Anna Kim

Bilingual Korean-English professional with more than 20 years of experience guiding meditation for English-speaking American audiences.

Native

Korean speaker with advanced vocabulary and strong knowledge of idioms, cultural nuance, and tone. Experienced in proofreading, translation, document preparation, and cross-cultural communication, with a careful and analytical approach to language quality.

Independent Meditation Guide - Self-employed

(2000-01)

Guided meditation sessions in English for American participants for more than 20 years, adapting explanations to different levels of familiarity and understanding.

• Communicated abstract and nuanced concepts clearly while maintaining accurate terminology, appropriate tone, and cultural sensitivity.
• Developed strong listening, judgment, and interpersonal communication skills through long-term work with diverse English-speaking audiences.

Accounting Office Assistant

Supported the preparation, organization, and review of administrative and accounting documents with close attention to accuracy and completeness.

Language Projects

Selected language projects completed professionally.

• Completed a Korean-English translation project for a travel brochure, focusing on clarity, meaning, and audience-appropriate language.
• Proofread a full-length meditation book for grammar, readability, terminology, and consistency.

Bachelor's Degree - Korean History - Seoul National University (2000-01)