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Chase Tai

| Harvard University |

Chase graduated from Harvard University, focusing on Education Leadership and Learning Development, where he translates learning theory into practical teaching strategies and college-admissions counseling. He brings extensive international experience and has collaborated with government organizations on curriculum development, helping 500+ students gain admission to their target schools across the U.S. and China.
Before Harvard, he earned a B.A. in Economics from UC Berkeley and worked in data analytics, asset management, and sports broadcasting. He also hosts a well-known basketball podcast in Taiwan, bridging education and media.
Besides teaching AP and IB subjects, he is also an experienced instructor in math, economics, English, and standardized tests such as SAT, ACT, SAT II, and TOEFL.

Brittany Smith

| Yale University |

Brittany graduated from Yale University. She got a perfect score on APUSH and AP Language respectively.

Brittany had a strong passion for creative writing. As a senior at Yale University, she worked as an editor for the Yale Daily News, the “Oldest College Daily.” After graduation, she worked as an independent editor and proofreader for the human editing division of the prestigious digital education company, Grammarly.

Brittany has a diverse background. She has worked in the U.S., China, and Korea, and she taught intermediate and advanced English classes and American History and Culture classes to students at Lingnan College of Sun Yat-sen University.

Additionally, she worked as a tutor, helping students with the SAT Critical Reading and Writing section and the following AP courses: AP United States History, AP English Language and Composition, and AP English Literature and Composition. This includes help with the academic essays of AP courses.

Moreover, since graduation, she has helped scores of students work on application essays for Tufts, Emory, Stanford, Columbia, Notre Dame, and the UC System.

Jerry Lu

| Cornell University |

Born in Taiwan but raised in New York City, the melting pot of the United States, Jerry attended a specialized high school and graduated from Cornell University with a double major in Economics and Chemistry.
During college, Jerry worked as a mentor in the Weill Cornell Youth Scholar Program, helping socially and economically underprivileged high school students apply to top U.S. colleges. He has successfully guided students into schools such as Princeton, Harvard, Cornell, Columbia, and the University of Michigan.

With a penchant for experiencing different cultures and learning new languages, Jerry went on to teach English in six public elementary and middle schools in South Korea.

Jerry is dedicated to helping others become the best versions of themselves, and at PANO, he remains committed to his mission of empowering students to reach their full potential—whether it be through personal development or constructing compelling and self-differentiating college essays.

Ian Chen

| New York University |

Raised around the world from China to Indonesia and Switzerland, Ian has a strong passion for global issues and sharing knowledge.

He studied history at New York University with a focus on military, imperial, and East-West comparative subjects, graduating with high honors.

Before joining PANO, he also worked as a recruiter and tutor for IB History and English in addition to essay coaching.

He now takes great pleasure in helping students hone their ideas and sharpen their writing to put forth their best selves to their dream schools.

Cindy Mei

| Northwestern University |

Cindy was raised in Chicago. She studied journalism and art history at Northwestern University.

As a first-generation college student, Cindy navigated the college application process herself and learned a great deal about how to effectively produce a well-rounded college application.

During college, she studied abroad in Beijing, Shanghai, and Florence.

Last year, Cindy was awarded a Fulbright grant to teach English in Taiwan. She designed and taught her own curriculum to junior high school students in Chiayi County.

Cindy believes that a good education is the most important tool a child can have.

Terrence Sellers

| University of Pennsylvania |

Terrence was born and raised in Los Angeles, before relocating to Philadelphia to study Science, Technology, & Society and Cinema Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. As a regular decision applicant, Terrence had to quickly learn the Ivy League application process with little outside assistance. After graduating with honors, he moved to Taiwan to teach English, before moving into a decade-long career in corporate tech marketing. Terrence has written content, both fiction and non-fiction, that has been used by businesses around the world. He believes that a good education is the foundation of not just a successful career, but a fulfilling life. Terrence is interested in the interplay between technology and storytelling and how these two facets of humanity continue to evolve together.

Chris Wang

| UCLA |

Growing up in Canada, Chris developed a deep fascination for the sciences early on. His academic journey is marked by perfect scores on SAT subject tests and AP exams, alongside demonstrated leadership and technical skills, as evidenced by his founding of his high school’s VEX Robotics department. In its inaugural year, Chris’s team swept the awards at the regional competition. Building on his academic and extracurricular successes, Chris graduated from UCLA with a B.Sc. in Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics. During his tenure at UCLA, he first-authored several notable research papers on EFIRM, a groundbreaking saliva-based cancer detection technology, which have since been featured in Springer textbooks. This significant body of work also led to his acceptance into Harvard Medical School.

