Cara Sun - Our Team

Alice grew up in Meizhou, Guangdong Province, and moved to Hong Kong when she was a teenager. She discovered her interest and talent in language at an early age, and has had over a decade of experience in teaching Chinese to primary school students from various cultural and language backgrounds. With a background in translation and early childhood education, Alice brings with her years of Montessori teaching experience, which has helped shape her creative and caring approach towards teaching young children. At Bloom, she will be teaching Chinese as a Main Language (CML) classes across all grades and supporting the Jasmine G2/3 homeroom.

Alice has a sunny and cheerful personality that makes her popular and engaging to young children. Her positive attitude towards life and learning can be seen mirrored by her students. She cares deeply about each child and is a firm believer of personalized learning that encourages holistic development. Her goal is to make Chinese learning accessible and organic at Bloom.

In her spare time, Alice enjoys singing and spends a lot of time playing instruments, including percussion and piano. You can also find her hiking on weekends and scouting for potential field trip routes for Bloom students.

Yvonne Shen grew up with a deep appreciation for language and culture, leading her to pursue a career in education. Yvonne completed her Bachelor of Arts in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language at Sichuan International Studies University. Her passion for bridging cultural gaps through language inspired her to further her studies in the United Kingdom, where she completed her Master’s degree, further strengthening her foundation in education.

Driven by a commitment to nurturing young minds, Yvonne obtained her U.S. Teaching License for Early Childhood and a Montessori Certificate for Early Childhood between 2022 and 2023. These qualifications equipped her with a profound understanding of child development and the Montessori philosophy, which emphasizes fostering independence and self-directed learning.

Yvonne recently completed her Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) at The University of Hong Kong, where she also earned her IB Certification for Teaching Chinese as a Second Language (TCSL). This specialized training allows Yvonne to effectively support students in acquiring Chinese as a second language, focusing on creating an immersive and engaging learning environment.

As a primary Chinese teacher, Yvonne blends her expertise in language teaching with innovative educational practices, encouraging her students to explore their potential in a supportive and inquiry-based learning environment.

Yvonne is passionate about creating a classroom atmosphere that encourages curiosity and lifelong learning. She believes in the power of inquiry-based and student-centered education, which aligns with her training in both the Montessori and IB pedagogies. Yvonne's experience has taught her the importance of adapting teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of her students, ensuring that each child can reach their full potential.

Outside the classroom, Yvonne is committed to continuous professional development and enjoys exploring new educational philosophies and techniques. She is also an advocate for mindfulness and wellbeing, which she integrates into her teaching to help students develop a balanced approach to life and learning.