choose to use your phone for the class.
Refund policy
  • Please click “Report Issue” if you encountered any problems, and the teacher will determine either reschedule or refund afterward.
  • If the teacher doesn’t respond the issue, we will provide a full refund as AT credits for you.

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