 | Jennifer Chang, B. Ed., MBA
Jennifer is a certified member of Ontario Teacher College, who graduated with a Bachelor of Education from Ontario Institute of Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto,. Jennifer is not only a passionate educator who loves teaching and working with students and families, but a visionary business woman who dares to think big. She co-founded Toronto Mandarin School in 2001, and played an invaluable role in establishing the school as the leading language institute that specializes in Mandarin language teaching and Chinese culture training in North America. |
 | Susan Xiong, B.A.
Susan has over 10 years experience in education in both China and Canada. Through her years of managing a language school in China and the time spent in classrooms at public schools in Canada, Susan has developed great insight into the education of young minds, especially the learning of languages and cultures. Susan co-founded Toronto Mandarin School and made the school a great place to learn the Chinese language and culture. Her expertise in education and her attention to details have enabled her to play an important role in the development of the school. |
 | Vivian Chen, ECE, B. Ed.
Vivian is a certified Mandarin teacher with over 15 years teaching experience in Shanghai, China and has won many awards for her excellence in teaching. She also graduated from Seneca College with a ECE diploma. Vivian is very dedicated to knowing her students and respecting their differences in order to meet their individual needs. She creates an interactive classroom with many age-appropriate activities that stimulate students' interest in learning. She loves to sing and students enjoy learning many Chinese songs from her. |
 | Sandy Shen, ECE, B. Ed.
Sandy graduated with a Bachelor of Education from a university in China and holds a diploma in Early Childhood Education from Centennial College, Toronto, Sandy has more than 10 years' teaching experience in China, Singapore and Canada. She is very creative in designing lessons and has a thorough understanding of second language teaching methodology. Sandy shows great interest in her students and provides them with many hands-on activities to stimulate their interest in learning. |
 | Lauren Fang Liu,, M. Ed., BA. Comparative Linguistics
Lauren obtained her Master of Education at OISE, University of Toronto. She also holds a Bachelor degree in Comparative Linguistics from Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU). Lauren is an energetic and fun teacher, who brings together students’ learning styles and needs and best practises from the North America context with an increasingly sophisticate use of theory and latest research findings she acquired through her role as a foreign language teaching practitioner-researcher. She is currently the editor with World Journal of Education and Journal of Curriculum and Teaching. |
 | Blair Wen Tang, M. Ed., BA. Applied Linguistics
Blair obtained her Master of Education at Ontario Institute of Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto. She also holds a Bachelor degree in Applied Linguistics from the prestigious Beijing Language and Culture University(BLCU) and majors in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language. Blair is a very energetic and passionate teacher whose class is always dynamic and fun. |
 | Jason Jia, MA, BA
Jason is a dedicated educator with more than 10 years teaching experience in China, New Zealand and Canada. He graduated with an honors degree in Chinese Language and Literature from Guangzhou University. He taught foreign students Chinese language and literature for six years at the reputable Jinan University, China, where he developed great insight into and effective teaching strategies for teaching Mandarin to westerners. Jason is fluent in Mandarin, English, and Cantonese. He has a broad range of interests including sports and investment analysis. |
 | Jun Gao, B. Ed.
Jun, a long-time staff member with Toronto Mandarin School and well loved by students for her calm and crystal-clear teaching style. As a certified Mandarin teacher with over 15 years experience in both China and Canada, Jun has developed extensive knowledge and skills in teaching Chinese language and literacy to all age groups and won many awards for excellence in teaching in China. Jun has high expectations of her students and understands their different needs, motivating them to do better. |
 | Xinchen Wang, M.Education, BA.Chinese Literrature
Xinchen graduated with a B.A. in Chinese Language and Literature from Soochow University, China, also accmolpished his Master degree in Education from U of T. As a certified Mandarin teacher for teaching Chinese as a second language, Xinchen has worked as a Mandarin trainer for foreign expatriates and also as a radio station host in China before he immigrated to Canada. He is very knowledgeable in Chinese language and history and would like to share his passion for Chinese language and culture. |
 | Yu Liu, ECE, B. Ed.
