School Staff

Dr. Hua Zhao - Chinese Language Teacher

PhD in Education, with 15 years of experience in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language. A lead instructor for Chinese specialty classes featured on China’s CCTV-13, and editor of the Short-Term Chinese Course in Ireland textbook. Holder of a first-class Level 1 Certificate in Mandarin Proficiency and a member of the European Association of Chinese Teaching (EACT). Published research in top SSCI journals, and serves as a journal contributor and peer reviewer.

Dr. Yinuo Wei - Chinese Language Teacher

PhD in English Studies, with a Master’s in Applied Linguistics from Trinity College and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Korean and International Chinese Education. Holder of a first-class Level 1 Certificate in Mandarin Proficiency.

Ms. Yuxiao Xiang - Chinese Language Teacher

Dual Master Degrees in Chinese Language Education and Cultural Communication & Media. Certified with both the Advanced Chinese Language Teacher Qualification and the International Chinese Language Education Professional Certificate. Currently a Chinese language teacher at the UCD Confucius Institute, with extensive teaching experience both in China and abroad. Speaks standard Mandarin with a warm and approachable manner.

Ms. Junyao Zhu - Chinese Language Teacher

Master’s degree from Trinity College Dublin with 4 years of experience in teaching Chinese. Former project leader of the "Youth Chinese Public Speaking Training" initiative for the Volunteer Association at Sichuan Agricultural University, holding a Level 1-B Certificate in Mandarin Proficiency. Three years of experience as an HR professional at a global Top 100 internet company, specialising in teaching Chinese to teenagers and practical language application.

Ms. Nan Zhang -Dance, Drama & Film.

Graduated with a master’s degree from UCD, with 3 years of experience teaching dance, literature, drama & film. Ms. Nan Zhang has led students to achieve excellent exam results. She specialises in Ballroom & Latin (Cha-Cha, Rumba, Jive, Waltz, Tango and Foxtrot) dance technique and performance, having won top prizes at both provincial and Beijing city-level sports dance championships. Her approachable teaching style inspires passion and confidence in her students, helping them to reach their full potential..

Ms. Xu Yingying - Chinese Language Teacher

Bachelor’s degree from Nanjing University and a Master’s degree from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School. With 10 years of experience in the language education industry in both China and the United States, the President of Palau invited me to design multilingual study-abroad programs and workplace training courses for the nation's students. Has also customised Chinese culture and language courses for prestigious universities such as the University of Illinois, the University of Florida, and the University of Southern California.

Ms. Ema Astrauskaite-Foundational Sketching,

Majoring in Sculpture at IADT. She teaches foundational sketching, helping children develop strong techniques and a passion for observation. Her Classes focus on still life composition as a means enhance scale awareness, proportion, and hand-eye coordination.

Mr. Liang Oihong - Chinese Language Teacher

Master’s graduate from UCD Business School and Bachelor’s in International Chinese Education from Minzu University of China. Passionate about international Chinese education, certified with a Level 2-A in Mandarin Proficiency. Served as a Chinese oral language teacher in Sino-American interschool cooperation programs and has been invited multiple times to attend international Chinese education academic conferences, delivering keynote speeches.

Ms. Kelly Xue - Assistant of Art Teacher

An undergraduate student at Ireland’s IADT (Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design, and Technology), majoring in 3D Animation. Experienced in various forms of art, including oil pastels, coloured pencils, watercolour, acrylic, and more. Recipient of the "Best Creativity Award" from UCD Confucius Institute.

Ms. Wang Qian - Guzheng Teacher

Wang Qian is a certified Guzheng teacher accredited by the China Conservatory of Music, with extensive experience in Guzheng instruction. She has been engaged in the study and teaching of Chinese traditional music for over 20 years, accumulating rich stage experience. Over the years, she has led students in numerous television performances and organised various cultural events. 2019 – Recognised as an Outstanding Instructor by Songyuan TV Station, Jilin Province. 2022 – Performed at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing alongside outstanding students from domestic schools.

Ms. Eva - Maths Teacher

Eva holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree from Trinity College Dublin and currently works as a university Mathematics Teaching Assistant. She has a real passion for helping students not only understand mathematics but actually enjoy it. Her lessons bring maths to life through real-world examples and hands-on activities, making even tricky topics feel approachable. Eva is committed to preparing her students for success at every stage – from primary school right through to the Irish Leaving Certificate. She firmly believes that with the right guidance and encouragement, anyone can master mathematics.

School Staff

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