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Meet Our Teachers

Mr. Max is a Hong Kong born Native English Teacher, he graduated from Lingnan University in 2021 majoring in English language and communications. Mr. Max is equipped with 3 years of teaching experience, and loves being around kids. He hopes that all his students can excel and develop love and interest for the English language.

Mr. Max

Ms. Bash is from sunny South Africa; she completed a degree in Education in 2014 from the University of Johannesburg. She loves teaching and doing crafts with her students. She is interested in watching sports and travelling.

Ms. Bash

Mr. Shane has lived in Hong Kong for over 20 years. After completing his Bachelor's in International Business, he decided to pursue a career in educating the next generation of future leaders. He hopes to give back to the city that has given him a lot. Shane has a deep passion for sports and regularly plays American Football every weekend.

Mr. Abhishek

Mr. Adam is from the United States. He received a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies and an MBA. Mr. Adam has tutored children in English and other subjects.

Mr. Adam

Mr. Alex is from Swansea in the United Kingdom, where he worked as a solicitor. After the birth of his daughter here in Hong Kong he decided to change his career and completed his TEFL course. He is looking forward to helping his students achieve their full potential!

Mr. Alex

Mr. Alexwas born and raised all his life in the United States, where he graduated from university with a Bachelor’s in History. He has been teaching ESL for many years to many students in places like the US, China, Thailand and Hong Kong! Alex is always motivated to create an amazing experience and great English lessons for his students!

Mr. Alex

Mr.Alex is a dynamic and enthusiastic English teacher, dedicated to helping students unlock their full potential in literature and language. Alex creates a stimulating and supportive learning environment, with a passion for creative expression and a knack for making complex concepts accessible. Alex aims to inspire students to become lifelong learners, skilled communicators and thoughtful global citizens.

Mr.Alex

Miss Alysa comes from Durban, South Africa. She graduated from University with her Bachelor of education and has taught for 2 years in South Africa. Miss Alysa enjoys being around young children and engaging with them. Her hobbies are reading as well as playing video games.

Miss Alysa

Miss Amber is from the UK. She obtained a BA in English Language and Film which allowed her to explore her passion of teaching English as a foreign language. She has two years of teaching experience in Hong Kong and is excited to learn more as a teacher. Since coming to Hong Kong, Miss Amber's interests in nature and activities have grown. She also has many travel stories to tell!

Miss Amber

Ms. Amy is from Dublin, the capital of Ireland. She obtained her bachelor’s degree is General Science and specialized in Chemistry. Ms. Amy loves to travel and try on different cuisines. She enjoys teaching young children and looking forward to join the Monkey Tree team.

Ms. Amy

Ms. Anaya is from the United Kingdom. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Swansea. She competed her TEFL in 2023. Her hobbies include hiking, drawing and travelling!

Ms. Anaya

Ms. Reia graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and completed her TESOL & TEFL certificate course. She has been working with kids for over 3 years and enjoys connecting with her students using fun learning methods that motivates students in learning the English language. She believes that teaching is a rewarding career and hopes that she can help her students further their skills. Ms. Reia is extremely excited to be working at Monkey Tree.

Ms. Reia

After receiving his Bachelor of Arts at The University of Gloucestershire and his Master of Arts at Goldsmiths University in London, UK, for Creative & Life Writing, Andrew acquired a love of the English language and its utilization across many fields. After some tutoring classes, he moved over to Hong Kong to pursue a career in teaching. He wishes to use this creative side with his energy to make his lessons as effective as possible for his students.

Mr.Andrew

Anjuna is an English Teacher, Illustrator and Animator from England. She loves storytelling, travel, and reading books. She came to Hong Kong to discover more about Asia because she can speak some Japanese and can read Chinese Characters.

Anjuna

Mr Anthony is an enthusiastic and energetic teacher from Cape Town, South Africa. He enjoys skateboarding, surfing, riding motorcycles and making music. He completed his TEFL in 2021 and came to Hong Kong in 2022. He brings his huge amount of people skills and enthusiasm into the classroom.

Mr Anthony

Mr. Anton is from Cape Town, South Africa. He has experience teaching English in various settings such as schools and language centers. His approach to teaching emphasizes the ability to use English effectively in real-life situations. His classes are fun and engaging, and he loves helping students achieve their goals.

Mr. Anton

Mr. Kirchner is from Pretoria, South Africa and obtained his Honors degree in Graphic Design at the North-West University. He's creative by nature and always seeks new ways to make learning fun. His passion for art and helping others excel in life is what led him to Monkey Tree. He built up experience working with various age groups as a facilitator hosting camps for team building, leadership and sporting events.

Mr. Kirchner

Ms. Arum hails from South Africa and is a Middle Eastern Dance teacher who loves new adventures. She has a Master's degree in Drama in Education and Performance. Teaching is truly a passion for her as she loves to act, dance and sing. She also enjoys yoga and loves to perform.

Ms. Arum

Mr. Sallie is an English teacher from South Africa, he aims to create a learning environment that is fun and conducive to learning. He enjoys exploring and enjoying new experiences.

Mr. Sallie

Mr. Ashley is from Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. He loves sports, soccer in particular, so much so that his abilities earned him a full academic and sporting scholarship. In his spare time, Mr. Ashley enjoys reading and watching podcasts. 

Mr. Ashley

Miss Audrey has been to various countries in Asia and enjoys Asia very much. She also likes exploring new places and is a foodie who’s always on the hunt for new and unique restaurants.

Miss Audrey

Mr. Ben is from South Africa. He completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Cape Town. Some of his hobbies include farming, DIY, and video games.

Mr. Ben

Miss Bianca is a South African from a small seaside town called Knysna. She enjoys creative activities and loves helping people, this led to her wanting to help children express themselves in English and other creative ways.

Miss Bianca

Miss Blaine is a native English speaker from Cape Town, South Africa. She has obtained a Bachelor of International Studies as well as a Bachelor of Laws at Stellenbosch University. She is a kind and caring individual with a great passion for seeing her students excel. Upon completion of her TEFL course, Hong Kong was her next step. She enjoys long hikes, playing rugby and singing.

Miss Blaine

Mr. Cooke was born in Canada and currently resides in Macau with his family. He received a diploma in Business Management from Okanagan College. Previously, Mr. Cooke’s tourism experience provided him with the opportunity to pursue educational vocations both domestically and abroad. He enjoys reading and writing on historical topics and spends his free time painting.

Mr. Cooke

Mr. Brandon is from South Africa and holds a BSc in Biomedical Science. He is also busy with his MBA. He is passionate about traveling and is an adrenaline junkie who loves seeking new adventures. With experience in tutoring and teaching, Mr. Brandon brings enthusiasm and a dynamic approach to the classroom.

Mr Brandon

Mr. Brett is a passionate teacher from London, England, where he grew up in a large family with 6 siblings. He has a degree in Business and Finance, and is a certified TEFL teacher. Mr. Brett's biggest passion is music, and he plays the piano and the guitar. Mr. Brett has a patient and kind nature and loves to help his students grow in confidence and ability.

Mr. Brett

Mr. Brian grew up in Southern California. Before coming to Hong Kong, he spent 2 years teaching in Shenzhen. Mr. Brian loves the outdoors and sports, especially rugby!

Mr. Brian

Miss Bronwyn is from South Africa. She graduated with a Bachelor's of Law degree from the University of South Africa. She completed two TEFL courses. Her hobbies are watching series, reading and travelling. She enjoys meeting new people and learning about different cultures.

Miss Bronwyn

Ms. Caitlyn is from Australia. She completed her studies in Macau and has a bachelor degree in business as well as a TEFL certificate. She has a passion for business, dancing, and teaching. Ms. Caitlyn is very excited to be joining the Monkey Tree team.

