Hyunjee KIM
Paris
Summary
Paris-based International Education and Public Administration professional with 8 years of experience leading regional educational programmes and public sector partnerships. Specialized in institutional capacity development, monitoring & evaluation (M&E), and data-driven education planning. Holds advanced expertise in educator competency modeling and professional development framework design, dedicated to strengthening global education systems.
Overview
6
6
Languages
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Manager
King Sejong Institute Foundation(France office)
Paris
05.2026 - Current
- Regional Operations: Managed and supported the operations of 31 King Sejong Institutes across Europe.
- Academic Administration: Oversaw academic operations and program management for the France Regional Hub of the King Sejong Institute.
- Project Management & Partnerships: Led cross-sector cultural collaboration projects with local educational institutions and public organizations, including municipalities and public libraries.
Administrative Assistant
King Sejong Institute Foundation(Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism-affiliated institution)
Seoul
09.2021 - 05.2026
- M&E & Quality Control: Led 2025 performance evaluation of 153 global institutes, strengthening institutional accountability.
- Strategic Reporting: Authored high-level policy briefings and strategic reports for the National Assembly and government ministries.
- Policy Development & Governance: Led the revision and standardization of operational regulations for King Sejong Institutes.
- Budget Oversight: Contributed to managing a KRW 60B (USD 45M) global budget supporting 252 institutes across 87 countries.
- Partnerships: Coordinated international educational and cultural exchanges with European universities and local institutions, fostering collaboration and cultural understanding.
Programme Officer, Education & Capacity Development
Overseas Koreans Foundation(Ministry of Foreign Affairs-affiliated public institution)
Jeju
09.2018 - 08.2021
- Teacher Professional Development: Planned and managed global training programmes for 1,5000+ Korean Language educators worldwide to enhance instructional quality.
- Cross-Border Training: Designed a 5-week invitational training for CIS Korean Language educators and coordinated in-country teacher training in Kazakhstan.
- Financial Governance: Managed grant compliance and financial reporting for ~100 Korean Language schools across Africa and Oceania, ensuring public funding accountability.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Coordinated with overseas educational institutions and diplomatic/government stakeholders to sustain education infrastructure.
Research Associate
EVIVE(In Collaboration with Korea's National Public Broadcaster, KBS)
Seoul
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Curriculum Development: Co-authored a comprehensive series of official Korean language textbooks from beginner to advanced levels for the KBS Korean Language Institute.
- Assessment & EdTech Development: Participated in developing the KBS-hosted Korean Language Proficiency Test, researching an automated scoring system for speaking assessments funded by a government R&D grant.
Korean Language Instructor
LG Multicultural School(Sponsored by LG Group)
Seoul
03.2014 - 12.2016
- Inclusive Education: Delivered tailored 1:1 language instruction for elementary students from multicultural and marginalized backgrounds, fostering educational equity and literacy.
- Student Progress Tracking: Monitored individual learning curves and customized curriculum to support students' academic integration into the public school system.
Programme Assistant & Instructor
Almaty Korean Education Center(Ministry of Education-affiliated public institution)
Almaty
02.2015 - 07.2015
- Educational Instruction: Taught and managed instructional operations for 10 distinct Korean language courses.
- Event Operations: Provided administrative support for major institutional events, including the 'Study in Korea Fair' and 'Korea Day'.
Education
M.A. - Korean Language Education
Seoul National University
Seoul, Republic of Korea07-2026
B.A. - Korean Language Education, English Literature
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS)
Seoul, Republic of Korea02-2017
Skills
- Project Management
- Educational Program Management
- Educational Administration
- Curriculum Development
- Policy & Procedure Development
- Data Analysis
- Budget Oversight
- Budgeting & Expense Monitoring
- Cultural Exchange Programs
- Office Management
- Presentation Design
- Performance evaluation
Certification
- Secondary School Teacher's Certificate in Korean
- Certified Korean Language Teacher
- Social Research Analyst (Grade II)
- E-Learning Operations Manager
Languages
Korean
Native
Native
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Elementary (A2)
A2
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary (A2)
A2
Japanese
Elementary (A2)
A2
German
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Administrative Manager
King Sejong Institute Foundation(France office)
05.2026 - Current
Administrative Assistant
King Sejong Institute Foundation(Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism-affiliated institution)
09.2021 - 05.2026
Programme Officer, Education & Capacity Development
Overseas Koreans Foundation(Ministry of Foreign Affairs-affiliated public institution)
09.2018 - 08.2021
Research Associate
EVIVE(In Collaboration with Korea's National Public Broadcaster, KBS)
06.2017 - 07.2018
Programme Assistant & Instructor
Almaty Korean Education Center(Ministry of Education-affiliated public institution)
02.2015 - 07.2015
Korean Language Instructor
LG Multicultural School(Sponsored by LG Group)
03.2014 - 12.2016
M.A. - Korean Language Education
Seoul National University
B.A. - Korean Language Education, English Literature
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS)