Office Hours: Monday-Friday 11:30-19:30
Taipei City, Neihu District, Ln. 296, Sec. 6, Minquan E. Rd, No. 119 1F, 114
Pick-up Locations
- Nanhu
- Minghu
- Donghu
- Lihu
- Kangning
MIT Neihu English Learning Center
Visit our Neihu branch and you’ll meet local and international teachers who’ve been with us for over 20 years. Come to any of our fun-filled events and you’re likely to meet former students who’ve dropped in to help out or just say, “Hi.” They are now in high school, university, or even starting families and careers of their own!
- Smartboard-equipped Classrooms
- Small Class Sizes
- Experienced Teachers
- Outdoor Areas
- Central Location
- Skill-tiered Classes
Our Staff
Principal
Shawn McClelland
Nationality: Canadian
Education: Bachelor‘s in Engineering, McMaster University
Teaching Experience: Since 1998
MIT Tenure: Since 1998
Teaching Philosophy: I believe children enjoy being challenged. When we as educators set the bar high, students respond with their best effort, learn so much, and have fun while doing so.
MIT Executive Director
Chingfen Lee
Nationality: Taiwanese
Education: Bachelor’s in Nature Resources
Teaching Experience: Since 1995
MIT Tenure: Since 1999
Teaching Philosophy: I care a lot about reflective listening and aim to build a harmonious relationship with all the kids.
Head Teacher
Jennifer Turek
Nationality: Canadian
Education: Bachelor’s in Journalism and Mass Communication, Ming Chuan University
Teaching Experience: Since 2003
MIT Tenure: Since 2014
Teaching philosophy: I aim to bring positivity and high expectations into the classroom. Outside of bookwork, we focus on activities that allow students to share their ideas in an English environment.
English Teacher
Rob Phillips
Nationality: Canadian
Education: Bachelor’s in East Asian Studies, York University
Teaching Experience: Since 2004
MIT Tenure: Since 2004
Teaching philosophy: Learning should be fun and interesting. I try to encourage every student to have fun and to feel confident in their own abilities as they improve their English communication skills.
English Teacher
Kevin Mackey
Nationality: Canadian
Education: Bachelor‘s in Communications, Northwestern College
Teaching Experience: Since 2005
MIT Tenure: Since 2014
Teaching philosophy: I believe in giving students a safe environment where they can feel free to speak up, express themselves, and learn by doing. Building consistent learning and review habits early gives kids a solid foundation for a lifetime of learning and more confidence in their English ability.
English Teacher
Katyah Robinson
Nationality: American
Education: Bachelor’s in English Language and Literature
Teaching Experience: Since 2018
MIT Tenure: Since 2023
Teaching philosophy: I believe in creating an environment where students can feel comfortable asking questions, expressing ideas, and being themselves. I want to help them build their confidence and trust in their ability to succeed.
English Teacher
Sydney Parson
Nationality: American
Education: Bachelor’s of Business Administration, Temple University
Teaching Experience: Since 2020
MIT Tenure: Since 2024
Teaching Philosophy: My goal is to bring positivity and encouragement to all of my students. I believe in uplifting them as much as possible so they can succeed academically and carry the lessons they learn from me beyond the classroom.
Elaine Chen
Nationality: Taiwanese
Education: Bachelor’s in Chinese and English
Teaching Experience: Since 2013
MIT Tenure: Since 2013
Teaching philosophy: Personality and individual differences should be respected. I always keep the faith that, “We never know which lives we influence, or when, or why.”
Yvette Chou
Nationality: Taiwanese
Education: Home Economics
Teaching Experience: Since 1992
MIT Tenure: Since 2002
Teaching philosophy: I pay attention to detail and help kids to understand that happy and active learning is very important in their lives.
Una Li
Nationality: Taiwanese
Education: Bachelor’s, Department of Resources
Teaching Experience: Since 2014
MIT Tenure: Since 2016
Teaching philosophy: My aim is to help kids learn happily and gain knowledge under little pressure.
Nancy Hsieh
Nationality: Taiwanese
Education: Chinese Culture University
Teaching Experience: Since 2001
MIT Tenure: Since 2016
Teaching philosophy: My philosophy is to see things from the student’s point of view and accept each child with love and tolerance. We must also let each student grow the ability to solve their own problems, to approach others and their environment properly, and to grow in both confidence and happiness.
