My KOTESOL Journey
presented by Anika Casem
(Busan-Gyeongnam Chapter President)
The presentation will showcase Anika Casem's journey from being a member to becoming a leader, presenter and eventually national conference co-chair. The speaker will highlight the various benefits and opportunities that come with being a member of KOTESOL, both personally and professionally. She will take the audience through her own personal growth and development, as well as the growth of the organization itself.
The presentation will focus on the speaker's experiences as a leader, and how KOTESOL has provided her with the necessary tools and skills to be an effective leader. Through her various roles within the organization, the speaker will share personal anecdotes and insights that will inspire and motivate the audience to take an active role in their own personal and professional development.
The talk will conclude with the speaker's visions for the near future of KOTESOL, and how she plans to continue to contribute and make a positive impact. The audience will leave with a greater appreciation for the value of being a member in this organization and inspired to take an active role as a presenter, conference team member or chapter executive.
About the Speaker
Anika Casem double-majored in English and speech communication, has a MA in communication studies, and a TESOL certificate. In the U.S., she taught public speaking at the university level and adult language learners at a local community college. Since joining KOTESOL, she has been a panel speaker at Ewha Womans University, presented at KOTESOL conferences, worked as a Zoom technical assistant for the online National Conference, attended chapter meetings, and acted as the Busan-Gyeongnam Chapter Membership Officer in 2020. She has been in South Korea since 2016 and currently teaches at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Global Campus in Yongin.
Schedule
2:00-2:15 Meet & Greet
2:15-3:00 Presentation, Q&A
3:00-4:00 Social time
Location
Kangnam University, Kyeongcheon Bldg. room 103 (강남대 경천관 103호)
Campus Map:
Directions
Subway: Kangnam University station of the Everline, and then follow the map.
Bus: Get off at Kangnam University Station, Kangnam University Entrance (강남대역, 강남대입구), and then follow the map.
Note
The event is open to members and non-members.
