Our Instructors

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Chinese AP/1B, high-level Mandarin, Cultural and Heritage Chinese

IB/AP中文, 高年级中文，中国文学、文化、历史等

Jack is the Director and Co-founder of Halfmoon Education. Jack had his doctoral studies in the US and received his education of MA in Comp. Literature and a BA in Chinese Language and Chinese Literature. Jack is an international citizen and has been living in four countries in two continents over the past decades and every period of his life is associated with "education" and "school."

 Mandarin

中小学语文

Qing is the Mandarin Program Director and Co-founder of Halfmoon Education. With over 20 years as Senior elementary school teacher, Qing participated in many projects and won many honorary titles. She emphasizes on the "Content research methods and ways for the development of students' responsibility and habit". Advocates cultivation of compassionate and caring spiritual qualities in education. 

 Art & Design 

美术与设计

UFV (University of The Fraser Valley) Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), with extended minors in Graphic Design and Theatre, VFS Diploma, and International Professional Animator. Juan is an Actor, Children's Book Author & Illustrator, Instructor, and creator with more than 10 years of experience in Education.

English, Writing, Application Essay

英文写作、申请文书

Raly has an MA in Writing and BA in English from UCLA. She also worked as an screenwriter and educator. With years of experience teaching writing, she has been helping multilingual students become proficient writers in English. She specializes in college admission essays applications to US and Canada top universities.

Art & Design 

美术&  设计

Georgia Tao is a Textile Design graduate from the University of the Arts London, skilled in fabric, pattern, and digital design. She specializes in weaving, knitting, and embroidery and works in design and teaching support at Halfmoon Education. Georgia also offers knitting and craft classes, creating a relaxed and creative space for students to learn hands-on skills.

High School English, ELL

高中英语，第二语言英语

Natalie Earned her M. Ed. and B. Ed in English from UBC, She is a school based resources teacher who has taught for over 20 years. She has taught English Language Arts; ELL all levels and all subjects. Her special education experience includes LAC (Learning Assistance Class), LSP (Learning Support Program). 

Research Advising & Support

AI, CS, Animation

学生科研导师（AI/计算机/动漫）

 Dr. Yin s an Associate Professor at Simon Fraser University who specializes in exciting areas like computer animation, digital humans, and AI-driven motion. She earned her PhD from the University of British Columbia and has worked at leading institutions such as Microsoft Research Asia and the National University of Singapore. Her award-winning research combines computer graphics, machine learning, and robotics to create lifelike virtual characters. Dr. Yin enjoys mentoring young researchers and inspires students who are interested in animation, AI, and future digital worlds. Her joining Halfmoon Education reflects our new AI-era focus and enhances our advanced project and research support for young students.

AP/IB, High School Math, Physics 

AP/IB及高中数学、物理

Dr. Xue  (Phd. in Theoretical Physics & Applied Mathematics) Taught AP Physics (I, II, C) and Calculus AB, BC for many years! Covering AP Math and Physics exam contents and key ideas! The Instructor will teach you how to avoid common exam mistakes so it will raise your score quickly! 

AP/IB, High School Chemistry  AP/IB及高中化学

If your kid need help with G10-12, IB and AP, and university Chemistry, leave them to the good hand of Jeff. Jeff holds Ph.D. in Chemistry from McGill University and has been helping students successfully in Chemistry for more than twenty years.   

AP/IB, High School English/Social Studies

  AP/IB及高中英语、历史

Graduated from UBC and major in History, Mr. Moore was the teacher for several elite independent schools in BC before he owned his tutoring center in Korean and became a fulltime tutor serving Northshore students. He can help your Social Studies, English, (writing, SAT/SSAT,,and etc) from G4-12. 

Music Instructor

DMA program

 Arjun has been a member of the Digital Media Academy teaching faculty since 2019; specifically in the Music Production program. He has been passionate about Ableton Live DAW-based music production since 2011 and has been settling in his artist brand with multiple records released. 

Mandarin, ESL, Chinese as Second Language

对外汉语、中文、ESL

Mandarin Teaching: Experience in Canada with both adult and school-age students.

English teaching: experience in universities in China.

International Mandarin Teacher Certificate in China.

TESOL Certificate in Canada.

Master’s in Education and Bachelor’s in English Language Arts, Native Mandarin