Teaching
Philosophy
Dr. Su Yeong Kim’s teaching philosophy centers on equipping students with critical thinking and communication skills that extend beyond the classroom. She emphasizes the importance of real-world application, aiming to prepare students not only for academic success, but also for impactful careers after graduation.
Academic Background & Course Expertise
Undergraduate Class HDF 343:
An upper-division, writing-intensive elective where students actively lead discussions on assigned readings and complete analytical papers designed to strengthen both critical thinking and writing abilities.
Undergraduate Class HDF 315 L:
A foundational course required for majors, introducing students to a wide range of research methods. Explores methodological approaches of surveys, observational studies, and experimental approaches. This class prepares students for advanced coursework within the discipline.
Graduate Class HDF 380.1k:
An upper-division, writing-intensive elective where students actively lead discussions on assigned readings and complete analytical papers designed to strengthen both critical thinking and writing abilities.
Graduate Class HDF 395.2k:
This required content course for doctoral students explores how various ecological systems, such as families, schools, neighborhoods, and peer groups, shape human development. Students write weekly reflections and design a research proposal throughout the course.
Graduate Class HDF 394:
An advanced elective seminar where students take an active role in shaping discussions. They submit weekly questions, lead class dialogue, and produce a major research proposal.
Reflections & Writings
Language Brokering and Adolescent Adjustment: Su Yeong Kim’s Insights from Immigrant Family Research
To most immigrant families in the United States, the process of settling into a new country entails not only adjusting to the new culture but also learning a foreign language....
Preserving Heritage Languages
How Discrimination and Neighborhood Disadvantage Affect the Mental Health of Mexican-Origin Adolescents
Poor Little Tiger Cub
Research Papers
In-depth Studies and Scholarly Contributions by Dr. Su Yeong Kim.
Transactional Experiences of Discrimination, Depressive Symptoms, and Ethnoracial Socialization in Mexican-Origin Families
American Psychological Association
2025
Su Yeong Kim
View PDFStress Spillover Among Mother-Adolescent Dyads in Mexican Immigrant Families: How It Varies from Early to Late Adolescence
Springer US
2025
Su Yeong Kim
Cultural Stress, Parenting Practices, and Mental Health Among Mexican-Origin Mothers and Adolescents: A Dyadic Approach
2025
Su Yeong Kim
What Students Say about Dr Su Yeong Kim?
I just wanted to say a genuine thank you for all of [Dr. Kim]’s guidance this past semester. I’m really grateful I got to learn from [her]. Not only did I pick up so many important skills, but I also walked away with a much better understanding of what research really looks like in practice. This was my first real research experience, and I’m honestly so glad it was through [her] class. [Dr. Kim] made the environment feel approachable and that meant a lot. I’ve recently started working in a wet lab, and I truly don’t think I would’ve had the confidence to take that step without what I learned from [her] mentorship. I appreciate it more than you know.
Manal Z. Saad
Participating in this project was an amazing experience, especially through Dr. Kim’s mentorship. As someone who grew up bilingual, I realized that being bilingual has influenced aspects of my life I had never expected. I am thankful to have learned so much about what research involves, along with the skills that I continue to apply beyond the project. I’m also grateful for the opportunity to join a supportive community and connect with the team. Knowing that this work can positively impact future generations in America made the experience even more rewarding. I’m truly thankful to have been part of it.
Andy Ho
I sincerely thank Dr. Kim for being such a kind and encouraging mentor throughout my time as a research assistant. I’ve truly loved learning from her and the team, and I deeply admire the work she does around language brokering. It’s been both inspiring and meaningful to be part of this work.
Devanie Valdez-Bastida
I want to say thank you to Dr. Kim, [I am] genuinely grateful and appreciative for [her]. I could not have gotten accepted into my dream master’s program and achieved all of this without [Dr.Kim]!