Peici Yang, Director of the Reading Course, holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Wimber University, UK. Having worked in the education sector for 20 years, she once served as a senior manager in the Education Group of the Affiliated High School of Peking University, Xueda Education, and Weiming Education Group, where she focused on classroom teaching research and product development. While working as a reading instructor at many schools, she is particularly good at the training of whole book reading as well as integrated exercise in improving reading ability and graded reading. She is a dreamer and persistent practitioner, an out-and-out whole book reading promoter, and a reading planner with unlimited inspiration and creativity.

Xinghua Wang, the main lecturer of the reading course, graduated from Hebei Normal University with a major in Chinese. With 12 years of experience in the education industry, she has taught whole-book reading for more than 2,000 hours of and was responsible for more than 30 reading activities. As a humorous book lover, she engages with children through reading. Her literary accomplishment, rich inner world, and delicate and careful reading feedback have deeply moved parents.

Charlotte Fan graduated from Wuhan University with a major in news communication. Proficient in English and Japanese and passionate about education, she has extensive experience in cross-cultural exchange, and once worked in a well-known educational institution. She provides personalized guidance based on students' problems and helps them think independently in the teaching process. She stimulates students' enthusiasm for learning Chinese language, and enjoys great popularity among the students.

Steven Pei, Master of Sociology, Minzu University of China. As a teacher of the inclusive reading project in primary schools, he is good at guiding students to analyze problems from multiple perspectives, and pays attention to the development of students' ability to think across time and space, across cultures, and across disciplines. His classroom is lively and funny, moistening things silently, and is very popular among students. He adheres to the concept of both internal and external training, and while exporting the FLA educational concept to the outside world, he also pays attention to the formation, cohesion and inheritance of internal cultural genes.

Wayne Bradley graduated from the University of South Africa majoring in education. With extensive teaching experience in international schools, he explores teaching methods and educational theories while adopting diverse ways in classroom teaching. Laying stress on students' innovative spirit, he combines in-class activities with extra-curricular activities so as to enrich students' learning experience. He influences students with his positivity and expects them to pursue progress in harmony.

Kirk Shi graduated from Sichuan University with an English major and won a national scholarship in college. She has worked at well-known educational institutions and has rich experience in English teaching and teacher training. She has participated in the development of the IELTS Speaking and Listening Textbook, and has conducted in-depth research on standardized English exams such as IELTS. She is skilled at explaining test points from different dimensions. During her tenure at Future Leadership Academy, she participated in open class teaching multiple times, with a lively and approachable teaching style that was deeply loved by students. She is an expert at analyzing teaching pedagogy and implementing positive changes in curriculum. She believes that a sound teaching system cannot be separated from refined and high-frequency home school communication, and a harmonious home school environment will be a fertile ground for students' growth.

Daniel Venter obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Biology from The University of Tampa. He then received his Florida teaching license through the University of West Florida, and is certified to teach Biology through the 12th grade. After graduating he volunteered for the American Conservation Experience and was responsible for invasive species removal in several National Parks. Besides his love for teaching and the sciences, Daniel is also very active in the sports community. Before joining FLA, Daniel worked as an English teacher for 6 years in Beijing. He believes language learning works best in an environment where students are encouraged to speak freely without fear of rejection.

Eric Wilbert is an American English teacher from the state of Alabama. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in Spanish Studies from Troy University, and also obtained his Master's degree in Second Language Instruction from the same university. Throughout his experience, he has taught a range of students, from elementary level students to university level students in both America and Brazil. During this time, he has had the opportunities to use a wide range of language learning methods and techniques, which makes him adaptable to various classroom settings. He is currently learning Chinese, as he sees it as one of the primary ways to connect with the Chinese culture and people.

Alvaro Zumaran obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University. Ever since focusing on the path of education, he has obtained the following certifications: TESOL, CELTA, and Postgraduate Certificate in Education.
Alvaro has a keen interest in learning new things and considers himself a life-long student.  Most recently, his interest in improving his communication skills and becoming better at helping people achieve their goals, led him to attain his professional coaching certification from ICF.  

