Language Resident Program

Hello! I am pleased to fill the role of Korean language resident this year and to share my passion for the Korean language and culture.

As a native of Korea, I take great pride in teaching my language and heritage. I hold a Master’s degree in Korean Education from Yonsei University and am currently pursuing a PhD, focusing on developing graded reading materials for Korean language learners. With four years of teaching experience, I continuously refine my methods to provide the best learning experience. Additionally, I’ve had the opportunity to teach Korean and K-pop at Laos National University.

I offer conversation classes for students of all levels and organize cultural events, including kimchi-making workshops and Korean dinner gatherings. We also host weekly movie nights and language tables.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about our events, want to chat about languages, or simply want to enjoy some delicious Korean food. :)

Olá! I’m João Vítor, from Paraíba, a state in the Northeast of Brazil. I hold a BA in English Language and Literature from the Federal University of Campina Grande (UFCG) and am currently pursuing my Master’s in Language and Teaching at the same institution. My academic research interests include ecocriticism, environmental humanities, and climate change fiction (Cli-fi) novels—topics I’m always eager to discuss with anyone interested.

I am very excited to serve as the Portuguese Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) for the CMC/Pitzer joint program. Teaching this beautiful language and sharing Brazilian culture are my true passions. Whether you’re a language enthusiast or simply curious about Brazil, feel free to reach out. Let’s chat in Portuguese, delve into Brazilian culture, and enjoy the learning experience together.

My name is Lucas Bertran, and I am an aspiring English teacher currently studying English at Université Bordeaux Montaigne in Bordeaux, located in the southwest of France. I explore English in many forms, including its culture, history, linguistics, phonetics, and other aspects of the language. I've always wanted to be a teacher, which is why I've worked at a leisure center during holidays since high school and served as an education assistant in my second year of college. Becoming a French resident at Claremont McKenna College feels like a dream come true. I can’t wait to teach one of the most beautiful languages and share many aspects of French culture! I look forward to learning from others and teaching them as well. À bientôt!

From a young age, I embraced a life of constant movement, hopping from city to city across Colombia. This nomadic lifestyle didn't just shape me but instilled in me a profound appreciation for diversity and people with different backgrounds and unique stories. It's not hard to believe why, years later, I ended up majoring in Languages and Culture with a minor in Psychology, right? Becoming the Spanish Resident at Claremont McKenna is a dream come true, as I am genuinely honored to be an ambassador of the cultural and linguistic richness of the Spanish language. 

My teaching philosophy relies on two important aspects: cultural awareness and open-minded appreciation. That’s why I always aim to explore subtle cultural aspects in the classroom, reminding my students that language is a doorway to understanding the realities and experiences of others, and even their own. 

Outside the classroom, I'm a passionate dancer, writer, and a culinary explorer of Colombian dishes. My love for dancing, writing, and cooking is more than a personal interest—it's a heartfelt desire to honor and share the cultural gems of my country with others. So, feel free to reach out if you want to chat about languages, share dance moves, swap writing stories, or savor some delicious Colombian dishes. ¡Nos vemos!