About Kids Elite Club
Guiding Principles
Children enjoy learning and have a positive experience.
Children experience success in their undertakings to foster new experiences.
Kids Elite Club is a community for the children, parents, and staff to foster development to the best of their abilities.
Support and build up children’ self-motivation and learning experience by providing an environment with various subject materials to engage with.
Respect is shown at all times to everyone who comes in contact with our club — students, staff, parents and community members.
Everyone is treated as an individual and that his/her individual needs, learning style, and personality and nurtured.
Foster a sense of responsibility and respect for the rights and needs of others.
Our Philosophy
The immersive learning process at Kids Elite Club is designed to help our students grow and explore their interests. We offer an outstanding education where tradition meets 21st-century learning. Our educators encourage students to think critically, solve problems, answer open-ended questions, and use hands-on exploration and creation. Kids Elite students are engaged in S.T.E.A.M. learning every day with an emphasis on core academic areas as well as non-academic life skills.
Each day is filled with opportunities to experience new educational and social situations to further development. Our team creates a safe and open setting, where they can guide students in exploring the world around them. Topics and activities include engineering, mathematics, computers, architecture, chemistry, biology, art, theatre, 3D printing, cooking, music, coding and more.
Our Staff
Passionate Educators
Kiki Chen
Co-Founder / Director /Mandarin/ Math Teacher/ AI
Kiki Chen brings and shares her passion, energy, and creativity everyday to students and staff. With certifications in Chinese Language Pedagogy and Child Development, as well as a more than a decade of teaching Mandarin and Japanese, Kiki taught the Language Alive Mandarin enrichment program with AEF before founding Kids Elite Club.
Cesar Hernandez
Co-founder / Technology and Engineering Educator
Cesar Hernandez brings his real world technical background to Kids Elite — teaching kids fundamentals in coding, networking, circuitry, computer hardware and much more. He brings more than 20 years of experience as an Infrastructure Engineer in Information Technology.
Robot design, programming, circuit board design, servo motor engineering, 3D printing design, schematic engineering, and cutting edge technology. There is much more to come.
Dioselina Martinez
Art Teacher
Dio's art classes are the perfect way for kids to explore their creativity and learn upcycling. With a focus on using materials in new and unique ways, Dio helps students develop their artistic skills while promoting sustainability. Whether it's painting, crafting, or DIY projects, Dio's classes are sure to inspire young artists and encourage them to think outside the box.
Su Fei Lin
Science / Engineering Teacher
Sufi is our dedicated science teacher with over 40 years of experience teaching physics and general science. Her passion for science and unwavering commitment to education make her a valuable asset to our team, and her exceptional skills and deep knowledge have always guided and inspired students to gain knowledge and enthusiasm for science and she is a beloved mentor to students.
Sophy
Cooking / Mandarin Teacher
Sophie is a former restaurateur and her expertise in baking pastries and cooking delicious meals is now being shared with our children, inspiring a love of cooking and creativity in them.
Malia Chiu
Engineering Technology
Teacher
Robot design, programming, circuit board design, servo motor engineering, 3D printing design ,engineering, and cutting edge technology. There is much more to come.
Sandra
Spanish Teacher
Energetic and driven, we were thrilled when Sandra joined as our Spanish Teacher. Sandra is always excited to take on the next challenge and push our team forward.
Mantao
Emotional Support Dog
Mantao periodically visits Kids Elite Club to hang out and offer kids comfort.
Robot Dog
Tech Support Dog
Introducing our newest member, the Robot Dog! With its advanced technology, it's the perfect addition to Kids Elite, enhancing learning and fun for children. Get ready for an exciting and interactive experience with our new robotic friend.
Featured in Alameda Magazine
“I feel like this is my calling. This is the best reward anyone can possibly ask for. I love bringing children a positive point of view and to help expand their minds in the most helpful way possible.”
Kiki Chen, Co-founder and Director