CD Dongnae

Number of current instructors: 14

Number of current students: 951

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 CD Dongnae!

I came to CD Dongnae in November 2006 with the plan to stay a year. With some teaching experience in 3 other countries, I felt comfortable coming to CD. 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 CD. 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 CD.

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 CD Dongnae. I have been in Korea and with CD 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 CD 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 CD staff. I’ve been fortunate enough to work with some fantastic people. The CD culture is very family oriented and purpose driven. CD employs true professionals who have a passion to teach English.

CD 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 CD has been quite an experience. I have no regrets in my decision to come to CD and work for the leading English institution in Korea.

Tim Lee
Director of Training and Human Resources / Former Dongrae Head Instructor

Some CD Dongnae teachers singing karaoke at our company sports day, with all branches invited

 

Meet Our Instructors!

Name: Jareb Steines, Head Instructor

From: Bellevue, Iowa, USA

Qualifications: B.A. Business Admin. & Spanish, Loras College, University of Pretoria, University of Santiago de Compostela

Joined: November 2006

Interests: Long distance running

Name: Chris Bacon, Head Instructor

From: Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Qualifications: B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College

Joined: August 2008

Interests: Sunsets, coffee, Arabic

Name: Niko Davis

From: Chandler, Arizona, USA

Qualifications: M.A. Teaching, Concordia University

Joined: August 2007

Name: Tim Lee, Director of HR & Training, Faculty Manager

From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Qualifications: B. Admin. Studies – Accounting (Hons), Certificate in Management, TESOL Certified, University of York

Joined: November 2005

Interests: Travel, basketball, judo

Name: Jason Medley

From: North Alabama, USA

Qualifications: B.S. Public Communications, University of North Alabama

Joined: May 2008

Interests: Traveling, airplanes, Fox news

Name: Heather Nugent

From: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

Qualifications: B.A. English, University of Guelph

Joined: May 2008

Interests: Photography, aquariums, culinary experiments

Name: Joey Moon

Joined: May 2008

Name: Swan Moon

From: Jacksonville, Florida, USA

Qualifications: B.A. Economics, University of Florida

Joined: August 2008

Name: Carianne Geerts

From: New Hampton, IA, USA

Qualifications: B.S. in Corporate Finance and Public Accounting, Northwest Missouri State University

Joined: March 2009

Name: Tiffany Lee

From: Carlsbad, CA, USA

Qualifications: B.A. Communications, California State University, San Marcos

Joined: May 2009

Name:Josh King

From: Ontario, Canada

Qualifications: B.A. English, Carleton University

Joined: May 2009

Name: Long Thao

From: MN, USA

Qualifications: B.S. Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Joined: August 2009

Name: Linda Te

From: Thornton, CO, USA

Qualifications: M.A. Elementary Education, University of Phoenix

Joined: October 2009

Name: Brian Lawless

From: CA, USA

Qualifications: B.A. History, University of California, Los Angeles

Joined: February 2010