Chinese Teaching Assistants (TAs)


TA Team Leader & Associate Principal's Assistant

Kathy (Chen Huiyan)

Hometown: Guangzhou, Guangdong

Year starting at Clifford: 2003

Grade level: Principal’s Assistant & TA Team Leader

Qualifications: Major in English, Bachelor of Arts, and Teaching Certificate of Elementary English.

Past Experiences: Working in Clifford School since graduation

“The most interesting thing in Clifford School is you can see both Chinese                                                        and Western styles in all aspects – teaching, daily life…etc.”


Grade 1

Pumba (Wu Min)

Hometown: Changsha, Hunan

Year starting at Clifford: 2014

Grade level: Grade 1

Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts

Past Experiences: Worked at a English school for two years

 

“Love is very important for the teachers. I like to make friends with students, I respect the students and care about them. My job makes me happy.”

Lily (He Yongli)

Hometown: Shunde, Guangdong

Year starting at Clifford: 2018

Grade level: Grade 1

Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in Western Culture & Communication

Past Experiences: Worked 5 years at an insurance company

“I enjoy learning, reading and talking with the students in Clifford School, especially when I see them make progress and say "thank you" to me!"

Violet (Zhong Jingting)

Hometown:  Qinzhou, Guangxi

Year starting at Clifford: 2008

Grade level: Grade 1

Qualifications: English Teaching

Past Experiences: Worked at a Chinese school in 2007

“I am glad to work at Clifford Bilingual. I have learned a lot from the western teachers and my English skill has improved. I enjoy helping the students in class. It is great to work here.”

Jessica (Ma Huazhen)

Hometown: Guangzhou, Guangdong

Year starting at Clifford: 2023

Grade level: Grade 1

Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Mathematics, with Minor in English

Past Experiences: Seven years working as Senior Planner.

"I enjoy the time with students. Growing together with students is a very meaningful thing. I am very glad to be the bridge of communication between kids, teacher and parents."


Grade 2

Emily (Zhou Yingchen)

Hometown:  Guangzhou, Guangdong

Year starting at Clifford: 2023

Grade level: Grade 2

Qualifications:  Bachelor’s in Business Administration; CET4, CET6

Past Experiences: Data Input. Elementary School TA.

“I really enjoy the happy times with students and teacher; they are both pure and have a true heart. I won’t forget the days of being a TA, these are happy memories in my life “

TashaHe Yebei

Hometown/Province: Tianmen, Hubei

Year starting at Clifford: 2020

Grade level:  Grade 2

Qualifications: Degree in Business English  

Past Experiences: Teaching English for one year at English training center.

"I am willing to learn and progress. I will try to learn how to be a good teacher at Clifford."

Jenny (Cheng Jieyi)

Hometown: Guangzhou, Guangdong

Year starting at Clifford: 2007

Grade level: Grade 2

Qualifications: Philosophy and Teaching Certificate

Past Experiences: Clifford Secondary School for 10 years

“I care about my students. When they progress, I feel happy for them.”

 

Sherry (Hu Ying Xue)

Hometown:  Guangzhou, Guangdong

Year starting at Clifford: 2022

Grade level:  Grade 2

Qualifications:  Teacher Qualification Certificate

Past Experiences:  Worked as a translator during the Canton Fair. Worked as a Head Teacher in a private school in the first half of 2022.

Zero in on your target and go for it.”

Kathy Tao (Tao Yuanli)

Hometown: Mengcheng, Anhui

Year starting at Clifford: 2019

Grade level: Grade 2

Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in Business marketing, CET6

 Past Experiences: Worked as translator 1 year and foreign trade sales 6 years.

"I like to see all the students performing well when in class, and I'm also        very happy to see they can speak English well. Their growth makes me                                                         feel accomplished."


Grade 3

Jill (Luo  Zitong)

Hometown: Guangzhou, Guangdong

Year starting at Clifford: 2014

Grade level: Grade 3

Qualifications: Degree in English

Past Experiences: Worked at Clifford school after I graduated

“I wanted to be a teacher when I was a kid, and I like to work with children a lot. It is my pleasure to see their progress in English learning.”

Wendy (Sun Wenjuan)

Hometown: Guangzhou, Guangdong

Year starting at Clifford: 2017

Grade level: Grade 3

Qualifications:  Degree in English Teaching

Past Experiences: Worked at a US company for 6 years

“I love kids, and I am very happy to study with the kids. What's more, I'm shy to speak English, so this is a very good opportunity to help the students to practice spoken English. I like this job, and I will try my best to do well.”

