Meet the Teachers Who Make English Feel Easy
Experienced. Supportive. Dedicated to your success.
Meet Our Teachers
Russ Jaimes Co-founder & Business English Coach Fluent in English, Spanish, and Chinese Russ Jaimes, Co-founder of Vine Education Co. and CEO of AiBtl BioPharma, is known for blending education with innovation. With a degree in Computer Science and Linguistics, he has trained professionals at top high-tech firms in Asia. Students describe his classes as practical, inspiring, and empowering, giving them confidence in meetings and presentations. As an EMCC-certified coach, Russ focuses on leadership development, cross-cultural communication, and business English programs tailored for busy professionals. Learners often say his supportive approach allows them to learn more than English and removes their fear of speaking, helping them communicate naturally. “If you don't ask, you'll never know.” 
Ting Su Co-founder & Executive English Trainer Fluent in English and Chinese Ting Su, Co-founder of Vine Education Co., brings over 20 years of teaching and corporate training expertise. With degrees from UC Irvine and an ICF International Coach Certification, he has designed programs for global companies focusing on leadership, cross-cultural communication, and professional English. Students appreciate his structured yet engaging lessons, calling them both systematic and motivating. Many report that Ting’s guidance helped them think in English, expand their vocabulary, and participate confidently in business discussions. Known for his encouraging style, Ting pushes learners to achieve more than they thought possible while creating a safe environment for growth. “If you want it, you have to work for it.” 
Nigel Mupondi Conversational English Coach Fluent in English, Chinese, and Shona Originally from Zimbabwe, Nigel Mupondi has called Taiwan home since 2013. He has trained professionals at leading organizations such as JTI, Nike, PUMA, Cathay Bank, and EY. Students describe him as warm, supportive, and skilled at adapting lessons to real-world needs. His focus includes business English, writing, and social conversation preparation for senior executives. Learners often say Nigel’s classes helped them overcome their fear of speaking, with many noting that his patience and encouragement gave them the courage to express themselves in meetings and daily conversations. Outside of class, he coaches basketball, instilling teamwork and confidence in his students. “Confidence is built one conversation at a time.” 
Max Feng TOEIC & Test Prep Expert Fluent in English, Spanish, and Chinese With over 20 years of corporate and teaching experience across the US, China, and Taiwan, Max Feng brings both expertise and empathy to the classroom. Formerly a financial analyst, Max now specializes in Business English and TOEIC preparation. Students praise his flexible teaching style, saying he makes difficult vocabulary and grammar easy to understand. Many highlight how his attentive guidance and real-time feedback helped them communicate more fluently and confidently. Max emphasizes steady improvement over perfection, helping learners progress at their own pace while ensuring lessons are practical, enjoyable, and directly useful in their professional and personal lives. “Success in language is about steady progress, not perfection.” 
Fuyen Ni Business English Mentor Fluent in English and Chinese Born in Taiwan and raised in South Africa, Fuyen Ni is a cross-cultural communication specialist with a BA in Education. She is known for her patience, cheerfulness, and ability to create a positive, interactive classroom. Students say she boosts their confidence and corrects common mistakes without judgment, making English practice stress-free. Fuyen has trained mid- and senior-level executives in multinational companies, designed business English workshops, and led TOEIC group training programs. Her learners consistently report that her encouraging style and well-prepared lessons make them look forward to class, helping them express themselves clearly in meetings and workplace discussions. “Courage starts with opening up and letting ourselves be heard.” 
Karol Schembri Everyday English Mentor Fluent in English and Portuguese A native Portuguese speaker from Brazil with TEFL certification, Karol Schembri brings cultural richness and multilingual expertise to Vine Education Co. Fluent in English and Chinese, she specializes in conversational English, grammar, pronunciation, and TOEIC preparation. Students describe her as empathetic, engaging, and highly supportive, saying her classes make English learning fun and practical. With professional experience as a model and e-commerce content creator, Karol also introduces cultural and lifestyle English, making her lessons diverse and dynamic. Her students often say that learning with her gave them the confidence to express themselves freely, turning English into a tool for real connection and growth. “The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.”
Our Teaching Values
For 15 years we strongly believe that learning English should never feel stressful. That’s why our teachers aren’t just experts, they’re mentors, coaches, and cheerleaders. Each of our instructors has years of experience helping learners like you build confidence, improve fluency, and achieve real results in both work and life.
Why Students Love Our Teachers
Our teachers are here to help you find your voice in English. Students often say what makes Vine special is the personal attention and encouragement they get from every class.
Native Speakers with Professional Credentials
• All of our teachers are native English speakers
• Certified professionals with years of teaching experience
• Business backgrounds with multi-lingual skills
• Skilled at helping learners from beginners to advanced levels
• Passionate about making English practical, relevant, and stress-free
• Certified professionals with years of teaching experience
• Business backgrounds with multi-lingual skills
• Skilled at helping learners from beginners to advanced levels
• Passionate about making English practical, relevant, and stress-free
Student Feedback
“With the Private 1on1 classes at Vine I was able to get fast help on revising my resume and prepping for a job interview. I learned not just how to present my background and experience but how to tell a story to sell myself. I was able to get the job I wanted.”
H. WangEntrepreneur
“I remember that I took your Business English class a few years ago when I worked in Puma. I just want to drop you a message and let you know the classes from you still giving me a positive impact and really useful to my current job.”
P. SuMarketing Manager
“I've been taking class with Vine for several years now. Their team is always responsive and accommodating to my busy schedule. I use their professional advice for my work and my career while improving my English skills.”
E. ChenTech Executive
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“I’ve always felt nervous about speaking English, especially at work. Vocab Plus+ helped me build vocabulary step by step and gave me a lot of speaking practice. I didn’t feel judged or rushed. I don't panic anymore when needing to use English.”
Tina L.Administrative Assistant
LC
“I’m a very shy person. I don't usually like group classes. Vine was able to help me because I could learn on my own and still feel like I was improving every day. The weekly live sessions helped when I had a question. I knew there was always someone available to give me an answer quickly.”
Leo C.Data Analyst
BS
“I haven’t studied English since high school and was afraid to start again. Everyday English made it feel easy and even fun. With the weekly live classes, I got enough opportunity to practice and didn't feel pressure.”
Brian S.Engineer
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