CIS Academic Team | Middle School Teaching Team Introduction for the 2026–2027 Academic Year

Ted Barks has over 30 years of experience in international education and educational management. He has taught in Canada, New Zealand, Macau, and other regions, and has served at CISGZ for the past five years. He brings a strong cross-cultural educational background and extensive school leadership experience.

He holds a Bachelor of Education degree in Mathematics and Science. He is committed to pursuing academic excellence while building close connections with students and parents, and fostering a caring, supportive school environment.

Educational Background:

Bachelor of Education

Educational Experience:

More than 30 years of experience in international education

Educational Background:

• Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours 

• Bachelor of Education Honours 

Educational Experience:

Having over 20 years of teaching and leadership experience in top schools in Canada, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, and China

"Community is the foundation of learning."

Educational Background:

Master of Mathematics and Physics

Educational Experience:

• Cambridge CELTA Certificate

• Eight years as an IELTS examiner

"I hope we can work together at CIS and equip this generation of keen young minds with first-class communication skills and give them the best possible advantage throughout their future careers and lives."

Educational Background:

• Master’s Degree in Education (CUHK)

Educational Experience:

• Taught at multiple international and bilingual schools

• Over 10 years of English teaching experience

“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.”

Educational Background:

Master of Education

Educational Experience:

31 years of international teaching experience

"Knowledge is Power, Education is Freedom"

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physics

• Master’s Degree in Nuclear Physics

Educational Experience:

Over 20 years of international teaching experience

"Inspire students' enthusiasm for lifelong learning and prepare them for success in higher education and beyond."

Educational Background:

• Bachelor of Science

• Postgraduate Certificate in Secondary Education (Biology)

• Licensed Secondary Education Teacher (Philippines)

Educational Experience:

From the Philippines, over 12 years in education, including 7 years teaching Cambridge Science (IGCSE & AS/A Level Biology), and served 2 years as Vice-Principal and 5 years as Head of Senior High School in an international school in Indonesia.

"I strongly believe in “learning by doing” as the most effective approach to meaningful learning"

Educational Background:

Master of Chemical Engineering

Educational Experience:

Over 5 years of international teaching experience

"Advocate group discussions, mutual learning, happy learning, and natural talent must be useful."

Educational Background:

• Bachelor of Education

• Bachelor of Arts, with major disciplines in Anthropology, History, and Kinesiology

Educational Experience:

5 years of international education experience

"Teaching with Heart, Guiding with Purpose."

Educational Background:

Master of Chinese International Education (Beijing Language and Culture University)

Educational Experience:
Over 9 years of international education experience

"Focus on the effort, not the outcome."

Educational Background:

Master of Music Composition

Educational Experience:

Over 9 years of international education experience

"Practice makes better!"

Educational Background:

• Bachelor of Oil Painting 

• Master of Fine Arts

Educational Experience:

Over 10 years of international education experience

"There are always flowers to give to those who want to see."

Educational Background:

Bachelor of Education

Educational Experience:

Over 13 years of international education experience

"Relationships are the key to success in education."

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Engineering

• Master’s Degree in Applied Psychology

• Level 3 Psychological Counselor Certification (China)

• High School Psychological Teacher Certification (China)

Educational Experience:
Experience as a school counselor in a well-established private school, with additional experience in clinical psychology settings and university counseling services

"I believe every student deserves to be understood and supported, and can grow their own strengths in a safe and trusting environment."

Qualification background:

• UCAS Certified Adviser

• Common App Ready Certification Consultant

• Level 4 Diploma in Career Information and Advice 

• U.S. News Ranking Navigator – U.S. News

Guidance experience in academic planning:

• Extensive experience in undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral applications

• Successfully guided over 700 students to enter world-renowned universities

"The whole art of education is to enable the student to become himself."

Educational Background:

• National Second-Level AthleteNational First-Level Referee

• National first level referee

Educational Experience:

• 15 years of international education experience

• Having rich experience in organizing and planning student activities both on and off campus

• Led student teams to win special and first prizes in provincial and municipal competitions multiple times

"Guided by rules, moistened by emotions."