Meet The Team
About Juno
Lead Mandarin Teacher
CLLC - Hawaii, USA
July 2016 - May 2022
Lead ESL Teacher
Great International School - Qingdao, CHN
June 2012 - August 2015
Juno, a native of Qingdao, possesses a profound dedication to teaching, nurtured by her upbringing in a family of educators. Her academic journey includes a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Qingdao University, followed by another bachelor's degree in Fine Art from the prestigious University of Hawaii at Manoa, which she completed in 2022.
With over a decade of language teaching experience, Juno's expertise is unmatched. After completing her studies in China, she embarked on a fulfilling three-year tenure teaching ESL classes at a language school. Fueled by her passion for the language arts and a desire to showcase the beauty of Chinese culture, she transitioned to the role of Mandarin Teacher in Hawaii. Throughout her time in this position, Juno has consistently demonstrated herself to be a practical, patient, and innovative educator.
Juno's strength lies in nurturing the learning journey of novice Chinese students, employing her patience and cultivating their interest in the language. For students at an advanced level, she adeptly identifies areas of weakness and provides targeted reinforcement. Whether instructing large groups of over 50 students or engaging in personalized one-on-one lessons, she possesses exceptional communication skills and fosters effective interactions.
As a teacher, Juno is not confined to traditional methods; instead, she embraces creativity as a powerful tool. Her visionary perspective envisions education of the future as one that celebrates cultural diversity, where every individual is recognized as a global citizen. Currently residing in Japan, Juno actively pursues her passions outside of teaching, which include snowboarding, painting, scuba diving, and design.
Discover the enriching world of Mandarin with Juno as your dedicated guide. Experience the transformative power of language and culture under the guidance of a passionate educator committed to nurturing global citizens.
During leisure hours, Juno takes pleasure in engaging in hiking activities across various national parks.
About Jin
Jin, a CI (Comprehensible Input ) and TPRS (Total Physical Response Storytelling) Chinese teacher, has been teaching Chinese since 2012. She delivers classes that are 90% in Chinese—even for beginners—in a way that is engaging and easy to understand, similar to how native speakers acquire their first language.
Her Chinese-teaching journey began as the coordinator and lecturer for the 12th “Chinese Bridge” (汉语桥, a prestigious international Chinese language competition sponsored by the Confucius Institute). Jin's enthusiasm for teaching deepened during her academic exchange at Stellenbosch University, South Africa, in 2013, where she taught Chinese language and culture to a diverse range of students.
From 2014 to 2019, Jin also served as the personal interpreter for Dr. Yuan Longping (袁隆平), the renowned "Father of Hybrid Rice," assisting him in global collaborations on food security. Through this unique role, Jin had the privilege of working with prominent figures, including diplomats, esteemed professors, financial experts, and heads of state from the U.S. and Europe. This experience honed her skills in professional communication and gave her an in-depth understanding of the needs and challenges faced by elite professionals. This makes Jin an expert in teaching business Chinese and catering to high-profile individuals.
As a native speaker with an outgoing personality and excellent communication skills, Jin excels at tailoring lessons to fit your professional field. Whether you're preparing for diplomatic missions, managing a global tech team, or navigating high-stakes financial negotiations, Jin will offer valuable support directly aligned with your goals. Her students frequently describe her classes as stimulating, lively, and effective.
Welcome to Jin's dynamic and unparalleled world of Mandarin mastery, where the language becomes not just a tool, but a strength that nurtures you from within.
Jin served as the personal interpreter for Dr. Yuan Longping (袁隆平), the renowned "Father of Hybrid Rice"
About Keren
Assistant Professor
Defense Language Institute - Monterey, CA
August 2018 - September 2019
IB Chinese Teacher
Mcauliffe International School - Denver, CO
July 2017 - August 2018
Mandarin Teacher
International Leadership of Texas - Dallas, TX
August 2016 - August 2017
My name is Keren, or 可人 (a lovely or capable person) in Chinese. Growing up in Shenzhen, China, since the age of 14 I knew I was going to be a teacher. I was not satisfied with test-oriented learning environments and teaching styles in China, so in 2012 I went to the United States to pursue my master’s degree in Education.
In the US, I went through everything you can imagine a foreigner can experience in another country. This unique path has helped form my teaching philosophy: language is not only a tool, but also a gateway. If you can speak another language, it’s like opening a window on your house, and you can finally see the world outside; if the language makes you confident and brave enough, you can even open your door, and walk into other houses.
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In 2015, I started using Comprehensible Input-based teaching methods in my Chinese classes.
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In 2016, I was lucky enough to be trained by Dr. Steve Krashen’s team and learned about Comprehensible Input in more depth.
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In 2017, in order to learn how to use Comprehensible Input on a daily basis from master teachers, I started working in Denver Public Schools.
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In 2018, I started to teach soldiers Chinese via Comprehensible Input in the US Department of Defense.
My life in the US indeed opened a gateway for me. Here I learned how to hike, dive, camp, snowboard, skydive, and travel around the world. Looking back at my journeys, I decided that my mission is to help other people around the world to find their gateways through the Chinese language. My goal is to help each of my students communicate with native speakers confidently, in the same way that I used English to explore the world.
Remember, language is not just a tool, it’s a gateway. You are not only learning how to speak Chinese, you are learning how to be confident.
Meeting kids during my travels in Mexico and giving them free Chinese lessons to spark their passion for learning.