Michelle Huang
Nationality: Taiwanese
Education: Diploma
Teaching Experience: Since 2003
MIT Tenure: Since 2022
Teaching philosophy: I respect every kid’s differences in personality and apply a suitable way to teach each student.
Melody Chueh
Nationality: Taiwanese
Education: Private University, Department of Early Childhood Care
Teaching Experience: Since 2008
MIT Tenure: Since 2022
Teaching philosophy: Listen to children. Share their smiles. Find out their highlights.
Mei Lin Chiang
Nationality: Taiwanese
Education: Dao Jiang High School of Nursing and Home Economics
Teaching Experience: Since 2006
MIT Tenure: Since 2022
Teaching philosophy: Guide children to find their own way of learning and enjoy learning.
Claire Tsai
Nationality: Taiwanese
Education: Marketing and Distribution Management, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology
Teaching Experience: Since 2021
MIT Tenure: Since 2024
Teaching philosophy: The value of each child can be seen with love and companionship.
International Teachers
Education: Bachelor‘s in Engineering, McMaster University
MIT Tenure: Since 1998
Teaching Philosophy: I believe children enjoy being challenged. When we as educators set the bar high, students respond with their best effort, learn so much, and have fun while doing so.
Education: Bachelor’s in Journalism and Mass Communication, Ming Chuan University
MIT Tenure: Since 2014
Teaching philosophy: I aim to bring positivity and high expectations into the classroom. Outside of bookwork, we focus on activities that allow students to share their ideas in an English environment.
Education: Bachelor’s in East Asian Studies, York University
MIT Tenure: Since 2004
Teaching philosophy: Learning should be fun and interesting. I try to encourage every student to have fun and to feel confident in their own abilities as they improve their English communication skills.
Education: Bachelor‘s in Communications, Northwestern College
MIT Tenure: Since 2014
Teaching philosophy: I believe in giving students a safe environment where they can feel free to speak up, express themselves, and learn by doing. Building consistent learning and review habits early gives kids a solid foundation for a lifetime of learning and more confidence in their English ability.
Education: Bachelor’s in English Language and Literature
MIT Tenure: Since 2023
Teaching philosophy: I believe in creating an environment where students can feel comfortable asking questions, expressing ideas, and being themselves. I want to help them build their confidence and trust in their ability to succeed.
Education: Bachelor’s of Business Administration, Temple University
MIT Tenure: Since 2024
Teaching Philosophy: My goal is to bring positivity and encouragement to all of my students. I believe in uplifting them as much as possible so they can succeed academically and carry the lessons they learn from me beyond the classroom.
Local Teachers
Education: Bachelor’s in Nature Resources
MIT Tenure: Since 1999
Teaching Philosophy: I care a lot about reflective listening and aim to build a harmonious relationship with all the kids.
Education: Bachelor’s in Chinese and English
MIT Tenure: Since 2013
Teaching philosophy: Personality and individual differences should be respected. I always keep the faith that, “We never know which lives we influence, or when, or why.”
Education: Home Economics
MIT Tenure: Since 2002
Teaching philosophy: I pay attention to detail and help kids to understand that happy and active learning is very important in their lives.
Education: Bachelor’s, Department of Resources
MIT Tenure: Since 2016
Teaching philosophy: My aim is to help kids learn happily and gain knowledge under little pressure.
Education: Chinese Culture University
MIT Tenure: Since 2016
Teaching philosophy: My philosophy is to see things from the student’s point of view and accept each child with love and tolerance. We must also let each student grow the ability to solve their own problems, to approach others and their environment properly, and to grow in both confidence and happiness.
Education: Diploma
MIT Tenure: Since 2022
Teaching philosophy: I respect every kid’s differences in personality and apply a suitable way to teach each student.
Education: Private University, Department of Early Childhood Care
MIT Tenure: Since 2022
Teaching philosophy: Listen to children. Share their smiles. Find out their highlights.
Education: Dao Jiang High School of Nursing and Home Economics
MIT Tenure: Since 2022
Teaching philosophy: Guide children to find their own way of learning and enjoy learning.
Education: Marketing and Distribution Management, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology
MIT Tenure: Since 2024
Teaching philosophy: The value of each child can be seen with love and companionship.
