VIS features teachers from all over the world who share our love of progressive education. We hire only the best educators from around the world.
Vice Principal Ms. JULIA KAO
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University of British Columbia - Psychology Major
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Quint Magazine - Taipei Correspondent & Photographer
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Red Room Culture, Education, Arts Association - Arts Coordinator
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Oomph Arts - Founder, Program Director, Curator
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The Bridge Art - Curator
College Counselor Ms. ROSALYN SHIH
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Columbia University - BA in English
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Studied at the University of Oxford, Columbia University Oxbridge Scholars Program
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New York State Initial Certificate in Adolescent Education (English Language Arts)
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Experience providing educational counseling on US college admissions
Academic Advisor Mr. JED ALEXANDER COLLINSON
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Queen Mary University of London - BSc in Pharmaceutical Chemistry (1st)
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University of Reading - PGCE with chemistry
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Extensive experience in Western and Taiwanese education systems
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Teacher trainer and founder of Bespoke Taiwan education consultancy
Mr. AUSTIN BRIGMAN
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University of Wisconsin - River Falls
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USA Licensed Teacher - Art K-12 and ESL K-12
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Oxford Seminars TESOL/TESL/TEFL certified
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Art Garden Studio - Co-founder, Curriculum Designer, and Teacher
Mr. SIMON IMBOT
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McGill University, Montreal, Canada - BA Mathematics
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KangChiao International School Linkou Campus, TeachME Center - Teaching and tutoring
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Community and social media management; technology startups, hospitality industry
Mr. BYRON CLARKE
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National Chengchi University – Master of Business Administration
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Brock University - Business Administration
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National Chengchi University - Accounting Teaching Assistant
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Strategic Business Analyst and Marketing Account Manager
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Outdoor Leadership and Team Building Consultant
Ms. ANGELA CHIANG
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UC Berkeley — BA in Cognitive Science and Data Science (concentration in Human Behavior and Psychology); minors in Education and Creative Writing
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Harvard University and Columbia University: professional development in international teaching, curriculum design, and redesigning education
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Extensive work/internship experiences in education and PBL
Mr. ETHAN LEWIS
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PhD in Outdoor Education, University of Edinburgh
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MEd. Agriculture Education, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
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BS Naturalist Science, Northland College
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teaching environmental education
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Classroom teaching
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Past Board of Directors for Sustainable Agriculture Education Association, Minnesota Association for Environmental Education and Edinburgh Garden Partners
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Amateur baker and photographer
Ms.LAURA WANG
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Teachers College at Columbia University — MA in Secondary Science Education
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Swarthmore College — BA in Chemistry and Asian Studies
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New York State Professional Teaching Certification in Chemistry (7-12)
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Senior Fellow of the Knowles Teacher Initiative
Mr. JOSHUA MCLEAN
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Stellenbosch University: BA Fine Art (Sculpture), MA Fine Art (Education)
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Teaching experience (Primary School, High school, NGO)
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Taipei developing STEAM education
Mr. MATT KEMPER
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Bradley University - Bachelors of Science in Political Science
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Android Software Engineer and Manager for various startups
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Previous Director for the North American Students of Cooperation
Mr. ANSHUL SINGH
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National Taiwan University of Science and Technology - Research scholar (PhD candidate)
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Experience in teaching mathematics and physics to under-graduate engineering students
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Qualified GATE (Institutes in Singapore, Germany allows GATE qualified candidates to pursue M.S or PhD)
Mr. JOHN HARRELL
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Bachelor of Arts in Applied Linguistics - Portland State University
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Cambridge CELTA certified
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English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Mandarin speaker
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6 years of EFL teaching experience in the US, Vietnam, and Taiwan
Mr. JACK FILMORE
- BA Politics and International Relations, Lancaster University, UK.
- A-level Psychology (A*), Fine Art, and Philosophy, Ulverston Victoria Sixth Form College.
- Cambridge CELTA certified.
- 7 years of teaching experience in Taiwan, Vietnam, and the UK.
- Frontline political experience as an elected local government representative in the UK.
Mr. WILLIAM OPENSHAW
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Taipei National University of the Arts
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New Media Art
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Performing member of Formosa Improv Group
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Performing member of Stage Fight (Shakespeare, Musicals, and Sketch)
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Proficient in Unity Game and Visual Art Development and Programming
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Experience creating Educational Games
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Experience Filming and Editing videos for Events
Mr. MOHIT SHARMA
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PhD, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei TW.
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Master’s, Punjab Engineering Collage (PEC), Chandigarh IN.
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Professional Researcher and Trained Educator.
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University Teaching Experience.
