Jessie Fang 方正玲
Principal of Hangzhou Wesley School Binjiang Campus
MA Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment with Distinction
University Colleague London IOE, UK
Postgraduate Diploma in Education PGDE
The Open University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Arts, Public Administration
National Taipei University, Taiwan
Research Paper Presenter in 3rd European Conference on
Curriculum Studies, University of Stirling, Scotland
Leaders of Learning Course
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Harvard Project Zero （Programme in Professional Education ）
Harvard Graduate School of Education, USA
IBEN PYP Workshop Leader since 2013
IB Cross Programme Professional Development, Asia Pacific Region
Award for Outstanding Professional Performance 2011
Hong Kong Education Bureau
Head of Chinese
Victoria Shanghai Academy Hong Kong
(the first fulll stage of IB World School in HK)
Vivian Peng 彭为为
Teaching Director &PYP Coordinator
Bachelor of Education, Preschool Education, Zhejiang University
Graduate student in pedagogy principle, Sichuan Normal University
3 years of teaching experience in Singapore international schools abroad
10 years of working experience in IB bilingual schools
Participated in C1, C2 and C3 trainings organized by IB for many times, as well as IB Education China Forum
Certificate of Honor:
Kindergarten Principal Certificate
Tesol certificate
Positive discipline school instructor
Excellent class teacher & Excellent teacher in Binjiang
Second grade kindergarten teacher
Hobbies: Swimming & Reading
Educational philosophy: Committed to becoming a lifelong educator.
Tanzin Leigh Jacobs
English Homeroom Teacher
South African;
Bachelor’s Degree at Cape Peninsula University of Technology;
Currently completing IPGCE at Nottingham University;
Credentials: TESOL/TEFL certified, IB C-1 certified, Read Aloud certified, TKT: Young Learners certified;
8 years teaching experience, including 3 years at Wesley;
Hobby: painting, reading and travel;
Teaching philosophy: I believe that each child has unique strengths, varied prior language learning experiences, and preferred learning styles. My instruction must be differentiated to provide enough challenge and enough support for all children to build on success and develop positive attitudes about learning.
Dona Zheng 郑冬梅
Chinese Homeroom Teacher
Bachelor's Degree of Pre-school Education, Suzhou University;
After I graduated from Pre-school Education Major, I chose to be a kindergarten teacher. After I have looked back on my teaching experience in international kindergartens of past few years, this is what I am: a passionate homeroom teacher who loves children, a host with the sweetest smile and also a "lifelong learner" who never gives up. I have won the title of "Anhui Province Outstanding Graduates" and the Champion of "Anhui Province Normal College Students Teaching Skills Competition ". Furthermore, I have obtained the IB C1 certificate and the Teacher Qualification Certificate of 1-3 Level of Chinese Dancers Association. At the same time, I have participated in series of workshops with various topics such as "Japan Hisano Teaching Method", "Mathematics Core Experience" and "Language Core Experience". Learning through work, I will always believe: the more we open our eyes to the difference of children, the better we can support them to become the best of their own!
Jacobus Francois Du Toit
English Homeroom Teacher
South African ;
Bachelor’s Degree at North-West University;
Credentials: TEFL/TESOL certified; IB C-1 certified;
5 years teaching experience;
Hobby：Music and sports;
Teaching philosophy: Education can only be effective through discipline and great interest.
Emily Wu 吴素敏
Chinese Homeroom Teacher
Bachelor’s Degree of Pre-school Education, Wenzhou University；
It is a thrilling discovery that I have already spent 13 years of happy life with the children in the kindergarten; as a class Homeroom teacher, I have continuously improved my professional level and successively obtained the IB C1 Certificate and the Mathematics Core Experience Training Certificate. With great inspiration in classroom environment creation, I deliberately decorate classroom as beautiful as our home and teach my children what the beauty is through the daily routine. I am very grateful for working at Wesley. I will live up to the trust of the kindergarten and earnestly do my work every day！；
Siobhan Cindy Delport-Brown
English Homeroom Teacher
South African;
Master’s Degree at Harris University;
Credentials: TEFL/TESOL certified, IB C-1 certified;
7 years teaching experience, including 4 years at Wesley;
Hobby: Anything creative like music or painting;
Teaching philosophy: All children are unique and must have a stimulating educational environment where they can grow physically, mentally, emotionally and socially. I will create this type of environment where students can meet their full potential.
