Hanbee Kim

A results-driven education leader with over 10 years of integrated experience spanning English language instruction, international school establishment, curriculum architecture, and daily school operations. Since the age of 23, I have built and managed English language institutions from the ground up — developing teacher training systems, standardized curricula, and parent engagement frameworks. Currently leading the founding and full operations of a new international school in Songdo, Incheon, with a track record of operational excellence that directly aligns with Vinschool's commitment to world-class, scalable educational systems.

Co-Founder / School Operations Director at Songdo Collegiate Academy (2024-01 – Present)

• Leading all phases of a new international school launch including vision-setting, curriculum framework, staffing, and community development.
• Designed and standardised the academic program, scheduling systems, and parent communication protocols from inception.
• Recruited, hired, and trained teaching staff for a hybrid Korean-American curriculum model serving middle and high school students.
• Overseeing ongoing student enrolment, operational logistics, branding, and stakeholder engagement.

Co-Founder & Vice Principal at Songdo International Christian School (2019-01 – 2024-12)

• Co-established and operated a private international school for 5 years, holding full responsibility for academic and operational management.
• Grew student enrolment to 70 students with no external branding or marketing budget — driven entirely by educational quality and word-of-mouth reputation.
• Designed comprehensive English language and debate programs for early years through upper primary students.
• Built and maintained teacher management infrastructure including hiring, induction, observation, and ongoing professional development.
• Developed the school's core brand identity and parent partnership model, sustaining consistent enrolment growth.

Director & Head Teacher at GW English Language Institute (2015-01 – 2019-12)

• Founded a private English language institute and scaled it from initial launch to a fully operational learning centre.
• Developed customised English programs tailored to learners ranging from young children to adults.
• Managed daily operations, curriculum delivery, teacher supervision, and student progress monitoring.

Freelance English Instructor at Various Institutions (2012-01 – 2015-12)

• Delivered English conversation, examination preparation, and literacy programs across diverse age groups and proficiency levels.
• Built a reputation for engaging, learner-centred instruction that informed later curriculum design work.

Bachelor's Degree in English Major – Korea Cyber University (2011-01 – 2012-12)

ESL Programme in English Language Studies – Liberty University, USA (2011-01 – 2012-12)

High School Diploma – Korea International Christian School (2011-01 – 2011-12)