About
Chiyo completed her entire K–12 education at Seoul Foreign School, one of Korea’s premier IB international schools, before going on to Yonsei University for a Bachelor’s in Biological Engineering and a Master’s (currently pursuing PhD) in Nanomedical Engineering. Having gone through the IB curriculum herself, she knows first-hand what students struggle with, how IB examiners think, and which key points must appear in a top-mark answer.
Education
- Seoul Foreign School (K–12)
- Yonsei University — BSc Biological Engineering (2011–2015)
- Yonsei University — MS Nanomedical Engineering (2017)
- Yonsei University — PhD Nanomedical Engineering (in progress)
Experience
Current
- IBtheTOP Biology & Chemistry Teacher (since 2013)
Past
- Seoul Foreign British School — Teaching Assistant
- SFS High School Counselor-Associated Tutor
- Private MYP & IB Biology / Chemistry Tutor
Teaching Style
Approachable, meticulous, and results-driven. Chiyo specialises in MYP-to-DP transition and IBDP Biology & Chemistry — covering syllabus, exam technique, and IA support. She is working toward a teaching certificate with the long-term goal of teaching at her alma mater.
