“Every Child has a Spark
- And I Love Helping It Shine.”
About
" Shannon Kim is an EdTech innovator who uses a "Third Eye" to uncover children's hidden strengths, designing educational systems and methods based on a patented AI logic to empower personalized growth. "
I was born with a "Third Eye"—the unique ability to see the deep, hidden strengths within individuals, beyond the conventional traits like high intelligence or strong deduction skills. This ability became the cornerstone of my life's work.
I crystallized this vision, winning the Grand Prize at a school entrepreneurship competition, which led me to found Storythm, an EdTech company that merges storytelling with algorithmic thinking. As the Founder & Lead AI Solution Architect, I have implemented our patent-pending educational curriculum logic , serving over 1,000 students since the company’s launch in 2023.
My passion extends to digital media; I am the Sole Creator of the YouTube channel "bookspoon," which shares Storythm's philosophy, attracting over 17,000 subscribers and accumulating 1.5 million views.
Within two years of founding, Storythm achieved over $200,000 in net profit. I strategically reinvested this capital to open the physical Storythm Library in November 2025. This new space will serve as a social innovation model and a living laboratory, where children can creatively transform their unique strengths—their "toenails"—into their greatest potential.
I’m Founder & CEO, Curriculum Developer
My company : “ Storythm
over
$200K net
profit
3,609 Paid Hours
1,121 Students Served
88
Teachers Hired
Storythm is an innovative EdTech platform that pioneers a custom-learning approach by generating personalized reading worksheets for young students. The platform is built around a proprietary, AI-driven curriculum logic that analyzes each student's strengths and learning styles. It implements a patented educational logic to provide hyper-personalized, "toenail"-centric learning materials that effectively accelerate English literacy and critical thinking. Storythm’s mission is to resolve educational gaps by making truly personalized learning accessible to the community.
How It Started
6.1.2021
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Opened a YouTube channel introducing books to children.
5.23.2023
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Chadwick International School Grant Program Winner
6.15.2023
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Conducted a pilot class at Chadwick International School in collaboration with the Yeonsu Global Language Education Center, funded by a school-awarded grant.
10.05.2023
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Storythm business registration
1.6.2024
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The HOPE Project(Help Our community member’s powerful English) , the origin of Storythm, launched its first class in January 2024.
3.29.2024
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TESOL Certification
9.10.2024
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"storythm" trademark registration
8.6.2025
8.26.2025
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Description Filed 2 patents for Storythm’s algorithmic English curriculum methods to secure Intellectual Property (IP) rights and protect business innovation.
11.2025
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Storythm Library Set to Open
What is “ Storythm
“ Storythm reimagines literacy education by giving every child a learning journey that is designed uniquely for them.”
- CEO Shannon K.
“ We art getting the students to show their creativity and d experience that with other kids. So we’re socializing that with other students.”
- Teacher KAINE
“ It was so much fun meeting you and sharing time together this week! Your vibrant, fun, kind energy is a joy to be around! Thank you for teaching us about where you are from and openly trying…..”
I’m Founder & Lead AI Solution Architect
“ Storythm Library : AI + Education Library
Developed Storythm (AI Solution Architect) with 5K+ books and personalized worksheets ('toenail' logic). Implemented patented curriculum, serving hundreds of students.
I launched Storythm using self-generated revenue from my initial consulting work, successfully generating approximately ₩300 million (approx. $220,000 USD). I have strategically reinvested this capital into building the physical library (set to open mid-November, with ₩200 million invested in the lease deposit and interior design alone).
This library is a social innovation model built around two core components:
Patent-Pending AI Logic: Our system analyzes a child's unique strengths and instantly prints a hyper-personalized reading worksheet.
This innovation ensures every child maximizes their learning by reinforcing their specific talents.
Community Impact: Beyond the personalized learning offered on weekdays and the critical thinking camps run on weekends, my long-term goal is to dedicate the space to the community. I plan to offer free access to my Chadwick juniors and facilitate learning programs for local low-income children, turning business success into sustainable social good.
Systemic Innovation
Storythm is an innovative EdTech platform that merges a physical, high-engagement library space with a custom AI curriculum. It's a real-world attempt to solve the challenge of educational personalization in community settings.
Leadership & Vision: Transitioning a high-level concept into a tangible, functioning business model.
Proprietary AI Logic
The core of the platform is a proprietary, AI-driven curriculum logic I designed. When a child selects a book, the system analyzes their specific strengths and learning style to instantly generate a hyper-personalized reading worksheet.
AI Solution Architect: Demonstrates technical ability and analytical thinking to create a patent-pending educational solution.
Learning Environment Design
Inspired by my experience at the Kohl Children’s Museum, the physical library space (currently under construction, aiming for a mid-November opening) is designed as a Non-Formal Learning Environment built around color, creativity, and the joy of discovery (please see attached renderings).
Holistic View of Learning: Shows a deep understanding of how physical and social contexts drive children’s curiosity and development.
Global Vision
The library’s mission is to make truly personalized and high-impact English literacy tools accessible to the local community, promoting sustained learning and critical thinking. This is the first step toward my goal of establishing more advanced educational systems globally.
Global Impact & Ambition: My passion for system design and system-wide change.
Set to open in November 2025
Key Concept
Detail and Impact
Connection to My Profile
I’m Sole Creator and Lead Producer
Youtube channel
127 videos
1.5M+ views
20K subscribers
Independently conceptualized, filmed, edited, and uploaded 127 videos (2-3 videos/week) to promote Storythm educational camps. Spearheaded content strategy, achieving 1M+ views and 17K subscribers. Demonstrated initiative in digital marketing and entrepreneurial growth.
