Stephen Van-Linge

Stephen has been teaching English to Hong Kong students over a period of 10 years, with a primary focus on designing and delivering both HKDSE English and IELTS Preparation Courses. Additionally, he has provided ongoing support services to students sitting for Hong Kong examinations.

Introduction
Stephen has extensive experience instructing both adults and students studying English for both oral and written purposes. Stephen is a well qualified instructor, having attained his TESOL Certification in 2009, a Bachelor of Arts Degree (English major) and a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B) from Australia.

Education/ Further Learning
Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong)
     - Masters Degree in English Language Teaching (MAELT)
University of Melbourne (Melbourne, Australia)
     - Bachelor of Arts Degree (English)
Charles Darwin University (Darwin, Australia)
     - Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)

Other Qualifications
     - TESOL Certification (ITTT), 2009
- Admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria, 2000

James Von Holdt

James has vast experience teaching English to & designing English programs for students of other languages of all ages and levels.

Having completed both a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) (English major) and a Master of Arts (M.A.) (Mandarin Chinese) from the United States of America, James believes a teacher's success is measured by the progress of his students, and uses teaching methods & infinite patience in a relaxed & friendly environment to build the vocabulary, syntax and confidence in students of other languages so that students can make real progress & enjoy the English language.

Education/ Further Learning
     - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) (English major)
- Master of Arts (Mandarin Chinese)

Other Qualifications
     - TESOL Certification (ITTT)

Melvin Andrew Louch

Since arriving in Hong Kong in 1991, Melvin has taught in Primary and Secondary Schools, tutorial Centres and as a private lesson consultant. He believes that motivation is the key to success and always encourages his students to develop their full potential.

He uses an interactive approach to build confidence in his students teaching the HKCEE and Use of English for many years. He decided to focus primarily on the IELTS examination. Looking for the right teaching environment, he joined Elite English in May 2013. Melvin prepares and teaches IELTS preparation courses and HKDSE English at Elite.