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Teachers


  • I am a passionate English Teacher with almost 20 years of teaching EFL/ESL experience. I have taught students of all age groups and levels. I have been mainly teaching IELTS preparation courses and developing IELTS curricula for the past 14 years. I am thrilled to announce that I have recently published my first book on IELTS writing for the academic module and my second book will be released soon.

  • Ian Lu is a dedicated English teacher with over 10 years of experience and a Master’s degree in TESL. Specializing in IELTS preparation, he has helped many students learn the strategies and techniques needed to succeed in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.


    In his classroom, he uses practical, hands-on activities that make difficult grammar and vocabulary easy to understand. He is committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. His goal is to help students build their confidence, improve their language skills, and get the results they need for their new lives.

  • Kevan is an experienced teacher who has worked with students of all ages and abilities in his career.

    He is TESOL certified and also a certified BC public school teacher. He has taught ESL to adults in language colleges in Vancouver and currently teaches in public elementary schools.

    Kevan is also a passionate basketball coach and mentor for youth sports. He has a bachelor of Human Kinetics and also a bachelor of Education.

  • I have taught newcomers and international students in Vancouver for over 30 years. I hold a BA and a TESOL Diploma. My passion for teaching is the driving force behind my three-decade-long commitment/experience. Inspiring and motivating students to excel and reach their goals is what has kept my passion alive. Beyond teaching, I'm interested in health, fitness, and savouring good food.

  • Bridgette is a teacher with over 20 years of experience helping students learn and improve their English.

    She got her Bachelor's degree in English with a minor in International Relations when she was living in Kingston, Jamaica.

    Since coming to Canada, Bridgette has become certified as a member of the BC College of Teachers and also has taught in private language centres to students from around the world.

  • James has been teaching English since 2006 and he has a BA in History and TESL Certification. He is a dynamic teacher who loves being in the classroom.

    When he isn’t teaching, he enjoys backpacking and travelling the world. He has been to 18 countries so far, most recently Spain.

    James’ other interests include gaming, chatting about news and politics, and meeting students from around the world.

  • I’m an experienced language educator with a strong focus on adult English language instruction in Canadian contexts. Over the years, I’ve taught in LINC and ESL programs, helping learners build practical communication skills for daily life, work, and community integration.

    I also specialize in CELPIP preparation, guiding students through targeted strategies for all four skill areas to help them achieve their language goals for immigration or professional certification. My understanding of the test is deepened by my experience as a CELPIP Rater, where I’ve evaluated thousands of speaking and writing responses using official scoring criteria.

    Whether in the classroom or behind the rating rubric, I’m committed to supporting learners on their path to success in Canada.

  • I am an ESL, LINC, IELTS, and communication instructor with over 10 years of teaching experience working with students from diverse cultural and language backgrounds. I love helping learners gain confidence in English through supportive, engaging, and practical lessons focused on real-life communication. My teaching style is patient, encouraging, and student-centered, and I enjoy creating a classroom environment where students feel comfortable taking risks and growing. Outside of teaching, I love spending time in nature, doing calligraphy, and trying baking.


  • I am an ESL teacher with over ten years of experience, fortunate enough to have taught across a variety of programs — from academic to conversational — in the United States, Japan, Thailand, China, and now Canada. More than anything, I find it a true privilege to help my students build the language skills they need to reach their own life goals.

  • Jordan has a BA in Linguistics as well as TEFL certification, and a master’s degree in Counselling and Psychology.

    She has 10+ years of experience teaching, creating, and facilitating youth and family programming and support.

    Jordan has lived and taught English all around the world, including Indonesia, Turkey, and Japan.

  • Michelle was born and raised in Prince George, a logging town in the Central Interior region of British Columbia. After graduating with a joint BFA from her hometown university, UNBC, and a Vancouver art institution, Emily Carr University, she spent five years in Japan teaching English as an Assistant Language Teacher. During that time, she fell in love with teaching English.

    She has been teaching at language schools in Metro Vancouver since 2018, after completing a Master of Education and a CELTA certification. Her teaching experience ranges from beginner to proficient, including exam preparation for Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL and CELPIP. Above all else, her priority is to create a welcoming learning community where English is a tool to connect to one another.

    Outside of work hours, she enjoys drawing, keeping home aquariums and playing games with friends (digital or tabletop).

  • Ricky has been working in education for more than 22 years, both in Ecuador and in Canada. He is a passionate educator who strives to create connections with students and help newcomers achieve their goals in their new country.

    In addition to TESOL certification, he has a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Master's degree in Educational Administration and Leadership. He also enjoys volunteering in his spare time.

  • Chelsea has been teaching English since 2015 in both Canada and Hong Kong. She has a bachelor's degree in Archeology from UBC as well as a CELTA certification. She specializes in teaching grammar, pronunciation, and business English.

    In her spare time, Chelsea enjoys gardening and exploring genealogy. She is also a licensed immigration consultant with her own business.

  • Jordi has 20+ years of experience working with newcomers in a variety of teaching and administrative roles. She has a BA in Humanities and a TESOL Diploma, in addition to several other certifications.

    She has developed, taught, and managed educational services for a range of institutes, including creating orientation workshops for college students new to Canada.

  • Mori is an instructor and researcher with a long career in Teaching English as an Additional Language. She has been teaching with MOSAIC in the LINC program for Permanent Residents and the BCSIS classes for refugee claimants for several years. At Engage, her her classroom is a dynamic and educational space where students from all around the world feel at home. She supports students' learning with individual attention and comprehensive lessons to help her students develop the communication skills they need to succeed.

  • Rob has been teaching for more than 12 years since graduating from UBC in 2001 with a degree in Science and a minor in Arts.

    His interest in teaching took him to China in 2004 and since then he has taught in Vietnam, Russia, and Canada.

    He used to enjoy being a mystery diner and started an Ukulele orchestra.

 

Admin Staff

  • I’m excited to support our students. As the first point of contact at the entrance, I’m here to help, guide you through your classes, and make your experience as smooth and welcoming as possible. What I enjoy most about my role is connecting with students and helping them feel comfortable and supported from the moment they arrive.

  • Trang is a passionate linguist from Vietnam who enjoys connecting with people and creating positive experiences for language learners. As part of the admin team, Trang is happy to assist students with day-to-day questions and help create a warm, welcoming environment for the learning community. Her enthusiastic energy and supportive attitude make her someone learners can always turn to for guidance or assistance.

    When she’s not working, Trang loves planning staycations and exploring the best spots the city has to offer. Her positive energy and supportive nature make her someone students can always approach for guidance or assistance.

    Trang is excited to support students throughout their learning journey and help make their experience both enjoyable and rewarding. She believes that encouragement, kindness, and good communication are key to a successful student experience.


  • Xanat was born and raised in Mexico and is an avid traveler who loves meeting new people from all over the world. She has a passion for learning languages (she studied French and Portuguese!). Having lived in three different cities across two continents, Xanat enjoys connecting with people from diverse backgrounds and learning about different cultures and countries. She will be supporting students at MOSAIC Engage Language Centre in Burnaby, so feel free to come say hi if you have any questions or need assistance, or even if you’d like insider tips on where to find the best tacos in Vancity! 

    Xanat is the person at our Metrotown location who welcomes our students and answers all their questions about schedules, payments, transfers, and more. If you need more information on any MOSAIC programs, don’t hesitate to ask her

  • Zach has been teaching English in Vancouver for 10 years and specializes in professional writing, academic English, and IELTS preparation. He has a BA in Communications and TESL Certification.

    As the manager at MOSAIC engage English Classes, Zach organizes all our programs and supports all of our students and teachers.