Kindergarten Primary School
Kindergarten Primary School

PRIMARY SCHOOL

Thomas Wightman
Thomas Wightman
Homeroom Teacher
Thomas Wightman
Homeroom Teacher
  • Bachelor of Journalism and Creative Writing, University of Winchester, UK;

  • Several years of teaching experience at the Early Years level in both the UK and China;

  • Holds a TEFL qualification;

  • Expertise in teaching early childhood drama curriculum;

  • Familiar with the IB-PYP teaching system and the Cambridge English programme.

Usha Pollucksingh
Usha Pollucksingh
Homeroom Teacher
Usha Pollucksingh
Homeroom Teacher
  • Master of Education in Advanced Teaching and a Bachelor's Degree in Visual Arts with a minor in Communication Studies. 

  • Over 15 years of teaching experience with a focus on Visual Arts, English, and STEAM education. 

  • Skilled in mural design, digital media, and a range of applied, fine, and decorative arts. 

  • Experienced in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), and Cambridge curricula.

William Platt
William Platt
Homeroom Teacher
William Platt
Homeroom Teacher
  • Postgraduate in Education at the University of Nottingham

  • 9 years of international teaching experience in China.

Mireia Blasco Soto
Mireia Blasco Soto
Spanish Teacher
Mireia Blasco Soto
Spanish Teacher
  • 5 years of experience teaching Spanish from Kindergarten to High School                                        University Degree in Education - Early childhood education. (2016-2020, Universidad de Valencia, Valencia, Spain)

  • 2 Masters of Spanish as a foreign language. (Universidad Miguel de Cervantes, Spain / Universidad Internacional de Valencia, Spain)

  • Expert in building meaningful learning through play and exploration,using tangible vocabulary and hands-on activities to connect Spanish to the real world

Shoghik Balasanyan
Shoghik Balasanyan
Music Teacher
Shoghik Balasanyan
Music Teacher
  • Master of Piano Department graduated from Komitas State Conservatory of Music, Yerevan, Armenia.

  • More than 15 years of performance experience in Armenian national academic  choir as a singer.

  • Many years of  teaching in International school as a music teacher in China.

Declan Roche
Declan Roche
PE Teacher
Declan Roche
PE Teacher
  • 20 years+ experience of teaching football, having worked in sports in Ireland, Europe, and China;

  • Outstanding Teacher Award in Shandong Province, China;

  • Holds a UEFA A Level Football Teaching Licence;

  • Former professional footballer with several professional football awards, representing Ireland at world level;

  • Winner of the Excellence in Teaching Award from DCU University, Ireland;

  • Awarded Outstanding Teacher Award by an education group in Shandong, China

Robert Peters
Robert Peters
Art Teacher
Robert Peters
Art Teacher
  • Visual Arts and Design/ STEAM Teacher

  • Teaching Experience 20+ years

  • BA Special in Visual Arts,

  • M.Ed., Dip.Ed.,

  • Ed.D. (In Progress)

Grace Liu
Grace Liu
Chinese Teacher
Grace Liu
Chinese Teacher
  • Master of Arts in International Chinese Teaching from the Education University of Hong Kong

  • Taught at Masaryk University in the Czech Republic

  • 6 years of teaching experience, senior debate instructor

  • Proficient in Chinese, English and Korean

Flora Chen
Flora Chen
Co-homeroom Teacher
Flora Chen
Co-homeroom Teacher
  • Master of English Language and Literature, Beijing Language and Culture University, specializing in Children's Literature

  • TEM-8 (Test for English Majors Band 8), CATTI Level 3 Translation (Written)

Lillian Yang
Lillian Yang
Co-homeroom Teacher
Lillian Yang
Co-homeroom Teacher
  • Bachelor of Arts from the University of Sydney, Master of Education from the University of Hong Kong

  • 6 years of experience in teaching Chinese as a foreign language

  • Solid professional skills in the IB system

Melody Chen
Melody Chen
Co-homeroom Teacher
Melody Chen
Co-homeroom Teacher
  • Postgraduate in Education at the University of Warwick, UK

  • Experienced further study at the University of Nottingham Ningbo and the University of Cambridge, UK

  • Proficient in Chinese, English and Japanese

  • Expert in Early Denver Social Intervention

  • CSL Advanced Certificate

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Concordia International School Ningbo serves students from age 3 to age 18 and provides a rigorous, globally focused education that fosters inquiry, knowledge empathy, and nurtures a lifelong love of learning.