Ellaia is a Canadian educator with extensive experience teaching in Chinese international schools for over a decade. He holds a Master of International Business from Hult International Business School and a BA in Economics and Japanese Studies. Certified with a TESOL, he has taught a wide range of subjects including IGCSE English, AP Social Sciences (Economics, History), and Ontario curriculum-based courses. He has consistently taken on leadership roles such as Head of Department and Head Teacher, and is active in coaching extracurricular activities like Model UN and debate teams.