Private School Application
Private School Application Preparation
Quantum’s application experts have years of experience in private school applications. Individualised plans are developed according to students’ goals and interests. Quantum focuses on developing the six essential traits of learning in students, to help students foster their potential to thrive.
Our Steps to Success
The 6 Essential Traits in
Student Learning
Our Advisors
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Rosa Lenihan
M.A.
Director and English Instructor
With a Master’s degree in Communication and twenty years of experience in teaching English, Rosa is an effective educator who has helped guide students to strengthen their writing and analysis capabilities.
Rosa recognizes that each student is a unique individual who needs a secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere to mature intellectually and cognitively. It is her desire as an educator to help students meet their potential by providing an environment that is fun, creative, and encourages risk-taking and a sharing of ideas. Her goal is to help each student to see the impact of their contributions in the world.
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Cindy Lin
B.A., MM.
Director, Marketing and Strategy
Cindy has both a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Masters of Management from UBC. Once an international student herself, she understands the experiences international students may encounter during their university applications.
Not only has she guided many students through course selection and the sign-up process of volunteer programs, but she has also encouraged students to enter competitions based on their individual skills, allowing them to step outside of their comfort zones and grow as learners. With her eye for detail, she is one of our trusted counsellors.
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Evelyn Chang
MBA
Evelyn has an MBA from the UBC Sauder School of Business. She has worked at one of the world’s top 100 corporations as a manager in the logistics department for the past 10 years. Her previous work and leadership experience help her provide effective business school application consulting and interview coaching.
With an extensive history of professional training and advising, she works closely with students to understand their needs in order to successfully admit them to the most appropriate schools and programs. She has assisted countless students in applying to their dream business schools, internships, and jobs.
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Gary Lenihan
BSc.
Director and Advisor
Gary has almost twenty years of experience in IT education, a degree in Chemistry from Dalhousie University as well as a diploma in Information Technology. He has partaken in the establishment of five independent IT schools across North America. He also has over a decade of teaching experience in programming, math, physics and chemistry. He values the importance of post-secondary and adult education. Gary has been awarded the best teacher for many years at ITI for his dedication in delivering challenging curriculum. With his logic and reasoning skills, Gary has helped many students reach their goals.
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Lusheen Beaumont
B.A., TESL, IB Certificate
English Instructor
With over 11 years of full-time classroom experience, internationally-educated British teacher Lusheen delivers interesting academic workshops for the IB, SAT exam prep, English, and ESL curriculums.
Lusheen is an experienced curriculum expert who specializes in creating educational programs for high school students. His educational philosophy centres around developing his students’ understanding of language, literature, and writing to empower their own learning, as well as develop an appreciation for the beauty of words.
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Sophia Zhao
B.Com., MBA.
Mentor
Sophia completed a post-MBA, Master of Advanced Management degree at the Yale School of Management with a focus on Innovation and Strategy. During her journey at Yale, she was further challenged to think creatively by understanding diverse problem-solving perspectives.
Her career path has led her to work with public, private, and startup clients in achieving strategic initiatives in a cross-border context (North America and Asia). She is a strategic thinker, who looks forward to with analyzing and crafting proposals and building relationships.
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James Chang
B.A., M.A.
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Shirley Wong
B.A.
Advisor
Shirley Wong boasts over two decades of experience as a seasoned English educator with a proven track record in different educational environments. She is a personable teacher who has catered to learners from various backgrounds, age groups, and those with special needs. Shirley's language abilities extend to Cantonese fluency, as well as proficiency in Mandarin, Japanese, and French.
At Quantum Academy, Shirley teaches reading, academic writing, and private school interview skills to students from kindergarten through grade seven. Additionally, she spearheads the Young Writers, and Public Speaking Camps.
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Grace Liu
B.A.
Advisor
Grace Liu is an exceptional addition to Quantum's university and private school application teams. As a native English speaker who is also fluent in Mandarin and has basic knowledge of French, Grace is uniquely equipped to connect with her students.
Before joining Quantum, Grace served as a TESOL Executive Activities Coordinator and Branch Leader, and designed lessons for children as an intern at the Migrant Children Foundation. Grace has demonstrated outstanding communication as an editor at Campus Nutrition, and the 2022 TEDxUBC Conference Co-Coordinator.
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David Wang
BSBA., MBA.
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Jeanne Lee
B.A., CFA
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Dennis Hsu
B.Sc.
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Jason Chien
B.Sc.
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Alvin Lin
B.I.E
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