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Introduction of the Campus

Wellington College is located in the Hongqiao district of Tianjin and is one of the most striking and well-resourced school campuses in China. We have state-of-the-art Design and Technology rooms, Music rooms and Science laboratories. All courses will be taught by either highly professional Wellington (Foreign and Local) staff or existing high-valued vendors. This year we will offer many specialist courses, such as SCUBA Diving, a cooking workshop, ballroom Latino Dance, Lego education as well as a full range of sports and art activities. Teachers and coaches are drawn from among the Wellington staff in Tianjin and Shanghai and the UK, your child can be assured of the highest quality of instruction, care, and support throughout the course of the programme.

Science · Term II

Agnes Martin

Agnes is from London, she has taught at Wellington College in Berkshire for the last three years, having completed my integrated master's degree in physics at the University of Warwick and graduating with a First in 2021. where she went to James Allen's Girls' School and was an avid netball player as well as a viola player in the school's symphony orchestra which she continued at university. She has been a tutor in the Stanley since arriving at Wellington in 2021 and has tutored the middle school, which has been very fulfilling. During her  at Wellington, she has taught from 3rd form to the Upper Sixth (ages 13-18), as well as doing a placement at a local primary school and working with Year 6 (ages 10-11), and a placement at a local comprehensive school and teaching Year 7 to Year 13 (ages 11-18).

Young Entrepreneurs · Term I & II

Lisa Wang

Lisa worked in the Admissions Office at WCIT since 2013, before moving to Canada to complete her master’s degree in Business Administration. While studying she was also working as the Grad Programs Manager in the School of Economics, The University of British Columbia. She rejoined the Wellington family in 2020. She’s now a Bilingual Economics and Business Teacher; meanwhile, she is a Y8 tutor at Orange House, her overseas working and studying experience as an international citizen gives her a deep understanding of the pupils’ needs, and awareness of the best ways to support them; Lisa also serves as the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead in child protection and safeguarding team.

Etiquette/PE · Term I

David Selwood

David was born in Sheffield, England and lived there for most of his life. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Nottingham University that qualifies him to teach children from years 3 to 11. He has worked as a teacher in the US and the Caribbean. Throughout his career, he has been a Key Stage One Leader, Deputy Head and Head of School. David truly believes that his calling is to be a teacher and is devoted to making sure all of his pupils succeed. He enjoys being in the company of children because they surprise you every day with their ideas, endless energy, boundless happiness and talents.

Science · Term I

Mike Yuan

Mike has been a teacher of physics at Wellington College in the UK since 2018. He is looking forward to the summer camp at Tianjin Wellington again. Having come from a science background having studied physics at Oxford University to a master’s level, Mike hopes to bring his knowledge to Tianjin. 

Mike used his previous experience when helping with several summer camps in the UK and a Summer Immersion Programme in Sichuan to tailor-make our Science Summer Camp curriculum. 

Lego/ Computer science · Term II

Myles Bebbington 

Myles is a computing teacher from the South-East of England. He started building his own computer at the age of ten and since then, has loved working with technology. He's been working for Wellington College for 3 years now. During his time there, he organized the first  Lego League tournament, and so he is keen to ensure Wellington pupils are best equipped for the next tournament! Last year Myles’ Lego course in the Nantong Hiba’s Summer Camp, was one of the highest valued in the camp.

Swimming · Term I &II

Liz Wei

Liz is Chinese and has had two years of experience teaching Mandarin in a local Chinese school. Liz has also worked for four years at an international school in Qatar, as a Physical Education (PE) teacher, and another six years as a PE and swim instructor at the Tianjin Rego International School. With more than ten years’ experience in international education, she will be a valuable asset here at Wellington, with her knowledge of the English National Curriculum and IB PYP and MYP programmes. Liz Wei has already been with Wellington for many years. In this period, she has proven to be an inspiring and highly skilled PE and swimming instructor.

DT / Coding · Term I

Meghan Jones

Meghan studied for a Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering, at Coleg y Cymoedd in South Wales, with a focus on Engineering design and the design aspects behind aerospace. She then went on to graduate from Cardiff School of Art and Design (Cardiff Metropolitan University) with a Bachelor of Science in Product Design where she focused on designing for manufacture. Meghan then completed her PGCE with QTS at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Her passion when teaching is to provide equal learning opportunities for all learners through the provision of knowledge and skills needed to develop strong design ideas.

IPC English · Term I

Zelda Ryan

Zelda began her teaching career in South Africa where she received her undergraduate degree and teaching diploma from the University of Cape Town. She qualified as a senior English teacher School Counsellor and Careers Guidance Officer. Subsequently, she taught senior primary Mathematics and General Science. Before coming to Tianjin, she spent ten years involved in Early Years Education in the Middle East, where she ended her stint there as a Kindergarten Head of Faculty. Her teaching career has roughly spanned the entire school-going age band and this has given her a good understanding of the possible achievements and challenges for both students and teachers across this spectrum.