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Hello! I am a professional educator with over fifteen years of experience in academic advising, language teaching, and program coordination. I am passionate about equity in education and enthusiastic about student success.I am currently a doctoral student at the University of Basque Country in Spain.My research focus is language learning beyond the classroom and the impact of immersive environments on autonomy, agency, and well-being. In my freetime, I love yoga, dance fitness, hiking, reading, paddleboarding, coffee, travel, books, cross-country skiing, and learning new things (esp. languages, art, writing...).
Washington State Teaching Certificate
TESOL Certificate, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle WA
Adjunct Faculty, Olympic College
College Success Division, Bremerton WA | Sept. 2020 to present (and Aug 2006 to June 2011)
Study Abroad Director, University of Washington
Scandinavian Studies Department and Honors Program, Seattle WA | July 2019 to present
English Language Teaching Assistant (Auxiliare de Conversación)
IES Alonso Cano, Dúrcal, Spain
October 2022 to April 2023
Assistant Teaching Professor and Academic Adviser
University of Washington, Scandinavian Studies Department, Seattle WA
Aug 2018 to September 2022 [currently Affiliate Assistant Teaching Professor]
Honors Program Academic Adviser
University of Washington, Honors Program, Seattle WA
Sept 2016 to June 2018
International Student Program Adviser
Edmonds College, International Student Services, Lynnwood WA
Aug 2013 to Sept 2016
Swedish Language Instructor (Academic Student Employee)
University of Washington, Department of Scandinavian Studies, Seattle WA
Sept 2011 to June 2013
Academic Adviser and Student Success Adjunct Faculty
Olympic College, Student Services, Bremerton WA
Aug 2006 to June 2011
University of Washington, Spring 2017 to present
Edmonds Community College, Fall 2013 to Fall 2016
Olympic College, Student Development, Fall 2006 to Spring 2012. , Fall 2020 to present
BeREAL (Resilient Attitudes and Living) Facilitator Training, UW
Undocu-Ally Training, Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center, UW
Forefront Suicide Prevention LEARN® Training, UW
Leading with Racial Equity for Structural Transformation Workshop, UW
Cultural Proficiency for Social Justice Training, EdCC
Mental Health First Aid Training, EdCC
Proficient with MS Office, Google Docs, and Canvas eLearning Management System
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate
Assoc. of Swedish Teachers and Researcher in America (ASTRA)
I was nervous before this program about if I would find the content interesting enough and if I would find any friends along the way and now, I’m thinking that I had nothing to worry about. - UW Study Abroad (UWSA) student 2025
I did it! I lived in two different countries in a span of one month. I got to learn a new metro system, try different foods, talk with different people, and walk new streets. I saw forests and lakes that I had never crossed before. I got to go shopping in new stores. I got to experience different festivals and hear different perspectives. - UWSA student 2025
Not only did I learn so much from the curriculum about art and activism in the region, but I was pushed to learn a ton about myself and how I’d like to navigate the world. Being pushed into the somewhat uncomfortable situation of not knowing how to get around a city or about the customs and the language, although scary at first, helped me develop a deeper sense of independence as well as confidence and comfort in myself. - UWSA student 2025
Our assignments and activities have made me think a lot more about my life and my country. I feel like I have discovered a lot more about myself and I know for sure I want to study abroad again in the future. - UWSA student 2025
This program has taught me that the most profound learning happens not only in
classrooms or museums but in the spaces between: in conversations with strangers, in quiet
moments of reflection, in small conversations with artists, and in learning to remain vulnerable to
new experiences even when uncomfortable. - UWSA student 2025
This program helped me understand how Sweden views itself and other countries, especially how it conceptualizes its position in colonialism and how it views free speech and how it balances individual versus collective goals. - UWSA student 2024
I learned about and experienced Swedish and Finnish culture, got a new perspective on what being an activist means, understood more about art, and had an amazing adventure! -UWSA student 2024
This was my first time in Sweden, as well as Europe in general, and since I came into this program with minimal knowledge on the history, current struggles, and culture of Scandinavia, I've felt like I learn so much. - UWSA student 2024
This program has opened me up to so much. From types of art, ways of thinking about art, and making art, to mindfulness exercises and new ways of appreciating my positionality…. - UWSA student 2024
I've definitely become more confident and independent throughout this program. I've also gotten comfortable being alone, solo-traveling, and meeting new people, among many other things, and I feel like I now have a better understanding of myself. - UWSA student 2024
Classes are always fun and engaging! - UW Swedish langauge student
Thank you for everything!!! You are truly one of the best (if not the best) instructor I’ve had at UW. Your energy and love for the subject helps students learn so much. - UW Swedish langauge student
Everyday I learned something new. - UW Swedish langauge student
Everyday Kim challenged us which I think is really important when learning a language. -UW Swedish langauge student
This class was a highlight of my 2020 pandemic year. I appreciate that I was challenged and that Kim was encouraging as we navigated language acquisition in a virtual setting! - UW Swedish langauge student
I think the variety in types of class lessons from lectures to group work to talking with Swedes was really helpful. - UW Swedish langauge student
I appreciated the varied learning activities, from making videos, to reading books, to writing, to speaking with native speaker! - UW Swedish langauge student
I felt comfortable making mistakes, which was really helpful. I tried my best, of course, but it was understood that I wasn’t going to do everything perfectly and that was okay! - UW Swedish langauge student
Kim really cares for us- keep that compassion! We notice and appreciate it. - UW Swedish langauge student
This language course uses multiple methods for teaching/understanding Swedish. We listen, write, speak, watch media relevant to current events in Sweden, work in groups, and have the opportunity to do Nordic-related community events in Seattle. This dynamic combination of events, opportunities, written, oral and group work ensures that all students have at least one channel through which to deeply absorb the material. It is highly interactive. - UW Swedish langauge student
My Swedish has made massive improvements and I’ve learned more about language as a whole. - UW Swedish langugae student
The greatest asset to the class, in my opinion, was the instructor herself. She is very welcoming and actively helpful, and she makes it fun. - UW Swedish languagestudent
Kim’s enthusiasm and understanding of the diversity of skills sets between students was exceptional . - UW Swedish langauge student
I love planning, organizing, and facilitating experiential learning opportunities. If you are looking for a consultant for your study abroad program, let's talk about how we might work together. Click here for information about the programs I co-directed in 2019, 2022, 2024, 2025.
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