Zhou Yan is a Singaporean who graduated from University College London with a master's degree in Education and Technology. While working as a Chinese teacher and primary school IB English teacher in bilingual schools in Singapore and China, she brought fun and effective classes and employed suitable teaching methods for students with different English levels. As an all-around teacher  of childishness  and extraordinary versatility, she masters two native languages and enjoys great popularity among students. At FLA, she expects to open doors for students to learn all subjects and explore the world of knowledge in a fun way.

Mahibadar Mijit obtained her Bachelor’s degree from Southwest Minzu University, and her Master’s degree in Education from the University of Glasgow, UK. She has not only taught TOEFL and IELTS for many years, but also accumulated rich experience in Chinese-English translation and interpretation. Apart from her passion for education, Mayibaidan is also enthusiastic about volunteer work. She served as a volunteer in the Wenchuan earthquake-stricken area, and kept promoting education equity and supporting the development of education in underdeveloped areas. Through situational teaching and topic teaching, she helps students of different levels master grammar and vocabulary and discover the fun in learning English.

Rachel Liu obtained a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Florida and holds the Test for English Major (TEM8) certificate. She worked as a teacher in a Florida public school and an ESOL program, which is sponsored by the Florida government. She believes that second language acquisition requires the understanding of students’ individual needs and the connection between students' personal experiences with language learning. She is widely recognized by her personalized plan for each student.

Maddie Zhang obtained her Master’s Degree of Comparative Literature from the Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain. Proficient in English, Spanish and Chinese and passionate about education, Maddie has extensive bilingual teaching experience in international schools. Fascinated by the colorful global culture, she has visited more than ten countries. She also loves art and enjoys classical music and literary writing. In her inspiring classes, students are encouraged to think independently and motivate themselves. She is not only a trustworthy teacher, but also a favorite friend of students.

Liu holds a master’s degree in Second Language Education from Florida State University, and has pursued a career in English teaching for nearly ten years. She was once engaged in ISEE/SSAT tutoring, as well as the teaching, research and design of ESL and PYP courses, gaining a unique insight into English course development and teaching practice. As an outstanding teacher deeply trusted by the students, she always adjusts the teaching plans in time based on students’ periodic evaluations, provides them with personalized guidance, and enhances their sense of autonomous learning through diversified teaching methods.

Tracy Yang earned a Master’s degree in TESOL Studies from the University of Leeds in the UK. She loves education and makes earnest efforts to promote public good. She has been accumulating experience in teaching English as a foreign language and teaching Chinese as a foreign language. She has participated in various volunteer educational programs at home and abroad. At FLA, she helps in the establishment of the MLA project, and promotes the integration of character education and project-based learning by leading students in PBL projects. With her professionalism and empathy, she promotes the growth of students’ awareness, character, and skills, and brings her style of refined management into the classroom. 

Dr. Zhang holds a PhD in Geology from the Institute of Oceanography of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. She has participated in many significant marine research projects on scientific research ships led by the State Oceanic Administration and the National Nature Science Foundation of China. Dr. Zhang has also been actively involved in science popularization activities to promote teenagers’ ocean awareness and science interest. In her teaching practice at FLA, she joins in the development of a series of marine and scientific courses and activities with the characteristics of the South China Sea. She also organizes and promotes the teaching and research of primary school mathematics and science courses, and strives to establish a rigorous, interesting and diverse STEM curriculum system. Under her guidance, the primary school competition group won the national first prize in the Future City Project in 2021. She adheres to the basic direction of "protecting curiosity, discovering interests, and building internal drive" in teaching, helping students to turn learning into a pleasure. 

Fancy Yu graduated from Northeast Normal University, majoring in primary education. In the past 20 years of teaching, she has been awarded provincial and municipal outstanding teacher. With rich experience as a head teacher and primary school math teacher as well as intense enthusiasm for education, she focuses on spiritual shaping and cultural guidance. Specializing in math education for children at a young age, she strives to cultivate students' study habits, stimulate their internal drive and enhance the cohesion in class. She regards love as the shortcut to students’ heart.