Mr. BRIAN WIEMER
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MA TEFL - Wright State University
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BA in Chinese Language and Culture - The Ohio State University
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10 years of teaching experience in Taiwan
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Associates in Visual Communication - Sinclair Community College
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Professional Photographer and Videographer since 2020
Mr. DENNIS WEINBERG
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Goucher College - BA in history with a concentration in secondary education
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Gratz College - Master of Arts in Education
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Dual PA certifications in math and social studies
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Teaching in inner city Philadelphia, algebra
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Teaching at Fuhsing Private School
Ms. PEIJU CHEN
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University of Hawaii at Manoa - Master of Science
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Nation Taiwan University - Bachelor degree, Foreign Languages and Literature
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OD Art Studio:Co-founder, Acting coach, Representitive
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10+ years of teaching: focuses on oral training, nonverbal expression, actor-teacher training, and underprivileged group-related advocacy group.
Ms. ZITING HUANG
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Beijing Language and Culture University Teaching Proficiency Certificate of Teaching Chinese as a Second Language
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National Taiwan Normal University Mandarin Teaching Qualification
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Taipei Language Institute Mandarin Teaching Qualification
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Chung Yuan Christian University, BFA in Commercial Design; IFA- Polimoda Fashion School, MA in Fashion Business and Retail Management
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Extensive experience in international retail/fashion business management, leadership training and development, and Yoga, Pilates teaching
Mr.LIU, SHUO-WEI
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Taipei National University of the Arts--Bachelor of Fine Arts majoring in Acting
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Taipei Municipal Jinhua Junior High School--Full-time sub teacher of performing arts
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OD Art Studio:Acting coach
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Taipei Mental Rehabilitation Association--Acting coach of theater workshop
Mr. MARCUS LARSEN-STRECKER
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National Taiwan University – MA Chinese-English Translation and Interpretation
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Tufts University – BA International Relations and Asian Studies
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Where There Be Dragons – 3 years as experiential educator leading student groups throughout Asia
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East Coast Advantage Elite Tutoring Services – 2 years teaching critical thinking, reading, and writing and providing admissions counseling
Mr. NICHOLAS COLLIER
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Wayne State University - BA in World History Major
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Co-founder/Creator of Tennō records
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Artist at PITS Detroit
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10+ Years of experience in music performance and production
Mr. FORREST THORNBERRY
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Morehead State University - Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics , Minor: Philosophy
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TEFL certified
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Mt. Sterling Parks and Recreation summer camp director/instructor for students K-12
Ms. HELEN TING
- School of Visual Arts - BFA - Illustration Major
- Founder of mosswater Art + Illustration studio
- Art tutoring and mentoring
Ms. YA-CHUAN,LIN
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National Taiwan University- Double Bachelor of Arts Degree in Anthropology and History
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Experience relaying archaeological and historical knowledge to the public
Ms. CHIA-CHEN, HSIEH
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National Taiwan Normal University- Bachelor of Arts in History.
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Experience teaching history in senior high schools.
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Junior High School and Senior Secondary School Teacher Certificate.
Mr. MARK COLLIN
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University of East Anglia - BSc in Biological Sciences
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A-levels in Biology (A), Chemistry(A), Maths(A*), and Physics (A at AS-level)
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TEFL certified
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Tutoring science and maths to international school students for the IGCSE, IB, and MYP programmes in Vietnam
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ESL teaching in Taiwan
Mr. BRANDON JACK
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Bachelors of Communication from Northwestern University in Radio/Television/Film
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Math Program instructor and coordinator
Mr. DAC CHANG
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Berklee College of Music - Electronic Production & Design and Piano Performance Dual Major
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Music Producer - Taiwan Pop/Hip-Hop Artists (春艷 持修 吳獻)
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Kao.inc Live Sessions - Band Leader, Arranger, Keyboard Player, Singer
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Keyboardist - Playing for Artists (Yellow, The Crane, LEO37)
Mr. JACEK KACZMAREK
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University of Bedfordshire - MSc Business Decision Management
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University of Nottingham – PGCE (international) CELTA certified
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British Council IELTS teacher and Expert
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Cambridge Examiner (YLE, FCE, PET, CAE)
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18+ years of teaching experience in High Schools (both international and local)
矢島 惠
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Master's Program in Japanese History, Japanese Kokugakuin Daigaku University
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Taught Japanese History four years at Shukutoku Sugamo Junior & Senior High School.