Tariro Sandra Mudzvova
English Homeroom Teacher
South African;
Bachelor’s Degree at Zhejiang University of Technology;
Credentials: Read-Aloud Certified, IB C-1 and C-2 Certified and TEFL/TESOL Certified;
7 years teaching experience, including 5 years at Wesley;
Hobby: Listening to music;
Teaching philosophy: Determined to improve children’ learning and communication skills.
Tariro Sandra Mudzvova;
Sandy Wu 吴晓青
Chinese Homeroom Teacher
Bachelor’s Degree of Pre-school Education, Gannan Normal University;
I am the child's favorite "Teacher Xiaoqing"! After three years of work, with full love and solid work attitude, I quickly grew into a "Chinese Homeroom teacher". In these years, I have always insisted on "listening to every child's voice from the bottom of my heart with love" and being a teacher who "can read children". I strongly believe that "profession leads success”, and therefore not only have obtained IB C1 Certificate and Level 3 Psychological Consultant Certificate, but also participated in "Concept-based" Workshop and exchange study at kindergartens in Beijing and other places. It is always a pleasant experience to grow together with my students. My hobbies are listening to music and watching movies. My calligraphy works even won the First Runner-up at Wesley Teacher Skills Contest!
Keneilwe Mildred Mmokwa
English Homeroom Teacher
South African;
Bachelor’s and Bachelor Honours’ Degree of Education in University of Johannesburg;
Credentials: SACE certified, Read-Aloud certified, IB C-1 Certified ;
9 years teaching experience ;
Hobby：Painting and photography ;
Teaching philosophy: The pen is mightier than the sword.
Molly Yang 杨冬梅
Chinese Homeroom Teacher
Bachelor’s Degree of Music Performance, Huaibei Normal University;
Bachelor's degree of Pre-school Education, Hangzhou Normal University;
Hello everyone, I am "Teacher Dongmei ", the homeroom teacher at Wesley. With double undergraduate degrees, I have never stopped learning and improving my professional level. I have obtained various certificates such as "Junior High School Music Teacher Qualification Certificate". "TESOL Certificate" and "IB C1 Certificate". After working at international kindergarten for five years and nursery center for two years, I have now learnt a deeper understanding of children of different ages. My hobbies are photography and bamboo flute performance. I have also been the host of Wesley New Year Party. While teaching, I believe that we must first become a child, and then to be a teacher!
Refilwe Dianah Mmokwa
English Homeroom Teacher
South African;
Bachelor’s and Bachelor Honours’ Degree of Education in University of Johannesburg;
Credentials: SACE certified, Read-Aloud certified, IB C-1 Certified;
9 years teaching experience;
Hobby：Painting, photography and reading;
Teaching philosophy: Education is not the filling of a pot but the lighting of a fire.
Lena Wang 王励
Chinese Homeroom Teacher
Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from Huazhong Normal University
Five years of experience as an Early Childhood Education Counselor
Six years of experience in kindergarten teaching
Certified Child Psychologist and Family Education Counselor
National Level 2 Teacher
Received C1 certificate from the International Baccalaureate Organization
Hobbies: hiking, camping, sports, photography
Teaching Philosophy: I aspire to be a dedicated gardener rather than a rigid carpenter. I am committed to nurturing each little seedling with care and love, rather than forcefully pruning it into conformity. My goal is to empower every child's life journey rather than hinder their development. May every child become the best version of themselves!
Maren Connell
English Homeroom Teacher
American
bachelor’s degree at Concordia College
Credentials: TEFL certified, 4 years teaching experience
Hobby: hiking and reading
Teaching Philosophy: All children are unique and have something special that they can bring to their own education. I will assist my students to express themselves and accept themselves for who they are, as well embrace the differences of others.
Emmalyse Jennette Daniels
Read Aloud Coordinator &English Homeroom Teacher
American;
Bachelor’s Degree at Grand Valley State University;
Credentials: TEFL/TESOL certified, Read Aloud certified, IB C-1, IB C-3 certified;
10 years teaching experience, including 4 years at Wesley.
