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Both the Chinese and Foreign Principals, and the leadership team of Sedbergh School are highly experienced in education and teaching management. Leading an excellent international faculty team, they provide students with a quality education that draws on the strengths of Chinese and foreign education systems.
In such an environment where Chinese and Western teachers complement each other, students will develop an ardent love for Chinese culture, and perceive the charm of diverse cultures and gain a broad international perspective.
Tony Song
Maths Teacher
University of Technology Sydney-Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
University of New South Wales-Master of Electrical Engineering
With 10 years of overseas study and living experience
Served as a lecturer in international educational institutions for many years,cultivating a large number of high-scoring students
Has rich teaching experience in IGCSE,A- LEVEL,IB,and AP science subjects
Tommy Lo
Maths Teacher
University of Hong Kong–Bachelor of Mathematics
University of Melbourne–Master of Science
Holds both the UK's Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) certification in Australia
Possesses 4 years of experience in teaching domestic and international mathematics curricula,and serves as a chief examiner for CAIE exams
Personal interests include badminton,bridge,and chorus singing
Richard Lin
Maths Teacher
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University–Bachelor of Accounting and Finance
Highly proficient in English, with an IELTS score of 7.5 (Reading 9)
Has successfully helped numerous students achieve significant progress in subjects such as TOEFL,IELTS,SAT,Mathematics,and Physics
Skilled in teaching a wide range of subjects,including IGCSE and A-Level Mathematics,TOEFL Reading and Writing,IELTS,SAT Writing and Mathematics,as well as AP Macro and Microeconomics
Passionate about reading and programming
Leo Chen
Head of Chinese
National Kaohsiung Normal University–Bachelor of Chinese
Holder of the Taiwan Senior High School Chinese Language Teacher Qualification Certificate, completed TEFL-C beginner training
Served as a lecturer at Magic Hard-Tip Calligraphy in Taiwan
Possesses extensive experience in teaching IGCSE Chinese as a First Language and A- Level Chinese
Has 2 years of experience in developing teaching materials for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, and participated in the compilation of a series of Chinese pronunciation textbooks
Passionate about basketball, reading, and movies, with 4 years of experience teaching basketball as an extracurricular activity at school
Zhongjie Liu
Chinese Teacher
Xiamen University–Master of Chinese International Education
With 7 years of full-time teaching experience in Chinese (1 year in the UK, 1 year in the USA, 4 years in the UAE, and 1 year in China)
Students ranging from kindergarten, primary school, middle school, university levels, to adults,and the teaching covers Chinese language,as well as knowledge about Chinese culture and art
Coached a British student to win the first prize in a national Chinese speech contest for primary and middle school students in the UK; guided two American students to achieve the second prize and the Best Talent Award respectively in the Southwestern Region of the USA's "Chinese Bridge" competition; tutored a UAE student to clinch the first prize in the UAE's "Chinese Bridge" speech contest
Has been honored with the title of Graduate Representative from Xiamen University, awarded the title of Excellent Volunteer by the Confucius Institute at San Diego State University, California, USA, and received the third prize in the UAE Chinese Language Teachers' Skills Competition
Possess the "International Chinese Teacher Certificate" and the "High School Chinese Language Teacher Certificate" issued by the Chinese Ministry of Education
Enjoys traveling,reading,dancing,calligraphy,and more
Leah Lin
Chinese Teacher
Xiamen University of Technology–Bachelor of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL)
Education University of Hong Kong–Master of Chinese Language Education and International Teaching
Previously served as a TCSOL teacher at Masaryk University in the Czech Republic
With four years of teaching experience in international schools and is familiar with the teaching needs in a multicultural setting
Enjoys reading, especially books on linguistics and cultural history
David Gilhooly
SS Head of Science & Chemistry Teacher
University of Manchester–Bachelor of Chemistry
PGCE from University college Worcester, England
With over 25 years of teaching experience, 15 of which have been in international schools
Has served as a CAIE examiner and senior examiner for more than 20 years
Enjoys badminton,music and reading
Malak Azizova
Science teacher
Baku State University-Bachelor of Biology
Azerbaijan National Normal University-Master of Biology Teaching Theory
College of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan-Doctoral student in Theory and Method of Training and Education
Possesses a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (iPGCE) with Distinction from the University of Nottingham and the National Professional Qualification (NPQ) for Leading Teaching from University College London
With over a decade of teaching experience in IGCSE, A-level, and IB curricula for Biology and Chemistry
Joshua Kundu
Physics Teacher
Kenyatta University–Bachelor of Physics and Mathematics Education
Kenyatta University–Master of Physics
Harbin Institute of Technology–Ph.D. of Engineering Physics
With over 13 years of experience in physics education
Teacher License from Teachers service commission (TSC), Kenya
Worked in international schools in Xi'an and Kenya as a vice-principal, maths and physics teacher
Four research papers published in high-impact research journals in academia
Henry Luyombya
Physics Teacher
University of Louisiana–Master of Physics
Possesses over 20 years of extensive teaching experience in curricula such as IGSCE,A-Level,IB,and AP
Served as an IB Physics examiner
Enjoys playing badminton and soccer
