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Ara
IB · IGCSE· AP Math

Ara

Director of Math, KS Academia Prep

  • KOOKMIN UNIVERSITY – Mathematics
  • Former Instructor for High School Entrance Exams, Internal Assessments, and CSAT Preparation at Princeton Academy, Daechi-dong, Seoul
  • Former After-School Mathematics Instructor at Daewon International Middle & High School
  • Former Special Admissions Instructor for Middle & High School Students at Samsung Special Admissions Academy, Gangnam
  • Former CSAT and School Examination Instructor for High School Division at PMG Academy, Banpo
  • Former AP Mathematics and IB Mathematics Instructor in Singapore
  • Current Subject Head of Mathematics, KS Academia Prep
📅 20+ years of Teaching Mathematics in Various Levels
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Ara — Director's Message
DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE

A Message from the Director

Hello, I'm Ara, Head of Mathematics - KS Academia Prep.

Mathematics can feel difficult and intimidating to many students — but with the right approach and the right teaching method, it's a subject that can absolutely be mastered, and one that brings real satisfaction. I build every lesson around three core principles, tailored to each individual student.

💡 ARA's 3 Core Teaching Principles

  1. Identify each student's individual strengths and learning style
  2. Design the optimal learning approach around that student
  3. Prioritize a rock-solid foundation in the fundamentals of math

🎯 Deep Critical Thinking & Real Exam Problem-Solving

Every student thinks differently and sees problems from a different angle. That's why I focus on personalized instruction rather than one-size-fits-all, lecture-style teaching.

"A solid foundation means no variation of a problem can shake you."

Once the fundamentals are firmly in place, flexible problem-solving ability follows naturally — and from there, deeper critical thinking and application skills expand on their own. Through systematic practice with applied and advanced problems, students build the composure and skill to perform under real exam conditions.

🏛️ Proven Results from Korea's Top Prep Districts (Daechi & Banpo)

For many years, I taught CSAT exam preparation and internal assessment prep for specialized and private high schools in Daechi-dong and Banpo-dong, successfully guiding countless students into their target universities and majors.

Drawing on experience across a wide range of domestic and international admissions systems and curricula, I help students build the confidence to challenge themselves and discover their own potential.

At KS Academia Prep, we're fully committed to helping every student reach their goals and pursue even bigger dreams.

I sincerely hope your time with us becomes the beginning of real confidence and possibility. Thank you.

— Ara, Head of Mathematics - KS Academia Prep