Michele Marques
Master of Arts, with educational backgrounds in both China and Brazil, and over five years of international art teaching experience. Proficient in curriculum frameworks including IB DP, IB MYP, and BTEC. Specializes in digital art, abstract art, and art history instruction, emphasizing the cultivation of students’ creativity and critical thinking skills. Formerly served as an art curriculum developer and art director, possessing interdisciplinary curriculum design and instructional leadership capabilities. Students’ artworks have been exhibited multiple times in domestic and international exhibitions.
WITH STEIN ARNE
Graduated from the University of Hertfordshire, UK, with a degree in Art; studied and worked at NISS Art School in Norway. Over five years of experience teaching art at international schools, delivering curricula including A-Level, IB, and BTEC. Professional experience in fashion design, and has held art exhibitions and had video works included in portfolios in Norway and the UK. Skilled in guiding students’ portfolio development and organizing student art exhibitions, helping students gain admission to world-leading art institutions.
Ive He
Graduated from the Architecture program at Washington University in St. Louis, USA, with honors and named to the Dean’s List for three consecutive years. Ten years of professional experience as an architectural designer and art design educator; formerly served as an architectural designer at a renowned design institute and as a portfolio mentor for international art education study-abroad programs. Familiar with teaching and application guidance across architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, and interaction design; students have been admitted to top universities including UCL, UCLA, TU Delft, and RCA.
Teaching style: Emphasizes integrating knowledge with everyday life, stimulating students’ curiosity and creativity, and centers instruction on fostering students’ proactive development.
Luciano Li
Master of Vocal Opera Performance from the Conservatory of Music of Venice, Italy; over 10 years of international vocal teaching and stage performance experience; selected for José Carreras’ inaugural International Young Singers Program—the “Three Tenors” of the world; formerly served with ensembles such as the Veneto Philharmonic Choir in Italy; proficient in multilingual singing (Italian, English, German, French, etc.); expert in opera performance and vocal coaching; consistently active on the main European opera house and international music festival stages; starred in numerous classic operas and won over ten awards at international vocal competitions; demonstrated exceptional artistic expressiveness and cross-cultural musical communication ability since student days.
Teaching style: guiding thought processes, influencing cognitive attitudes, and cultivating correct direction.
Akiko Wang
Master of Music Education from the University of York, UK; supervised by renowned music education doctoral supervisor Professor Elizabeth Haddon and distinguished German pianist and professor at the Royal College of Music, London, Professor Jakob Fichert. Over five years of experience teaching music in international schools, including founding school music bands and youth choirs; served multiple times as an international teacher volunteer in Nepal, Africa, and other regions, dedicated to integrating high-quality international music education with Chinese-style music classroom instruction.
Citrus Qi
Master of Fashion Design from Istituto Marangoni, Italy; Bachelor of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages from Shanghai International Studies University. Over 5 years of teaching experience in A-Level Art & Design and Textiles courses. Formerly served as the Head of the Art Department’s Curriculum Research Team; skilled in portfolio guidance and creative teaching methodologies. Students under her instruction have been admitted to top-tier art institutions including the Royal College of Art (RCA), University of the Arts London (UAL), and Parsons School of Design, achieving outstanding academic progression outcomes.
Teaching Style: Excels at helping students discover art in everyday life.
Personal Creed: YOU ARE WHAT YOU WEAR.
Robert Moffatt
Master of Directing from the University of Alberta; Canadian director, playwright, actor, educator, and producer. Decades of experience as a playwright and director in theatre, along with extensive experience teaching drama and English at international schools, including A-Level and IB curricula. Has collaborated with several leading Canadian arts organizations and is the founding Artistic Executive Director of Sage Theatre, a Calgary Award-winning company. Specializes in integrating curriculum development with stage practice; has guided students to participate repeatedly in school-based and external drama performances and public speaking competitions, achieving notable teaching outcomes.
Xiaoye Yang
Dual Master’s degrees in Advertising Design and Ethnology from the University of Leeds; taught for many years at universities and international schools, serving as a graphic design instructor, homeroom teacher, and portfolio mentor; familiar with the A-Level art curriculum system. Works have won awards including the IAI International Tourism Award and the Golden Touch Commercial Innovation Award. Possesses diverse educational backgrounds in graphic design, advertising, and ethnology, along with extensive teaching and practical experience.