Private Class Teacher

Cate Shubat
Hometown: San Diego, California

BA in English Literature & Linguistics, Boston University
TESOL certified, 2016. TOEFL certified, 2026.
University-level IELTS (Academic) & Pronunciation
IELTS, TOEIC, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, SAT Instructor
15+ years of Private Tutoring Experience
Led 20+ workshops at NTU, NTHU, NTNU, 東吳大學
Actively designs and adjusts classes to meet real student needs
Native English Speaker, Proficient in Mandarin, Korean, and Spanish
Fun fact: I grew up mostly silent and shy, and while fluent in English, I “learned to speak English” when I was in college, through the university Hip Hop Club. I love hearing good stories, learning languages, and running!

BA in Business Administration, University of Michigan
3+ years of professional experience at Fortune 500 technology companies
Specializes in 1-on-1, small-group English speaking classes and academic paper editing
Experienced with professional English, resume review, presentations, and interview preparation
Native English Speaker
Proficient in Mandarin and Spanish
Hobbies: Reading, cooking, trying new restaurants and foods, walking

UCSD, Mathematics and Economics Joint Major
Personality/Hobbies/Fun facts: proficient in English and Korean, loves golf, first time in Taipei - ready to learn culture and language myself

California Polytechnic University, Pomona (Urban and Regional Planning - Urban Design)
Hobbies: Love running and hiking so I can eat more. My favorite pastime is visiting new cafes and window shopping!