Jean Kim, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Canada Area

I am the Co-Founder of LYP, a global training and consulting firm based in Toronto, Canada. LYP's key areas of expertise include:- Flagship Women’s Leadership and Career Development Program- DEI & Accessibility training & consulting- Specialized professional development training & coaching for international undergraduate & graduate students in North AmericaWith a powerhouse team of 10 women, LYP also provides private coaching services in the ares of: - career develpment (resume, interviews, networking, negotiation skills, personal branding, career planning) - communication skills & public speaking- financial literacy - wellness- women in STEM leadershipSuccess Stories of LYP Program graduates:"Before attending the LYP Women's Leadership & Career Development Program I lacked direction, confidence and clarity in my career goals. After a month of concluding this program I landed my dream job as an Operations and Logistics Coordinator at an excellent company Ecobee Inc. Now my new career path allows me to move forward both professionally and financially thanks to LYP. I consider this program an invaluable investment in my personal development and highly recommend it to anyone who wants to move up in their career/profession." - Leticia V. "One word to describe how I felt after the LYP program was ‘life-changing’. The program gave me the tools to better succeed in finding my career path and to do it with confidence. In addition, the two most significant improvements I am going to take away are having stronger strategies for career planning and networking, and also developing my communication skills. Lilit and Jean made this an empowering, life-changing experience for me and I am grateful to have participated in the program." - Janelle D. For more information, visit www.liveyourpotential.ca or contact us at info@liveyourpotential.ca.

Seoul, Korea & Toronto, Canada

Empower clients to develop powerful strategies & skills to communicate their value to their target community. Provide cross-cultural communication training, cross-cultural mediation and trouble-shooting for multi-cultural organization and teams. Training & coaching areas include: cross-cultural communication, business communication, public speaking, presentation skills, networking/soft skills, written-communication, global etiquette, fashion diplomacy, and dress for success.Specialize in working with current and aspiring global professionals (corporate executives, expats, global dignitaries, university faculty & students, MBA candidates) who speak English as a second language. Organizational clients include: KPMG, the World Bank, Western University, TMU, Seoul National University, Canadian Water Network, Canadian Association of Exposition Management, Internations, NAAAP, and more.

Toronto, Canada Area

Teach public speaking to aspiring image consultants at George Brown College's prestigious Image Consulting Certification Program. - 100% student recommendation rate- 100% student satisfaction rate for value of learning experience"As a college instructor of various subjects, I had initially thought this course was unnecessary for me. However, this could never be further from the truth. Dr. Jean Kim's course along with her teaching styles have raised the bar for me in my career. As a life-long-learner she really stands out amongst a multitude of instructors I have had in the past and she is one of my greatest teachers." - Cathy O., Makeup Artist & Instructor at Mohawk CollegeAnonymous student comments from course evaluation results: "Jean is very knowledgeable of the topic, a great presenter, and is extremely articulate.""Jean was engaging from start to finish, and I felt like I couldn't miss a single class.""Jean is an amazing, knowledgeable teacher, a great speaker, and a big support to all of us. In my opinion, the best trainer in the entire program.""I just wish the course was longer so that I could practice and learn even more!""I wish we had more time in this course as the instructor was fabulous."

Bucheon, Gyeonggi-Do, Korea

Two-time recipient of the Teaching Excellence Award (2011 & 2012) Courses taught (graduate & undergraduate level): Cross-Cultural Communication, Public Speaking, Sociolinguistics, Ethnic Minority Culture in the U.S, Understanding American CultureFounder and advisor to student volunteer club "SHARE", which matched students in the School of English to serves as mentors to underprivileged children in the community.

Vancouver, Canada Area

Worked with Japanese exchange students in the UBC-Ritsumeikan Academic Exchange Program to support their transition into English-mediated academic environments. Courses taught: Cross-Cultural Communication, Academic Writing Special Workshops: Volunteerism, Contemporary Korean Culture

Bucheon, Gyeonggi-Do, Korea

Top-rated instructor at the International Language Education Center Courses taught: Academic writing, Public Speaking

Honolulu, Usa

Top-rated instructor at the University of Hawaii's English Language Institute & the Hawaii English Language Program. Taught courses specifically designed to support international undergraduate and graduate students' as they transition into their new English-mediated academic environment. Courses taught: Beginner to advanced level Academic Reading & Writing, Academic Speaking (Public Speaking & Academic Presentations)

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Language And Literacy Education

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language Education

Korean Air Scholarship (Entire undergraduate career) Member, Rotaract Korea University Volunteer Club

Master Of Arts (M.A.), English As A Second Language

Secretary, Hawaii Teachers of Teaching English as a Second Language