Ms. Sara Zhang holds Masters in International Education from King’s College London and Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages from Sun Yat-sen University. With over 10 years in international schools, she has led Chinese classes, curriculum development, and large-scale events. She also founded a school Party branch, showcasing her experience in moral education and school ethos. 

Sara believes moral education should be integrated throughout the learning environment to promote academic excellence, character, cultural identity, and social responsibility. She is dedicated to fostering a supportive and ethically grounded school culture aligned with national goals. 

Fluent in Mandarin and English, she has gained cross-cultural communication experience through her work in the Philippines. Outside work, Sara enjoys reading educational literature, practising calligraphy, and exploring interdisciplinary approaches to holistic education. 

Ms. Zhang holds a master's degree from Sun Yat-sen University and a teaching license in early childhood education from Washington, D.C., USA. She is a certified Positive Discipline Parenting and School Educator, and is currently pursuing a master's degree in Early Childhood Education, specialising in Special Educational Needs. 

With teaching experience in the UK, Romania, and a leading bilingual school in Shenzhen, Ms. Zhang brings extensive multicultural and international teaching experience to her practice. She combines solid theoretical knowledge with practical expertise in language education. Integrating cross-cultural perspectives with professional expertise, Ms. Zhang nurtures students in a warm and supportive environment. She is dedicated to fostering their holistic development and character growth.

With 10+ years of experience in education, Ms. Jiang’s expertise spans across renowned international schools in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou in both teaching and administration. As a founding member of new international schools, she played a key role in shaping academic foundations and operational practices. Her visionary leadership led to the development of a comprehensive dual literacy program, instructional leadership teams, and a robust social-emotional learning curriculum, enhancing the educational experience for students and promoting holistic development. 

During her tenure as Head of Primary School in Beijing, she led the institution to achieve prestigious accreditations, including Cognia and WASC candidacy. She has also guided students to excel in various academic events and competitions, earning regional gold medals and high scores in competitions like USAP. She was awarded the Outstanding Coach. 

Continuing her commitment to professional growth, she is pursuing a Master's degree at North Arizona University, following her Bachelor's degree in English from Guangdong Ocean University and an educational leadership certificate from the University of Newcastle Australia. 

Believing that education is a lifelong learning adventure, she is dedicated to developing a nurturing and empowering learning environment for the students. 

During his Bachelor's and Master's period, he was the TA in violin performance and had been invited to teach in different universities and communities. In the U.S., Mr. Yu was one of the Little Master Program leaders who provides free instrumental teaching and music camps for disadvantaged families and schools around the University of Delaware. 

In K-12 education, Mr. Yu encourages conceptual learning across the curriculum. He would like to help students build the connection between music and their background knowledge. For instance, the mathematical application in music composing, how instrumental tone represents acoustic physics, music development influenced by historical events, and how the music rhythm constructs human emotion and imagination. 

Mr. Yu believes that music is a subjective field, students can combine basic musical knowledge with a cross-curriculum view to build their music appreciation logic which can help them understand the music world better with their interests. This learning process not only helps students study the concept of music but also creates a new sight of their old knowledge. 

Mr. Gates is a highly experienced teacher with a diverse professional background. For more than 10 years, he has been actively engaged in the field of education teaching in South Korea, Japan, and China. His teaching journey has taken him across various types of schools including public, private, and bilingual institutions, allowing him to gain a comprehensive understanding of different educational systems.

Before embarking on his teaching career, Mr. Gates spent 13 years working as a software/IT project manager and technical writer in New York, New Jersey, and Florida. This experience equipped him with valuable skills in management and technical communication.

Mr. Gates holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of New Hampshire, which has honed his critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Additionally, he is a licensed teacher in the state of Florida, and his state specialisations include Reading and ESOL instruction, making him a valuable asset in supporting students' English language development.

Ms. Qiu holds a degree in Chinese Language from South China Normal University. She has gained valuable teaching experience in both public and bilingual schools across China.

