Number of current instructors: 18
Number of current students: 850
The Dongnae branch in central Busan is in a busy district close to lots of shopping and bath houses. Dongnae is the flagship branch of our schools, with the largest number of students and a dedicated team of employees. If you would like more information about the branch, or would like to contact some teachers currently working there, we will be happy to give you their contacts.
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Welcome to CDI Dongnae!
I came to CDI Dongnae in November 2006 with the plan to stay a year. With some teaching experience in 3 other countries, I felt comfortable coming to CDI. I was initially pleased that training was given and that there was support for incoming instructors such as myself. I liked having a strong curriculum that was reputable for educating and not just entertaining. I also liked working for a professional company with a sound history.
Now, I think back over the past two years to company dinners, wine parties, hiking trips, singing rooms, nightlife, and dozens of weekend trips where I’ve not only been able to enjoy teaching but also enjoy spending time with the different people who work for Dongnae CDI. It’s no wonder to me why I like it here so much and I will start my third year in November. While I have had a couple of stressful months I don’t think I would have been able to find a better fit than CDI.
Jareb M. Steines
Current Head Instructor
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Greetings from the Dongnae neighborhood of Busan, South Korea!
My name is Tim Lee and I’m the Head Trainer at Injung Education. I’m also the Faculty Manager/Head Instructor here at CDI Dongnae. I have been in Korea and with CDI for three years now and I recently signed on for a fourth year. There have been many good times and there have been many challenges to overcome, but overall CDI has been an amazing company to work for. I came to Korea with mixed emotions. I was nervous, scared, and excited all at the same time. My fears and anxieties were completely wiped away when I met the CDI staff. I’ve been fortunate enough to work with some fantastic people. The CDI culture is very family oriented and purpose driven. CDI employs true professionals who have a passion to teach English.
CDI educates some of the brightest young minds in Korea. As a teacher, I feel privileged to have played a part in their future and the future of Korea. I have learned as much from my students as I have taught them.
Working at CDI has been quite an experience. I have no regrets in my decision to come to CDI and work for the leading English institution in Korea.
Tim Lee
Head Trainer / Head Instructor
CDI Dongnae
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Some CDI Dongnae teachers singing karaoke at our company sports day, with all branches invited
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Meet our instructors!
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Name: Jareb Steines
From: Bellevue, Iowa, USA
Qualifications: BA Business Admin & Spanish, Loras College, University of Pretoria, University of Santiago de Compostela
Joined: November 2006
Interests: Long distance running
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Name: Tim Lee
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Qualifications: B Admin Studies (hons), Certificate in Management, University of York. TESOL
Joined: November 2007
Interests: Travel, basketball, judo
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Name: Niko Davis
From: Chandler, Arizona, USA
Qualifications: MA Teaching, Concordia University
Joined: August 2007
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Name: David Cho
From: Los Angeles, California, USA
Joined: April 2007
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Name: Laura Bradley
From: West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
Qualifications: BA Sociology, Purdue University
Joined: August 2006
Interests: Roulette, Spanish
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Name: Jason Medley
From: North Alabama, USA
Joined: May 2008
Interests: Traveling, airplanes, Fox news
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Name: Selena Suh
From: Busan, Korea
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Name: Heather Nugent
From: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Qualifications: BA English, University of Guelph
Joined: May 2008
Interests: Photography, aquariums, culinary experiments
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Name: Noemi Lopez
From: Shoreview, Minnesota, USA
Qualifications: BA Gustavus Adolphus College
Joined: August 2008
Interests: Bubble baths, stargazing, mint lattés
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Name: Chris Bacon
From: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Qualifications: BA, Gustavus Adolphus College
Joined: August 2008
Interests: Sunsets, coffee, Arabic
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Name: Jennifer Green
From: Bermuda Dunes, California, USA
Qualifications: BA, University of Washington
Joined: August 2008
Interests: West African dance, hours of conversation in cute coffee shops, talking about South Africa
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Name: Shira B. Schieken
From: Richmond, Virginia, USA
Qualifications: BA Literal and Cultural Studies, The College of William and Mary. TEFL. Post Baccalaureate Certificate
Joined: November 2007
Interests: Protecting the mystery of her middle name
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Name: Young Jung Lee
From: Sydney, Australia
Qualifications: B. Commerce, University of New South Wales. TESOL
Joined: November 2008
Interests: Swimming, golf, listening to music
