About Me
Hi, I'm a 2nd-year PhD Student in Educational Technology at College of Education, University of Florida. I was born and raised in South Korea before I came here to pursue my Masters in Learning Sciences & Technologies at Penn GSE.
I'm interested in empowering learners in their moments of struggle as their presence grows in digital learning environments. Toward this broad goal, I primarily use quantitative methods (e.g., machine learning) while also leveraging the strengths of qualitative methods to promote a more nuanced understanding of how learning occurs in context. In particular, I look for ways to center learners in the design of advanced learning technologies with the belief that they are best positioned and equipped to catalyze change in their learning.
When I'm not doing research, I find significant fulfillment in making food that is not only Korean but also international (e.g., Kimchi and Yum Woon Sen) and baked goods (e.g., Earl Grey Bundt Cake), and I often feed and fatten my loved ones.
Education
University of Florida
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Educational Technology
Advisor: Dr. Anthony Botelho
University of Pennsylvania
M.S.Ed., Learning Sciences and Technologies
Activities: Penn Center for Learning Analytics (Research Assistant), Penn GSE Student Government (co-VP of Communications), Penn Spark
Merit-based Scholarship
Mentors: Dr. Ryan S. Baker, Dr. Susan Yoon
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Bachelor of Arts - BA, English Linguistics
Activities: The Argus (Editor-in-Chief), Korea Unesco Student Association
Grade: 4.0 (Top 9%)
Teaching Certificate in Secondary English Education
Scholarships: Dean's Scholarship, Journalism Scholarship
Daejeon Foreign Language High School
Major: English and French
Experience
Graduate Assistant
University of Florida College of Education (Gainesville, FL)
Research Intern
University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education (Philadelphia, PA)
@ Penn Center for Learning Analytics
Researcher
Korea Educational Broadcasting System (EBS)
Editor In Chief (The Argus)
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (Seoul, South Korea)
- Directed publishing process, led editorial meetings.
- Organized recruitment, contests, and events.
- Managed communication through social media.
- Developed training materials for reporters.
Honors & Awards
- Merit-Based Scholarship - University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education (Jan 2020)
- Journalism Scholarship - Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (Multiple: Jun 2018, Dec 2017, Jun 2017, Dec 2016)
- Department Chair's Scholarship (Dept. of English Linguistics) - Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (Mar 2018)
- Dean's Scholarship (Dept. of English Linguistics) - Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (Multiple: Mar 2017, Sep 2016)
Languages
Beyond Research
When not immersed in research or data, I enjoy experimenting in the kitchen, creating both traditional Korean dishes and exploring international recipes. Baking is another passion – ask me about my Earl Grey Bundt Cake!