
Our Instructors

STAN MARKOTICH
He is currently a professor at the Department of History and Literature at Simon Fraser University (SFU). He received his Ph.D in physics at Indiana University. He also used to be a war correspondent in the United States. He used to serve as a professor at Middlebury College, which is ranked fourth in the United States, and also served as a professor at Indiana University. He has published numerous works in English literature and learning, and is a lecturer for the United States Air Force curriculum. His extensive academic experience has led him to publish over a hundred academic papers. He is currently the Director of Education at Mind College, leading and training a team of teachers. With many years of teaching experience in North America, he has helped more than a hundred students achieve their dreams of attending top North American schools.
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Specialised courses: SAT Intensive Course; SAT Intensive Course; English Literature Appreciation; Advanced English Writing.

K.P. WEE
Graduated from UBC Sauder School of Business with a major in economics, author of Amazon English best-selling book, holder of TESL Teaching Certificate, has self-edited and published 8 books related to English learning. With rigorous scholarship and flexible and diverse teaching methods, it can teach according to the needs of students, and has cultivated many students with high English scores. Main courses: BC High School English 10, 11, 12; IELTS Speaking; CELPIP Speaking; ESL Writing; SSAT Reading; SSAT Vocabulary; English Literature.

DAN TIDSBURY
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ELIZABETH JOHNSTON
Elizabeth is an experienced teacher with a BA in English and History, a MA in Political Science and Economics, a TESL certificate and a BC teaching certificate. She mainly teaches ESL, English, social subjects and SSAT courses for elementary and middle school students. She also teaches adult English and citizenship test. She has taught with the Vancouver School Board for over 20 years.

MONIKA EDINGER
Graduated from the Department of Literature of UBC with a Ph.D. and a Master of Arts in French. He is currently a lecturer and postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Literature of UBC. More than 10 years of teaching experience, master 7 languages, of which 3 languages are proficient in English, French and German. Monica is deeply loved by students for her kind and rigorous teaching style.

MR. GAO
Doctor of Xi'an Jiaotong University, post doctor of Oxford University, post doctor of Chinese University of Hong Kong. Teacher Gao is a senior teacher with thirty years of teaching experience. Before immigrating to Canada, he has been engaged in teaching and scientific research in Chinese universities, serving as lecturer, associate professor and other positions. At the same time, I have three years of teaching experience as a middle school physics teacher. After immigrating to Canada in 2000, he has been engaged in teaching physics and mathematics, and is well-known in Vancouver. He mainly teaches university mathematics, various physics subjects, and calculus (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations). Middle school mathematics and physics, specializing in the teaching and counseling of various exams such as mathematics and physics AP, IB and SAT, and students have achieved very good results. At the same time, he is also good at tutoring various physics competitions. In the past two years, some students have won the fifth and seventh places in the Canadian Physics Olympiad, and one of them joined the Canadian Olympic team. At the same time, Mr. Gao is also engaged in the design of architectural structures in local construction companies, and has local theoretical teaching and practical experience in engineering applications.
Main courses: AP Physics1,2,C

TOVEY
Bachelor of Psychology from SFU
UBC Master of Education
After I came to Vancouver as a freshman, I began to tutor my classmates and the psychology courses I had learned. Sophomore year began working as a research assistant in two psychology labs (Cognitive Psychology, Geriatric Behavioral Neuroscience). In her junior year, she became a special education teacher, specializing in the treatment of children with autism. Later, he became an autism treatment mentor (mentor), responsible for training other new autism therapists and providing them with psychological counseling.
Main courses: psychology, mathematics competition, root and affix, SSAT and high school mathematics, calculus, physics, statistics, society
Favorite quote: Don't mention luck or talent if you don't work hard enough.

STEPHEN
Stephen earned his Bachelor's degree in Psychology from UBC and subsequently completed his MBA degree. Throughout his academic journey at UBC, he served as a Teaching Assistant for three consecutive semesters, a role that showcased his aptitude in both written communication and speech delivery. His prowess in written communication and public speaking further underscored his pedagogical strengths. Merging his innate talents with unwavering dedication, Stephen stands out as a good teacher poised for excellence. Engaging with individuals from different backgrounds has not only enriched his worldview but also refined his pedagogical approach, ensuring inclusivity and adaptability in his classrooms. This commitment to education, especially in the realms of English and writing instruction, is evidence of his belief in the transformative power of effective teaching and communication.
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Main courses: English Gr.8-12 (Focus on Reading, Writing and Grammar); IELTS/TOFEL (Writing [Grammar + Key vocabulary and English collocations] and Speaking), ESL English, and Adult English.
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Favourite quote: La simplicité est la clé de l'élégance.

Joanny
Joanny holds a Master’s degree in Language Studies from the University of Leeds in the UK and completed her undergraduate studies in English at Guangzhou University. Since 2009, she has focused on teaching IELTS, TOEFL, and the language sections of the SAT and SSAT exams.
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Her teaching style is not only passionate and patient but also highly personalized to meet the needs of different students. As a result, she has received widespread praise. Through her unique and effective teaching methods, students are often able to improve their scores in a short time significantly.
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Main courses: IELTS, TOEFL, CELPIP, SAT, and SSAT.

Lee
Teaching Characteristics: Over 10 years of teaching experience, interactive and adaptive education that dynamically adjusts teaching methods based on students' comprehension levels and learning habits to achieve personalized communication.
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Educational Background: Master's degree from UBC; Bachelor's in Economics and Applied Mathematics, Master's in Computer Science and Data Science.
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Teaching Subjects: Undergraduate thesis guidance, comprehensive Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Statistical Modeling for high school and undergraduate levels, and PPT creation.

MR. CLOUD
In 2018, he majored in biochemistry and minored in physics at the University of Toronto.
Believe in science, love science, like to study, and hope that through communication and education, students can gradually understand the essence of science, be willing to explore, and love science; learn to use scientific thinking to solve problems encountered in their own study and daily life.
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Main courses: AP Chemistry, AP Calculus, Math Competition
Favorite quote: The essence of science is the methodology of exploring the world, and mathematics is a set of tools that science often uses.