Hobby：running，reading and traveling;
Teaching philosophy：Every Children Can Find Their Own Voice;
Yoyo Song 宋亦佳
Chinese Homeroom Teacher
Bachelor’s Degree of Pre-school Education ,Tianjin Normal University;
Hello, everyone. The children call me Teacher Yoyo. I am the Chinese homeroom teacher and the Year of Band. After graduation from Pre-school Education major, I have been working with children for 15 years. I am obsessed with education, and especially like to study curriculum development. Therefore I often enjoy exploring various "strange and curious" problems with children. I was awarded the title of Excellent Teacher at Binjiang District of Hangzhou, and participated in both the IB C1 Training and the IB Education China Forum. At the same time, I have attended lots of workshops with topic such as "Concept Driven". My hobbies are art, reading, and baking. My education philosophy: We firmly believe that every child who comes to us has many talents and unlimited possibilities!
Oliver Edward Daly
English Homeroom Teacher
British;
Bachelor’s Degree at Manchester Metropolitan University;
PGCE in Primary Education at Edge Hill University;
Credentials: TEFL/TESOL certified, Read Aloud certified, IB -C1 certified.
6 years teaching experience in Primary school, English and Kindergarten;
Hobby: Football, tennis, miniature modelling, painting and gamin;
Teaching philosophy: Essentialism.
Sunny Tang 汤琼莹
Chinese Homeroom Teacher
Bachelor’s Degree of Education (English), Huzhou Normal University;
Master’s Degree of Education Management, Sichuan Normal University;
Hi, everyone, I am homeroom teacher Tang. The 6 years of pre-school teaching experience has tempered me to become a teacher with "love", "patience" and "sense of responsibility"! I have participated in lots of workshops such as IB C1 training, mathematics core experience training and language core experience training. All the experience has taught me use "professional love" to support the development of children step by step! My hobbies are reading and baking. I believe that a teacher shall support children's bold exploration, and help them group up with joy!
Kevin Dring
English Homeroom Teacher
British;
Bachelor’s Degree at University of Northumbria at Newcastle;
Graduate Certificate with Commendation in Primary Education Studies at University of Northumbria at Newcastle;
Credentials: TEFL/TESOL certified, Read Aloud certified, IB -C1 certified, IB- C3 certified.
6 years teaching experience, including 4 years at Wesley.
Hobby：Football and badminton;
Teaching philosophy：Encourage the uniqueness of the individual.
Hui Gao 高晖
Chinese Homeroom Teacher
Bachelor’s Degee of Pre-school Education, Zhejiang Normal University Hangzhou Preschool Teachers College;
Hello, everyone! I'm Miss Huihui! I am a "veteran" at the early childhood education career! The teaching experience of 15 years kindergartens let me deeply fall in love with this career, and the biggest reason for driving me forward is "innocent students"; I advocate: give the child the best, let the child become a better one! I have been doing a good job every day, and giving every child professional care. I was awarded the "17th New Talent of the West Lake District". My hobbies are: music, reading and baking.
Aston Lee Naidoo
English Homeroom Teacher
South African;
Bachelor’s Degree at University of Kwazulu-Natal;
PGCE at Cornerstone University;
Credentials: TEFL/TESOL certified, Read Aloud certified, IB C-1 certified;
6 years teaching experience in Asia.
Hobby: Gym, Poker and other Adrenaline Pumped Activities;
Teaching philosophy: One should model the behavior you want to see in the child.
Rena Han 韩丹华
Chinese Homeroom Teacher
Master’s Degree of Pre-school Education, Nanjing Normal University;
Master’s Degree of Pre-school Education, Nanjing Normal University;
Hi, everyone! I am Teacher Han. With nearly 7 years of front-line teaching experience in international kindergarten, I mostly enjoy to do research with children, discovering and sloving problems with their own answers. Every child is unique in my eyes with talents and unlimited possibilities. I have participated in lots of workshop such as IB C1 training, language core experience training and mathematics core experience training. My hobbies are art and calligraphy.
Margot Zhou 周开月
Chinese Homeroom Teacher
Bachelor’s Degree of Pre-school Education, China Women's University ;
6 years of international school teaching experience in Singapore;
More than 2 years of curriculum development experience;
Participated the IB CI, C2, C3 Training and IB Global Conference;
Hobby: Swimming and writing novels;
Teaching Philosophy: As a teacher, I want to discover each child’s uniqueness and to nurture them in a safe and happy environmen.
