VIS brings together educators from diverse global backgrounds, united by a shared commitment to progressive education. We are dedicated to recruiting only the most distinguished and innovative educators worldwide. VIS features educators from all over the world who share our love of progressive education. We hire only the best educators from around the world.

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Dr. Brooke Bianchi-Pennington

• PhD in Literacy Studies, University of Tennessee

• 14 years of teaching experience

• Trained in AP Literature, AP Language, and AP Research

• Publications include the Journal of Language and Literacy, The ALAN Review, the Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, etc.

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Mr. Austin Brigman

• Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Wisconsin - River Falls

• USA Licensed Teacher - Art K-12 and ESL K-12

• Oxford Seminars TESOL/TESL/TEFL certified

• Art Garden Studio - Co-founder, Curriculum Designer, and Teacher

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Mr. Byron Clarke

• Master of Business Administration, National Chengchi University

• Bachelor of Business Administration, Brock University

• Accounting Teaching Assistant, National Chengchi University

• Strategic Business Analyst and Marketing Account Manager

• UK Qualified Teacher Status - Business Studies and Economics

• Post Graduate Certificate in Education, University of Sunderland

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Mr. Dac Chang

• Dual Major in Electronic Production & Design and Piano Performance, Berklee College of Music

• Music Producer - Taiwan Pop/Hip-Hop Artists (春艷 持修 吳獻)

• Kao.inc Live Sessions - Band Leader, Arranger, Keyboard Player, Singer

• Keyboardist - Playing for Artists (Yellow, The Crane, LEO37)

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Ms. Peiju Chen

• Master of Science, University of Hawaii at Manoa

• Bachelor's in Foreign Languages and Literature, Nation Taiwan University

• OD Art Studio: Co-founder, Acting coach, Representative

• 10+ years of teaching: focuses on oral training, nonverbal expression, actor-teacher training, and 
  underprivileged group-related advocacy

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Mr. Nicholas Collier

• BA in World History, Wayne State University

• Co-founder/Creator of Tennō Records

• Artist at PITS Detroit

• 10+ years of experience in music performance and production

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Mr. Mark Collin 

• University of East Anglia - BSc in Biological Sciences 

• A-levels in Biology (A), Chemistry(A), Maths(A*), and Physics (A at AS-level)

• TEFL certified

• Tutoring science and maths to international school students for the IGCSE, IB, and MYP programs in Vietnam

• ESL teaching in Taiwan

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Mr. Mark Ford

• M.F.A. Syracuse University

• B.A. Indiana University, 

• Taught at Syracuse University, Northern Arizona University (USA); Chaoyang University of Technology (TW)

• Created Film and Digital Video department at Northland Pioneer College (Navajo Nation, USA)

• Nominated for Golden Bell (金鐘獎) for Best Sound, Time Lapse, 2010, Golden Horse (台北金馬影展) for Best Sound,
  Stray Dogs, 2013, Taipei Film Festival Awards, co-director, Ripples Apart, 2017

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Mr. David Greenland

• University of the Free State - BSc in Chemistry with Physics and Biology

• TEFL and SACE Certified

• 8 years of teaching experience

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Ms. Chia-Chen, Hsieh

• Bachelor of Arts in History, National Taiwan Normal University

• Experience teaching history in senior high schools

• Junior High School and Senior Secondary School Teacher Certificate

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Dr. Brittney Nicole Judkins

• PhD in Education

• MA in Secondary Mathematics Teaching, University of Phoenix

• BS in Psychology with minors in chemistry and mathematics, Texas A&M University

• Triple certified in Texas: composite science, secondary mathematics, special education

• Pursuing coursework in data analytics and coding

• 10 years teaching Algebra 1 in America, 5 years teaching both math and science in Taiwan, experience teaching AP-level
  Psychology, Chemistry, and Computer Science Principles

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Mr. Jacek Kaczmarek

• MSc in Business Decision Management, University of Bedfordshire

• PGCE (International), University of Nottingham

• Social, Educational, Mental Health needs of Children in school certified
• Supporting children with ADHD in school certified
• Supporting children with Autism in school certified

• CELTA certified

• British Council IELTS teacher and Expert

• Cambridge Examiner (YLE, FCE, PET, CAE)

• 18+ years of teaching experience in High Schools (both international and local)

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Mr. Henry Kao 

• Honors B.Sc. Degree in Pharmacology & Human Biology, University of Toronto

• Minor: Economics

• Experience: Lecturer, Biomedical Engineering, Graduate School, NCKU Science Teacher & Director, Yousheng Education Center

