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Both the Chinese and Foreign Principals, and the leadership team of Sedbergh School are highly experienced in education and teaching management. Leading an excellent international faculty team, they provide students with a quality education that draws on the strengths of Chinese and foreign education systems.
In such an environment where Chinese and Western teachers complement each other, students will develop an ardent love for Chinese culture, and perceive the charm of diverse cultures and gain a broad international perspective.
Stuart Hunter
Head of US
Senior international school leader
Nearly 20 years of experience in mathematics teaching and school management (IGCSE and A Level)
Outstanding teaching results, including the Pearson Best in the World score of 200/200 in IGCSE mathematics
Holds the UK NPQSL Senior Leadership Qualification and won the BSA Interational School of the Year award in 2022.
Nataliya Svyrydenko
English Teacher & Housemaster
Served as English Teacher (Grade 8 English Coordinator), Housemistress, and Grade 8 Pastoral Lead
Native Russian/Ukrainian; fluent in English (C2), Chinese (HSK5), and Bulgarian (B2); former simultaneous interpreter at CCTV
Experienced in IB, IEYC, ESL, Critical Reading, and Literature; has taught at multiple international schools in Beijing
Holds TEFL/TESOL/TEYL certifications; BA in English Language & Literature from Kyiv Slavonic University
Kim Monroe
English Teacher & Housemaster
IDP-Certified IELTS Examiner
Dual BSc in Applied Sports Science & Business Management from Loughborough University; PGCEi from University of Cumbria; certified in CELTA, TYLEC, and Duke of Edinburgh Level 2 Instruction
Served as Assistant Operations Manager at Churchill House, overseeing 4 international summer school centres across southern England serving 5,000+ students aged 8–18 worldwide
Exams Officer
Administrative Manager / Exam Officer
Master of Translation - Fujian Normal University
National Teaching Qualification in High School English Subject
7 years of international school experience
Responsible for Cambridge and Edexcel examination administration
Experienced in academic affairs and school operations management
Chelsea Lin
Parents Communications Officer
University of Hong Kong - Fudan University - Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Toronto - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economics and International Development Studies (Double Major)
TESOL International Teacher Certification
HSK Level 6, HSKK Advanced Level
Oxford Teachers' Academy (OTA) Senior Teacher
Over 8 years of professional experience in International Trade and Marketing
Qin Luo
Director of College Counselling
Master of Education, Arizona State University (USA)
Has overseen college counseling at SSF since its first cohort, boasting 11 years of professional experience in university admissions guidance
Previously worked at the International Curriculum Program of Beijing No.4 High School and The High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China (RDFZ) Branch School
Personally visited over 100 overseas universities across 6 countries
Member of China College Counseling Research Center; Member of International Association for College Admission Counseling (International ACAC)
Judge for Hurun Top 100 International Schools in China; Judge for Yixiao International Education Annual Award
US News & World Report Certified College Counselor
Has helped students gain admission to top-tier institutions in more than 10 countries worldwide, including: Stanford University, Brown University, University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, University College London (UCL), The University of Hong Kong (HKU), University of Toronto, The University of Sydney, etc
Pan Pan
Associate Director of College Counselling
Florida Atlantic University–Master of Accountancy (MAcc)
Sichuan Academy of Social Sciences–Master of Arts (MA) in Journalism
Member, International Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC)
Member, China Center for College Admission Counseling (CCCAC)
ICAD Certified Career Advisor
Former Staff Auditor, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (United States)
Extensive experience in college counselling for AP and A-Level programs within public school international divisions in China
Achieved 100% placement rate for students, gaining admission to prestigious universities worldwide, including:University of California, Los Angeles , Carnegie Mellon University, New York University ,Imperial College London , London School of Economics and Political Science ,University College London ,University of Hong Kong ,University of Toronto
Jessie Chen
Head of English
La Trobe University–Bachelor of Commerce
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (iPGCE),Buckingham University, UK
Holds an Australian Professional Teaching Certificate,as well as TKT、TEFL/TESOL and French Pastry Level 3 certificates
Previously served as a business trainer and admissions officer at an Australian university, familiar with university applications
Has extensive teaching experience in IGCSE, IELTS, and TOEFL
Worked for the Melbourne F1 Grand Prix
Mandy Martin
English Teacher
University of the Free State-Bachelor of English Education
University of Pretoria - Honours degree in Educational Management, Law and Policy
With nearly nine years of teaching experience, now in third year of teaching in China.BSA Level 1. Residential Tutor English Teacher
Tracy Lin
English Teacher
Dalian University of Foreign Language-Bachelor of English (Advanced translation)
Senior School English teaching qualification certificate; TEM 8 Certificate(Excellency)
Over 3 years of English teaching experience
2-year experience of assistant to Junior School, responsible for all the translation work
