Grace Marin
English Language Program Specialist
Location
Maucker Union 113D
Office hours:
Thursdays 3-4pm or by appointment
Phone
319-273-6421
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Grace Marin
English Language Program Specialist
Hometown | Icheon-si, South Korea
Languages | English and Korean
Education
- 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
Additional Information
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?