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.

Prof. Wang Xiaohua - Art Teacher

Professor of Visual Communication Design, with 25 years of experience teaching art, painting, and creative design. Former principal of a high school specialising in fine arts, board member of the Design Committee of the Tianjin Packaging Association, and judge for the China Art and Design Competition. Published over 40 papers in domestic and international journals.

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. Chen Yihan - Chinese Language Teacher

Master’s degree from University College Dublin and Bachelor’s degree from Sichuan Normal University, holding a Level 1-7 Teaching Qualification Certificate from the Beijing Dance Academy. With over 8 years of teaching experience, awarded the Outstanding Instructor Prize at the 2019 Shu Yun Oriental Sichuan Provincial Art Talent Competition and recognised as an Excellent Teacher at the 2019 International Arts Festival Sichuan Preliminary. Specializes in dance fundamentals, children’s folk dance, and classical body rhythm instruction. Previously served as a Chinese dance teacher and consultant for Chinese dance grading.

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.

Dr. Li Wu - Chinese Language Teacher

PhD in Psychology from Trinity College Dublin, with 15 years of teaching experience. An internationally certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) accredited by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board and a member of the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI). Registered lecturer with the Irish Teaching Council, member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), and standing committee member of the Child Early Development Professional Committee of the Guangdong Medical Education Association.

Ms. Liu Hang - Chinese Language Teacher

Holder of a Middle School Chinese Teaching Qualification Certificate, passionate about teaching, patient, and approachable. Achieved Grade 2A in Mandarin Proficiency. Previously served as a homeroom teacher at an international school, with extensive offline teaching experience. Has worked with students of various age groups from Ireland, the United States, Israel, Canada, South Africa, and other countries. Skilled in learning and research, highly responsible, and possesses a strong teamwork spirit.

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. Guo Mengmeng - Art Teacher

Graduated from the Glasgow School of Art in the UK with a master’s degree in Interactive Design, possessing a solid foundation in fine arts and extensive knowledge of art theory. Previously held design-related positions in state-owned enterprises, multinational corporations, and startups, gaining cross-disciplinary experience in art and design practices. Passionate about children's art education and design, with expertise in integrating traditional art with innovative design to explore new possibilities in the field of children's art.

Ms. Tingyi Wang - Dance Teacher

National Level 2 Teaching Certificate and Judge Certification. With 7 years of experience teaching Latin dance, she specialises in instructing the basic steps and combination techniques of Cha-Cha, Rumba, and Jive. Her unique teaching style has made her highly popular among students. She has led teams to participate in various Latin dance competitions, achieving outstanding results and bringing honour to her school and team.

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.

School Staff

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