Grace Marin

• M.A. TESOL - University of Northern Iowa
• B.A. English and International Area Studies - University of Handong Global University
• Exchange Student Program- Beijing Jiaotong University

International Experience

• Taught EFLs in EDUK English Academy, South Korea in 2024-2025,
• Taught ESLs in CIEP as a graduate student in Aug-Dec. 2013, Jan-May 2015
• Taught Burmese adults under UNI refugee and Immigration support and Empowerment 2014
• I traveled to Egypt, Greece, China, and now living in USA, and the trip to Egypt became my first turning-point in my life

Why I enjoy working with international students...

What intrigues me most about working with international students is the cultural diversity in this program. Growing up in a homogeneous country led me to identify a color of who I am, so the working environment of this program is a blessing to taste multicultural colleagues and English learners with so many colorful backgrounds. One of the significant reasons why I studied for a TESOL master's degree was so fun to meet diverse people with one language (English). Additionally, at one point, I was also an international student with my story. I could hear their meaningful stories and vice versa. I could positively impact them to succeed as well. Moreover, I love food; I get to try their authentic food in events. Why not work with international students?