Our Faculty
師資介紹
David
I am from the beautiful state of Oregon, where I received an elementary teaching license and a master’s degree in education from Portland State University. I worked in Portland schools for two years before moving to Taipei. I have now lived in Taipei for more than eight years and have primarily been working in the public school system. I have taught a wide variety of lessons to thousands of students here. These range from more serious classes based around learning phonics and grammar, to more fun classes such as playing the drums, learning about music around the world, and even playing ping pong. I look forward to putting my experience to use at Maple Tree Academy and helping students improve their English. I am a big fan of the outdoors and enjoy hiking and biking, as well as just hanging out at home with my family.
在學經歷：
美國波特蘭州立大學教育碩士
具美國小學教師執照
十年以上美國與台灣雙邊教學資歷
Cerina
Born and raised in the United States, Cerina has always been interested in different cultures and languages. In 2007, after graduating from Oral Roberts University with a degree in International Relations, she had the opportunity to teach English in South Korea. Her original plan was to stay for one year, but she ended up staying for eight years. She studied the Korean language at Konkuk University in Seoul and became even more passionate about learning languages and teaching English. In 2015, she moved to Taiwan and obtained her TESOL certificate. During that same year, she started working with Studio Classroom and taught English on television. Missing the classroom experience, she decided to return to teaching children. She has been with us for more than three years.
在學經歷：
美國歐洛羅伯茲大學國際關係學士
TESOL 國際英語教學證照
逾三年空中英語教室電視教師、編輯與作家經驗
十年以上韓國與台灣雙邊教學資歷
Hanna
Originally from sunny California, Hanna has always had an adventurous spirit and a passion for helping children learn and grow. After earning her bachelor’s degree in Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education, she began an international teaching journey that has taken her to classrooms in the United States, Australia, Kuwait, and Taiwan.
Along the way, she earned her TEFL certification through a Scottish organization and discovered that some of life’s best lessons happen both inside and outside the classroom. She believes children learn best when they are actively engaged, having fun, and excited to discover something new each day.
Beyond the classroom, she enjoys traveling, learning new languages, meeting people from different cultures, and slipping beneath the waves for a scuba diving adventure. Taiwan has captured a special place in her heart, and she is delighted to be joining the Maple Tree Academy family.
在學經歷：
國際雙語教育教學認證
七年以上美國、台灣、澳洲與科威特教學資歷
專精兒童行為輔導與特殊教育支持
專業急救與心肺復甦術認證
Christina
Christina was born and raised in the United States, and she graduated from Oral Roberts University in 2007. In 2009, she moved to Seoul to teach English and had the opportunity to work in the children's entertainment industry, performing on television shows for children. In 2015, Christina came to Taipei to work for Studio Classroom, where she was the host for Let's Talk in English. Christina is a TESOL-certified teacher and has been teaching at our school for over three years. She continues to devote herself to her students and strives to be a positive influence in English education. Her personal passions are cats and traveling the world.
在學經歷：
美國歐洛羅伯茲大學學士
TESOL 國際英語教學證照
逾三年空中英語教室電視教師、編輯與作家經驗
十年以上韓國與台灣雙邊教學資歷
Michael
Hello! I am Teacher Michael from New Jersey, USA. I have been living in Taiwan for the past seven years teaching English. I strive to create a learning environment where all students feel confident participating and are not afraid to make mistakes. Every student has different interests and needs that I hope to satisfy in a harmonious classroom environment. I enjoy watching my students strengthen their weaknesses and gain confidence in their abilities.
Beyond teaching, I am also a game designer. I mostly design strategy games (like Chess) and puzzle games (like Candy Crush, but more interesting). Making a game is similar to teaching in a classroom because the main goal is to design an "experience" that the players (the students) want to focus on. I also like to study and teach Kung Fu, practice guitar, and play Ultimate Frisbee. I probably should spend more time trying to learn Chinese! I look forward to learning and making memories in the classroom.
在學經歷：
美國伊利諾大學厄巴納香檳分校理學士
逾八年豐富在台教學經驗
業餘遊戲比賽設計與策劃
Barbara
Hello! Originally from the United States, I have dedicated the past seven years to international education. After enriching the lives of students in South Korea and the public school system here in Taiwan, I am absolutely thrilled to welcome your children to our Maple Tree Academy campus.
My teaching philosophy centers on empowering young learners through engaging and immersive classroom experiences. Guided by my personal motto to "Believe in yourself, dream, and do good," I strive to cultivate a joyful learning environment. My ultimate goal is to ensure every child feels completely confident to express themselves in English, explore new ideas, and make a positive impact on the world!
在學經歷：
美國波爾州立大學理學士
具美國代課教師執照
TEFL 國際英語教學證照
逾七年豐富教學經驗
Bee
Hello! I am Bee, a teacher originally from Canada. I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts from OCAD University and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Waterloo, where I also earned a certificate in the Fundamentals of University Teaching. I have spent seven years working within Canadian universities as a professor and teaching assistant. During this time, I also developed and led collaborative arts and writing programs for young learners outside the university setting. My interest in language learning and passion for helping students excel in English led me to obtain my TEFL certificate.
I am motivated and passionate about my work, and I am persistent in achieving educational goals for myself and my students. Drawing from my experience in the arts and academia, I ensure an engaging, high-quality, and tailored learning experience for all students. As a teacher, I aim to build confidence in students’ English language abilities and help set the stage for continuous learning beyond the classroom.
在學經歷：
加拿大滑鐵盧大學藝術創作碩士
加拿大安大略藝術設計大學藝術學士
加拿大滑鐵盧大學教學基礎證書
TEFL 國際英語教學證照
八年以上加拿大與台灣雙邊教學資歷
Eveyln
Hello, I am Evelyn from Sydney, Australia! I am pleased to be a part of the amazing team here at Maple Tree.
I have been living in Taiwan for almost three years, and I have truly enjoyed my time in this beautiful and welcoming country. I am a very passionate teacher who loves being with children and watching them grow.
As a teacher, my aim is to create an engaging classroom environment filled with opportunities for students to express themselves freely. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Contemporary Music Performance, so I will definitely be incorporating some musical elements into my classes!
在學經歷：
澳洲 JMC Academy 現代音樂表演學士
澳洲 TAFE 音樂創作與編曲進階文憑
澳洲 TAFE 音樂產業與聲音製作文憑
於雪梨專修中文並深諳跨文化交流
逾三年豐富在台教學經驗