Gabriela is an English teacher from the UK with over nine years of experience in language education across diverse international settings. She holds a BSc in psychology from Goldsmiths, University of London, and an MA in applied linguistics and TESOL from the University of Leicester, where she specialised in sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, and language and culture.
Gabriela is committed to creating supportive and engaging learning environments that empower students to embrace challenges and grow with confidence. Her interest in well-being extends beyond the classroom; she is a certified yoga and Yoga Nidra instructor, and regularly teaches yoga and leads meditations to promote mental and physical health.
She currently serves as president of the Busan-Gyeongnam Chapter of KOTESOL, where she plays an active role in organising and participating in both social and academic events. Notably, she was the programme director for the Busan-Gyeongnam Fall Symposium 2024. In addition to her professional commitments, Gabriela is the KOTESOL Well-Being and Personal Development SIG facilitator and volunteers as a yoga instructor at the Ulsan Support Centre for Foreign Residents. She is currently based at the University of Ulsan, where she teaches English.
