Tarina Deng - Our Team

Tarina grew up in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, with Mandarin as her first language. Inspired by her primary school homeroom teacher, who profoundly shaped her outlook, she aspired to become a caring teacher dedicated to helping every child reach their potential. Her childhood love of Hong Kong films also sparked her interest in Cantonese, which she now speaks confidently.

Tarina obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Chinese Language and Literature from Xi'an International Studies University. After that, she chose Hong Kong to further pursue her master’s studies and work. Tarina possesses a Master's Degree in Chinese Language, Literature and Culture from Hong Kong Baptist University, with a focus on culture studies. Driven by her passion for Chinese language and culture, she went on to complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language at the University of Hong Kong, while also earning a professional certificate in the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP).

Tarina is a naturally curious person, eager to understand how students of different grades

develop. She has worked as a Chinese teacher at IB PYP school in Hong Kong, mainly teaching local and non-Chinese speaking children. She later moved to Malvern College HK as MYP Chinese teacher where she helped build bridges between PYP and MYP curriculum, as well as supported her students with achieving excellent results in the IGCSE exams. Tarina’s career goal is to become a versatile educator, capable of addressing the diverse developmental needs of different students through providing them with greater support and encouraging them to always stay curious.

In her personal life, Tarina is a huge movie fan. She also plays the pipa (a traditional Chinese lute) and holds the highest level certificate in pipa performance. With a deep love for culture, she enjoys exploring cultural landscapes in various places and has recently developed a passion for café culture.