Ms. Caitlyn

Mr. Cam is enthusiastic, full of energy and always ready to learn, He come from Durban South Africa where he studied Commerce and Marketing. He enjoys playing football, gaming and exploring new cuisine.

Mr. Cam

Mr. Cameron is from South Africa. He is currently completing his Master’s Degree in Public Administration at the University of the Western Cape. Mr. Cameron's passions include the automotive scene, playing musical instruments and body building. He is a driven individual who seeks to deliver the best.

Mr. Cameron

Mr Cameron loves teaching English and has taught in China, South Africa, Thailand, Russia and Vietnam. His favourite colour is green and favourite animal is a tiger. Outside the classroom, he enjoys the seaside, reading, researching, technology and sunsets.

Mr Cameron

Miss Candace is an enthusiastic, bubbly teacher who comes from South Africa. She approaches teaching with an enjoyable, interactive way that allows children to learn while they have fun. Candace finished her degree with a major in Art and Drama and loves to create artistic new ways of teaching. She interacts with kids in a kind and hands-on approach. Candace is excited for her new journey with the kids and all the new and wonderful things teaching in Hong Kong has to offer.

Miss Candace

Ms. Cara is from Cape Town, South Africa. She completed a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Business Marketing. Cara enjoys the outdoors and is passionate about helping others. She looks forward to bringing excitement and passion to the classroom.

Ms. Cara

Miss Engelbrecht is from South Africa and graduated from the University of Pretoria. She enjoys writing poems and baking. Miss Engelbrecht decided to come to Hong Kong, to experience the culture, people and food. She’s really looking forward to staying in Hong Kong and teaching here.

Ms. Carissa

Mr. Caro grew up in Upington, South Africa, obtained his Bachelor of Commerce degree in Economics and Risk Management from the North West University of Potchefstroom in 2019,. He spent a few years working in the finance and investment industry, before realizing that he still wants to see more of the world. He decided to move to Macau, to teach young kids English with passion.

Mr. Caro

Ms Catherine is a friendly 25 years old teacher from Johannesburg, South Africa. Ms Catherine attended the University of Pretoria and completed her undergraduate and postgraduate degree in Visual Studies. She loves to travel and have always wished to experience different cultures. This encouraged her to become TEFL qualified, allowing her the incredible opportunity of exploring Hong Kong whilst teaching English.

Ms. Catherine

Miss Catriona is from Scotland and has recently graduated with an MA English Literature and Creative Writing degree. She hopes to inspire and encourage young children to learn English in an exciting and positive environment.

Miss Catriona

Mr. Charl is from South Africa. He has previously been a volunteer teacher for special needs children at public schools. He has also been a supplementary tutor for university students. After graduating with a degree in psychology and sociology, he decided to focus on teaching English as a second language to young students.

Mr. Charl

Mr. Theunissen is from Cape Town, South Africa. He graduated with a Bachelors/ Honours Degree and partially completed his Master Degree in Public Management / Administration at the University of the Western Cape. He also completed his TEFL course. His hobbies are reading, writing, hiking and traveling.

Mr. Theunissen

Ms. Chelsea studied a bachelor’s degree in Sociology in the United States. She worked at an ESL learning center near her while studying in university. She is passionate about showing young students that language learning can be fun and rewarding. She strongly believes that her friendly and realistic approach will allow students to feel comfortable and have fun while learning naturally.

Ms. Chelsea

Mr. Chris is from Sydney, Australia. He has a PhD in science. He has taught undergraduate science labs and after several years of academic research decided he wanted a change. Monkey tree was the perfect fit for him to grow his teaching ability. In his free time, he enjoys reading and baking.

Mr. Chris

Ms Christine is an energetic teacher who comes from South Africa. She has a master’s degree in Biological Sciences and has come to Hong Kong to teach English to learners at Monkey Tree. Both Ms. Christine's mom and sister are teachers in South Africa and in the Netherlands. Ms. Christine enjoys teaching children and loves to encourage learners by making lessons fun. By making lessons fun, Ms. Christine believes the child's memory of the lesson content is improved.

Ms. Christine

Mr. Chris is from Scotland. After finishing his Bachelor's degree, he moved to Hong Kong to follow his passion to teach English to young learners. He now enjoys exploring new places, meeting people and going on adventures!

Mr. Chris

Mr.Chris is a 37-year-old teacher from New Zealand who has spent the last seven years teaching English as a language to teenagers and adults in New Zealand and China. After studying language teaching, linguistics and educational leadership, Chris decided to make Hong Kong his home. Chris loves to bring the energy to each class and always puts the learner at the center of every lesson, building rapport and having fun.

Mr.Chris

Mr. Christopher, hailing from a diverse culinary background, has seamlessly woven his culinary expertise into the fabric of English education. Initially drawn to tutoring part-time, he discovered his true passion for teaching English. Christopher now brings a flavorful blend of language to the classroom, inspiring students with a unique and engaging approach to literature and language.

Mr. Christopher

Mr. Chun is from Manchester in the United Kingdom. He studied art and design at the University of Worcester. Mr. Chun had been teaching project-based learning as well as English in Beijing for 5 years before relocating to Hong Kong, where he's looking forward to meeting his new friends at Monkey Tree!

Mr. Chun

Ms Clarissa was born and raised in England and has lived in London for past 7 years. She obtained her Bachelor's degree in Photography at Middlesex University, London in 2014. Ms Clarissa worked as an Forensic support worker before completing her TEFL training and moving to Hong Kong. She enjoys swimming and exploring. She looks forward to be a part of Monkey Tree.

Ms. Clarissa

Mr. Clayton is an Education graduate from South Africa, with a specialization in English. He enjoys football, fitness and reading philosophy in his spare time. 

Mr. Clayton

Mr. Corey is energetic and enthusiastic about delivering superior academic service to every student in the education sector. He is successful at quality of service in any organization's culture with strong adaptability skills.

Mr. Corey

Ms. Cresta is from South Africa. She has been teaching children for over 4 years. Ms. Cresta loves exploring new places and learning about other cultures. She is very passionate about helping her students reach their full potential.

Ms. Cresta

Mr. Dale is from Durban, South Africa. After completing his BA degree in Creative Writing, he decided to complete a TEFL course in order to embark on a new journey in which he could be immersed in different cultures while helping others along the way. Mr. Dale loves sport and adventure and can often be found playing golf, hiking or exploring everything that nature has to offer.

Mr. Dale

Mr. Dane is from Australia. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting) from Deakin University. He has tutored students both in Australia and abroad, in countries such as Spain, China and Indonesia. You will likely see him playing basketball on the many fabulous courts around the city - be sure to say hi!

Mr. Dane

Mr. Daniel is from the UK. He has been living in Hong Kong for three years now. He has a kind heart and is very passionate about educating children. He is a singer, songwriter and loves helping children become more confident. He enjoys hiking and doing outdoor activities. Prior to moving to Hong Kong, Mr. Daniel worked in playgroups and nurseries in England.

Mr. Daniel

Mr. Dan is a teacher who loves to help students learn and grow. He loves people and life, and wants to help others become the best version of themselves. Mr. Dan is great at teaching English in a fun way, he makes learning exciting and easy to understand, so students can feel happy and proud of regarding their progress!

Mr Daniel

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Miss Danni

Ms. Zhang, from Qujing in Yunnan, attained Mandarin certificate, has a rich experience in dubbing. She is cheerful, humorous, and she is good at getting along with children.

Ms. Zhang (Mandarin)

Ms.Darya is from Kazakhstan, and she holds a BA and a MA in English Studies. She enjoys exploring the city and learning about its culture. She is interested in music and cinematography.

