Deun Kim is a South Korean educator and IB Individuals & Societies teacher with a passion for international education, student wellbeing, and inquiry-based learning. He holds a Master of Science in Leadership from John Brown University in Arkansas, USA, a Master of Arts in European Studies and Migration from Sciences Po Paris in France, and dual bachelor’s degrees in International & Area Studies and the U.S. and International Law from Handong Global University in South Korea. He is also a licensed Social Studies teacher through Moreland University and the District of Columbia, USA.
Deun has taught and worked in diverse educational settings across South Korea, India, France, and the United States. His professional background extends beyond education and includes service as a Sergeant with the 2nd Infantry Division of the U.S. Army, where he developed leadership, teamwork, and organisational skills that continue to influence his educational practice today.
Throughout his career, Deun has been committed to fostering internationally minded, inquiry-driven learning environments that encourage students to think critically, act compassionately, and engage meaningfully with the world around them. Joining the UAE for the first time, he is excited to contribute to Bloom World Academy’s vibrant and diverse learning community and to begin this new chapter alongside his wife.
Outside the classroom, Deun enjoys traveling, classical music, piano and acoustic guitar performance, paragliding, space science, and learning new languages. His guiding value is respect, respect for one another, for cultural differences, and for the natural world.