MEET OUR TEAM
Meet our dedicated team at Can-Star Academy, with an average of 10+ years of experience in tutoring and academic advising.
Advising Team
Aggie
M.Ed, TESL Cert., Interpret & Trans Cert.
20+ years’ experience in College Counseling and Application. She is a teacher/mentor with creativity and empathy. Every year, her students have been accepted in Top 30 schools in North America.
#Administration #Program planning
Echo
M. M., Columbia University College Application Counseling Certificate
30+ years’ experience in College Counseling and Application. She is detail-oriented and responsible. She is committed to bring students one step closer to their dream university.
#Administration #Department head
Hannah
M.Ed.
8+ years’ experience in College Counseling and Application. Possesses in-depth understanding of Canadian institutions and application processes. A professional with meticulous methods well recognized by both parents and students.
#Administration #Academic Advisor #University Prep #University Application
Roy
B.Eng.
With a background in electrical engineering, he shares valuable experiences with students and colleagues alike. His previous experience armed him with unique skills and work ethic. He is highly trusted by students and parents.
#Administration #Academic Advisor #University Prep
Jie
B.Sci.
25 years as the head of teaching and research at the High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China. Her commitment to the teaching and attentive care for students has made her a trusted person among parents and students.
#Administration #Office Manager
Allan
B.A., B. Sci.
A history of teaching and editing students’ university applications. Uses the students’ aptitude to guide his instructions. With his solid foundation in writing, he is able to tease out the students’ shining points
#Administration #Program planning
Tutoring Team
B.A., B. Sci. Read More
6+ years of tutoring math, science and english
; Tries to connect with students, making sessions more comfortable; Utilises relevant analogies and metaphors to communicate difficult concepts; Emphasis on compassion, understanding, and patience. #STEM #Math #Chemistry #Biology #ESL
M. Arts, B.A., B. Ed. Read More
5+ years as teacher in Canada and international institutions; 10+ experience as an advocate for those unfortunate; Able to effectively amicably balance all stakeholders interests ; Able to navigate demands & needs of all parties to achieve mutual satisfaction
#University Application # English #ESL
B. A., ESL Teaching & TESOL Cert. Read More
20+ years of teaching ESL experience
; Exceptional ability to balance students need and prescribed learning outcomes; Experienced in teaching in both China and Canada; Able to function as the cultural and linguistic bridge between China and Canada
#ESL #English
B. Med. Lab. Sci. Read More
15+ years of STEM teaching experience, including university students; Experienced with a spectrum of students from K to university; Optimized tailored learning plan result in a history of students achieving 4/5 AP ; Studied in UBC Science One Program and graduated from Medical Laboratory Science #STEM #Chemistry #Biology #Calculus #Physics #MacroEconomics #Microeconomics
M. Arch., B. En. Design, Think Parametric Cert. Read More
Nearly 10 years of professional experience in the field of architecture; Worked on projects around the world, including Canada, Europe, and Africa; Member/ involved in European and Canadian architect companies; Currently teaching in Emily Carr University. #3D modeling # Architectural design #2D design
M. Ed, B. Fine Arts Read More
10+ years of professional photography studio experience; Professional experience in photography, graphic design, event planning, marketing etc; Fluent in a variety of programs, including Photoshop, inDesign, Illustrator etc; Worked with various creative institutions
#Art #Design
Ph.D. In Physics & Mathematics Read More
25+ years of experience as aerospace engineer
; 20+ years of experience in teaching AP and IB students; Approaches each student with personalized lesson plans; Uses an active style of teaching; follows students from start of studies to end of exams #STEM #Math #AP Math #Physics #AP Physics #Competition
M. Sci., M. Arts, B. Sci. Read More
An award-winning educator, with awards from both the US and Chinese institutions; 10+ years as Comp. Sci teacher and 4 years as a researcher ; Fluent in 8 programing languages and familiar with related tools and databases; Contributed and involved in various programming projects
#Coding #AP Computer Science
Ph. D. In Systemic Theology Read More
Experience in teaching in universities and high school alike; Achieved excellence in academia
; Has published thesis and research; Has a command of Ancient Greek, French, Biblical Hebrew, Latin & German #English #ESL #University Application #Competition #AP US History
M. Ed., B. Chinese Lit., TESL Diploma Read More
10+ years of ESL teaching experience; Taught SAT & SSAT level English reading, vocab, & writing; Experienced in teaching teens & adults alike; Familiar with teaching tools, including zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Drive etc
#English #ESL
M. Sci., B. Sci. Read More
Nearly 20 years of teaching experience; 7 years of professional engineering experience; Comfortable with wide range of competencies from grade school math to AP levels; Worked in both China and Canada
#Math #AP Math #AP Chemistry #AP Physics #Stem
M. App. Math., B. Math. Read More
Nealy 10 years of teaching experience including SAT, AP, & undergraduate classes; History of winning mathematics competition championships; Familiar with teaching teens to university students; Worked as financial analyst
#Math #AP Stats
B. Arts, Admin., Manage., and Teaching Cert., Meteorology Diploma Read More
Nearly 15 years of teaching experience; Proficient in wide range of STEM topics, from grade 5 to SAT level; Experienced in working with various institutions throughout Vancouver; Worked with Stats Canada & Tax Centres #Math #STEM # Physics #Chemistry #Calculus #AP Chemistry
M. B. A., M. App. Psych., B. App. Sci. Read More
Ran own business as well as working as director of business development; Professional experience as behaviour interventionist; Hosts local philosophy discussion group; Immersed in both Canadian and Hong Kong cultures #Business #Case Competition
B.Sci. Read More
Nearly 5 years of teaching Math & Chinese; Comfortable with teaching in large classes and one to one; Fluent in English, Mandarin, & Taiwanese and operational ability in French & Cantonese; Currently studying Doctor of Pharmacy #AP Psychology
M. Arts, B. Arts Read More
Nearly 20 years of teaching experience; Experienced in IELTS, SSAT, SAT, & CELPIP preps; An English & Social studies teacher at a private school; Taught in various institutions, from tutoring academies to universities #English #AP Economics #Psychology #IELTS #Social Studies #History
B.CS. Read More
Has professional experience with multiple tech companies, including Amazon; Experienced in software design and development; Proficient in a variety of programming languages; Rich experience in teaching AP Computer Science A and AP Computer Science Principles.#Computer Science #AP Computer Science A #AP Computer Science Principles #Software Design #Technology
B.Edu Read More
Expert in teaching French to non-native speakers, with a focus on French teaching methodologies; 5 years of rich experience teaching French at institutions under the French Ministry of Education;
A veteran educator with the Vancouver French School Board and the Vancouver School Board.
Skilled at teaching students aged 11 to 16. #French #Foreign Language Teaching #French Learning
B.A. Read More
Rich in teaching experience; Builds trust and a strong bond with students for a cozy classroom vibe; Tailors teaching to each student's needs, spotlighting their growth.- #ESL (English as a Second Language) . #English #Mathematics #Science
B.Engi & Dr. Chem Read More
10 years as a teaching assistant at Simon Fraser University (SFU); Since 2012, he has been teaching at secondary education, becoming an expert in physics, chemistry (covering grades 11 to 12, AP, IB, SAT courses), and mathematics (including pre-calculus grade 12, AP, and SAT courses).
#STEM #Physics #Chemistry #Mathematics #AP Physics #AP Chemistry #AP Calculus #IB Chemistry
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