Amanda (Xu Ya)

Hometown: Guangzhou, Guangdong

Year starting at Clifford: 2012

Grade Level: Grade 3

Qualifications: Degree in Foreign Trade

Past Experiences: Worked at Guangdong Peizheng College for three years.

“As a teaching assistant, I like the children and I really enjoy my job. I will help the children to learn English. I have gotten along well with the children                                                    and their parents in my three-years teaching experience.”

Ms Zoe(Wang Yuejiao)

Hometown/Province: Baishan,Jilin

Year starting at Clifford: 2019

Grade level: Grade 3

Qualifications:  Bachelor Degree in English

Past Experiences: English teacher in public primary school for 3 years. Assistant in a company for 3 years.

"I work hard as a TA at Clifford, I finish tasks that the foreign teacher asks    me to do, and I am responsible for children. I try hard to help them when                                                        they have problems, I love my work."

Ms. Miss Sunny ( Xu Die)

Hometown: Jingzhou, Hubei

Year starting at Clifford: 2019

Grade level: Grade 3

Qualifications: Degree in English Teaching

Past Experiences: Worked at Chinese school for one year. Now I am at Clifford.

“I am enthusiastic and Clifford Bilingual. From being shy to speak English                                                       proudly, our students grow up day by day and make progress little by little.                                                     This is an amazing thing we enjoy together!”

Penny (Wu Jinyun)

Hometown: Leizhou, Guangdong

Year starting at Clifford: 2009

Grade level: Grade 3

Qualifications: Degree in English Teaching

Past Experiences: Worked as a Chinese English teacher for 4 years, and since been at Clifford School.

“I really enjoy helping the students by working with the western teachers.    I'm happy we focus on developing and reinforcing the student’s skills in                                                           reading, writing, speaking and listening.”


Grade 4

JessicaXing Bing

Hometown: Wenchang, Hainan

Year starting at Clifford: 2020

Grade level: Grade 4

Qualifications: Degree in English Teaching

Past Experiences: Worked at Wall Street English for one year, now I am at Clifford.

“I enjoy working in school and I feel fulfilled when helping the children learn. I am very happy to start this new semester, I will do my best to help students learn English.”

Elsa (Zhang Bo)

Hometown/Province: Kaifeng, Henan

Year starting at Clifford: 2019

Grade level: Grade 4

Qualifications:  Bachelor of Arts in English

Past Experiences: This is my first formal job after graduation. I have been working as a tutor during my college years. Now I am at Clifford.

"I like students and enjoy being a Teaching Assistant. I hope I can do very    well in the year for students of Grade 4."

Hallie (Wang Haixia)

Hometown: Wuhan, Hubei

Year starting at Clifford: 2004

Grade level: Grade 4

Qualifications:  English Teaching Certificate

Past Experiences: After graduating from university, I came here. I have been here a long time!

"Students are active and cute. It is fun to work with them!”

Raina (Zeng Yuxin)

Hometown: Heyuan, Guangdong

Year starting at Clifford: 2018

Grade level: Grade 4

Qualifications: Degree in International Trade & English Certificate

Past Experiences: TA at an International English school for 4 years

I like learning English and I like children, so they made me become an English teacher. Working with a foreign teacher can help me learn more                                                        teaching skills and working with kids can help me learn about different                                                            children perspectives."

Cici (Li Zhengsi)

Hometown: Shaoguan,Guangdong

Year starting at Clifford: 2015

Grade level: Grade 4

Qualifications: Degree in Business English

Past Experiences: Worked at an English training company for two years

“I really enjoy assisting the students in their English practice and have fun with them. I feel happy when they make progress.”


Grade 5

Cathy (Tang Lingzhi)

Hometown: Yiyang, Hunan

Year starting at Clifford: 2001

Grade level: Grade 5

Qualifications: Degree in English Teaching

Past Experiences: Over 10 years working at Clifford School

“I love teaching and studying with children. It is very interesting but it is also challenging. For me, children are not only my students, but also my teachers. Working with them, I feel very relaxed and pleasant.”

Carrie (Fan Yuanqun)

Hometown: Meizhou, Guangdong

Year starting at Clifford: 2009

Grade level: Grade 5

Qualifications: Degree in English Teaching

Past Experiences: I have been working at Clifford School since I graduated from university.

“I have had lots of experiences in teaching since I worked in Clifford Bilingual. Working with the western teachers really improved my English      and I have learned a variety of teaching skills.”

