Mr. Aaron is deeply passionate about education and joined Hillhouse Education Consulting full-time in the summer of 2024, focusing on English instruction and application essay coaching. He is highly regarded and well-liked by his students.
Academic Background
Mr. Aaron is a distinguished graduate of St. George’s School, a prestigious private high school in Vancouver. He earned his undergraduate degree in English Literature from the University of Washington, where he excelled academically and was named to the Dean’s List multiple times. He later pursued advanced studies at the University of Texas at Austin, earning a Ph.D. in English Writing and Literature.
Mr. Aaron’s areas of academic expertise include Renaissance drama, Enlightenment poetry, American realism, modernist short fiction, and literary criticism. His doctoral dissertation focused on British and American novels from the 19th to early 20th centuries.
After completing his Ph.D., Mr. Aaron remained at the university to teach English writing and literature courses, guiding students in exploring the rhetorical structure and literary beauty embedded in language. He also contributed to the academic editing and content development of Victory: An Island Tale by Joseph Conrad, published by Cambridge University Press, demonstrating his exceptional scholarly rigor and writing proficiency.
Teaching Experience
Mr. Aaron has over a decade of experience teaching English writing and literature, with a long-standing commitment to cultivating students’ critical thinking and expressive abilities. While teaching at the University of Texas at Austin, he offered a range of popular courses, including:
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Persuasive Writing
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Rhetorical Strategies and Techniques
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Critical Thinking and Logical Reasoning
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Applied English Grammar and Rhetoric
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Writing, Editing, and Assessment Across Academic Genres
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Thesis and Advanced Writing Support
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Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Prevention Seminars
In addition, during his doctoral studies, Mr. Aaron served as a consultant at the university’s writing center, completing over 1,000 hours of one-on-one instruction. He has helped both high school and university students enhance their literary analysis and writing skills, and has provided expert guidance on personal statements and application essays for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs—supporting countless students in gaining admission to their dream schools.
Mr. Aaron also taught high school English at Madison High School in Houston, where he trained university students to mentor high schoolers in writing-focused outreach programs, encouraging them to pursue their aspirations for higher education.
Known for his rigorous and grounded teaching style, Mr. Aaron emphasizes the development of independent thinking and precise expression. He is highly skilled at tailoring instruction to meet the unique needs of each student, earning the trust and praise of both students and parents alike.
Courses Offerings
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English Reading and Writing Training (Grades 5–12)
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Provincial Exam Preparation – English
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SSAT/SAT English Preparation
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AP English
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English Writing Competition Coaching
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Private School, University, and Graduate School Application Guidance