• Teaching Focus: AP Statistics, AP Macro Econ

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Mr. Owen Lan 

• National Taiwan Normal University – MBA in Global business and strategy

• Fu Jen Catholic University – MS in Industrial, Organizational and Career Psychology

• AP class teaching experience: AP Psychology, AP Chemistry, AP Micro Econ

• Social innovation project implementation experience

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Mr. Marcus Larsen-Strecker

• MA in Chinese-English Translation and Interpretation, National Taiwan University

• BA in International Relations and Asian Studies, Tufts University

• Where There Be Dragons – 3 years as experiential educator leading student groups throughout Asia

• East Coast Advantage Elite Tutoring Services – 2 years teaching critical thinking, reading, and writing and providing
  admissions counseling

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Dr. Ethan Lewis

• PhD Education, University of Edinburgh

• MEd Agriculture Education with Work-based Learning Coordinator, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

• BS in Naturalist Science, Northland College

• Teaching environmental education

• Past Board of Directors for Sustainable Agriculture Education Association, Minnesota Association for Environmental Education,
  and Edinburgh Garden Partners  

• Experience working with first-generation college-bound students and working with first-generation US immigrants

• Minnesota Teaching Licenses:
  Tier 4 license Agricultural Education for grades 5-12
  Tier 4 Teacher Coordinator Work-Based Learning for grades 9-12

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Ms. Jaye Lin

• MA in Comparative Literature and Art History, Georg August University of Göttingen

• Independent curator for film festivals and film producer

• Founder of Bolin Studio for GE and TW cultural exchange programs

• Work Experience: Peggy Guggenheim, Stadtmuseum Berlin, Berlinale, etc.

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Mr. Lewis Lin 

• MSc in Physics and Astronomy, York University

• Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics - Research Assistant

• International school teaching experience

• Teaching Focus: AP Physics 1/ AP Physics 2/ AP Physics C/ AP Calculus AB/BC

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Mr. Liu, Shuo-Wei

• Bachelor of Fine Arts majoring in Acting, Taipei National University of the Arts

• Full-time sub teacher of performing arts, Taipei Municipal Jinhua Junior High School

• OD Art Studio: Acting coach

• Taipei Mental Rehabilitation Association: Acting coach of theater workshop

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Mr. Alan Lo 

• Master of Education in Liberal Studies

• Post Graduate Diploma of Education - History/Chinese History, The University of Hong Kong

• Bachelor of Arts in History, Simon Fraser University

• Over 10 years of teaching experience.

• Taught at Diocesan Girls' School (Hong Kong) & St. Paul's Co-educational College (Hong Kong).

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Mr. David Aaron Marchant

• PhD Asian studies [in progress], National Chengchi University, emphasis on political psychology

• MSc Applied Social and Political Psychology

• BA in Psychology and Political Science (Foreign Affairs)

• Experienced in K-12 education (Literature, Geography, and World History)

• United States Marine Corps-Data Network Specialist (cybersecurity and network administration)

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Mr. Joshua Mclean

• Stellenbosch University: BA Fine Art (Sculpture), MA Fine Art (Education)

• Teaching experience (Primary School, High school, NGO)

• Taipei developing STEAM education

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Mr. John Murn

• BA in Journalism, University of Wisconsin

• BA in Language and Linguistics, University of Wisconsin

• Non-Profit Leadership: All Hands Taiwan (Co-Founder); Red Room (Executive Director)

• MBA Guest Lecturer - NTNU, NSYSU

• 10 years working in advertising agencies before pivoting to education

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Mr. William Openshaw

• New Media Art, Taipei National University of the Arts

• Performing member of Formosa Improv Group

• Performing member of Stage Fight (Shakespeare, Musicals, and Sketch)

• Proficient in Unity Game and Visual Art Development and Programming

• Experience creating educational games

• Experience filming and editing videos for events

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Mr. Tristan Reynolds

• Master's of Science in Educational Studies, Johns Hopkins University

• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Philosophy, and Economics, Transylvania University

• Teaching Licenses in the US & UK

• Teaching Alumni, Teach for America

• Global Schools Advocate, Sustainable Development Solutions Network

• Experience working with multilingual students and working with gifted & talented students

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Mr. Fahad Shahid

• Master of Business Administration, specializing in Data Science from Taipei Medical University.

• Certified Full-stack JavaScript Engineer, with expertise in Web Application development.

• Founder of DHA Academy in Pakistan, bringing 10 years of experience in educating Junior and Senior High students.