Ms.Darya

Mr. David is from Bristol, England. He studied a Business Management degree at the University of the West of England. Mr. David has travelled extensively since, including volunteering spells with a disaster response NGO in The Philippines, and most recently teaching English to children. He has a passion for adventure and mountain trekking, and je completed an expedition to Himalayan mountain range, successfully completing a traverse of Thorong-La, the highest mountain pass in the world!

Mr. David

David Hohenstein is from America. He has a B.A. in English and two TESL certificates. He has taught ESL overseas and in America. He enjoys reading, sports, and nature.

Mr.David

De Villiers loves watching learners develop into a more confident version of themselves, as they improve on their English. He also loves going hiking and exploring new places, he always did that back in Cape Town, South Africa. De Villiers, is a very long name, so he always tells the learners to refer to him to as, "Mr. DV" instead.

Mr De Villiers

Denise is from Johannesburg, South Africa. She studied Animal Health at the University of South Africa. She enjoys languages and teaching and has taught Ballroom Dancing for 10 years.

Denise

Mr. Deon is from Cape Town, South Africa. He obtained a Bachelor Degree of Commerce in Business Marketing in 2021 and completed his TEFL soon after. Mr Deon loves nature, going camping and hiking. He looks forward to bringing the same passion to teaching at Monkey Tree!

Mr. Deon

Mr. Moataz holds a B.A. in English and has 3 years of teaching experience. He previously worked as a teaching assistant at Wesleyan University in Connecticut, USA for a year. Mr. Moataz is passionate about language education and looks forward to sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with the students at Monkey Tree.

Mr. Moataz

Mr. Divan was born and raised in South Africa. He studied at AFDA, a film and television college in Cape Town. He has an honours degree in writing and production management. Mr. Divan loves to run and write. He spends his free time with his family and friends.

Mr. Divan

Ms Diva studied marketing at University of Tasmania. She is fun, outgoing and loves to be around her young learners. She enjoys travelling, eating, being with her dog and kayaking! Every lesson could be a new adventure and assured fun with her.

Ms Diva

Mr. Donald is from South Africa and studied Investment Management at the University of Pretoria. He enjoys the outdoors and can’t wait to go on hikes in Hong Kong. He loves sports, especially playing and watching football. He cannot wait to see what Hong Kong has to offer and go on this journey with Monkey Tree.

Mr. Donald

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Mr Dylan

Mr. Eddie is from the United Kingdom and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Design. With a desire to infuse creativity into the classroom, he aspires to make English learning a fun and interactive experience for his students. During his free time, he enjoys traveling and exploring new technologies.

Mr. Eddie

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Mr Edrich

Ms. Elaine finished her bachelor's degree in English Education with Honors in the Philippines, and not long after, she acquired her TESOL and CTEYL certifications. Currently, she is in the process of writing her master's degree thesis in English and Applied Linguistics. Her interests include cooking and spending time with nature. Ms. Elaine strongly believes that her creative and friendly approach to teaching the English language will allow students to have a learning environment that is comfortable and enjoyable.

Ms. Elaine

Ms. Ellie is from Derby in the UK. She completed a BA in History at Manchester Metropolitan University in 2018. Her passion for teaching and education started at a young age because of the great teachers she was lucky to have. Moving to work at Monkey Tree in Macau gives her the opportunity to progress in a field she has great passion for. Some of her interests include music and movies.

Ms. Ellie

Elizabeth Biek has lived in Hong Kong for eleven years. Graduating from City University Hong Kong in 2023, where she received her degree in Creative Media. She is thrilled to be working with the other Monkey Tree faculty to help children better their skills in English.

Miss Elizabeth

Miss. Ellen is from South Africa and has always wanted to travel and experience different cultures and use her teaching degree aboard. She characterises herself as patient, empathetic and has a positive outlook on life. She enjoys teaching and helping her students grow.

Miss. Ellen

Ms. Elzahn is from Bloemfontein, South Africa. She obtained her degree from the University of the Free State. She loves taking care of and working with animals, especially dogs. For the past year she has been engaging with children at a daycare where she has spent time playing and educating young children. She is looking forward to having fun and teaching students.

Ms. Elzahn

Miss Emilia is from the Isle of Wight, England. She studied Criminology at The University of The West of England. Emilia enjoys reading, cooking and exploring the beaches of Hong Kong.

Miss Emilia

Mr Ethan is an enthusiastic teacher from sunny South Africa. He employs a warm and gentle approach to his teaching practices, while making lessons as fun and interactive as possible. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, yoga and spending quality time with loved ones.

Mr Ethan

Mr. Ethan is from sunny South Africa. He has obtained a Bachelor of Education Degree and has been teaching for over 5 years. He is excited to bring his experience into the classroom and to show his passion of learning to his students.

Mr. Ethan

Mr. Etienne is from Durban, South Africa. He has a Bachelor Degree in Security Management and is a TEFL certification. Mr. Etienne loves teaching and empowering children. He loves the outdoors and enjoys fishing.

Mr. Etienne

Ms. Fazile is from Russia. Before starting her teaching career, she obtained a bachelor’s degree in English Literature. She began her career in China, then continued in Vietnam and recently has moved to explore Hong Kong. Ms. Fazile is looking forward to meeting and teaching her students at Monkey Tree!

Ms. Fazile

Mr. Francis is from a small old city called Canterbury in the southeast of the United Kingdom. He has a background in language education, having worked with asylum seekers in the UK with no prior experience of English. He has always had a passion for the learning and acquisition of languages.

Mr. Francis

Mr. Dominic is from Toronto, Canada. He has an honor’s bachelor’s degree in Sociology from York University and received his TEFL credentials at the University of Toronto. Passionate about teaching, Mr. Dominic values the importance of education for the next generation as he strives to provide excellent learning opportunities for his students at Monkey Tree.

Mr. Dominic

Mr. Gerrit is from Bloemfontein, South Africa. He is a qualified tradesman and has a TEFL certificate. He likes sport like Rugby, Golf and Soccer. He also likes traveling with his wife, discovering new places and cuisine.

Mr. Gerrit

Mr. Sean obtained a Bachelor's in Business Management and has taught English at a local primary school for 2 years. He has always had a passion for nurturing students' learning and displays care. When Mr. Sean is not teaching, he enjoys playing sports, exploring nature, and watching movies.

Mr. Sean

Mr.Glenn is from South West England, close to Southampton. For the past five years he has been teaching English online, first to professionals from China and Europe and most recently to Japanese and Taiwanese students of all ages. In the past he has taught English to European students in England and to children at a Kindergarten and language school in Japan. His hobbies include drawing, photography, hiking and listening to music.

Mr.Glenn

Ms. Courtney is from Durban, South Africa. She completed her postgraduate degree in Commerce and then found her way to teaching soon after. She is proud to be a part of Monkey Tree and believes that knowledge is power. Her passions include educating young minds and nurturing their love for the English language. She keeps her classes engaging and motivating with tons of fun activities.

Ms. Courtney

Mr. Grant is from Cape Town, South Africa. He specialized in the Architecture sector for many years. He also graduated from the University of Stellenbosch in Environmental and Development Science's. He was afforded an opportunity for a teaching position in Hong Kong. He found it exciting to appreciate new cultures and saw this as a great mechanism to add value in enriching and shaping young minds.

Mr. Grant

Mr Matthew comes from Cape Town, South Africa. He studied Film and Video Production and has worked as a Video Editor, Content Producer and Director for Lifestyle Television. Last year, Mr Matthew completed a degree in Photography and his TEFL training. He is excited to be living in Hong Kong and looks forward to helping all his students reach their full potential.

