Secondary Faculty | Meet the CISF High School Teaching Team

English Teacher

· Double Bachelor’s Degrees in Education and Performing Arts from Top 8 Universities in Canada 

· Over 20 years of teaching experience in English Language and Literature

Veteran Canadian IB teacher focusing on Drama, English Literature and TOK. Former TOK Coordinator and grade leader with rich curriculum & assessment experience from elite international schools worldwide; ISTA-certified artist. Uses drama and after-school programmes to build students’ all-round abilities and global awareness.

English Teacher

· Master's Degrees, University of Sussex 

· Over 15 years of teaching experience

Certified senior IELTS examiner with tens of thousands of speaking assessments, CELTA & TEFL certified. Teaches IELTS, Academic English, Maths and Physics.

Ex-faculty of Hunan Normal University, creator of complete PhD English syllabus. Former British Council IELTS examiner in Shanghai and global online test centres.

English Teacher

· Master of Educational Psychology, The Chinese University of HK

· Around 14 years of teaching experience in international English programmes

Ex-teacher at top local international schools; IGCSE-ESL Speaking Examiner, qualified high school English teacher, BEC Higher holder. Former form tutor & university counsellor with successful admissions to Oxford, Imperial, Melbourne, HKU, etc. Recipient of Excellent Staff and Outstanding MUN Advisor awards.

English Teacher

· Master of Applied Linguistics and TESOL, University of Portsmouth

· Over 16 years of English teaching experience

TEFL-certified English teacher with HSK Level 5 Mandarin. British national with 10+ years of teaching experience in China and the UK. Completed PGCE and QTS training via Durham University’s elite SCITT programme in collaboration with Northumbria University.

English Teacher

(AEP)

· Master of English Linguistics, CityU HK

· Holder of Advanced TESOL Certificate, BEC Higher Certificate and Senior High School English Teacher Qualification Certificate

6 years international English teaching, focusing on IELTS and customised courses. Former Teaching Supervisor in charge of academics, lesson research and university guidance. Consistently lifts students’ IELTS scores by 1.5–2.0 bands with over 95% parent satisfaction.

Math Teacher

· BSc from Tianjin University, dual Master’s from France.

· 10 years of teaching experience

Proficient in teaching Mathematics and Physics under UK Cambridge CIE and Edexcel IGCSE/A-Level syllabi, with a senior high school teaching qualification.He has served as subject lead, year head, form tutor and A-Level Programme Coordinator. Many of his students have received offers from prestigious universities, including Imperial College London, UCL, and the University of Hong Kong, and numerous pupils have won awards in the Waterloo Mathematics Contest.

Physics Teacher

· Master of Optical Engineering, Fudan University; Bachelor of Microelectronic Manufacturing Engineering, Central South University 

· 12 years of physics teaching experience

Official CAIE examiner & qualified high school physics teacher.85% A* rate for students, far above global average.Coached Physics Bowl global & national winners; winner of Cambridge demo lesson competition.

Chemistry Teacher

· BSc Chemistry, Master’s. 

· 12 years teaching international curricula; 

Expert in quick score improvement for beginners and CCC competition coaching. A-Level pass rate over 80%; numerous IGCSE students scored A/A* and secured offers from elite universities.

Motto: “Learn collaboratively and happily—everyone shines in their own way.”

Integrated Science Teacher

· Licensed Registered Secondary Teacher of the Philippines

· 12 years of teaching experience, including 7 years teaching Cambridge Science

With years of school management experience, having served as Vice Principal of Student Affairs and High School Director. Specialises in the Cambridge Science curriculum and has cultivated cohorts of outstanding students.

Econ Teacher

· Master of Economics and Business Management, Bachelor of Education

· Around 10 years of teaching and curriculum management experience

Certified CAIE IGCSE, IBDP & Edexcel Business examiner.Trained over 10 top Cambridge students with steady A/A* grades.Ex-IGCSE & Exams Coordinator specialising in teacher training and curriculum alignment.

Econ Teacher

· MSc Economics and Finance, University of Bristol 

· 80% of students achieved A/A* or full marks in AP exams

Fully certified for CAIE, IB & AP Economics, with a senior high teaching qualification.7+ years international economics teaching experience; excels at interactive classes and competition coaching—regular coach for NEC and IEO, with multiple national gold, silver and bronze awards.

STEAM & CS Teacher

· Bachelor & Master of Engineering, Energy System Design, RWTH Aachen University

· Certified VEX Robotics Instructor & BR41N.IO International Hackathon Judge

7 years international STEM teaching; 300+ hours training in brain-computer interfaces.Ex-senior engineer at Rolls-Royce & Bosch. Teaches AI programming and IoT, coaches students for global tech and robotics contests.

Chinese Teacher

· Senior Bilingual Chinese Teacher with 11 years of experience

· Master’s Degree from Hong Kong Baptist University

Certified high school Chinese teacher, IB DP Chinese certified and A-Level Chinese Examiner.Expert in domestic, IB DP and A-Level Chinese curricula. First Prize winner of the Bingxin Literature Competition; excellent writing contest coach with many award-winning students.Taught at top public and international schools.

Chinese Teache

· MTCSOL, Beijing Language and Culture University

· Over 9 years of Chinese teaching experience in international education

Specializes in IGCSE & A-Level Chinese, familiar with syllabi, marking criteria and exam trends.Qualified senior high Chinese teacher with rich form tutor experience. Adopts differentiated teaching; all students attained A/A*.

Art Teacher

· MA, École des Beaux-Arts de Nantes; BA, Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts

· 10 years of international art teaching and portfolio tutoring experience

Proficient in oil painting, printmaking, illustration, digital art, photography, installation and sculpture. Certified high school art teacher.Achieved a 90% A rate in IGCSE Art, with numerous students admitted to top art academies across the UK, US and Europe.

PE Teacher

· Bachelor of Physical Education, Université du Québec 

· 10 years of PE teaching experience

Dual teaching certifications from Alberta and Quebec, Canada.Experienced PE teacher and sports coach in Canadian public schools and China.Focuses on students’ physical and mental wellness with strong event organization & team management skills.

University Counselor

· Bachelor of English, TEM-8

· 16 years of full-process overseas study planning experience

Specialises in undergraduate and postgraduate applications to top universities including UK G5, top 3 universities in Singapore and Hong Kong, and US Top 30 institutions.Proficient in A-Level, IB and OSSD application systems, with a proven track record of securing numerous admissions to world-class universities.