Chelly Xiong 熊笑
Chinese Homeroom Teacher
Bachelor’s degree in English， Hangzhou Normal University;
Hello everyone, I am the children's big friend Teacher "Smile". I was born optimistically, and chose to devote into this career. As the homeroom teacher at Wesley Kindergarten, I have spent 4 wonderful years with the children! I am good at English communication and find quite comfortable to discuss class management and curriculum with foreign teachers. "Going for a walk with a snail" became my daily routine at work. Listening to music and traveling are my favorites. I am very lucky to be a member of Wesley and grow up with the children!
Martin Ryan
English Homeroom Teacher
British;
Bachelor’s Degree at University of Central Lancashire;
Currently completing IPGCE at University of Derby.
Credentials: TEFL/TESOL certified, Read Aloud certified, IB C-1, IB C-3 certified;
6 years teaching experience, including 5 years in IB and 1 year in Montesorri;
Hobby: Studying, reading, cycling, traveling and experiencing different cultures.
Teaching philosophy: Encouraging the inquiring minds of young learners!
Dina Zhang 张凤娇
Chinese Homeroom Teacher
Bachelor’s Degree of English, Northwest Normal University;
Obtained the Certificate of "Excellent Volunteer Teaching Team Member";
2012-2013 Won the title of "Most Favorite Teacher";
2014-2015 Won the title of "Excellent Homeroom Teacher";
With 7 years of experience teaching students at 3-6 years old, I believe that "if I love someone, I will feel his feelings and accept him as he is, not as I want him to be!";
Samuel Lane Kaplan
English Homeroom Teacher
American;
Bachelor’s Degree at Luther College;
Credentials: TEFL/TESOL certified, Read Aloud certified, IB C-1, IB C-3 certified;
6 years teaching experience, including 3 years at Wesley;
Hobby：reading, studying, travelling, exercising, playing guitar, playing basketball and ultimate frisbee;
Teaching philosophy: The mind is like a parachute; it works best when it is open.
Kathy Xv 许菁菁
Chinese Homeroom Teacher
Bachelor’s Degree, Hangzhou Hangzhou Normal University;
Currently completing Master’s degree of Education in Sichuan Normal University;
Hello, everyone, I am Teacher Jingjing, Who is the Chinese homeroom teacher, Year of Band and Academic Coordinator. I have 10 years of work experience with kindergarten ages, and have obtained IB C1 and C3 certificate, the title of Positive Teaching School Lecturer and Tesol Certificate. Have received some trainings with topics such as “Concept driven”, “Core experience in mathematics” and “Core experience in language”. At the same time, I have participated in the “Half-day interactive observation between teachers and children” organized by Binjiang District Education Bureau, and led the open class of the “Half-day activity organization and assessment training under the theme” and the on-site teaching and research of “Mathematics in life” organized by the Mathematics Alliance Park. The performance of “XiaoYa Er in Hangzhou” by my class has attended the Second Wesley Academic Festival on behalf of the \Binjiang Campus as the opening performance!
Cameron McGlone
English Homeroom Teacher
British;
Bachelor’s Degree in University of Leicester.
Credentials: TEFL/TESOL certified, Read Aloud certified, IB C-1 certified.
9 years teaching experience, including 4 years at Wesley.
Hobby: Football, badminton;
Teaching philosophy: Skill is the child of patience;
Adam Hugh Regan
English Homeroom Teacher
British;
Bachelor’s Degree from University of Salford;
Credentials: TEFL/TESOL certified, Read Aloud certified, IB C-1, IB C-3 certified;
certified, Read Aloud certified, IB C-1，IB C-3 certified.
7 years teaching experience, including 4 years at Wesley.
Hobby: Illustrator, photographer, film maker, Wesley football team captain and totes legit everyone’s best friend.
Teaching philosophy：Do everything the fun way.
Sally Huang 黄瑞弘
Chinese Homeroom Teacher
Bachelor’s Degree in English， Zhejiang Yuexiu University;
Haha, I am the passionate and energetic teacher Ruihong. Rather than a homeroom teacher, in fact, I am more like a children's favorite big friend and a childlike big sister! After graduating from college, I was honored to join Wesley Kindergarten, a fairy tale kingdom that I love, and have been here for four years! I keep learning and then participated in training programs with topics such as Teacher-child Interaction, Conflict Resolution, Positive Discipline, and IB C1 Official Certification. My education philosophy is: every day that is not worth dancing is a kind of regret for life! Let us hold the child's hand, let them have a happy childhood, let their life fly!