Mr. Matthew

Mr. Pedro obtained a bachelor’s degree in jazz drums in Portugal and a master´s degree at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm. The extensive amount of time devoted to the study of languages led him to become fluent in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swedish. After having taught drums for more than 10 years, Mr. Pedro decided to expand his teaching skills by becoming certified in teaching English to speakers of other languages (CertTESOL) at English for Asia in Hong Kong

Mr. Pedro

Ms. Hafsa was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya and I’ve worked in several countries such as Kenya, Malaysia, the United States and Macau. While there I got to teach English to students from countries such as Chilè, Ecuador, Malaysia, Peru, Honduras and several others. Watching them slowly get fluent in the language brought me copious amounts of joy, and now I look forward to teaching younger children the English language and expanding their vocabulary in our fun, supportive, engaging and creative learning environment here at Monkey Tree.

Ms. Hafsa

Ms. Heaven is from Chicago, Illinois, USA. She obtained a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature and Sociology before continuing to study Sociology during her Master's program. Ms. Heaven enjoys reading, crafts and anime. She is very excited to see all of what Hong Kong has to offer!

Ms. Heaven

Ms. Humna was born and raised in Pakistan. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Psychology. With an interest in developmental psychology, she opted for teaching younger kids and help them in personal, social, and emotional growth along with the academic growth.

Ms. Humna

Ms. Ikra is an energetic and friendly teacher. Ms. Ikra studied and obtained a Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education. She is passionate about teaching young minds and is willing to give her best in everything.

Ms. Ikra

Mr. JT is from Groblersdal, South Africa. He obtained a Bachelors in Law in 2019 and completed his TEFL soon after that with the intent of working abroad. Mr. JT loves being outdoors and doing thing like hiking and camping. He is also very fond of martial arts. He looks forward to bringing his experience and passion to the classroom!

Mr. JT

Mr. James is from South Africa. He studied Industrial Design at the University of Johannesburg. He is a very active and outgoing person. He loves sports, and adventure. He cannot wait to hike and travel around Hong Kong while teaching the minds of the future.

Mr. James

Mr. James is from the United Kingdom, he studied BSc Marine Biology at University and is a trained marine mammal medic. He enjoys scuba diving and has flown in spotter planes for National Geographic. He believes his enthusiasm is his greatest teaching strength.

Mr. James

Mr. James graduated from UKZN in South Africa with a honours degree in Psychology, achieved in 2017. He has been a manager for the last three years. Mr. James is a people’s person who draws inspiration through interaction with others. Driven to achieve, he hopes to inspire a future generation to excel and reach their maximum potential.

Mr. James

Mr. Jan comes from South Africa and studied Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of South Africa. He has a passion for history and culture and wants to experience the subtle nuances that makes a culture unique.

Mr. Jan

Ms.Jana is from sunny South Africa. She completed her Honors in Communications in Bloemfontein before moving to Cape Town and is now exploring in Hong Kong. She loves dancing, hiking, diving and anything active, especially if it involves a dog or two!

Ms.Jana

Mr. Jason is from Cape Town, South Africa. He studied a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science and has a TEFL certificate. He has experience working with children at a high school and as a sports coach. He loves being outdoors, traveling and playing sports. He wants to make learning fun and engaging for the students.

Mr. Jason

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Mr. Jeffrey

Miss Jenny is from Manchester, England. She has obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Art and design from the University of Leeds and has completed her TEFL course in 2024. Miss Jenny is enthusiastic about teaching and helping students achieve their full potential. In her spare time Miss Jenny enjoys running, hiking and painting.

Miss Jenny

Miss Jessica is from South Africa. She studied at Stellenbosch University. She enjoys helping and witnessing the students expand their knowledge.

Miss Jessica

Jimmy is from the United Kingdom and has his BA Degree in International Hospitality Business Management from England. He has a background in International Luxury 5-Star Hotel. Jimmy’s hobbies include reading, jogging, wines, restaurants and travelling.

Jimmy

Miss Jodi is from sunny South Africa; she has a bachelor's degree in fashion design so is quite creative and fun. She loves cats and her hobbies are having new adventures and relaxing with a book.

Miss Jodi

Janus holds an MBA in Finance, a BSc Honours in Plant Science and a Bachelor’s degree in Education. During the last 15 years he worked in higher education in health professions, business and teacher education and also taught academic English for science, business and medicine. He is passionate about teaching and working with students to reach their learning goals at every age.

Mr Janus

Miss Jordan is a qualified TEFL teacher from South Africa, who is passionate about teaching. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and various outdoor activities such as hiking. She is glad to be a part of the Monkey Tree team where she can help students to learn and grow!

Miss Jordan

Mr Jordan comes to us from Dallas, Texas USA. He has previously taught English in Yokohama, Japan and he enjoys teaching kids all about the English language. In his free time, Mr Jordan enjoys traveling, going to concerts and sporting events, and playing drums. Mr Jordan is happy, excited and optimistic about the future.

Mr. Jordan

Mr. Joe, originally from Birmingham (minus the accent) and with a Spanish twist, has been an ESL teacher for nearly 7 years. After graduating from Aberystwyth University, Wales, Joe went straight out to teach English in Beijing, China. Initially motivated by his constant desire to travel, Joe also became passionate about learning and education. One of his strongest points in the classroom is patience, something he attributes to supporting a terribly mediocre soccer team from his native city. Joe can often be found exploring the city or, most likely, eating. 

Mr. Joe

Mr. Joseph is from Bedfordshire, United Kingdom. He graduated from the University of Portsmouth with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Media Studies. After completing a TEFL course, he moved to Hong Kong where he taught in kindergartens for 3 years. He gained further experience while teaching at an English academy in Seoul, South Korea for 1 year.

Mr. Joseph

Miss Charlotte is a loving English teacher with years of experience. She has taught many students and helped them become confident and passionate English speakers. Miss Charlotte is confident in her teaching and knows just what to do to help her students succeed. She creates a happy and supportive classroom where everyone feels encouraged to learn and grow.

Miss Charlotte

Kagiso Mojalefa is a passionate teacher with a bachelor's degree in Information Management obtained from the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. He also has a 120 hours TEFL certificate. Kagiso is a very enthusiastic and goal driven individual with the positive passion for educating people from different ages and cultures. His hobbies include playing chess, swimming and participating variety of sports.

Kagiso

Ms. Katariina is from Helsinki, Finland. She has a Master’s Degree in Education. She is passionate about teaching young learners and is looking forward to teach all the little monkeys at Monkey Tree. Katariina likes to explore all the amazing things Hong Kong has to offer. She enjoys of hiking, sports, playing piano, meeting new people and good food.

Ms. Katariina

Miss Katherine is from the state of New York. She recently graduated with her Bachelors in Economics. She loves playing volleyball and traveling, and decided to come to Hong Kong where she can enjoy the best of both. While new to teaching, she has always loved working with kids including running volleyball clinics.

Miss Katherine

Ms.Kathleen comes from South Africa with a Degree in Exercise, Sport and Leisure. She has worked with children on the sports fields before and wanted to expand her horizons. Ms.Kathleen came to Hong Kong in order to gain new experiences and to immerse herself in a different culture. Her hobbies include reading and playing hockey.

Ms.Kathleen

This is Ms. Nim and she has just finished her Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management. She enjoys teaching tiny people very much and learns so much from it. She gets very happy when she sees so many cute little faces coming it to Monkey Tree every morning.

Ms. Nim

Keith was born and bred in the UK. After completing his masters in graphic design, he decided to move to Hong Kong to pursue a career in teaching. Keith is very energetic and passionate as he would like to bring his art and creative side to the classroom to make the lessons more interesting.

Keith

Ms. Kelly is from the United Kingdom. She graduated with a degree in English Language and Linguistics at the University of Leeds. In her spare time, she enjoys reading books from different genres. She is excited to provide quality teaching to young learners and improve their English abilities.