• Currently researching Generative Artificial Intelligence and supporting graduate students in Smart Health Integrated Management.

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College Counselor Ms. Rosalyn Shih 

• Bachelor of Arts in English, Columbia University (cum laude)

• New York State Initial Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education (English Language Arts)

• Trained Mindfulness Coach 
• 10+ years of college counseling experience

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Mr. Daniel Hsu 

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Stanford University

• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Harvard University 
  

• Lotus Award recipient, Hunan

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Mr. Anshul Singh

• Research Scholar (PhD candidate), National Taiwan University of Science and Technology

• Experience in teaching mathematics and physics to undergraduate engineering students

• Qualified GATE (Institutes in Singapore, Germany allow GATE-qualified candidates to pursue M.S or PhD)

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Mr. Ian Thomassen

• York College of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science with a Minor in Geography 

• HULT University of London - History and International Relations

• IL State Certification in Social Studies

• Trinity College London - CertTESOL/TEFL/TESL

• 12 years experience teaching in Taiwan at international and bilingual schools 

• Human Resources and AP Human Geography teacher

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Mr. Forrest Thornberry

• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Morehead State University (Minor: Philosophy)

• TEFL certified

• Mt. Sterling Parks and Recreation summer camp director/instructor for students K-12

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Mr. Dennis Weinberg 

• Gratz College - Master of Arts in Education 

• Goucher College - BA in history with a concentration in secondary education 

• Dual PA certifications in Math and Social Studies 

• Taught Algebra in inner-city Philadelphia

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Mr. Brian Wiemer

• MA TEFL - Wright State University

• BA in Chinese Language and Culture - The Ohio State University

• 10 years of teaching experience in Taiwan

• Associates in Visual Communication - Sinclair Community College

• Professional Photographer and Videographer since 2020

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Mr. Chiao-Lun Cheng

• Founding ML Engineer, Scale AI (Apr 2018 – Sep 2024, San Francisco, CA)
• Freelance Data Scientist (Dec 2015 – Apr 2018, Taipei City, Taiwan)
• Chief Technology Officer, Minus Inc. (May 2014 – Oct 2015, Taipei City, Taiwan)
• Principal, Katong Capital (Jul 2010 – Apr 2014)
• Associate, McKinsey & Company (Nov 2008 – Jul 2010, New York, NY)
• Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, MIT (2008)
• B.S. in Chemistry; B.A. in Molecular & Cell Biology; Physics Minor, UC Berkeley (2003)

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Ms. Tiffesha Telesford

• Bachelor of Science: Applied Mathematics from National Chiao Tung University
• Master of Business Administration from Ming Chuan University
• Industry experience Fintech: Consultant and Project Management Comment end

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Ms. Wen Chi Yu

• Master of Arts in Chinese Linguistics and Literature, Yuan Ze University

• The Certificate Examination for Proficiency in Teaching Chinese as a Second/Foreign Language

• 10+ years of teaching experience in Chinese literature and language
  

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矢島　惠

• Master's Program in Japanese History, Japanese Kokugakuin Daigaku University

• Taught Japanese History four years at Shukutoku Sugamo Junior & Senior High School.

• Had been assisted Japanese university students in occupational planning

• Expert of Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), Japanese Conversation, Business Japanese, Beginner Japanese,
  and Advanced Japanese

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Ms. Echo Wang

• MA in French Literature, Université de Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV)

• DALF C2 diploma holder
  

• Certified examiner of French test DELF A1-DELF B2 & DALF C1
  

• Judge of the 3rd Éloquentia, Concours d’Éloquence (National French Debate Competition)

• 10+ years of experience teaching in college

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Ms. Sparkle Chiang

• Bachelor of Arts, Fu-Jen University, Taiwan
• 15+ years of experience in Korean teaching 
• Teaching experience specialist on 1-6 TOPIK level Learning, Business Korean, Oral, Secondary extracurricular, One-on-one self-educated counseling, etc.

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English (ENG4U-B2) Teacher - Ms. Dalena Tran

• Concordia University- B.Ed in TESL

•  Royal Roads University- M.A in Educational Leadership and Management

•  B Certified- Language and literature: Implementing the MYP curriculum Category 1

• 10+ years teaching experience in Canada and Taiwan

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AP Psychology - Mr. Henrique Cilliers

• BA Humanities - Applied English & Psychology | Stellenbosch University

• PGCE (Post-grad Certificate of Education) | Stellenbosch University

• 10 years of teaching experience

• 9 years of work experience in Taiwan

• 6 years of teaching experience at an International Private School