Yu graduated with a Bachelor of Education and worked as an ECE teacher and elementary school teacher for eight years in China. After she came to Canada, Yu also obtained her diploma in Early Childhood Education from Seneca College and has been working as an ECE teacher in several childcare centres . She loves working with young children and encourages her students to learn by playing. |
 | Susan Yu, MA. Linguistics, BA. English
Susan graduated with a Bachelor dedree in English Literature in China, and also accomplished her Master degree in Linguistics from Brock University, Canada. Working as a preschool Mandarin teacher, Susan shows genius interest in working with young children and encourages them to learn by playing.Susan is well beloved by children and parents. |
 | Yolanda Shen, B. Ed.
Yolanda is a certified Mandarin teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience in China, Canada and Singapore. With her passion for teaching Mandarin, she makes her classroom very lively. Her vivid teaching method inspires her students with the joy of learning so they make great progress. Yolanda has high expectations of her students and encourages them to reach their full potential in all their pursuits. |
 | Mandy Wang, B. Ed.
Mandy graduated with a Bachelor of Education in Chinese language and literature. She is a certified Mandarin teacher with over 10 years experience teaching children of different age groups in both her homeland China and in Canada. Mandy has won a number of awards for excellence in teaching in China. She develops great rapport with her students, while designing lessons to meet their needs. She has high expectations of her students and encourages them to succeed. |
 | Lydia Li, M. Ed.
Lydia is a dedicated educator with more than 20 years experience working with children of all different background. Graduated with a Masters degree in Chinese language and literature education from Northeast Normal University, China, Lydia was the head teacher at an international school before she immigrated to Canada. She has developed very effective methods in addressing the specific needs of students learning Mandarin as a second language, to ensure that students can actually “speak” in Mandarin. |
 | Jun Sun, BA
Sun Jun has more than 20 years of teaching experience in the field of Chinese language teaching and has worked with all different age groups of children. Jun demonstrates a thorough understanding of how children learn and has a strong ability to engage students, using many fun and effective teaching strategies. She won many awards while teaching in China and was praised many times as an exemplary teacher. |
 | Ola Zhao, B. Ed.
Ola graduated with a Bachelor of Education from Beijing Normal University, and has been a Mandarin teacher in several elementary schools for more than 15 years. Ola has taught students of different age groups with diverse backgrounds and thoroughly understands how children learn. Her class is lively with many interactive activities. Ola is very nurturing in stimulating students’ interests and motivating students to succeed. |
 | Laura Chen, B. Ed
Laura has over 8 years experience in second language teaching. She is an enthusiastic, caring educator, who loves her students and strongly believes that all children can learn and thrive in a learning environment that is stimulating. Laura understands her students needs and creates a dynamic and stress-fee classroom that a non-Mandarin speaking child can actually enjoy and succeed. |
 | Jenny Li, B.A, MA.Media
Jenny graduated with a B.A. from Beijing Broadcast Institute and also holds a Master’s Degree in Media Practice from the University of Sydney, Australia. Working in China's national media for more than 10 years as an editor and broadcaster, she demonstrates strong communication skills in both oral and writing of Mandarin Chinese. Jenny is also talented in drama, acting, singing and painting and creatively incorporates these skills into her programming and made the class dynamic and engaging. This is why her students feel that learning Chinese is fun, “Bu Tai Nan” ( not difficult as they thought). |
 | Evelyn Chen, B. Ed, ECE
Graduated from Teachers’ College in China, Evelyn taught English to a group of elementary students and has been working at Toronto Mandarin School for three years. She is now pursuing her degree in Early Childhood Education at Ryerson University, Toronto. Evelyn demonstrates genius interest in students learning and thoroughly understands how a new language is learned. Her class is lively, interactive and fun. Students are confident to speak and enjoy learning every second! |