MEET THE FOUNDER

Aimee brings over 15 years of experience in teaching and advising students. Before founding Kai Prep, she taught mathematics in Baltimore City Public Schools and developed a strong record of success in SAT preparation and college essay coaching, combining rigorous instruction with personalized support.

Currently, Aimee serves as the Assistant Director of Academic Advising at Johns Hopkins University, where she supports pre-med and high-achieving students across diverse majors. She is also pursuing her Ph.D. in Higher Education Policy at the University of Michigan, researching how academic support services can close achievement gaps and promote student success.

Trilingual in English, Korean, and Mandarin Chinese, Aimee enjoys connecting with students and families in the language they feel most comfortable using. Aimee is a certified teacher in the state of Maryland in English and math. Outside of work, she loves exploring local parks and community events with her husband and their two young daughters.

EDUCATION

UCLA, BA in Economics, Minor in Chinese (2009)

Johns Hopkins University, MS in Educational Studies (Math) (2015)

University of Michigan, MA in Higher Education Policy (2018)

University of Michigan, PhD in Higher Education Policy (In progress)