Ms. Kelly

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Miss Kelly

Mr. Kieran studied psychology and education at Nottingham Trent University. Prior to moving to Hong Kong, he worked in a nursery in the UK and a summer camp in America as a windsurfing counsellor/lifeguard. He loves to travel and enjoys learning about different cultures.

Mr. Kieran

Ms. Kimberly is from Maryland in the United States. She received a Bachelor's degree in History. Ms. Kimberly enjoys trying new food, travelling to new places, and going to the movies.

Ms.Kimberly

Ms. Kirstin was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa and studied at the University of the Western Cape. Her eagerness to travel and growing passion for teaching encouraged her to complete her TEFL course. She has a love for sports, sightseeing, eating good food and meeting new people.

Ms. Kirstin

Ms. Kristie is twenty-five-year-old from Cambridge, England. She studied animation at Sheffield Hallam University and graduated in 2016. Ms. Kristie has moved to Hong Kong to explore the culture and travel more.

Ms. Kristie

Mr.Kyle is a very energetic and positive person, his enthusiasm towards teaching is infectious and well received. Kyle enjoys teaching and feed off the energy of his students. Although Asia is a new place for Kyle, he has embraced the culture with excitement and vigor.

Mr.Kyle

Ms. Lakeesia studied at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal and obtained a Bachelor of Social Science, with majors in Management and Psychology. She always dreamt of traveling; she is looking forward to exploring the great Hong Kong whilst teaching English. She enjoys scrap-booking and crafts.

Ms. Lakeesia

Mr. Leon is a South African teacher who has taught abroad in Asia for 4 years. He is a creative and friendly educator who is passionate about expanding young learners' minds. He enjoys traveling and drawing during his off days and he is currently studying Cantonese.

Mr. Leon

Mr Le Roy Bester has obtained two Bachelor Degrees, and brings 15 years of Human Resources Management experience to the Monkey Tree Family. He firmly believes that Learning and Development is a crucial part of a successful community, and will most certainly promote this Philosophy in our company culture and climate.

Mr Le Roy Bester

Originating from sunny South Africa, Mr. Liam holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree specialising in Philosophy, Politics and Economics. In his spare time, he enjoys immersing himself in nature and travelling around the world, experiencing its many diverse cultures. With his passion for life-long learning, he looks forward to being able to empower students with language learning at Monkey Tree!

Mr. Liam

Mr. Liam is from Ontario in Canada. He has a bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature and a TEFL certificate. Mr. Liam has been tutoring students of all ages in English since 2020. Besides teaching, he also loves playing the flute, singing folk songs and telling stories.

Mr. Liam

Mr. Liam is BA social sciences graduate with majors in psychology and sociology. He is an enthusiastic and patient English teacher who loves creating a fun and interactive space for his students to learn in. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking many different dishes from around the world and enjoys playing soccer.

Mr. Liam

Miss. Lianne is a Traveller, language lover and big-time foodie. She has lived in a few countries outside of her home country Jamaica but has never lost the desire to explore and see more. She fell in love with teaching in Japan and decided to continue. She loves teaching students about her culture. You can usually catch Miss. Lianne doing something musical or some serious martial arts in her free time.

Miss. Lianne

Mr. Lihle Nkula, better known as Mr. Li is from South Africa. He completed his undergraduate qualification in a bachelor of commerce majoring in financial management. Mr. Li then worked for Price Waterhouse & Coopers for 3 years, upon which he completed his TEFL course and moved to Hong Kong. Mr. Li is an eager teacher who brings a vibrant energy. His goal is to make sure all his students achieve their desired goals and progress through to their next classes. Outside of the classroom Mr. Li also plans on exploring Hong Kong and its cultural differences.

Mr.Li

Mr. Linda is a graduate from the University of Pretoria in South Africa. He holds a bachelor's degree in Business Management and a TEFL certificate. He is passionate about education and is enthusiastic about teaching the many young bright minds in Monkey Tree. He is a former footballer turned amateur pool player. He enjoys the outdoors and exploring new adventures.

Mr. Linda

Miss Lindi is a multi-talented individual who loves to explore various interests and hobbies. She is always seeking new experiences and challenges; whether it is diving into art, music, or adventure, she embraces every opportunity to learn and grow.

Miss Lindi

Ms. Loretta is from Hong Kong and studied a Bachelor of Arts in Women Gender Studies and Food Ftudies at the University of Toronto. She has been teaching young kids phonics during summer and she is very passionate about it. In her spare time, Ms. Loretta enjoys hiking, dancing, and exploring new cafes in Hong Kong.

Miss Loretta

Ms. Loryn is from a city called Port Elizabeth in South Africa. She has obtained a degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology as well as a TEFL certificate. She has been teaching kids of all ages for five years and aims make English a fun educational experience.

Ms. Loryn

Mr. Lou is originally from Dundee, Scotland where he studied Textile Design. After getting his degree he volunteered at local charities and youth centers which involved taking children out on daytrips and getting them involved in art projects. Mr. Lou is very excited to be in Hong Kong where he can help his students improve upon their English skills.

Mr. Lou

Mr. Lo was born and raised in America. He has taught in Beijing, Bangkok, and Taipei. Mr. Lo is pursuing his Master’s in education. He enjoys training and teaching Brazilian jiu-jitsu in his free time.

Mr. Lo

Ms Luren comes from sunny South Africa and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources and Industrial Psychology. She decided to take on a new challenge and is really enjoying everything Hong Kong has to offer. Ms. Luren loves coffee, great food and spending time with friends. She used to do Rowing in school and still loves being outdoors. Her favorite place is being out in the bushveld seeing wild animals roaming free. Ms Luren has a passion for helping others and is looking forward to helping children reach their own goals.

Ms. Luren

Miss Maria was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. She holds a bachelor's degree specializing in Interior Design and loves listening to music, discovering new places, and traveling the world. Miss Maria's goal is to create a fun environment for young children to learn English and to be their number one supporter in helping them achieve their goals. Miss Maria has always been young at heart and full of energy and she cannot wait to meet all her students.

Ms. Maria

Mr.Mark is an English teacher who likes nature and the outdoors. Mark likes to run, exercise and make friends. He also likes the mountains here in Hong Kong. One day he wants to climb the mountain on Lantau Island. Mark's favorite place in Hong Kong is Disneyland.

Mr.Mark

Miss Mary is a friendly person from sunny South Africa. She is kind and cares a lot about other people. She has a passion for teaching and in her free time she likes to draw and read. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design, as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Science. She is very excited to be in Hong Kong!

Miss Mary

Matthew is a passionate and dedicated educator who strives to create a friendly environment for his learners. He takes a student-centered approach, ensuring the unique learning needs and styles of each individual in his classroom are met. Outside the classroom, Matthew is an avid sportsman and enjoys a number of outdoor activities.

Mr.Matthew

Miss. Maxine who graduated with Honour’s in Communications and completed the TEFL Level 5 (180 hours) Certificate. She is a positive person with an enthusiastic outlook on life; she loves being outdoors, learning about new cultures and is a big foodie! Teaching is her passion, and student development is the goal. By achieving a positive impact on her students future, she already knows that she‘s winning at her job!

Miss Maxine

Ms. Megan is from South Africa and has a degree in psychology. She is excited to bring joy and excitement to her students at Monkey Tree and hopefully encourage them to learn English in a fun way. Ms. Megan is excited to embark on this journey in Hong Kong to experience the new culture and food. Her hobbies are drawing, listening to music, and reading.