Throughout his academic career, Chris demonstrated outstanding capability and commitment, serving as both a teaching and research assistant. Following unforeseen circumstances, Chris returned to Taiwan, where he ventured into various entrepreneurial fields. Nonetheless, his passion for academia remains strong, and he dedicates his spare time to sharing his expertise with students at Pano Education. Chris currently teaches AP Biology, AP Psychology, and SAT English, guiding students toward achieving their own academic aspirations.

Peggy Shih

| UC Berkeley |

Peggy spent her childhood in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. With limited information and resources, she independently applied to several top universities—including UC Berkeley, UCLA, the University of Pennsylvania, and Cornell—and was successfully admitted.

In addition to her academic achievements, Peggy is passionate about art and design. She prepared and submitted a personal art portfolio featuring animation, sketches, and digital design pieces as part of her college applications. While she was accepted to multiple programs, she ultimately chose to attend the University of California, Berkeley, where she graduated in 2016 with a double major in Linguistics and French, and minors in Japanese and Applied Language Studies.

During high school, Peggy also demonstrated exceptional academic performance. She earned a perfect score on the SAT and received perfect scores on 16 AP subjects.

Kyra Lai

| Columbia University |

Kyra grew up in a multicultural educational environment. After completing her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education, she moved to New York City to work as a school teacher and earned her Master’s degree in International Educational Development from Columbia University.

During her graduate studies, she actively participated in curriculum development and co-founded a tutoring program during the pandemic.

Upon returning to Taiwan, Kyra taught at two international schools, offering courses such as Nutrition Science, Social Relations, and Project Studies. She has gained a profound understanding of Taiwan’s educational systems and students’ learning characteristics.

Kyra excels at guiding students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Combining her expertise in educational consulting, she provides comprehensive academic and career planning advice for students.

She is dedicated to working closely with students and their parents to help them unlock their potential and achieve personal goals and academic success.

Andy Zhang

| Yale University |

Andy grew up in Maryland in the United States where he attended one of the most competitive math science programs in the country.

During his time there, he was varsity volleyball captain, took 12 AP exams, and received a full score on the SAT. Outside of school, he accumulated 600 hours of community service and spent three summers doing stem cell research, culminating in getting semi-finalist in the nation’s top science competitions: Siemens’s and Intel’s science talent search.

Eventually he would go on to study at Yale University where he began as a biology major. However, later he would transfer to and graduate as an Applied Mathematics major.

Throughout his educational career, Andy has always felt blessed to have received guidance on the correct path to college admissions and benefitted greatly from the resources he had available to him. Not only did his high school send 20% of its program to the Ivy League every year, but his own brother also attended Yale.

Since graduating from Yale, Andy has been dedicated to helping others reach the same success as him.

Timmy Lin

| Northeastern University & UCLA College Counseling Certificate |

Although born Taiwanese, Timmy grew up in Hong Kong and eventually graduated from Northeastern University in Cultural Anthropology with a minor in Psychology.

He has worked for Marriott Hotels, Steam Valve, Farglory Human Resources and also as a long-time mentor for international students in Boston.

With experience working in various fields in Boston, Taipei, and Hong Kong, he has helped countless students apply for various summer programs and universities around the world in search of their passion.

Lily Marie Exum-Dahlquist

| Columbia University |

Lily is a California native who attended high school in France and South Korea. She studied Sustainable Development and East Asian Languages and Cultures at Columbia University. Lily is passionate about writing and storytelling and was accepted upon admission into a full scholarship program at Columbia. She worked part-time as an English teacher and at a bilingual school in Brazil. She also studied Chinese abroad at NTU. Lily is passionate about teaching and working with students, serving as the Resident Director for a US State Department study abroad program at Tsinghua University in Hsinchu. Lily believes education is the first step to making the world a better place and becoming a calmer, happier person. Lily loves learning languages, traveling, pop culture, gaming and spending time with her cat.

Wesley Lewis

｜Columbia University｜

Wesley grew up between East Asia and North America. Growing up in a multilingual environment sparked his passion for global communication and cross-cultural understanding.He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Columbia University in the City of New York, concentrating on International Relations, with a minor in East Asian Languages and Cultures. During his college years, he also studied abroad in Paris, focusing on Francophone studies. He later completed a Master’s in Literary Translation at Boston University, where he specialized in translating Chinese texts and developed a deep appreciation for language and storytelling.

