Office Hours: Monday-Friday 11:30-19:30

6F, No. 41, Section 3, Xinyi Road, Da’an District, Taipei City, 106
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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.

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

Josh Hooper  🇨🇦
Josh Hooper 🇨🇦Branch Director

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.

Anika Jennelle 🇧🇿
Anika Jennelle 🇧🇿Teacher Since 2017

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.

Miles Fontenelle  🇱🇨
Miles Fontenelle 🇱🇨Teacher Since 2021

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

Xiaoshan Huang  🇹🇼
Xiaoshan Huang 🇹🇼Managing Partner

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.

Ruby Song 🇹🇼
Ruby Song 🇹🇼Manager

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.

Ange Chang 🇹🇼
Ange Chang 🇹🇼Teacher since 2011

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.

Una Chou 🇹🇼
Una Chou 🇹🇼Teacher since 2022

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.

Eric Chen  🇹🇼
Eric Chen 🇹🇼Teacher since 2023

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.

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