Roadmap

This was a period of discovery, where I first found my passion for geography and began building the fundamental knowledge and skills that would define my path.

2014-2017 | Shinil High School: Solidified my academic foundations, culminating in a 3rd Place finish at the national EBS Scholarship Quiz. This experience affirmed my love for learning and critical thinking.

2018-2022 | Kangwon National University: Majored in Geography Education and Real Estate Studies, building a deep, theoretical understanding of spatial analysis and human environments.

2021 | Student Teaching Practicum: My first experience in a real classroom, teaching World and Korean Geography at the High School Attached to KNUC. This solidified my dream of becoming an educator.

2021 | Python Bootcamp: Proactively participated in a university-led coding bootcamp, acquiring foundational Python skills for data analysis to bridge the gap between geography and technology.

2022-2023 | Forward Observer: Honed my skills in real-time data collection and analysis, leading to a 1st Place finish in the Brigade's '300 Warrior' competition and receiving the Brigade Commander's Commendation.

2023-2024 | Battery Commander: Assumed leadership of a 30-soldier unit, responsible for all operational planning, training, and resource management. Earned multiple commendations for excellence in training and safety.

2024-2025 | Personnel Officer: Managed HR and administrative functions for a 300+ person battalion, innovating processes that contributed to the unit being named an 'Excellent Unit' in personnel management.

This is a period of strategic consolidation and preparation. Having completed my mandatory service, I am now focusing my energies on launching the next chapter of my professional life.

• Currently:

  • Building The Cerulean Atlas: Creating this personal portfolio to archive my work and articulate my philosophy.

  • Preparing for the Teacher Certification Examination: Focusing my studies to achieve my primary goal of becoming a secondary school geography teacher.

  • Continuous Learning: Actively studying Japanese, Chinese, and advanced GIS techniques to broaden my skillset.

My journey is ongoing. My long-term vision is to contribute to the field of education and research, bridging the gap between different fields of knowledge.

• Near Future:

  • Become a Geography Teacher in Gangwon-do, sharing my passion and knowledge with the next generation.

  • Acquire Professional Certifications in GIS (e.g., Craftsman Mapping) and Transportation (e.g., Transportation Engineer) to deepen my expertise.

• Long-term Vision:

  • Pursue a Master's and PhD in Geography in the United Kingdom, focusing on [Your specific research interest, e.g., Historical GIS or Urban Transport Geography].

  • Become a scholar and educator who contributes new insights to the field.