Office Hours: Monday-Friday 11:30-19:30
6F, No. 41, Section 3, Xinyi Road, Da’an District, Taipei City, 106
Pick-up Locations
- Xingan
- Xinsheng
- Longan
- Jinhua
MIT Da'an English Learning Center
Daan MIT is a family run branch by Taiwanese – Canadian parents. The newest branch in the MIT Family has been bringing excellence in English to the Daan area ever since. Overlooking Daan Forest Park from the 6th floor, our bright, clean and modern classrooms create a comfortable and safe environment for young learners of all ages.
- Smartboard-equipped Classrooms
- Small Class Sizes
- Experienced Teachers
- Outdoor Areas
- Central Location
- Skill-tiered Classes
Our Staff
Managing Partner
Josh Hooper
Nationality: Canadian
Education: Bachelor‘s in English
Teaching Experience: Since 2001
MIT Tenure: Since 2015
Teaching philosophy: My goal is to encourage and empower students to learn skills that will help them become confident learners and great communicators. I wish to give them the ability to pursue their own goals and interests in life.
Managing Partner
Xiaoshan Huang
Nationality: Taiwanese
Education: Tourism degree
Teaching Experience: Since 2007
MIT Tenure: Since 2022
Teaching Philosophy: I believe in creating a safe learning environment full of love and trust. I strive to share my passion for learning with my students so they can become confident English learners.
Manager
Ruby Song
Nationality: Taiwanese
Education: Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise
Teaching Experience: Since 2003
MIT Tenure: Since 2022
Teaching philosophy: Treat each child with love, accompany the child’s growth with patience, and build the child’s confidence with praise.
English Teacher
Anika Jennelle
Nationality: Belizean
Education: Bachelor’s in International Business and Trade
Teaching Experience: Since 2017
MIT Tenure: Since 2022
Teaching philosophy: I believe in creating an open environment where students can comfortably express themselves, gain confidence in their abilities, and have fun while learning. I use a hands-on approach to provide students with the necessary tools and resources to become self sufficient learners.
English Teacher
Miles Fontenelle
Nationality: Saint Lucia
Education: Bachelor of Engineering
Teaching Experience: Since 2021
MIT Tenure: Since 2024
Teaching philosophy: Many students see school as a painful chore, which can lead to a negative attitude toward learning. I believe that education should be an enjoyable journey. I strive to create a supportive and engaging atmosphere where students can discover the joy of learning English. By encouraging curiosity and self-expression, I aim to help them embrace challenges and grow as confident learners.
Ange Chang
Nationality: Taiwanese
Education: Hsing Wu University Department of Food and Beverage Management
Teaching Experience: Since 2011
MIT Tenure: Since 2022
Teaching philosophy: With sincere, optimistic energy and empathy, it is my philosophy to let children gradually develop trust and cultivate good interactive ability. We must encourage them to generate positive energy in learning and to build the ability to think and solve problems independently.
Una Chou
Nationality: Taiwanese
Education: Southeast University of Science and Technology, Department of Performing Arts
Teaching Experience: Since 2022
MIT Tenure: Since 2023
Teaching philosophy: Use praise instead of scolding, use encouragement instead of punishment, let students learn naturally in a happy environment.
Eric Chen
Nationality: Taiwanese
Education: Bachelor of Animal Science
Teaching Experience: Since 2023
MIT Tenure: Since 2024
Teaching philosophy: I enjoy helping young learners build confidence and understanding by teaching them to solve their problems through the use of logic. Watching someone realize that they have understood a difficult concept is a very rewarding part of teaching.
International Teachers
Education: Bachelor‘s in English
MIT Tenure: Since 2015
Teaching philosophy: My goal is to encourage and empower students to learn skills that will help them become confident learners and great communicators. I wish to give them the ability to pursue their own goals and interests in life.
Education: Bachelor’s in Accounting
MIT Tenure: Since 2017
Teaching philosophy: I believe students need a multi-faceted approach to learning. This requires interactive learning coupled with activities and projects to keep them attentive and engaged.
Education: Bachelor of Engineering
MIT Tenure: Since 2024
Teaching philosophy: Many students see school as a painful chore, which can lead to a negative attitude toward learning. I believe that education should be an enjoyable journey. I strive to create a supportive and engaging atmosphere where students can discover the joy of learning English. By encouraging curiosity and self-expression, I aim to help them embrace challenges and grow as confident learners.
Local Teachers
Education: Tourism degree
MIT Tenure: Since 2022
Teaching Philosophy: I believe in creating a safe learning environment full of love and trust. I strive to share my passion for learning with my students so they can become confident English learners.
Education: Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise
MIT Tenure: Since 2022
Teaching philosophy: Treat each child with love, accompany the child’s growth with patience, and build the child’s confidence with praise.
Education: Hsing Wu University Department of Food and Beverage Management
MIT Tenure: Since 2022
Teaching philosophy: With sincere, optimistic energy and empathy, it is my philosophy to let children gradually develop trust and cultivate good interactive ability. We must encourage them to generate positive energy in learning and to build the ability to think and solve problems independently.
Education: Southeast University of Science and Technology, Department of Performing Arts
MIT Tenure: Since 2023
Teaching philosophy: Use praise instead of scolding, use encouragement instead of punishment, let students learn naturally in a happy environment.
Education: Bachelor of Animal Science
MIT Tenure: Since 2024
Teaching philosophy: I enjoy helping young learners build confidence and understanding by teaching them to solve their problems through the use of logic. Watching someone realize that they have understood a difficult concept is a very rewarding part of teaching.
