Hi, I’m Ellie Kim—an art educator, author, and designer who loves bringing creativity to classrooms and communities. I’ve published a children’s book with an original story and illustrations, and I’m the author and illustrator of What Should I Wear Today? (2023). Right now I’m supporting the YMCA Before & After School Program at Scioto Ridge Elementary School, bringing art education, project management, and educational leadership to my work with school-age learners. I also have a background in branding and product design through roles like Branding Project Manager at Royal Metal Ind. Co. Ltd, and I hold graduate degrees in Educational Leadership and Divinity, which fuels my collaborative approach with schools, families, and creative teams.

Ellie Kim

Hi, I’m Ellie Kim—an art educator, author, and designer who loves bringing creativity to classrooms and communities. I’ve published a children’s book with an original story and illustrations, and I’m the author and illustrator of What Should I Wear Today? (2023). Right now I’m supporting the YMCA Before & After School Program at Scioto Ridge Elementary School, bringing art education, project management, and educational leadership to my work with school-age learners. I also have a background in branding and product design through roles like Branding Project Manager at Royal Metal Ind. Co. Ltd, and I hold graduate degrees in Educational Leadership and Divinity, which fuels my collaborative approach with schools, families, and creative teams.

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Hi, I’m Ellie Kim—an art educator, author, and designer who loves bringing creativity to classrooms and communities. I’ve published a children’s book with an original story and illustrations, and I’m the author and illustrator of What Should I Wear Today? (2023).

Right now I’m supporting the YMCA Before & After School Program at Scioto Ridge Elementary School, bringing art education, project management, and educational leadership to my work with school-age learners. I also have a background in branding and product design through roles like Branding Project Manager at Royal Metal Ind. Co. Ltd, and I hold graduate degrees in Educational Leadership and Divinity, which fuels my collaborative approach with schools, families, and creative teams.

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Language

Korean
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Assistant Teacher, YMCA Club (Before & After School) at YMCA Club at Scioto Ridge Elementary School
January 1, 2010 - Present
Staff member for YMCA before- and after-school program; plans and delivers creative art lessons for young learners; coordinates activities and supports program operations.
Branding Project Manager at Royal Metal Ind. Co. Ltd
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2023
Managed branding and marketing projects; coordinated teams, oversaw timelines, developed company identity strategy, and packaged designs.
Author & Illustrator at Self-employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Published a children's book with original story and illustrations: What's Should I Wear Today? Publisher: Dajungdagam (다정다감); published in 2023.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Design at Dongduk Women's University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
Master of Divinity (M. Div.) at Korea Baptist Theological University & Seminary
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Korean Language Studies at Korean Language School
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Advanced Oil Painting Workshop at Columbus College of Art & Design
September 1, 2025 - November 22, 2025
Master of Educational Leadership at Gateway theological seminary (CA, USA)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Master of Divinity (MDiv.) at Korea Baptist Theological University & Seminary
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Professional Services