Faculty

Tim Thornton

IELTS tutor

British nationality, graduated from Salford University. Came to Shanghai in 2004, working as an IELTS examiner, skilled in integrating ESL courses into the IELTS evaluation system. Served as the teaching director at the Beijing Oxford English Center. Over 20 years of teaching experience has given him a thorough understanding of the difficulties faced by Chinese students; many students have achieved high scores in the IELTS test under his guidance. He is a person full of passion for education, with a humorous personality, and who loves family life.

Lee

IELTS Speaking, IG&A-Level Chemistry tutor

MSc in Analytical Chemistry from University of London and BSc in Environmental Science. Experience teaching primary, secondary, and high school students in both China and the UK. Passionate about inspiring students to explore the fascinating world of chemistry, cultivating their critical thinking and scientific inquiry skills. Proficient in creating engaging curricula, adapting to diverse learning styles, and helping students achieve academic success. In addition to chemistry, I also teach IELTS, helping students improve their academic language skills. Outside of teaching, I enjoy rock climbing, learning musical instruments, and exploring Italian and Chinese cultures.

Joe

English ESL, IG Math tutor

From London, UK. I studied Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Surrey. I participated in an exchange program at Brock University and studied in Ontario, Canada for a year. Before transitioning to teaching, I worked as an Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Analyst at NatWest for five years. Prior to that, I was an outdoor activity instructor with the Scouts Association in the UK for four years, leading children aged 5-18 in activities such as rock climbing, zip-lining, canoeing, and kayaking.

Feng Jiajun George

IELTS teacher, English drama teacher

Bachelor of English Education from Henan Shangqiu Normal University. Won the university-wide English speech contest during college. Possesses 5 years of experience in IELTS teaching for international education, foreign teacher management, and classroom management. Familiar with British and American culture, skilled in communicating with students, and adept at helping them overcome intercultural communication challenges. Possesses a humorous, witty, and engaging personality.

Donna Bing

English teacher

Bachelor's degree from Xi'an International Studies University, Master's degrees from Hofstra University in New York, USA and Université Lille 2 in France. Extensive work experience in international universities (English teacher at Northwestern University, USA) and international companies (Project Manager at the New York headquarters of the US-listed company LIFETIME BRANDS). English teaching is immediate and easy to understand, fully leveraging international work experience and integrating it into teaching, guiding students to optimize learning methods and significantly improve learning outcomes.

Wang Xuanxian Cathering

English ESL teacher

University of Liverpool, UK, TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) major, with years of first-line teaching experience and a friendly and dedicated teaching style. Has served as a high school English teacher at Maoming No.1 Middle School and a university English teacher at Beijing Institute of Technology Zhuhai Campus, using their knowledge to help students master English language skills. Skilled in designing teaching methods based on students' cognitive patterns and levels at different stages, combined with their language foundation, and using easy-to-understand language to analyze various knowledge points for effective teaching.