Teaching for the future

laying the foundation for growth

Welcome to my e-portfolio! 

  My name is Hann Lin, and I’ll be honest—teaching wasn’t part of my childhood dream. I grew up knowing I wanted to be an artist, and I pursued that path wholeheartedly. After college, I moved to Japan, a lifelong goal of mine. The easiest way to make it happen as a foreigner was to teach English—and that’s how I unexpectedly stepped into education.

  I’ve always loved learning, sharing ideas, and connecting with people from all walks of life. I also love kids, so teaching came naturally. Still, I saw it as a temporary way to support my artistic career. Over the years, I often shared classroom stories with my wife, until one day she asked me a simple but life-changing question: "If you enjoy teaching so much, and you’re so good at it, why don’t you make it your career?"

  That question stuck. Fifteen years later—with a master’s degree in education and three teaching licenses—I can say with pride: I am a teacher, and I love every second of it. Of course, once an artist, always an artist—you can never take that part away from me.
Outside of teaching and art, I’m also an event organizer. I’ve planned, organized, and hosted countless events, from casual gatherings to official functions (including my own wedding, which was a blast).

  I’ve also been a sponsored competitive speedsoft player (imagine 5v5 paintball, but with plastic pellets). As captain of my team and organizer of Taiwan’s only competitive league, I created a space where teens, college students, and young adults could compete, connect, and grow. Running year-round events, building the league’s online presence, and even producing custom merchandise taught me just as much as it did the players.
  
  I’m also a drummer, tattoo enthusiast, snowboarder, big nerd, animal lover (my dream is to one day run a wildlife rescue), and a sometimes-annoying but always-loving husband. I wear many hats, but no lie, I think I will be one of the most diverse, vibrant, and flexible educator you will have on your roster. 

  Feel free to reach out anytime.

"Hann strategized how to differentiate and personalize instruction to meet the needs of all students."
Rita Molino, MEd 
Faculty/Mentor
Moreland University

MA Differentiated Instructions

Graceland University

Teacher License Program

Moreland University

BFA Sequential Illustration

Savannah College of Art and Design

TEFL Certification

Teaching English as a Foreign Language

IB MYP Certificate

certificate of completion

Saxoncourt Teacher Training

A 30 hour training course from Shane English School

"(Hann) presents material in a highly engaging manner that makes all his students feel empowered and enthusiastic about learning."
Kyle Van Horn
Cohort 
Assistant Professor
College of Liberal Arts Yongin University 
 

Education

Savannah College of Art and Design BFA in Sequential Illustration.

11/21/2006
 

NOVA, Japan

Moved to Japan after graduation and began my accidental entry into a career of education teaching EFL to adults.

4/1/2007
 

TEFL certification

2/1/2008
 

Shane English School (Teacher). Sinying, Taiwan.

Moved to Taiwan and began teaching EFL to young learners at Shane English School.

2/1/2008
 

Sunshine American School (Teacher). Hsinchu, Taiwan.

Taught K1~G7 EFL.

1/1/2009
 

RayAnn Medical Supplies (Product specialist and sales). Taipei, Taiwan.

Organized presentations at hospitals to educate doctors and nurses regarding the latest orthopedic technologies and techniques.

8/10/2010
 

Ju Ji De School (Teacher). Hsinchu, Taiwan.

Taught K1~G7 EFL.

8/3/2014
 

Nicole's English (Teacher). Zhubei City, Taiwan

Taught G1~G8 EFL.

8/3/2016
 

Smart Apple Language Institute (Team leader, teacher). Zhubei City, Taiwan.

Taught G1~G8 EFL. I was also responsible for teacher training, organizing and hosting monthly workshops, as well as interviewing potential candidates for the school.

8/3/2016
 

Education

Graceland University MA in Differentiated Instructions

11/30/2017
 

WORD (Owner, teacher). Zhubei City, Taiwan.

Oversaw curriculum design, coordinated seasonal programs including summer and winter camps, and managed day-to-day administrative operations of the school.

8/3/2018
 

Pew Logic (Owner). Taiwan.

With partners, opened a company dealing with all things airsoft including events, and import and export. I was personally in charge with website design and management, as well as organizing and hosting events and tournaments.

4/27/2019
 

Caves Book Honorary Speaker

One of three Honorary speaker invited by Caves Books to speak nationwide. In the span of a month I spoke at several venues in Hsinchu and Taichung area. The STEAM workshop focused on 21st century skills.

Learn More10/6/2019
 

Teacher certification program completion. Moreland University.

8/3/2021
 

Washington DC, ESL teacher's license

8/4/2021
 

Tutoring

Closed down Word and took on private tutoring classes in anticipation to move out of Taiwan.

1/9/2023
 

Smart Apple Language Institute (teacher). Zhubei City, Taiwan.

Went back to Smart Apple to teach part time.

9/19/2023
 

US ESL & Art License

Acquired ESL teaching license from AR

8/14/2025
 

IB MYP workshop

Completed my IB MYP workshop

9/1/2025
 

IB PYP workshop

Completed my IB PYP workshop

10/1/2025
"(Hann) brings to his students such creative atmosphere through his unique charisma and technique that often leads to students actively engaged in the curriculum."
Shelly Chang
Employer
English Teacher / Owner
Smart Apple

Rita Molino

Professor

Remi Wang

Co-owner, Manager

Shelly Chang

Employer

C.Y.

Adult student

Kyle Van Horn

Cohort

Calin Lin

Employer

Ben Cheng

University student

Doris Cheng

University student

  • Zhubei, 竹北市新竹縣台灣