Wesley’s professional experience spans journalism and editorial publishing. He has worked in major English-language newsrooms in Taiwan and at an award-winning literary magazine in the United States. Earlier in his career, he also contributed to communications and public diplomacy initiatives at the American Institute in Taiwan and the United States Embassy in Beijing.

Wesley brings an international perspective to communication and storytelling. He is dedicated to using language to bridge cultures and share diverse perspectives. He believes that a good education should be accessible, as it is a key driver of personal growth and success. Throughout his academic and professional careers, Wesley has mentored students on their writing and throughout the college application process. He is committed to helping students tell their stories and guiding them toward their academic goals.

Rachel Hsu

｜Duke University｜

Born in Changhua City and raised in Sugar Land, Texas—one of the most diverse cities in the United States—Rachel formed an early interest in multicultural perspectives, storytelling, and the arts. In high school, she was deeply involved in the arts and was one of seven students worldwide that year to receive a perfect score on the AP 2-D Art and Design Portfolio.

Rachel attended Duke University, earning a B.A. in English and minors in Documentary Studies and Art History. During college, she co-curated an art exhibition at the Nasher Museum of Art and produced documentary photography in Rwanda. After graduating, she received an arts grant to pursue independent creative work.Following a passion for community-based work and environmental sustainability, Rachel later spent two years working in regenerative agriculture in California, facilitating hands-on educational workshops and providing organic food to local communities.

After moving to Taipei, Rachel continued working in education by teaching English and assisting high school students with English essay writing. She enjoys helping students discover their unique voices and create compelling personal narratives. In her free time, she enjoys hiking in the high mountains, doing pottery, and reading.

Gabriel Godines

｜Cornell University｜

Gabriel was born and raised in California and graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor's in Government. Prior to attending Cornell, he served in the United States Navy, an experience that instilled in him a strong commitment to leadership, mentorship, and public service. During his junior year, he worked in the Cornell Undergraduate Admissions Office, where he was dedicated to assisting students with the college admissions process, helping applicants navigate university applications and successfully transition into higher education. After graduation, he moved to Los Angeles, where he worked as an elementary school teacher.

Gabriel has extensive experience mentoring students and guiding them in expressing their ideas clearly and authentically through writing. Having personally navigated the competitive U.S. college admissions process and studied at a highly selective American university, he understands how to help students craft compelling personal essays and applications. He is passionate about helping students discover their strengths and communicate their unique perspectives with confidence. In his spare time, Gabriel enjoys studying Mandarin, exploring Taiwan, and playing video games.

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Joseph Embleton-Smith

| University of Southampton |

After studying an undergraduate degree in Philosophy and Sociology from the University of Southampton, Joe went on to attain his CELTA qualification from the Oxford Studies Centre.

He has been working as an English teacher for many years both in the UK and here in Taiwan. During his career, Joe has had experience leading classes over the full spectrum of abilities, from beginner to advanced.

He also has extensive experience in teaching specialist exam classes, specifically for the IELTS/TOEFL exam for more than ten years.

Daniel Courteau

| State University of New York |

Daniel graduated from SUNY Buffalo, where he was a graduate of the Honors College, earning a B.A. in Economics and International Studies with a minor in Spanish. He received a Fulbright grant and completed an M.S. in Agricultural Economics at National Taiwan University in 2023.

He is passionate about sharing knowledge in economics, agriculture, and education. Daniel brings a wealth of teaching experience. He has worked as an assistant teacher in high school STEAM classrooms and an English-Spanish bilingual school in the U.S., and he has formal TEFL (Teaching of English as a Foreign Language) training and teaching experience in Indonesia and Taiwan. At PANO, he teaches SAT, SSAT, ISEE, TOEFL, IELTS, and IB Spanish. He also teaches AP Microeconomics and Macroeconomics at PANO for international schools, where he has developed a comprehensive set of lesson plans and teaching materials.

Jessica Lee

| Penn State University |

Jessica was born in Taipei and moved to Atlanta at age 10. She later earned her degree in civil engineering from Penn State University, where she conducted research in microbial science and roadway development.
Jessica completed 11 AP courses and earned top scores on standardized tests, including a perfect score on ACT Math, showcasing her strong logical thinking and academic abilities. She has served as a volunteer tutor in math, science, and programming, and is skilled in teaching standardized tests such as AP Math, Physics, SAT, and ACT. Also, she was captain of the girls' golf team and the principal clarinetist of the school band.

