Kiki Jiang - Our Team

Lexa is an exceptional educator who brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her role as a teacher of Chinese as an international language. She holds a Bachelor's Degree of Arts in International Chinese Language Education from Southwest University and a Master of Arts in Teaching Chinese as an International Language from The Education University of Hong Kong, reflecting her strong academic background in the field.

Lexa's teaching journey began at Harbin Shuangcheng District No. 3 Middle School, where she served as a Chinese Teacher Intern for Grade 10. During her time there, she skillfully taught Chinese language and literature to two classes, fostering a deep understanding and appreciation for the subject among her students. Lexa actively engaged with both students and parents, providing regular updates on their progress and maintaining open lines of communication. Furthermore, she eagerly collaborated with experienced teachers, seizing every opportunity to enhance her pedagogical skills and expand her teaching repertoire.

In addition to her outstanding academic and professional achievements, Lexa demonstrated a passion for extracurricular involvement. She served as a Docent at the University History Museum, where she showcased the campus to visitors during the university's anniversary open house events. Her passion for cultural integration was evident during her time as a Team Leader for social practice activities organized by Southwest University. Leading a diverse team of 20 members, including a Russian student team, she facilitated exploration and exchange between Northeastern China and Russia. Lexa's exceptional leadership skills were praised by the Russian team members, and she presented the activities to other university students, inspiring them to engage in cross-cultural experiences.

Outside the realm of education, Lexa's talent for photography flourished as she assumed the role of Photographer for the Southwest University Student Club. Through her keen eye and creative vision, she played an integral part in various filming projects, including a promotional documentary for Deppon Logistics Co. Ltd., capturing the essence of the Southwest University Graduation Party, and documenting the everyday lives of Shuangcheng No.3 High School students. Her ability to capture meaningful moments and convey compelling narratives through photography further contributes to her multifaceted skill set.

Lexa's unwavering dedication to teaching Chinese as an international language, coupled with her exceptional ability to effectively engage with students, makes her an invaluable addition to Bloom. Her commitment to nurturing a deep understanding of Chinese language and culture among her students ensures a rich and transformative learning experience under her guidance.

Cara is from mainland China and Mandarin is her first language. She has a genuine passion for teaching Chinese, after she obtained her degree in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language from Tianjin University of Science and Technology, she continued to study at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and received her Master’s degree in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language. This was followed by a PGDE in ECE from The Education University of Hong Kong.

Cara has been teaching Chinese for seven years and helps students to customize their Mandarin studies in both motive and method. Cara really enjoys teaching and taking care of children. Helping them to achieve their own milestones is one of her personal motivations. She is also able to encourage and guide her students to explore their daily life and cultivate positive values during their learning opportunities and interaction with peers and adults, which she believes is essential for children's development.

Cara likes sports, arts and music, playing drums and learning different instruments is one of her passions, and she goes to the gym everyday!

Wendy is an experienced and amiable teacher. She was born in Shaanxi Province, China, and graduated with a bachelor's degree in English from Suihua University. She obtained her master's degree in International Chinese Language Education from the Education University of Hong Kong.

With Level 1 (Class B) Mandarin proficiency and over 10 years' teaching experience in mainland China, Wendy's dynamic, engaging style sparks her students' enthusiasm. She has deep expertise in child psychology and extensive experience in class management and supporting special students.

Wendy adheres to the following three key educational principles:

Stimulating students' motivation through engaging teaching. She makes extensive use of interesting and life-related teaching materials and activities, such as multimedia and interactive tools, combined with games and group discussions to help students improve their Chinese learning in a relaxed environment.

Developing students' potential with an open-minded attitude. She respects the individual differences of each student and believes they all have unlimited potential. She organizes activities like debates, speeches, or individual creative competitions, providing students with opportunities to showcase their talents and express their views, and giving them positive feedback and encouragement.

Cultivating students' abilities through diverse activities. In Chinese language teaching, she not only imparts knowledge and skills but also focuses on developing students' innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Through Socratic teaching methods, she guides students to think independently and collaborate in exploration, bringing their imagination into creative practices.