I launched Storythm using self-generated revenue from my initial consulting work, successfully generating approximately ₩300 million (approx. $220,000 USD). I have strategically reinvested this capital into building the physical library (set to open mid-November, with ₩200 million invested in the lease deposit and interior design alone).
This library is a social innovation model built around two core components:
Patent-Pending AI Logic: Our system analyzes a child's unique strengths and instantly prints a hyper-personalized reading worksheet.
This innovation ensures every child maximizes their learning by reinforcing their specific talents.
Community Impact: Beyond the personalized learning offered on weekdays and the critical thinking camps run on weekends, my long-term goal is to dedicate the space to the community. I plan to offer free access to my Chadwick juniors and facilitate learning programs for local low-income children, turning business success into sustainable social good.
"As the Sole Creator of the YouTube channel 'Bookspoon,' I produced, edited, and published 127 videos over four continuous years (2021-2025). This channel served as the digital extension of the Storythm philosophy, demonstrating that education grounded in individual context (the 'toenail' perspective) can resonate widely. The effort resulted in over 1 million total views and 17,014 subscribers, proving my ability to lead and sustain a complex digital media strategy while simultaneously running a startup."
I’m Appointed Student Reporter
Reporter
Appointed Student Reporter (2024-2025) for a major English newspaper. Researched and wrote articles on "One Extra Hour". Opinion piece was selected for publication (2025), demonstrating advanced writing and analytical skills.
I’m Independent Researcher & Polygence Scholar
Research
Completed a 16-week independent research project on “This study examines the interaction between Korean Confucian educational values, a high-stakes testing culture , and creative English language pedagogies in secondary education. It specifically investigates the paradox of Korean students' exceptional test performance alongside limited communicative competence.” Currently processing application for college credit from UC Irvine. Demonstrated advanced research, analytical, and writing skills.
Section
Content
Title
Beyond the Paradox of Excellence: Reconciling Korean Confucian Educational Values with Creative English Language Pedagogy
Author / Affiliation
Author: Seohyun (Shannon) Kim / High School Affiliation: Chadwick International
Research Focus & Paradox
This study examines the interaction between Korean Confucian educational values, a high-stakes testing culture , and creative English language pedagogies in secondary education. It specifically investigates the paradox of Korean students' exceptional test performance alongside limited communicative competence.
Theoretical Framework
The research synthesizes sociocultural theory, critical pedagogy, and decolonizing education frameworks. It analyzes how traditional Confucian values (hierarchy, collective harmony, respect for authority) can be reconciled with student-centered, communicative language teaching (CLT) approaches.
Key Findings
Successful integration requires creating "third spaces" where traditional values and innovative pedagogies coexist, rather than viewing them as mutually exclusive.
Practical Strategies
The research identifies specific strategies, including culturally responsive teaching, dialogic learning within hierarchical structures, and assessment methods that honor both excellence and creativity.
Contribution
The study contributes to decolonizing English language teaching by validating Korean educational philosophies while promoting communicative competence. It offers practical implications for educators navigating similar cultural tensions in EFL contexts worldwide.
I’m 3-Year Captain & 4-Year Varsity Letterman
Golf Varsity
Captained the team for 3 years, organizing practices and mentoring teammates; achieved a +9 handicap. Won 3 KAIAC Tournaments in International School Golf Tournaments (KAIAC).
Received the I Got this. "Already Did It" Award from the Head Golf Coach. This unofficial, yet highly valued, recognition was given because, as team captain, I consistently demonstrated initiative by completing necessary tasks (e.g., equipment checks, practice organization, scheduling) before being asked, embodying proactive leadership and accountability.
I’m Executive Program Interpreter
Assistant for the Harvard Business School
2-Year Professional Interpreter for HBS Exec Ed, enabling Korean CEOs' participation in advanced courses via simultaneous translation. Sustained commitment & high-level professionalism demonstrated over 12 sessions.
2025
2024
I’m A learner who enjoys new learning.
Summer School
Explored advanced subjects through two intensive university summer programs. Earned credit in 2 Harvard courses, demonstrating strong intellectual curiosity and college readiness.
2025
Yale University
Completed 2 intensive credit-bearing courses at Yale. Earned an A in ER&M and secured a strong letter of recommendation from the course professor. Demonstrated college-level rigor.
Title : Language change in the field of Eugenics: moving away from the word eugenics and going towards the specifics.
(To be registered on https://www.antieugenicscollective.org)
2024
Harvard University.
Attended two college level seminar classes over the span of 7 weeks at Cambridge MA. I researched and wrote two final thesis papers and engaged in discussion with people from all around the world on current day politics and historical philosophy.
2023
Brown University.
Spending five weeks in Rhode Island, I explored my interests in global affairs by engaging in a college-level class. Passing both classes with high remarks from each teacher, I submitted research proposals, researched and wrote about global affairs, and demonstrated proficient knowledge of perspectives by engaging in thoughtful discussions.
I’m A Theater assistant
Volunteer work
Progressed from Middle School Director to Assistant Director (G9-G10) for two major productions. Mentored cast members and managed stage logistics. Maintained 4-year commitment through continuous volunteer support (G11-G12).
For nearly six years, I have served on the school’s technical crew, operating as both a sound and lighting engineer with a primary emphasis on backstage production management. I have taken the lead in supporting concerts and theatrical productions for the primary school, ensuring professional-quality execution behind the scenes.
