My name is Max Allen Duroseau. I am a Haitian-American educator from Miami, Florida. I’ve been teaching internationally for over five years in Mainland China, and I’m enthusiastic about shaping young minds! In fact, education and scholarship are among my key values, along with entrepreneurship and creative expression. For my undergraduate, I attended The Florida State University for Fashion-Business. Upon graduation, I attended the University of Missouri to pursue a Master’s degree in Textile and Apparel Management. In 2019, I relocated to Shanghai to work as a teacher, where I fell in love with education as a career path. Now, with over 5 years of experience in teaching and administration, I am eager to use my talents as both a scholar and artist to create value within and beyond the classroom!

Outside of teaching, my main passion is photography, specifically documentary and portraiture. I enjoy telling stories through a visual medium to evoke strong feelings and inspire curiosity about the world. I prefer to travel to villages and rural areas to explore unique cultures and ways of life. I leverage this in the classroom by integrating it into my curriculum, to encourage my students to practice empathy and search for their own voice in creative ways. I believe this pedagogical approach, combined with strategic planning and assessment, allows for students to nurture their critical thinking skills and expressive talents. 

Last year, I held an in-school photo exhibition, showcasing the life and customs of the local Dong minority in Guizhou, China. The immersive exhibition included archival prints, recorded soundscapes, and artifacts for the students to interact with. I plan to release my photographic works to the public this year.