Miss Megan

Mr. Ned is from Morocco. He received a bachelor’s degree in English studies. He moved to China where he taught ESL to young learners. Now he teaches here in Hong Kong. He looks forward to sharing his passion for teaching at Monkey Tree!

Mr. Ned

Miss Miandra was born and raised in South Africa. She studied Drama and Theatre because she values and enjoys storytelling. During her studies, she's always hoped to pursue her other passion: education. She moved to Hong Kong to develop and explore her teaching abilities while travelling and broadening her cultural horizons.

Miss Miandra

Mr. Micah is from South Africa. He completed his postgraduate degree in Economics at the University of Pretoria in 2011, and acquired his TEFL certification in 2016. He spent a year teaching English to young learners in Vietnam, and has tutored adults online for several years. His hobbies include hiking, reading, and amateur dramatics.

Mr. Micah

Ms. Michelle is a passionate and enthusiastic and she enjoys teaching young children. Before joining Monkey Tree, Ms. Michelle had experience in teaching Ukelele to young children. She also enjoys singing, listening to music, hiking and watching movies.

Ms. Michelle

Miss Bei has had experience in childcare centres, private tutoring and with playgroups. She really enjoys being around children in general because they give her so much joy and make her laugh. Miss Bei spends her free time practicing yoga!

Miss Bei

Mr. Gary grew up in Toronto, Canada. He completed his Bachelor of Science at the University of Toronto and has been teaching since 2017. After obtaining his TESOL certificate, he decided to take his passion for teaching to Hong Kong. He enjoys playing video games and reading adventurous novels, but above all, he loves a fun-filled and communicative class with children.

Mr. Gary

Mr. Mubin is an intellectual individual who has completed his Bachelor degree in Social Science at Edinburgh Napier University. He has been teaching for more than 3 years now and has prior experience in teaching at local primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong. English has always been his strongest suit and he prefers to wear it like his shining armour. Rain is his solace, and pain is his fortitude!

Mr. Mubin

Ms. Nairah is from Johannesburg, South Africa, where she graduated with degrees in Commerce and Law. She has a passion for teaching and learning and spent three years at her university working as an academic tutor. Ms. Nairah is new to Hong Kong and likes to spend her free time travelling, learning about different cultures and trying new things.

Ms. Nairah

Miss Adeela has completed her Bachelor in Aviation and alongside gained a TEFL certificate. She is excited to start her career at Monkey Tree and she hopes to inspire young children through fun and play. She loves meeting new people and travelling to explore in her leisure time.

Miss Adeela

Natasha is from Cape Town, South Africa. She holds a Master in Public Health degree as well as a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology & History) degree and an Honours (History) degree. She enjoys traveling, meeting new people, music, dancing, having good conversations, writing when inspired and appreciates watching movies with well written storylines.

Natasha

Miss Natasha is of Persian descent, born in India and brought up in Hong Kong. She moved to London to complete her Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design with Marketing. While growing up, she watched her mum tutor kids, which ignited a passion in her for teaching as she always loved being with them. She hopes that her bubbly nature creates a fun learning environment for her students to enjoy being in, and to help achieve the goal of learning English.

Ms. Natasha

Navreen’s an energetic and enthusiastic English teacher with a passion for nurturing young minds. With over two years of experience in private tutoring and an additional year at an English learning center, she has honed her skills in delivering effective lessons. Navreen's ultimate goal is to create a fun, safe, and interactive environment where her students can thrive and develop a lifelong love for the English language.

Miss Navreen

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Mr. Nick grew up in Canada. He loves exercising, eating and the outdoors.

Mr. Nick

Miss Nichole is from Cape Town, South Africa. She obtained a BTech in Nature Conservation. She discovered her love for teaching through Environmental Education. She loves baking/cooking, playing the guitar and bird watching.

Miss Nichole

Ms. Nicole Narainsamy is from South Africa, Durban. She is a qualified educator with a Bed Intermediate Phase Degree along with two teaching TEFL certificates. Ms. Nicole also has a CPR certificate and a professional health care certificate and she enjoys reading, watching horror movies and exploring new places.

Ms. Nicole

Before moving to Hong Kong, Ms. Nina was an English teacher in mainland China. She loves children and is passionate about English language teaching. In her spare time, she likes water sports, hiking and exploring new places.

Ms. Nina

Ms. Olivia is from Bristol, England and has a BA degree in English and creative writing. In her free time, she enjoys foreign cinema and crochet. Olivia is excited to pass on her enthusiasm for the English language to each of her students.

Ms. Olivia

Mr. Conrad is from Toronto, Canada. He studied Bachelor of Arts in English in 2022 and his TESOL certification. He is passionate about teaching and carries an enthusiastic attitude. In his spare time, he loves exploring all the different food options in Hong Kong, as well as trying new recipes in his spare time.

Mr. Conrad

Ms Pam was born and raised in Zimbabwe. She obtained her Bachelor's Degree in French, Politics and Legal Theory at Rhodes University in Grahamstown, South Africa. Ms Pam taught French at a pre-school in Harare and was a part of the communications personnel at a start-up company based in Harare, before she obtained her TEFL certificate. She enjoys reading and music, and she's excited to be a part of the Monkey Tree family.

Ms. Pam

Mr. Paul is a compassionate and resourceful teacher with prior experience in the education sector, having taught as a high school teacher in sunny South Africa, with a Post Graduate Certificate in Education and a Bachelor of Arts General – majoring in English and History. Mr. Paul strives to create a positive classroom environment in which learners can feel safe to explore and learn the English language.

Mr. Paul

Perry is from England and has been teaching for 13 years in countries including India, Ukraine, Spain and Egypt. He loves animals, playing music and exploring new places and finding new adventures. He believes that humour makes the world a better place and is hoping to one day learn the word platypus in Cantonese.

Perry

Mr. Peter is from Glasgow, Scotland. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, before studying Water Environments at the master’s level. Whilst studying, his passion to teach developed from undertaking garden workshops to coaching chess. In his free time, Mr. Peter enjoys hiking, rugby and is always seeking to try new foods and experiences. Mr. Peter is excited to further explore Hong Kong and share his enthusiasm for education.

Mr. Peter

Mr PJ was born in Namibia; he has completed his degree in accounting in 2015. He has received his TEFL certificate in June 2023. He believes in teamwork and helping each individual student grow to the best of their abilities. He is a very energetic, enthusiastic, and motivational teacher.

Mr PJ

Ms. Priyanka is friendly and fun Teacher from Nepal. She completed her associate degree in English in Professional Communication. In her spare time, she enjoys painting and exploring nature.

Ms. Priyanka

Quinten comes from a long military background, specializing in the training and forming of Naval officers in multiple disciplines. After his honorable discharge he furthered his career within the private security sector as a Close Protection Specialist. He absolutely loves animals and nature, and has a passion for teaching and instruction.

Mr.Quinten

Ms. Q, is from Durban, South Africa. She has always had a love for kids, and therefore decided to persuade a career in Education. She has a bachelor 's degree in Intermediate Phase, as well as a TELF certificate. She enjoys being outdoors, playing board games and watching series. She is also currently studying Japanese.

Ms. Q

Miss Annie has three years of experience of teaching different level of students. She has worked with nursery kids, lower and upper primary students, as well as secondary students. She believes in fostering students' natural curiosity to drive learning and her aim is to help students to reach their academic goals.

Miss Annie

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Ms. Ramona

Ms René is from the small city of Port Elizabeth in South Africa. Miss René studied at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University where she obtained her master's degree in criminal and labour law. Miss René spent a year teaching abroad in China, before coming to Hong Kong. Miss Rene's interests include traveling, learning foreign languages and reading.

