My favorite thing about orthodontics: I get to see a complete life change in our patients. They walk in with smile that they are not sure of (some do not even smile) and are transformed into a person who cannot help but smile at the end of treatment because they are so proud of their stunning change. I get to see the self-esteem of our patients skyrocket when Dr. Kim finishes his work on them. How rewarding that is!

Best thing about my job: I love meeting new patients, creating fun programs for our patients, and most of all supporting Dr. Kims DREAM JOB! Its so rewarding to support your best friend with his dream. Being a middle school teacher, I love learning new things. Working at Dr. Kims office allows me to do just that. Going to conferences and meeting people at Dr. Kims office, I learn new things everyday. The more I learn, the more new and varied perspectives I see in my own life!

Best thing about working with Dr. Kim: He is so sincere and gives all in everything he does. Helping my best friend who studied and worked so hard to be where he is and continues to give his best in his dream job is pretty inspiring. He also was treated my teeth and made them perfect! Of courses both of my daughters have been getting their orthodontic works by Dr. Kim. He doesnt just work with his hand and mind but with his heart. He never settles for less than his best in his career, and he inspires me to do the same by being a living example. Dr. Kim ROCKS!

Native of: I lived in the San Fernando Valley since 1988, graduated from UC San Diego and UC Irvine for my masters degree in my young adult years, taught in the School of Advance Studies (SAS) program at Nobel middle school in Northridge and Rancho Pico Jr. High School in Westridge, and now I am teaching at West Ranch High School. What can I say I LOVE teaching mathematics!

When I am not at the office: I enjoy teaching H. Algebra 2/Trig and H. Pre-Calculus to my dedicated high school students at West Ranch High School in Westridge. I also enjoy creating fun math lesson for the UCLA Curtis Center for Mathematics and Teaching (former Assistant Director and currently Math Content Specialist) and leading teacher training/ professional development through the program. I absolutely spending time with my daughters, learning how to golf from Dr. Kim, hanging out at the bookstore with my family, cooking Iron Chef style (look through my refrigerator and create a dish with whatever ingredients that are available; its fun!), reading education related books, reading History of Math (ask Dr. Kim what he thinks about that), attend orthodontic conferences, eating out with my teacher friends (Yes, teachers do go out), of course solving some math problems for fun, and having friends and family over for dinner.

If you, or if you know anyone taking Algebra I, H. Algebra 2/ Trig, or H. Pre-Calculus, please check out my website at www.mrskimrocksmath.com, that I have created for my students and their parents, for FREE Power Point Notes and many other FREE math-related tutorials.