Faculty & Staff

Our school brings together a distinguished team of outstanding educators from China and abroad, with deep academic expertise and rich teaching experience, dedicated to unlocking every student's potential.

Language Department

Ada Xu
English Teacher

M.A. in Applied Linguistics, TESOL & Language Testing from the University of Leicester (Distinction); 20 years of experience in teaching English at domestic and international high schools; Recipient of over 20 municipal and district-level teaching awards; Certified Senior International Chinese Language Teacher.

Vivian
Chinese Teacher

Graduate of Tianjin Normal University in Chinese Language; Taught O Level Advanced Chinese at Singapore Juying Secondary School for 11 years with deep expertise in international examination standards and grading systems; Extensive teaching experience at Tianjin International School and key high schools; Familiar with international curricula, having helped numerous students gain admission to Nanyang Technological University, National University of Singapore, and other world-renowned institutions.

Adam
ESL Teacher

Holds a bachelor's degree in Chinese Studies from the University of Hull, UK
Completed a one-year study programme at Tianjin Normal University, gaining valuable insight into Chinese language, culture, and society
Gained professional experience in the UK healthcare sector during the COVID-19 pandemic, contributing to administrative and developmental works
Returned to Tianjin Normal University after China's reopening, where he worked as an English teacher for three years, supporting students' language development and academic growth.

Mathematics Department

Eric
Mathematics Teacher

Graduate of University College London (UCL, G5) in Mathematics; Extensive experience in A-Level and competition teaching; Coached students in the S.-T. Yau Science Essay Competition and Oxford/Cambridge STEP entrance exams; Students have successfully gained admission to LSE, Imperial College London, UCL, and other top institutions.

Rosamond
Mathematics Teacher

Ph.D. in Mathematics from University at Buffalo (SUNY), M.Sc. in International Finance from the University of Southampton, undergraduate degree from Shandong University; Over 20 students admitted to Cambridge and Oxford, 10+ admitted to US Top 30 universities, 50+ admitted to Imperial College London and UCL.

Science Department

Jessica
Chemistry Teacher

Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. from Nankai University; 14 years of A-Level Chemistry teaching; Guides students through project-based learning IPQ/EPQ and UK Chemistry Olympiad (UKChO) preparation; Students have successfully gained admission to Oxford, Harvard, Imperial College London, UCL, the University of Hong Kong, and other world-leading institutions.

Eva
Chemistry Teacher

Dual academic background with a B.Sc. in Chemistry from the University of British Columbia and an M.Ed. in TESOL from the University of Melbourne; Proficient in SAT, TOEFL, A-Level, and other international exam preparation; Students have successfully gained admission to Imperial College London, UCL, University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and other top institutions.

Tony
Biology Teacher

Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, GPA 4.0/4.0; 1.5 years of undergraduate TA experience and 2.5 years of one-on-one tutoring experience with near-native English proficiency; Served as a biology lab TA at UW-Madison, leading small group discussions, grading papers, and evaluating student lab reports; Participated in multiple science outreach activities and collaborated with local high schools to host biology-themed baking competitions.

Allison
Biology Teacher

M.Sc. in Biology from Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Extensive experience in A-Level Biology instruction with 70% of students achieving A/A* grades and 95% showing grade improvement; Students have successfully gained admission to Cambridge, Imperial College London, UCL, the University of Hong Kong, and other internationally renowned institutions.

Judy
Physics Teacher

M.Sc. in Condensed Matter Physics with a solid theoretical foundation and over 9 years of high school physics teaching experience; Coaches students for the British Physics Olympiad with extensive teaching experience and participation in international research projects; Research published in top-tier journals including SCIENCE and ADVANCED MATERIALS; Students have successfully gained admission to NYU, UCLA, UC Berkeley, Washington University in St. Louis, and other prestigious universities.

Humanities Department

Shawn
Economics Teacher

Undergraduate studies at Nanjing University of Finance and Economics and the University of Manitoba, Canada; Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Toronto; Former economic analyst for the Canadian federal government with government-level practical economics experience; Outstanding teaching results, guiding students to win all Gold awards at the NEC Economics Competition National Finals.

Henry
Information Technology Teacher

M.Sc. in Computer Science from Staffordshire University, UK; Over 20 years of IT industry experience with key roles at multiple renowned companies; Teaches IGCSE and A-Level Computer Science courses with students successfully admitted to Imperial College London and other top institutions; Coached students for the American Computer Science League (ACSL), with all coached students advancing through the finals to the All-Star Contest.

Max
Environmental Management & Academic Reading Teacher

B.Eng. in Environmental Engineering from Tsinghua University, M.Eng. in Environmental Engineering from Yale University, TOEFL score of 118; President of the Asian Student Interest Group in New Haven, Connecticut; Students have successfully gained admission to UC Berkeley, Yale University, NYU, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, and other institutions; Led students on environmental anthropology field research summer camps in ethnic minority regions of Yunnan.

Sam
Economics & Business Teacher

Holder of a UK Postgraduate Certificate in Education and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), with bachelor's and master's degrees; Years of teaching experience in London, helping students gain a deeper understanding of how the global economy operates.

University Counselor

Marilyn
English Teacher & University Counselor

Over 10 years of guidance experience. Students have successfully gained admission to UC Berkeley, Harvard, UCL, Imperial College London, Boston University, Northeastern University, New York University, University of Manchester, King's College London, University of Leeds, University of Hong Kong, and Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Lydia
University Counselor

Master of Education in HIED, University of British Columbia, Canada
Prior to TJGHCIS, Lydia has been working in the college counseling field for nearly 10 years in several prestigious international high schools in Beijing, helping over 500 students get offers from well-known universities worldwide.

Grade Directors

Ray
AS Grade Director
Vivian
IG Grade Director

Administrative Support

Lisa
Administrative Support
Jerry
Administrative Support

Brand & Communications

Zhang Xu
Brand & Communications
Liu Yanwen
Brand & Communications
Yan Niyou
Brand & Communications

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