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DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES
Mr. Dominic Lee
Vice Principal
Department of Humanities
dominic.lee@maplehilledu.com
Dominic has degrees at UBC both on Arts and Education. With extensive working experience in Hong Kong and Australia, he is apt at understanding the requests from international students and communicating efficiently to solve problems individually. Apart from his excellence at English and Social Studies teaching, Dominic also focuses on cultivating students’ ability of leadership, creative thinking, teamwork and other comprehensive qualities.
Ms. Evelyn Yang
Department of Humanities
evelyn.yang@maplehilledu.com
Having earned a Bachelor of Education degree at the University of Alberta, majoring in English and minoring in ESL, Ms. Yang uses her enduring passion for language and art to inspire students to learn creatively. Ms. Yang has had extensive experience working with English language learners in both China and Canada, encouraging them to utilize English consistently and authentically in the classroom while embracing diverse perspectives. Ms. Yang’s goal is to help her students become active, open-minded lifelong learners and create work that they can truly take pride in.
Mr. Kris Hansen
Department of Humanities
kris.hansen@maplehilledu.com
Mr. Hansen is a passionate and experienced teacher who began his teaching career in Japan after graduating from university with degrees in Global History/World Literature and Secondary Education. Mr. Hansen enjoys the challenge of teaching international high school students and can relate to the difficulties of learning a second language from his efforts in learning Japanese. With over twenty-five years of experience teaching students from Asia and other regions, Mr. Hansen’s prime objective is preparing students for post-secondary study and life outside of the classroom.
Ms. Alice Bi
Department of Humanities
Alice.Bi@maplehilledu.com
Holding a Bachelor’s Degree in International Trade & Economics from Henan University of Economics and Law, alongside American TESOL Advanced Certification and Senior International Chinese Language Teacher Certification, Ms.Bi is a distinguished educator with over 20 years of experience in language instruction and cross-cultural communication. Renowned for her innovative pedagogy, she has empowered diverse learners in China and Canada, delivering tailored English and Chinese instruction at many famous institutions. Ms. Bi excels in crafting dynamic curricula, mentoring students for high-stakes exams like IELTS, SAT, and TOEFL, and fostering academic excellence through insightful feedback and culturally responsive teaching. Committed to cultivating global competence, she inspires students to achieve linguistic fluency and embrace intercultural perspectives with confidence and creativity.
DEPARTMENT OF STEM EDUCATION
Mr. Chen Fan
Department of STEM Education
chen.fan@maplehilledu.com
Mr. Fan obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Science at UBC and achieved his teaching certificate in 2018. He has over five years of experience helping high school and university students with Mathematics and Sciences as a tutor; he also participated in volunteer teaching activities in both Canada and China during his time as a university student. Chen is able to deliver mathematical and science concepts effectively to the students while identifying each student’s weakness, and he is determined to get every student in class involved in the learning process.
Mr. Jason Zhong
Department of STEM Education
Jason.Zhong@maplehilledu.com
An enthusiastic and active educator committed to equipping students with the knowledge and skills they need to become responsible, well-educated community members. Mr. Zhong completed the Bachelor (BSc) and Master of Management (MM) Dual Degree program at UBC in 2018. His undergraduate degree is in Applied Animal Biology with a focus on animal physiology. Before becoming a full-time teacher at Maple Hill School, Mr. Zhong was a full-time tutor for sciences at the highschool and university level, and a part-time teaching assistant at Maple Hill. With a passion for teaching, Mr. Zhong is sensitive to multiple points of view, encouraging student criticism on teaching methods, and using that feedback to improve learning.
Mr. David Luo
Department of STEM Education
David.Luo@maplehilledu.com
Having earned a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of British Columbia, majoring in biochemistry, Mr. Luo uses his passion to impart knowledge to students with various backgrounds. Mr. Luo has extensive teaching experience in math, chemistry, physics, and biology, both regular and at the AP level. Nothing is more satisfying than seeing students succeed in post-secondary study and their future career. Mr. Luo is dedicated to helping each student whenever they have difficulties. His teaching motto is “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime”.
Mr. Yiming Zhao
Department of STEM Education
Yiming.Zhao@maplehilledu.com
Mr. Zhao holds a Bachelor’s degree in Control Science and Engineering from Harbin Institute of Technology and a Master of Engineering degree from the University of Victoria. He currently teaches Mathematics and Physics, drawing on his strong academic background to help students develop a deep understanding of both theoretical concepts and practical applications. Mr. Zhao is committed to fostering critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and intellectual curiosity in his students. His goal is to cultivate an engaging and supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to challenge themselves, build confidence, and achieve academic excellence.
Ms. Micole Mao
Department of STEM Education
Micole.Mao@maplehilledu.com
Ms. Mao holds a Bachelor of Science in Earth and Ocean Sciences and a Bachelor of Education in Secondary Teaching from the University of British Columbia. She is passionate about making science and math engaging through hands-on activities and real-world connections.
With experience teaching English language learners in China and working in private schools in Canada, Ms. Mao is dedicated to creating an inclusive and curiosity-driven classroom. Her goal is to spark students’ interest in science and math by encouraging them to ask questions, explore, and enjoy the learning process.
Mr. Eric Huang
Department of STEM Edu
A Bachelor of Science in Economics, Mathematics, and Economics from UofT and a Bachelor of Education from Nipissing University, Eric holds a teaching certificate in Social science and mathematics. Teaching since 2023, Eric has taught in a variety of places, from Vancouver to Toronto to London.
Eric’s lessons focus on understanding fundamental transferable skills, regardless of student future aspirations. Lessons would cover material, subdivided into digestible chunks, and scaffolded to each student. Paired with frequent assessments to provide students with relevant feedback, students should be confident in knowing their strengths and weaknesses for each given topic. This boosts student self-confidence and allows for better study habits, better preparing them for the challenges ahead.