After college, she worked on major infrastructure projects in the U.S., including the George Washington Bridge and New York subway system. She later returned to Taiwan to contribute to large-scale engineering projects such as the Dan Jiang Bridge.
Jessica is passionate about education and mentorship. With experience across both U.S. and Taiwanese systems, she guides students through academic planning, stress management, and personal growth—helping them succeed and reach their full potential with clarity and confidence.

Manuel Fors

| Middlebury College |

Manuel grew up in Pennsylvania and graduated from Middlebury College with a major in Computer Science. In addition to his strengths in math and programming, he has a deep interest in classical literature, history, and linguistics, and is also fluent in Chinese. In his free time, he enjoys reading and exploring language. At PANO, Manuel mainly teaches SAT, APCS, and AP Math. He has also taught SAT courses at international schools, where his students made significant progress. Passionate and professional, Manuel is a well-rounded educator who combines logical thinking with a strong humanities background.

Jasmine Mao

| University of Virginia |

Jasmine Mao is passionate about education and community engagement. Jasmine graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in Global Development Studies and Asian American Studies. After college, Jasmine dedicated herself to promoting educational equity, social justice, and prison reform, participating in advocacy efforts through organizations such as Let’s Get Free and the Abolitionist Law Center.
Jasmine also co-leads an arts education program that supports educators in using art to explore issues of race and social justice. Jasmine believes that combining art and education can inspire people to think and live in more creative and liberating ways.
Jasmine has a strong interest in Taiwan’s culture, history, and education system. Jasmine look forward to gaining a deeper understanding of how local students learn and what they need. After joining PANO, Jasmine now works as a writing advisor and instructor, teaching SAT, AP English, and History. Jasmine is committed to helping students develop clear and logical English expression and to build confidence in test prep and academic writing.

Noel Wang

| Carleton College |
Noel Wang grew up in Minnesota and received her bachelor’s degree in Physics, with a minor in Chinese, from Carleton College. She also has strong interests in contemporary English literature and physical earth sciences.
During her time as a student, Noel was awarded a fellowship from Carleton College to travel to Japan and serve as a foreign language teaching assistant at Technos College in Tokyo, where she received the Technos International Prize for her commitment to promoting international understanding.
She also completed several internships, including a fully-funded opportunity to study organic peach farming in California, and a National Science Foundation-funded research experience in physical oceanography. The findings from her NSF research will appear in a forthcoming co-authored paper on Arctic sea ice.
Since joining PANO, Noel has primarily taught SAT English and Math, as well as AP Math and Physics. Drawing on her strong background in physics and solid foundation in mathematics, she is passionate about helping students understand complex analytical ideas and gain confidence on exams. She hopes to inspire them with her enthusiasm for STEM as they pursue higher education and lifelong learning. In addition, Noel has gained valuable international experience through extensive travel and time spent living abroad.

Marianne Gutierrez

| UCLA |
Marianne grew up in Los Angeles, and graduated from UCLA with a degree in Computer Science. While at UCLA, she was an active member of the nation’s first collegiate taiko group and developed a deep interest in language, culture, and global education. Her passion for exploring the world led her to intern in Singapore and study abroad at National Taiwan University, experiences that shaped her global perspective and appreciation for diverse learning environments.
Outside of academics, Marianne enjoys traveling and learning languages, and is always eager to connect with people across cultures. At PANO, Marianne mainly teaches SAT Math and English, AP Math and CS, and is committed to helping students strengthen both their analytical and verbal reasoning skills. With a strong foundation in logic and communication, she aims to support students in building confidence, mastering the SAT and APs, and approaching challenges with curiosity and creativity.

Kyle Cheng

| USC |
Kyle grew up in the Los Angeles area and graduated from the University of Southern California (USC) with a major in Psychology and a minor in Consumer Behavior. Kyle’s passion for cross-cultural connection deepened through multiple study abroad programs, particularly in Taiwan, where he fell in love with the island’s vibrant culture and natural beauty. His time abroad—and broader travels throughout Asia—shaped his global perspective and cultivated a deep appreciation for diverse learning environments.
At PANO, Kyle mainly works as an essay editor, helping students improve their English writing skills and discover their personal stories and potential during the college application process. Kyle also teaches SAT and AP Psychology at PANO and is skilled at helping students prepare for standardized exams and boost their scores.