Ms. René

Mr. Ricky is from South Africa; he studied at Stellenbosch University and successfully completed his Bachelors of Arts in Law and LLB postgraduate honours qualifications. He is a well-rounded, passionate and energetic individual. After completing his TEFL, he has shown great enthusiasm in uplifting his skills as a Native English Teacher paired with his already relative voluntary experience in Sunday School teaching experience. His hobbies are engaging in active sport, watching movies and reading.

Mr. Ricky

Hello, my name is Robert and I am from Australia. I'm happy to be commencing my 10th year of teaching in Macau after spending the last 9 years in Australia and China. I came to China in 2014 to help start a friend’s training center and after 2 years found myself in Zhuhai teaching at Yung Wing International. I started my teaching career in Australia working with adults with disabilities where I learned the value of patience, understanding and support. I studied Business and Psychology at Swinburne university in Melbourne and enjoyed every aspect.

Mr Robert

Mr. Robin is from the small city of Port Elizabeth South Africa. He has achieved a Bachelor's Degree in Cost and Management Accounting and also obtained a TEFL qualification. With the experience he has acquired teaching students of all ages, he aims to bring his passion and excitement for teaching to the classrooms of Monkey Tree.

Mr. Robin

Ms. Ronell is from South Africa. She graduated from Nelson Mandela University with a Bachelor’s degree in music, a PGCE from UNISA and also obtained her TEFL qualification. She has experience in Primary and High School teaching. She also did her CIBTAC accreditation, which means that she is an Internationally qualified beautician. Her hobbies include: gym. squash, hiking, reading and socializing. She loves teaching, because it is rewarding to see pupils reach for the stars.

Ms. Ronell

Mr. Russel is Filipino and was born and raised in Hong Kong. He holds a TEFL&TESOL certificate from London. He is a child at heart and loves skateboarding. Mr. Russel loves it so much that he teaches kids as a freelancer.

Mr. Russel

Mr. Ryan is from Cape Town, South Africa. He graduated with a bachelor commerce finance degree. He loves sports and doing anything that is fitness related! He chose Hong Kong as it is an amazing place for all the things he enjoys, especially teaching. He can’t wait to bring his own enthusiasm to Monkey Tree!

Mr. Ryan

Meet Sadia, a passionate and dedicated educator who truly believes in the transformative power of education. With previous experience working with children, Sadia has honed her skills in cultivating a positive and inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued and empowered. Sadia is committed to fostering critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning with her students. Sadia is excited to inspire and guide the next generation of learners, equipping them with the necessary skills and confidence to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Miss Sadia

Mr. Sam obtained a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and Geography from Rhodes University, during his studies he also obtained his TEFL certification. After his studies, he worked in the agricultural sector and has since transitioned over to teaching English as a second language. Mr. Sam enjoys the outdoors and anything to do with nature and the ocean.

Mr. Sam

Mr. Sam was born and raised in Devon, UK. Obtaining his Bachelor’s degree in Physical Geography at Coventry University, he then completed his TEFL qualification six months later in 2023. He is eager to start his new life in Hong Kong and is thrilled to be working with the other Monkey Tree faculty to help children better their skills in English.

Mr. Sam

Ms. Sarah is an energetic and cuddly teacher who is very excited to meet her new students. She is of British descent, born and raised in Hong Kong and is passionate in helping her students find the joy of learning English. Her hobbies include reading novels, playing volleyball and enjoying mother nature.

Ms. Sarah

Mr.Saul is from Manchester, England and obtained a bachelor's degree in Law in 2021. Saul always aims to create a fun and exciting learning environment for his students. Outside of teaching he enjoys running, football and music.

Mr.Saul

Mrs. Savanna is from Cape Town, South Africa. She studied a Bachelor’s degree in Foundation Phase Education and has a TEFL certificate. She has experience working with children at a primary school and being a private tutor. She loves being outdoors, traveling and playing sports. She wants to inspire children to love learning.

Mrs. Savanna

Ms. Savannah is a bachelor of science graduate from South Africa. She is passionate about teaching children and creating an inviting, enjoyable and effective learning environment for her students. Her interests include science, cooking, baking, and painting.

Ms. Savannah

Mr. Shiney is from South Africa and graduated with a Bachelor of Education degree. After teaching for 6 years, he decided to apply at Monkey Tree so that he can broaden his knowledge through his passion and love for educating young children. He enjoys singing in his free time and is eager to include this into his lessons. He is excited to meet new people, learn about different cultures and explore Hong Kong. Mr. Shiney was thrilled when he was accepted for a teaching position and cannot wait to bring his liveliness and talent into the classroom.

Mr. Shiney

Ms. Shannon was born in Hong Kong but moved to Macau when she was little and lived there until she finished her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the University of Macau. After graduating, she realized she wanted to teach children and obtained her TESOL training. She has now moved back to Hong Kong to pursue a career in education and is looking forward to teaching at Monkey Tree.

Ms. Shannon

Ms.Shante is an enthusiastic teacher from the coastal city of Port Elizabeth, South Africa. She took the leap of moving to Hong Kong in 2024, having never been to Asia. She has a passion for working with children of all ages, playing tennis and hiking through nature.

Ms.Shante

Mr Shawn is from Rhode Island in the United States. He enjoys backpacking, camping and white-water rafting. He loves adventure, and is thrilled to make new memories with his students at Monkey Tree.

Mr Shawn

Mr. Sheldon is a South African English teacher originally from the coastal city of Durban. He studied Psychology and is TEFL certified. Before moving to Hong Kong, Mr. Sheldon spent several years teaching English in China. He has a passion for music and helping students reach their full potential.

Mr. Sheldon

Ms. Dee is from South Africa and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree, as well as multiple teaching qualifications from Cambridge University. She previously taught in China and enjoys making the classroom a fun place to learn and to develop her students. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking different types of food as well as playing the drums.

Ms. Dee

Ms. Sophia is from California, USA and decided to move to Hong Kong to explore a new place and because her mother is originally from Hong Kong. She has taught English and Math in the US and greatly enjoyed it. She enjoys hiking, listening to music, reading, and exploring Hong Kong in her free time. 

Ms. Sophia

Ms Sophie is from the United Kingdom. She graduated from University of the Arts London with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. She obtains her TEFL qualification in 2017. Her hobbies include travelling, reading, swimming, meeting new people and good food. She is looking forward to start teaching at Monkey Tree!

Ms. Sophie

Steven Barclay comes from South Africa where he grew up and has lived his whole life. He has achieved a bachelors in psychology and communication sciences and decided that travelling to a different country to teach would broaden his experiences and help him become a better individual.

Mr.Steven

Miss Sydney is a UJ Sport Psychology graduate with a passion for people. She loves sport and being outdoors. Some of her hobbies are; playing netball, watching basketball and coaching athletics.

Miss Sydney

Ms. Tamara is from Cape Town, South Africa. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology as well as honor’s degree in Psychology at the University of the Western Cape. After graduating, she completed advanced TEFL training. Ms. Tamara has taught children in English and other subjects. In her spare time, she enjoys competing in strength sports such as powerlifting and strongman.

Ms. Tamara

Ms Tamin-Lee is from South Africa. She studied Law and is a qualified Legal Practitioner who found her passion to be in working with young children. She completed the TEFL courses and looks forward to teaching in Hong Kong and getting to know the culture.

Ms. Tamin-Lee

Mr. Nick has recently graduated in 2024. He has more than 600 hours of teaching in Los Angeles California. He enjoys weight lifting, playing basketball, watching anime and thrifting.

Mr. Nick

Ms. Tendai is a Zimbabwean native, who studied game development in Malaysia and graduated with a bachelor’s degree. Miss Tendai would make mobile games for all ages and posted them to the playstore, some of her published work include Achihera and Crozzle. Miss Tendai also enjoys, crafting, teaching, learning, travelling and mathematics. She is very happy that she can work at Monkey Tree!

