J.E. Seuk Email & Phone Number

England, United Kingdom

Production Editor of academic books:- Overseeing the production of new titles from receipt of the author's un-copyedited typescript through to delivery for final publication- Ensuring quality control of final proofed content and covers- Controlling and maintaining schedules, budgets, database information throughout the publication process

- Now based in Brighton, England; currently very limited availability (please email requests)- Writing, editing, feedback, and proofreading in both fiction and nonfiction- Recently accepted into the Storymix roster of children's fiction writers (UK)- Structural editing, copyediting, and proofreading for a Brighton-based anthology of prose fiction and poetry- Guest writing commissions for Banjo Robinson (UK) and English language educational materials (S Korea)- Business writing and editing projects for KARP's President & CEO (NYC and Seoul)- Edited and proofread a full-length English translation of a reinterpretation of the Dao De Jing by a retired KAIST professor- Edited promotional materials for Gangneung-Wonju National University, Korean Minjok Leadership Academy, academic articles for publication, and more- Transcribed and proofread a full-length manuscript and additional materials for a retired United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Public Information- Oversaw and edited various high school and university student publications in the U.S. and South Korea

Hoengseong-Gun, Gangwon-Do, Korea

College Counselor for KMLA's International Field students:- While maintaining a full-time course load, also taught college counseling classes to Korean high school students, Gr. 10-12, on track for international universities.- Wrote detailed recommendation letters for university, scholarship, and specialty program applications for both academic and counseling students.- Advised 12th graders on college essay writing, interviews, and individual application goals.- Provided personalized guidance to students in one-on-one meetings.- Successfully managed 2019 AP Exams as school's AP Coordinator: organizing test administrations, training proctors, guiding students and AP teachers on regulations, and the detail-oriented management of orders, invoices, software set-up, digital submissions, packing, shipment, and more.

Hoengseong-Gun, Gangwon-Do, Korea

Teacher of Literature and English Composition at South Korea's leading private boarding school, with highly competitive students and an English Only Policy:- Consistently earned among the highest student evaluation scores; was tapped to give a "Best Teacher" presentation to the staff on passion and excellence in the classroom.- Created and refined my own curriculum materials for both established English classes and courses I independently developed, including college-level seminar Diaspora Literature, honors seminar English Novel I, "Brain Olympics" English Conversation class, English Project Study IR in Creative Writing, and Summer Session courses on Lit & Film and on Climate Activism. - Mentored young writers who have gone on to receive international student writing awards and have been accepted into prestigious summer programs including Iowa Young Writers' Studio, UVA Young Writers Workshop, Sewanee Young Writers' Conference, and Telluride (TASP).- Courses included: British Literature, Diaspora Literature, World Literature, English Novel I, AP English Literature & Composition, English Composition I & II, In-depth English Reading I & II, Advanced English, Advanced English Writing, English Conversation, English Project Study.- Tailored materials and lectures to accommodate the varying skill levels of my classes, from my less fluent students requiring stronger language foundations to my more fluent scholars engaging in advanced literary studies.- Closely supervised the Minjok Herald, the school's student-run English-language publication, providing guidance and feedback on content, editing, proofreading, and layout.- Established a nurturing, mentor-like presence for my English students, homeroom advisees, club members, and college counseling students.

Seoul, South Korea

Pro bono work included:- Writing, editing, and consulting projects for KARP Headquarters; projects connecting young students with retired persons- NGO Representative to United Nations DPI/NGO Conferences- Meetings and consulting (including with the U.S. Department of Labor, AARP, and various NGOs in the United States and Seoul, Korea)- Emcee for 2001 benefit concert at Lincoln Center, NYC for World Food Day and 9/11

Gangneung, South Korea

- Taught University Intensive English Program courses and TOEIC Speaking- Taught Language Institute adult and children's English classes, Beginner through Advanced- Created level exams and supplemental teaching materials - Conducted student placement interviews

Yongdae Village, Seorak Mountains, South Korea

- Taught English to K-9 students in an innovative privately-run program providing free English education to a remote and underserved mountain village community- Created entire progressive curriculum with language-based activities, worksheets, music, games

Chicago, Illinois

- Co-directed new Chicago/North Shore branch of Advantage Testing, Inc.- Taught SAT, SAT Subject Tests, ACT, AP, SSAT, ISEE, GRE, GMAT, Essay Writing and Editing Skills, Academic Tutoring, College Interview Preparation- Conducted ACT exam training seminar for 100 leading Chicago public high school teachers

New York, Ny

- Taught SAT, SAT Subject Tests, ACT, AP, SSAT, ISEE, GRE, Academic Tutoring, Essay Writing and Editing Skills- Volunteer mentoring and tutoring for disadvantaged inner-city high school students

Ba, English And Comparative Literature

Activities and Societies: WKCR-FM Classical Director; Classical, Opera, and Blues radio programmer; Editor-in-Chief of "On Air".

Mst, Creative Writing

Activities and Societies: MSt Class Rep; member of Wolfson's Sustainability & Conservation Hub; member of the Cambridge Union. Part-time.