Zoe (Wu Zijun)

Hometown: Guangzhou, Guangdong

Year starting at Clifford: 2011

Grade level: Grade 5

Qualifications: Degree in English

Past Experiences: Worked at Clifford School since graduation

“I like to work at Clifford School as it has a very nice atmosphere for learning English. the students can try to speak English freely with our TAs. It is a great pleasure to work here!”

Yelina ( Liao Hengping)

Hometown: Chenzhou, Hunan

Year starting at Clifford: 2015

Grade level: Grade 5

Qualifications:  Degree in English Teaching 

Past Experiences:  Worked in New Oriental School in Guangzhou.

"I really enjoy working with the kids. Each teaching opportunity has added to my passion for education, and I learn a great deal from the kids as I witness their growth and success."

Livvy (Li Hui)

Hometown: Changsha, Hunan

Year starting at Clifford: 2023

Grade level: Grade 5

Qualifications:  Degree in management and Teaching English Certificate

Past Experiences:  Five year experience in a Master School

"Every child is a different kind of flower and all together make the world a beautiful garden. I really enjoy my work at Clifford."


Grade 6

Yoyo (Liang Hongyan)

Hometown: Guangzhou, Guangdong

Year starting at Clifford: 2016

Grade level: Grade 6

Qualifications: Degree in English

Past Experiences: Worked at an International School for two years

 “I believe that a teacher is not only a guide for the students but also a friend to them. A student’s good progress is the greatest happiness. I  am looking forward to a successful school year!”

Cami (Su Ziqing)

Hometown: Guangzhou, Guangdong

Year starting at Clifford: 2020

Grade level: Grade 6

Qualifications: Bachelors Degree Of Normal English

Past Experiences: Worked at an English Training Center for a few months, now I am at Clifford.

I love children and like to be with them. It's my great pleasure to work with English teachers and help the students with their English.”

Emma (Ma Yuanhua)

Hometown: Shaoguan, Guangdong

Year starting at Clifford: 2015

Grade level: Grade 6

Qualifications: BA Degree in English, Teaching Certification

Past Experiences: Lingnan College for 2 years and Huamei International School for 2 years

“English education was what I learned at college. I consider it as my lifetime career. I love kids. It is amazing to see them grow and learn." 

Jackie (Qiu Jieyan)

Hometown: Maoming, Guangdong

Year starting at Clifford: 2019

Grade level: Grade 6

Qualifications: Degree in Law TEM4

Past Experiences: Worked as an English Teacher since 2005

"I really enjoy the time with children, because they are lovely. I hope all my students can be interested in English and like it. I wish they can have some                                                    fun during English study and finally do much better with English"                   

David (Yu Dawei)

Hometown: Jilin City, Jilin

Year starting at Clifford: 2005

Grade level: Grade 6

Qualifications: Degree in English Teaching

Past Experiences: I started my teaching career at Clifford school.

“I can always learn something from the students.”


English Language Support (ELS)

Grace (Zheng Jieling)

Hometown: Zhanjiang, Guangdong

Year starting at Clifford: 2014

Grade level: LELS

Qualifications: Degree in English Teaching

Past Experiences: Been working at Clifford since I graduated from university

“I encourage students to voice their opinions and to approach English             study in their unique ways, because I believe study is a personalized             process.”

Fiona  (Guan Jinlian)

Hometown: Jieyang, Guangdong 

Year starting at Clifford: 2022

Grade level: LELS

Qualifications: Primary School English teacher certificate   

Past Experiences: I have been engaged in education for more than three years, now I am at Clifford. 

"I love children, I think they're very adorable, and I love English, I love to teach them English, help them improve their English, that's why I became a  teacher. I hope my students are getting better and better!  



Chantel (Tan Yanxin)

Hometown: Guangzhou, Guangdong

Year starting at Clifford: 2011

Grade level: UELS

Qualifications: Degree in English Teaching, TEM 8, BEC higher

Past Experiences: Tutoring experience in university and Clifford School

“The years at Clifford have allowed me to develop my teaching skills as a professional teacher. Students’ development in their English                          study  and personalities is always a great pleasure for me!”

Jack (Luo Tao)

Hometown: Guangzhou, Guangdong

Year starting at Clifford: 2017

Grade level: UELS

Qualifications: Degree in English Teaching

Past Experiences: Worked at Les Clefs d'Or China for 6 year

Spending time with children at campus and witnessing their growth will be a wonderful experience. I'm so lucky for having such a good chance!"