Ms. Tendai

Mr. Terence has completed his Law degree at the University of Hong Kong and will continue his PCLL at HKU. He is looking forward to teach at Monkey Tree over the summer holiday.

Mr. Terence

Miss Tessa is from South Africa. She is passionate about teaching and hopes to help her students express themselves and have fun in the English class with both her Languages degree and TEFL qualification. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, and reading.

Miss Tessa

Ms. Thaania is from Cape Town, South Africa. She obtained her Bachelor's degree majoring in Psychology and Linguistics at The University of the Western Cape and completed her TEFL soon after. She decided to move to Hong Kong to experience the culture and food as she loves trying new and different cuisine. In her free time, she enjoys travelling and visiting different restaurants all over Hong Kong.

Ms. Thaania

Mr. Thomas is a Native English Teacher from the United Kingdom. He studied political science and Western philosophy in Canada before pursuing a career in teaching. He believes teaching children is a privilege and strives to deliver the best education possible to the next generation of Hong Kong. In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball, gardening and reading.

Mr. Thomas

Mr. Thomas has been working as a teacher since 2019. He has taught young learners from Europe, Asia and the Middle East. He enjoys reading, travelling and meeting people from different cultures.

Mr. Thomas

Mr. Tiaan comes from Johannesburg, South Africa. He graduated from the University of Pretoria with his Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering. His passion for tutoring started in university and now finds pleasure in helping his students grow to love the English language. In his spare time, you will find him watching Star Wars and eating pizza.

Mr. Tiaan

Mr. Tim 自 1994 年以來一直從事兒童教學工作。在澳大利亞擔任整骨醫學博士 10 年後,他移居澳門,擔任新濠天地前常駐節目《水舞間》的雜技演員。他對教育充滿熱情,並利用自己的背景提供有趣、引人入勝和有趣的高水平英語教育。

Mr. Tim

Mr. Tim, a TEFL Certified teacher from Florida, USA, enjoys teaching and learning innovative methods to engage students effectively. He takes pride in watching his son learn, grow, and have fun while acquiring new knowledge.

Mr.Tim

Mr. Tristan is an English teacher from South Africa. He came to teach English in Hong Kong after completing his honour’s degree in Psychology. He enjoys exploring new places, cultures and foods. He enjoys playing sports such as football and basketball. Mr. Tristan has a passion for teaching young learners and helping them improve as much as they can.

Mr. Tristan

Ali Urooj is an English tutor at Monkey Tree. With years of experience in teaching English, Ali Urooj creates customized lesson plans and engaging activities to foster a stimulating learning environment. Their goal is to support students in enhancing their reading, writing, speaking, and listening abilities while promoting a positive attitude towards English. Through Ali Urooj's expertise and guidance, they strive to empower each student to achieve their language goals and develop confidence in their English proficiency.

Ms Ali

Mr. Carel is from Cape Town, South Africa. After he completed his Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Mr. Carel worked as the Training Coordinator and English Teacher for a hotel group in the Maldives. He decided to move to Hong Kong to explore a different side of the world and meet new people. He enjoys studying different languages and is currently fluent in five languages. Mr. Carel is passionate about teaching.

Mr. Carel

Vandy started teaching EFL English in May 2019 and when Hong Kong was easily accessible after COVID-19, she leapt at the chance to teach in this beautiful city.
She has fallen in love with teaching and is constantly amazed at how quickly and easily young learners absorb knowledge. Her favorite pastimes are any fitness activities and photography. When she has to stay indoors, she enjoys drawing or painting.
If she had to choose one goal for this year, she would want to instill a lifelong love for learning in all learners.

Vandy

Mr. Vansh really enjoys teaching English. He believes in building a special bond with his students by making the lessons as engaging as possible. He is very outgoing and likes to play a variety of sports.

Mr. Vansh

Mr. Vince was born and raised in Hong Kong. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree of Aviation Management in City University of Hong Kong. He has experienced teaching kids in sports related activities and is looking forward to sharing his experiences and excel their growth. During his free time, he loves playing sports to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Mr. Vince

Mr. Vincent is from Leicestershire, England and moved to Hong Kong in 2019. He has a passion for teaching and inspiring children. He enjoys making learning fun and by using games to encourage friendly competition. Mr. Vincent loves snooker and bowling.

Mr. Vincent

Mr. Vuks is from South Africa. He has an Honours Degree in Media & Cultural Studies and has been teaching English as a foreign language for five years now. Mr. Vuks is a sports enthusiast and enjoys playing rugby, football, and doing Olympic weightlifting. He’s looking forward to making Hong Kong his home for the foreseeable future.

Mr Vukani

Mr. Pun was educated in England and has recently moved to Macau. He studied at Leeds Beckett University and since his graduation, he has worked as a chef, a graphics designer, and a swimming coach. He recently discovered his interest in teaching, and decided to expand his horizons through Monkey Tree.

Mr. Pun

Mr. Wayne is from Bloemfontein in South Africa. After finishing his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, he did his TEFL course. He now teaches in Hong Kong where he enjoys hiking, trying exciting and exotic foods and exploring new hideaways in Hong Kong.

Mr. Wayne

Mr. Adam obtained a BA degree in Theatre Arts in the UK before looking to explore teaching. He worked in various social jobs, with the intention of making a move to teaching and travel. He has a deep interest in both language and culture which lead him to work with Monkey Tree in China. With a desire to experience more of the world Mr. Adam has moved to Hong Kong to continue his love of fun and engaging teaching.

Mr. Adam

Mr. Wildric is a professional and responsible person. With proven leadership abilities in working as a team and driven growth through learning and commitment. Mr. Wildric is enthusiastic about delivering superior service to every student in any academic organization.

Mr. Wildric

Mr. Willem is from South Africa. He completed his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Sport and Leisure in 2024 with Merit. He has a passion for sport and developing potential in others. He believes that Hong Kong is filled with opportunities and potential. He is enjoying teaching at Monkey Tree.

Mr. Willem

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Mr. Angus

Ms. Irene is from the United Kingdom, where she graduated from Northumbria University. She has a passion for teaching and loves being with children. She is excited to motivate her students to learn English, as well as encourage them to listen and speak English with confidence. She enjoys cooking, being in nature and travelling to different countries.

Ms. Irene

Ms. May is a very enthusiastic and passionate teacher and is extremely excited to meet her new students. Before joining Monkey Tree, Ms. May has experience cheerleading, has won multiple awards and has even been on TV! She enjoys reading books, writing stories, traveling, singing & camping.

Ms. Xhndra

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Mr. Yasin

Mrs Yentl is from East London, South Africa. She studied at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and completed a degree in Nature Conservation. She is passionate about conservation research and presenting environmental education lessons in her free time. Her hobbies include playing and coaching netball.

Mrs Yentl

Mr. Yohanan obtained his degree in Secondary English Education and had been a shadow teacher at a school, he decided to join Monkey Tree so that he can expand his knowledge through his passion for educating young children. In his free time, he enjoys hiking with friends.

Mr. Yohanan

Zachary is a hard-working Monkey Tree teacher. Originally from South Africa, he aspires to one day become a full-time school teacher who can teach subjects such as science. Although he had little experience with teaching kids before coming to Hong Kong, his experiences with teaching foreign, university students English has been very enjoyable and unique. His hobbies include reading, exercise and board games with friends. He enjoys telling fun stories with friends and colleagues alike, and is easy to get along with.

Mr.Zachary

Miss Zanré is from South Africa. She completed her Bachelor's Degree in Education from the University of the Free State. Some of her hobbies include reading and traveling with her husband.

Miss Zanre

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