Ms. Qiu's educational philosophy centers on inspiring potential and guiding exploration. She is committed to helping students discover and realize their unlimited possibilities.

Ms. Hu had a diverse education background that has equipped her with knowledge and skills in various fields. She holds a bachelor's degree in Chinese language and literature from Xiamen University and a master's degree from Sun Yat-sen University. Recently, as part of her career development, she was enrolled in a master's program in Early Childhood Education, where she aims to deepen her understanding of child development and effective teaching strategies. As an international educator, Ms. Hu is excited to leverage her prior experience and expand her skill set, ultimately leading to her teaching license in early childhood education in Washington, D.C. Overall, her education has enriched her intellectual capacity, cultural awareness, and teaching expertise, enabling her to be an effective educator and make a meaningful impact on the lives of her students.  

As a Chinese language teacher, Ms. Hu has had the opportunity to teach in various countries, including Mexico, UAE, and China. For near 10 years, she has worked in K-12 and international schools, imparting her knowledge of Mandarin to students from different cultures, ages, and backgrounds, and the experience has been exceptional. With students from diverse backgrounds, the teaching here is unique and challenging, as she had to be mindful of the cultural differences and language barriers. However, the challenge of teaching in such a diverse environment has made her more effective and efficient in her teaching as she has learned to tailor her teaching strategies to suit the different learning preferences of her students. 

Her approach to teaching is based on the belief that every student can succeed. Educators should provide a learning environment that nurtures intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and personal growth. In MS. Hu’s classroom, she encourages students to actively participate in the learning process by creating a platform for open discussion, group work, and collaboration. By doing so, students not only learn from the teacher but also from their peers, which fosters a sense of community and mutual respect.  As an educator, Ms. Hu’s greatest joy as a teacher comes from seeing her students succeed and achieve their goals. It is her goal to create a safe and inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued and can achieve their full potential. 

Ms. Liu is a Master of Beijing Language and Culture University. She has years of experience in the education industry including in the US and Shanghai.

Throughout her teaching, she places a strong emphasis on encouraging students' independent thinking and creativity, and she is proficient at offering tailored assistance in accordance with students' diverse learning styles and abilities. The students she has guided have demonstrated outstanding performance in language and cultural activities organized by the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, consistently achieving top three rankings.

Ms. Yan is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Applied Language Science at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, she completed the IB Teacher Certificate Program at East China Normal University and holds a Master's degree in International Chinese Education from Guangzhou University.

She has worked as a Chinese teacher at a UK university and an international school in Guangzhou. Her educational philosophy is that the core of education is to inspire student's curiosity and ability to learn independently.

Ms. Yan speaks Mandarin, and Cantonese and is proficient in English and Japanese (N2 level). In terms of instruments, she can play the piano and Guzheng.

Ms. Zheng holds a Master's degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages from Sun Yat-sen University. She is a certified intermediate-level primary school Chinese language teacher and has previously served as a primary school integrated curriculum coordinator, head of Chinese department, Unit of Inquiry (UOI) teacher, and homeroom teacher.

In addition to her native Chinese, Ms. Zheng is proficient in English and Korean. She also enjoys playing the yangqin, a traditional Chinese instrument.

Ms. Jiang holds a Bachelor's degree in Chinese Language and Literature from South China Normal University and a Master's degree in Global Literatures and Cultures from the University of Exeter. In recent years, she has served as a Chinese language teacher and homeroom tutor for a prominent education group.

Ms. Jiang's teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that each student is unique and can progress at their own pace with guidance.

Ms. Li is experienced in teaching Chinese Culture and Literature in an international school. She was also an advisor who supported students' after-school activities.

Focusing on the concept of inquiry-based teaching and differentiated teaching, Ms. Li cultivates students' critical thinking, and their personality.

Ms. Li holds a Master's Degree in Teaching Chinese and Literature in International Education from Hong Kong University, and IBDP Chinese teaching certificate.