About Us
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
AppleTree Learning helps children grow through language. We help Chinese children learn English and American children learn Chinese, in lively, interactive classes that make learning fun. Beyond language, we focus on building good habits, strong communication skills, and good character, so every child grows in confidence, patience, and responsibility.
Our Story
AppleTree Learning was founded by Mr. Thomas Wang, an educator with many years of experience in teaching and international education exchange. After years of working between China and the United States, he saw how much children gain when they can connect across languages and cultures. He started AppleTree with a simple belief: children learn best when learning is joyful, practical, and rooted in good values. Today, our team of experienced teachers and our free AppleTree Online Language Club bring children and families together to learn, practice, and grow, just like an apple tree that grows strong from good roots.
Meet Our Team
Thomas Wang
Teacher
Mr. Wang (Thomas Wang) earned his bachelor's degree from Beijing Normal University and his master's degree from Macquarie University in Australia. He previously served as a lecturer at Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics and as a U.S.-based representative. With many years of experience in teaching and international educational exchange, he excels at helping children learn languages, build good habits, and grow in confidence. He is the founder of the Apple Tree Language Learning program, which helps Chinese children learn English and American children learn Chinese, with a special focus on building good habits, communication skills, and strong character. Mr. Wang's classes are lively and engaging, emphasizing interaction and real-world use. His goal is for children to develop confidence, patience, and responsibility while learning a new language.
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Esther Guan
Teacher
Ms. Guan (Esther Guan) graduated from Brigham Young University–Hawaii with a double major in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Education, and minors in Health and Human Sciences and Special Education. She has more than seven years of teaching experience across all age groups, from early childhood to children, teens, and adults, and has a deep understanding of how students learn at each stage. She has taught at well-known programs including Gymboree and Imagination English. As a university student, she tutored many international students to improve their English, and at Lumos Language School she successfully managed classes of up to 47 students. Her classes are always full of energy. She firmly believes that when children learn through joy, they not only master a language but also build confidence, good habits, and communication skills that last a lifetime.