SPECIALIST TEACHERS
Ms. Rebecca Carver
Head of Student Services (EAL and SEND)
Ms. Rebecca began her teaching career in England in 1996. Her roles included being a primary class teacher, a KS2 leader, and a Deputy Head at two primary schools, including a special school for children struggling with complex behavioural and learning difficulties. She has lived and worked internationally since 2012, in Thailand, Vietnam and Burma, developing her skills in teaching English as an Additional Language. Her previous position was with Dulwich College, Yangon as the Whole School EAL Teacher. She is experienced in teaching English to young children and beginners, all the way through to proficient adults. She learns languages too, which gives her insight to the challenges of her students. She is a nature lover and enjoys a healthy lifestyle, so she feels very lucky to be living and working on the stunning island of Geoje!
Head of Student Services (EAL and SEND)
Ms. Rebecca began her teaching career in England in 1996. Her roles included being a primary class teacher, a KS2 leader, and a Deputy Head at two primary schools, including a special school for children struggling with complex behavioural and learning difficulties. She has lived and worked internationally since 2012, in Thailand, Vietnam and Burma, developing her skills in teaching English as an Additional Language. Her previous position was with Dulwich College, Yangon as the Whole School EAL Teacher. She is experienced in teaching English to young children and beginners, all the way through to proficient adults. She learns languages too, which gives her insight to the challenges of her students. She is a nature lover and enjoys a healthy lifestyle, so she feels very lucky to be living and working on the stunning island of Geoje!
Mr. Murray Wilson
Hydra and Basilisk Tutor Teacher (Year 10/11)
Head of PE and Community
Mr. Murray was born and raised in London, UK. Early on he was fortunate to experience a range of sports, playing competitively, and still enjoys football, tennis and volleyball. He graduated with a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Brighton. After studying for a PGCE in Secondary Physical Education, he moved to Saudi Arabia, where he has spent the past four years teaching at the British International School in Riyadh. He loves everything to do with sport and PE and is passionate about inclusion.
Hydra and Basilisk Tutor Teacher (Year 10/11)
Head of PE and Community
Mr. Murray was born and raised in London, UK. Early on he was fortunate to experience a range of sports, playing competitively, and still enjoys football, tennis and volleyball. He graduated with a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Brighton. After studying for a PGCE in Secondary Physical Education, he moved to Saudi Arabia, where he has spent the past four years teaching at the British International School in Riyadh. He loves everything to do with sport and PE and is passionate about inclusion.
Ms. Jiyeon Seo
Head of Art Teacher
Ms. Jiyeon is from Daegu, Korea. She has been working in the international school of Koje since 2009. She taught in a Korean middle school for three years before coming to AIS. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts and Master's degree in Fine Arts. Her artwork has awarded many prizes, including 1st place in the 23rd Sinra Art Exhibition. While at university, she obtained her teaching qualification as an art teacher. She also gained her TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certificate through California State University, Long Beach, in 2011 and a certificate in MBPA Nanta and Performance Nanta Drum 2013. Her interests include painting, photography, music (piano and violin), traveling and involved in cultural activities.
Head of Art Teacher
Ms. Jiyeon is from Daegu, Korea. She has been working in the international school of Koje since 2009. She taught in a Korean middle school for three years before coming to AIS. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts and Master's degree in Fine Arts. Her artwork has awarded many prizes, including 1st place in the 23rd Sinra Art Exhibition. While at university, she obtained her teaching qualification as an art teacher. She also gained her TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certificate through California State University, Long Beach, in 2011 and a certificate in MBPA Nanta and Performance Nanta Drum 2013. Her interests include painting, photography, music (piano and violin), traveling and involved in cultural activities.
Ms. Eunbyeol Ma
Head of Music and Korean Teacher
Ms. Eunbyoul excelled at Daegu Catholic University of Music, majoring in Violin and graduating top of her class. She obtained her music teaching qualification during university and expanded her credentials with a Music K-12 teaching license from the US. Adding to her expertise, she earned a TESOL certificate from California State University, Long Beach, and consistently participates in Orff teaching courses, workshops, and music educators’ conferences since 2012. She holds certificates in Korean Ukulele teaching, MBPA Fusion Nanta, and Performance Nanta Drum. She has been instructing music to children aged three to fourteen and finds joy in teaching across all levels. Outside of school, she is a member of local ensemble groups as a violinist. She also loves art; her hobbies include painting, crafts, and DIY. Additionally, she enjoys exploring Geoje with her dog during her leisure time.
Head of Music and Korean Teacher
Ms. Eunbyoul excelled at Daegu Catholic University of Music, majoring in Violin and graduating top of her class. She obtained her music teaching qualification during university and expanded her credentials with a Music K-12 teaching license from the US. Adding to her expertise, she earned a TESOL certificate from California State University, Long Beach, and consistently participates in Orff teaching courses, workshops, and music educators’ conferences since 2012. She holds certificates in Korean Ukulele teaching, MBPA Fusion Nanta, and Performance Nanta Drum. She has been instructing music to children aged three to fourteen and finds joy in teaching across all levels. Outside of school, she is a member of local ensemble groups as a violinist. She also loves art; her hobbies include painting, crafts, and DIY. Additionally, she enjoys exploring Geoje with her dog during her leisure time.
Ms. Suwon Lee
Korean, EAL, and Learning Assistant Teacher
After completing her studies in flute and piano at Chang Sin College of Music in Changwon, Ms. Suwon spent 12 years teaching children from Reception through age 16 at a piano school. Currently in her eleventh year of teaching at AIS, Suwon has shown remarkable adaptability by switching between teaching Korean, Music, Library, and now Korean once more. She received the Children's English Teacher Certificate from Koje College in the summer of 2012. The TESOL program at California State University, Long Beach College of Continuing and Professional Education was successfully finished in August 2016. She also holds certificates from the Korea Recreation Association (2011), Korea Ukulele (2013), MBPA Fusion Nanta and Performance Nanta Drum (2013), and Korea Recreation Association (2011). She enjoys swimming, golfing, and hiking in any weather during her free time.
Korean, EAL, and Learning Assistant Teacher
After completing her studies in flute and piano at Chang Sin College of Music in Changwon, Ms. Suwon spent 12 years teaching children from Reception through age 16 at a piano school. Currently in her eleventh year of teaching at AIS, Suwon has shown remarkable adaptability by switching between teaching Korean, Music, Library, and now Korean once more. She received the Children's English Teacher Certificate from Koje College in the summer of 2012. The TESOL program at California State University, Long Beach College of Continuing and Professional Education was successfully finished in August 2016. She also holds certificates from the Korea Recreation Association (2011), Korea Ukulele (2013), MBPA Fusion Nanta and Performance Nanta Drum (2013), and Korea Recreation Association (2011). She enjoys swimming, golfing, and hiking in any weather during her free time.
