Jun Yoon had problems with being and quiet and shy as a young student. Coming from Korea at the age of 8, Yoon did not always fit in. Debating gave him an outlet to express his thoughts and to be part of a group. Now that Yoon is a teacher himself, he tries to reach out to the shy kids around him and get them involved in learning.
East Harlem math teacher helps build kids’ confidence levels #dyscalculia
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Young adult helps others when he wasn’t helped
Yoon volunteers hours out of his day to help students to prepare for debates and to inspire deep thinking. As a math teacher, he uses innovative techniques to keep his students engaged in mathematics and to keep it interesting. Jun Yoon has received several awards for his work with his students.
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Learning the art of debate helped Jun Yoon build his confidence and find his voice as a youngster.
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Jun Yoon is inspiring his students to have a voice and debate.
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Yoon tries to use innovative methods to enhance his student’s learning.
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Yoon is being honored for his efforts through various awards.