 

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Math Teacher

Rachel Yang graduated from Southwest University. In her years of teaching practice in elementary school Mathematical Olympiad, she demonstrated hard professional competence, rigorous logical thinking, and clear focus. Keen on education, she teaches with love, patience and confidence, and fully considers the feelings and cognitive level of students. Her humorous teaching method changes the boring image of mathematics, and her rich teaching experience contributes to effective math classes in which students think and raise questions boldly and thus improves the ability of independent analysis and problem solving. Rachel once won the titles of "Excellent Teacher" and "Most Popular Teacher".

Fay Kang graduated from Sichuan University and has many years of primary school mathematics teaching experience. Passionate about education and familiar with the knowledge system in and out of primary school mathematics, she has won the title of "Excellent Teacher". Kang is good at using heuristic teaching to guide students to think independently. At the same time, she attaches importance to the development of students' personality and teaches students in accordance with their aptitude. She leads students to feel the beauty of mathematics with lively and interesting classes.

Zoey Tu graduated from Hubei University with a major in Chemical Engineering and Industry. With years of experience in teaching mathematics at the primary school level, she possesses a deep understanding of students' learning and behavioral traits throughout their school journey. She has the courage to accep chanllenges and excels in motivating students to be enthusiastic learners. Based on the PYP curriculum, she has accumulated rich experience in curriculum development and design, and has won the first prize of the district-level primary school teacher literacy competition. She has a heart for education, and after graduation, she participated in the Beautiful China Public Welfare Project and taught in the countryside for two years, which was deeply loved by students and parents.

Michael Zhang earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Institute, Hunan Normal University. He is a National Senior Chemical Inspector. He once worked for Guokr Laboratory Office, in charge of planning and making scientific experiments. He also reported on international science and technology sports competitions such as Formula E and F1 in school, and wrote technical analyses. He is keen on racing, and has a fine grasp of engineering technology. During the establishment of FLA, he participated in the overall planning of its laboratory. Currently, he mainly teaches comprehensive science, model, engineering and aviation courses, organizes related activities, and guides the FLA varsity racing club.

Lucia Yue, graduated from Jishou University in Hunan Province, was an exchange student at Chaoyang University of Science and Technology in Taiwan. She has been engaged in teaching natural and science subjects in primary schools for many years in Shanghai and other places, and has rich experience in teaching youth STEM competitions and bilingual teaching ability, and has won honors such as "Excellent Mentor of Future City STEM Project". She is good at leading students to complete learning objectives with project-based learning methods, and is familiar with the teaching points of the new curriculum standards and various experimental operations. Lucia has rich experience as a head teacher, has a strong affinity, and is good at stimulating students' internal drive in teaching and life, and improving students' learning autonomy.

Karen He graduated from Huaqiao University, majoring in Electrical Engineering and Automation. He has guided many students to obtain Certificate II in the Youth Artificial Intelligence Technical Level Test, and led his team to win the second and third prizes in the regular season of Asia-Pacific Robot Contest in 2019. In FLA, he encourages students to acquire technology, develop skills, and create differences through computational thinking, training and programming, and maker technology. He aims at helping future leaders truly achieve harmony with nature, human society and their inner selves.

Luora Luo, a Master's degree holder, graduated from China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing) with a major in mechanical design and theory. During her postgraduate years, she studied abroad in Austria and then worked as a structural engineer in Shenzhen. With years of experience in teaching information technology and children's programming, she excels in tailored instruction and designs courses for students of different ages. She has led students to participate in children's programming competitions and won the second prize in Hainan Province. Her educational motto is "Every child is valuable and deserves to be cherished". At FLA, she transforms tedious computer theories into lively and interesting knowledge, guiding students to understand the inherent logic of programming. Her classes are relaxed and enjoyable, full of fun, and loved by students.