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Had been assisted Japanese university students in occupational planning
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Expert of Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)、Japanese Conversation、Business Japanese、Beginner Japanese and Advanced Japanese
Mr. OWEN LAN
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National Taiwan Normal University – MBA in Global business and strategy
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Fu Jen Catholic University – MS in Industrial, Organizational and Career Psychology
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Teaching experience
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AP class teaching experience
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Social innovation project implementation experience
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Teaching Focus:AP Psychology, AP Chemistry, AP Micro Econ
Mr. HENRY KAO
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University of Toronto - Honors B.Sc. Degree
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Major: Pharmacology & Human Biology
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Minor: Economics
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Experience:Lecturer, Biomedical Engineering, Graduate School, NCKU Science Teacher & Director, Yousheng Education Center
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Teaching Focus: AP Statistics, AP Macro Econ
Ms. LYDIA SHEN
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Pennsylvania State University - MA in TESOL
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Former instructor at the Intensive English Communication Program (IECP) at Penn State University, American English Institute (AEI) at the University of Oregon, and Language Testing and Training Center (LTTC)
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Specializes in ACT/SAT/TOEFL/IELTS test preparation
Mr. LEWIS LIN
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York University - MSc. Specialized in Physics and Astronomy
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Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics - Research Assistant
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International schools teaching experience
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AP Physics 1/ AP Physics 2/ AP Physics Cs/ AP Calculus AB/BC
Junior High Vice Principal - Ms. RAPUNZEL TU
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University of British Columbia, BMus.
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Over 20 years of teaching, training experience & management roles in education
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Founder and Director of Mama Mia Music & Movement
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Trainer, supervisor & parenting advisor in Ningbo & Shanghai, China
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Guest lecturer to the students of the Department of Child Care and Education in universities
Junior High Dean of Academic Affairs - Mr. ALAN LO
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The University of Hong Kong - Master of Education in Liberal Studies
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The University of Hong Kong - Post Graduate Diploma of Education - History/Chinese History, minor in Liberal Studies
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Simon Fraser University - BA in History
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Over 10 years of teaching experience.
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Taught at Diocesan Girls' School (Hong Kong) & St. Paul's Co-educational College (Hong Kong).
Junior High Dean of Administration & Student Affairs - MS. KIMBERLY CHEN
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University of California, Fresno
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Certificate of Teaching Chinese as a second language
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TESOL Certificate
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Over 10 years of teaching and management roles in education.
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Board secretary at Li-Jen International Private School
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Teaching assistant at TAS
Junior High Homeroom Teacher - Ms. JOY CHANG
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Professional Development Course - Fresno Pacific University
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B.A. French - Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages
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Coach Certificate - National Federation of State High School Association
- 6 years of experience as a Sports Coach and class assistant.
Junior High Homeroom Teacher - Ms. TRACY CHEN
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B.S. in Psychology - National Chung Cheng University
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10 years of experience in school counseling at international schools.
Junior High Homeroom Teacher - Ms. FEN HSIEH
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MA in Chinese Literature - National Tsing Hua University
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Secondary Teacher Certificate - NCNU
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3 years of teaching experience in Chinese.
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Former Chinese instructor at United States Military Academy West Point.
Ms. SANDRA CHAN
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Bachelor of Education (Teaching) - University of Auckland
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English teacher with 6 years of experience overseas.
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Registered Yoga and mindfulness instructor.
Mr. ANDERS BLOMSO
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BA in English and Religious Studies - Whittier College Ongoing
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MA in Taiwan Literature, Language, and Culture - National Taiwan Normal University
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English teacher with 6 years of experience in the US and Taiwan.
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Experienced Swimming Coach.
Mr. BRADLEY GATES
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Bachelor of Arts - Columbia College of Chicago
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English teaching experience.
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Specialized in teaching students with special educational needs.
Mr. ARVIND KUMAR
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Ph.D in Physics from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar India
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Master of Science in Physics from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, India.
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Bachelor of Science (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) from Himachal Pradesh University Shimla, India.
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One session teaching experience as a lecturer in Physics at DAV College, Amritsar, India.
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About one and half years teaching experience as lecturer in Physics at SBS Polytechnic & Pharmacy College, Patti, Amritsar, India.
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One session teaching experience as a guest lecturer in Physics in CIPET Amritsar India.
Mr. Guy Pugh
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MSci Mathematics at the University of Bristol
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2 years experience teaching STEM focusing on math and coding in Taipei
Ms. JENNY HE
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Academic Assistant - Ms. JENNY HE
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National Taipei College of Business - Bachelor of Business Administration
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Kindergarten teaching experience
Health Teacher - Ms. MEI-HUI WANG
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National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
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Lecturer of Taiwan Association for Sexuality Education
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Gender Education Lecturer for Elementary and High Schools
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Parent Education Lecturer
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Director of Nutrition Education, Taipei Red Crown Center
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Lecturer Ching Kuo Institute of Management and Health
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Nursing Physician at Taipei Veterans General Hospital
Executive Assistant - Mr. ROGER LIN
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Bachelor of Arts - Ringling College of Art and Design
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Online marketing experience
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Media producer