Young Jin Yoon

Academic Staff Member - Centre for Languages

- EAL (English as an Additional Language) Tutor

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Jin.yoon@wintec.ac.nz

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About

I am originally from Korea and have lived in New Zealand for over 20 years. I bring teaching experience from high school in Korea and have been teaching English at the Centre for Languages at Wintec since 2010. I am passionate about language learning and teaching, and over the past two decades, I have taught both English and Korean.

Awards

Recipient of Trust Waikato Research Funding (2023)
Recipient of Trust Waikato Research Funding (2022)
Recipient of Trust Waikato Student Research Funding (2002)

Qualifications

Postgraduate Certificate in Intercultural Communication and Applied Translation, 2025
Postgraduate Certificate in Innovation, Business, Transdisciplinary Research, 2023
New Zealand Certificate in Business (First Line Management), 2020
National Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education (Vocational), 2016
Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics with First Class Honours, 2015
Postgraduate Diploma in Second Language Teaching with Distinction, 2013
Graduate Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, 2012
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, 2003

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What do you enjoy about teaching/your job?

I enjoy supporting students from diverse backgrounds as they develop their language skills and confidence. I learn every day through lesson planning, classroom teaching, and interacting with my students. There is always something new to discover and reflect on, which keeps my work engaging and meaningful.

What do you love about your area?

Language is a powerful tool for connection and opportunity. I love meeting people from all over the world and learning about different cultures and values. This cultural exchange enriches my teaching and broadens my own understanding of the world.