Faculty & Leadership

Teacher Doris, originally from Taipei, Taiwan has resided in Denver since 2017. She is a mom to two very active bilingual boys. She has acted as a substitute teacher for the last year for the Colorado Language School and has an extensive education experience.

Teaching experience:

• Kang Chaio Bilingual School- New Taipei City

• Chinese Language Teacher for students aged 3-6. 

• Taipei Municipal Shuanglian Elementary School

• Little Honey Kindergarten

Education:

• Bachelors in Early Childhood Education from Taipei Municipal University of Education 

Certification:

• Preschool and Kindergarten Teaching Certificates.

• Chinese Language Teaching Certificate 

Teacher Ciara was born and raised in Changhua, Taiwan. She has dedicated more than a decade teaching language to both English and Mandarin learners. Utilizing bilingual philosophies, she successfully owned and operated an English consultancy business by the name of Yada Language Consultants for more than 5 years. Being a mother of two bilingual children, she loves the idea of international language learning and would like to contribute to her recently joined Colorado community. 

Teaching experience:

• The founder and owner of Yada Language Consultants

• National Taichung University of Education ESL teacher

• HESS International Educational Group ESL teacher

Education:

• Bachelor of Business from National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism, Dept. of Hotel Management

• Associates Degree from National Formosa University, Dept. of Applied Foreign Language

Teacher Mary has been working in Colorado Chinese Language School since 2013. It has been almost 10 years with CCLS, and we truly appreciated Mary's dedication to the CCLS. Mary has two daughters who both joined CCLS when they were young. Looks like we will be celebrating teacher Mary's 10th anniversary with CCLS very soon!   

Teacher Vickie has extensive Chinese teaching experience in Northern California, her experience including:

• Challenge School - Belmont, CA - Lead Chinese Teacher 

• North Peninsula Mandarin School - San Mateo, CA - Lead Chinese Teacher 

• Genius Learning Center - Burlingame, CA - Chinese Teacher 

• Hess International Education - Taipei, Taiwan - English Teacher 

Certification:

• Teaching Chinese to Children and Teenagers - National Taitung University - Taitung, Taiwan 

Education:

• B.A in Foreign Language and Literature - Haufan University - New Taipei City, Taiwan 

Teacher Violet graduated from Western Michigan University with her Master degree of Teaching Chinese as Second Language. She has many years of teaching experience including:

• Meadowbrook Elementary School - Grand Rapids, MI - Chinese Teacher

• Kalamazoo Chinese Academy - Kalamazoo, MI - Chinese Teacher 

• Forest Hill Middle and Northern High School - Grand Rapids, MI - Student Teacher

Certification:

• IATSCOL - Teaching Chinese to Speaker of Other Language 

• Standard Teaching Certificate - State of Michigan

Education:

• Master of Teaching Chinese as a Second Language  - Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

Teacher Hai Yan has over 10 years of experience in senior living industry. She was the vice president of Cypress Garden Senior Living, one of the largest senior living institute in China. Currently retired. Teacher Hai Yan is versatile teacher, has the courage to try new things, care about the Mandarin teaching and learning in Colorado.

Education and Training:

• Shanghai Machinery Industry School, Major in Mechatronics

• Shanghai Theatre Academy, Integral Image Design Certificate