Our Team
Charles Kim
Lead Mentor/Founder
Charles Kim
[Lead Mentor/Founder]
  • B.A. Social Administration at the University of California Riverside
  • 20+ years experience in Test Prep: SAT I/II, ACT, AP Exams, TOEFL/IELTS, etc.
  • 12+ years experience in Admission Consulting for application to universities, boarding and international schools in the US, UK, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, etc.
  • Head of Test Prep department at Point Avenue
  • Director at Icon Institute, Bundang, Korea
  • Assistant Director at Chase Academy, Seoul, Korea
  • Program Manager at Chung Dahm Learning
Loc Tran
Lead Mentor
Loc Tran
[Lead Mentor]
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, National University of Singapore
  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, University of Geneva, Switzerland
  • 6+ years of experience as a software engineer in Singapore and Switzerland
  • Former Point Avenue Test Prep Instructor: IELTS, SSAT, TOEFL, SAT, AP Exams, Physics, Math, Computer Science
  • HUS High School for the Gifted Hanoi
Christopher South
Senior Mentor
Christopher South
[Senior Mentor]
  • B.A. in Performing Arts at Bath Spa University
  • M.A. in Applied Linguistics at Birmingham University
  • CELTA Teaching certificate
  • 14+ years of teaching ESL in Korea
  • 3+ years of Test Prep: SAT, IB, IGCSE, SSAT, TOEFL
  • 8+ years experience in Research & Development
  • Program Lead at Vision Mentors in Hanoi
  • Head Teacher at BPA in Bundang, Korea
Maria Daly
Senior Mentor
Maria Daly
[Senior Mentor]
  • Honors Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Philosophy from the University of Toronto (Canada)
  • TEFL-certified 
  • 4+ years teaching experience across Southeast Asia
  • Specialized in teaching Academic Writing, Debate, World Scholar’s Cup (WSC), and Creative Writing
  • Well-versed in analyzing texts, building narrative frameworks, and fostering critical thinking skills
  • Skilled in designing thoughtful, theme-driven curricula across literature, philosophy, and imaginative fiction
  • Former Vice President at Allied Integrated Marketing, leading publicity campaigns for major Hollywood studios (Warner Bros, Disney, Paramount)
Tabeth Homero
Senior Mentor
Tabeth Homero
[Senior Mentor]
  • M.S. in Software Engineering
  • 9 years of diverse international teaching experience in China and Vietnam, with a strong foundation in a variety of English language teaching methodologies.
  • Business English TEFL certified.
  • Extensive experience preparing students for Cambridge, IGCSE, IB, AP, TOEFL, IELTS, and SAT exams at the primary and secondary levels.
  • Proven ability to teach a wide range of students, from kindergarten-level ESL to university students and working professionals in Business English Communication
Yen Nguyen
Junior Mentor
Yen Nguyen
[Junior Mentor]
  • Major in English language - Interpretation and translation at Hanoi University
  • 3+ years English speaking tutoring experience
  • 2+ years IELTS and SAT teaching
  • 6+ months experience translating and interpreting
  • 3+ years experience translating novels, cartoon, short stories for kids
  • 4 years experience in research 
  • (topics: English skills, literature, social phenomena)


Linh Bui
Junior Mentor
Linh Bui
[Junior Mentor]
  • Major in International Relations at Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV)
  • 2+ years experience in tutoring English for students at both primary and secondary school (2022-2024)
  • Proctor at IIG Vietnam for English, SAT & IT test (2022-2024)
  • Specialities: English, Math
  • IELTS 7.0 (2024)
Thao Pham
Junior Mentor
Thao Pham
[Junior Mentor]
  • Major in English Studies at University of Language and International Studies
  • All Around The World Debate Competition Winner
  • Semester Scholarship semester 1, 2, third year for outstanding academic records
  • Specialties: English, Korean
Tu Nguyen
Junior Mentor
Tu Nguyen
[Junior Mentor]
  • Bachelor Degree in International Relations at Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV)
  • English Tutor of the DAV Academic Companionship Program (DAC) for English for Specific Purposes
  • 1+ years of Test Prep: SAT, IB, IGCSE, SSAT, TOEFL
  • Strong background in narrative structure, literature analysis, and critical thinking
  • Extensive experience in curriculum development, including philosophy, literature-based, and speculative fiction programs
Huy Ngo
Junior Mentor
Huy Ngo
[Junior Mentor]
  • Graduated Engineer at UTC
  • Certified TESOL English Teacher 
  • 3+ years of experience in the education field (since 2021)
  • 2+ years of experience in educational program development
  • TOEIC 945 (equivalent to IELTS 8.0)
  • Passionate English educator & Former President of the English Club at UTC