English Faculty
English
Mike Dawick
Head of Faculty-Modern Languages, Teacher of English
Diploma in Teaching from Auckland College of Education
Master of Arts in English (First Class Honours) from University of Auckland
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults from Auckland Technical Institute
Bachelor of Arts (English Major) from University of Auckland
Mr.Dawick has been working as an English teacher for twenty years. He has been a former Assistant Principal in ACG English School.
Aaron Owen
Head of Subject-A Level Literature, Teacher of English
PGCE in Secondary English of Manchester Metropolitan University
BA (Honours) in English Literature of University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Mr. Owen once served in Japan as language consultant and in China as English teacher more than ten years.
Jack Smith
Head of Subject-G Level Literature, Teacher of English
Master of Arts (First Class Honors) in English Literature and History, University of Glasgow
Postgraduate Diploma in Secondary Education (English), University of Glasgow
Jack is an English teacher with two years of experience from Scotland, United Kingdom.
Jean Calvin
Head of Subject-GL English Language, Teacher of English
Postgraduate Certificate in Education, Keele University
B.A., Staffordshire University
Kaisar Marogi
Teacher of English
Bachelor of Education of University of Windsor
Bachelor of Art in English Language and Literature of University of Windsor
Ontario College of Teaching Certification
Mr. Kaisar has three years of teaching experience. He taught English in United Arab Emirates and China.
Sunday Liu
Teacher of English
TELF Certificate
B.A Professional English of University of Idaho, US MSc
Language Education of University of Edinburgh, UK
Sunday taught Math and English at the Moscow High School and the University of Idaho.
Zoe Chen
Teacher of English
Postgraduate Certificate in Education of University of Nottingham
Bachelor of Arts (English Major) of Fuzhou University. Zoe joined SCIE in 2008.
Daniel Moss
Teacher of English
PGCE in Media & English; University of London, Goldsmiths
BA’s in Ancient History and Media Production from the University of Wales/Trinity St. David’s
IBDP Certified in English A and B
Coming from Leeds in the UK, Mr Daniel Moss has taught in numerous schools in China and London over the past eleven years teaching; GCSE English, Film & Media, as well as both English A (Language & Literature) and English B in the International Baccalaureate Program.
Katie McGinty
Teacher of English
BA in English, University of Sheffield
Mrs McGinty has been teaching English Literature and Language for the past 5 years in both the UK and Malaysia with her husband. She has experience as a KS3 Coordinator, and has taught pupils aged 11-18.
Yusri vdSchyff
Teacher of English
BA English Language and Literature and Arabic Language and Literature, University of Cape Town
PGCE Further Education, University of Cape Town
BEd (Hons), University of Cape Town
Yusri is from South Africa and has been teaching abroad for over 5 years now. He has enjoyed working with students of all ages in China and Thailand and can speak English, Afrikaans, Arabic and a little bit of French.
Daniel Newsham
Teacher of English
BEng (Hons), Architectural Environment Engineering, University of Nottingham
Joined SCIE in 2006.He has nearly 20 years experience in the field of English teaching.
Kelly Cross
Teacher of English
BA(Hons) in English Literature – The university of Leeds
PGCE- The University of Leeds
Kelly has been teaching in the UK for the previous eight years. She has experience as
an English Lead Teacher and was the Assistant Head of Faculty (English) in her
previous school. She has taught both A level Language and Literature and was a
credited examiner for the English examining board AQA (GCSE). She has attended
several professional development courses and is currently studying for her MA
in Education and Leadership to further develop her pedagogical and leadership
skills.
Robert Harwood
Teacher of English
PGCE English, Leeds Metropolitan University
BA (HONS) Primary Education, Manchester Metropolitan University
Mr Robert Harwood has 8 years teaching experience in the UK.
He has taught at English high schools and in an adult education setting.
Rebecca Bohn
Teacher of English
Masters of Art in Comparative Literature (Summa Cum Laude), Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts in Modern Foreign Languages with teacher certification (Magna Cum Laude), Lee University
Rebecca has taught English, German, Spanish, and Humanities for more than 16 years in the United States and China. Rebecca encourages students to think and write critically and develop an appreciation for international literature.
Anthony Mccue
Teacher of English
Master of Education (MA) in Education, University of Nottingham
PGCE, University of Nottingham
BSc Computing and Psychology, University of Huddersfield
Originally from the UK, Anthony has taught English language and literature for over 15 years in South East Asia.
Justin Hughes
Teacher of English
BA in English literature and creative writing from Marlboro College in the USA.
Teacher Licensure from Washington, DC.
Mr Hughes has eight years of experience teaching Cambridge curriculum in Southeast Asia.
Edward Hobbs
Teacher of English
PGCE in Secondary English, Brunel University London
BA Hons in Philosophy, Politics and Ethics
3 years of teaching experience at various schools in the UK, focusing on English Literature and Language.
Louise Coleman
Teacher of English
BA (Hons) in English Literature, Victoria University of Wellington.
PGCE, Victoria University of Wellington.
Louise has taught English Literature and Language for more than eleven years in a variety of international schools in UK, New Zealand, Russia and China, including as Head of Faculty in her previous school.
Oliver O’Mahony
Teacher of English
BSc. (Economics & Finance), University College Dublin
PGCE (Merit), Liverpool John Moore’s University
DipTESOL, Trinity College London
Oliver has been working full-time in education as a teacher, teacher trainer, and academic manager since 2007. He has lived and worked in Ireland, France, Japan, and China. He has lived in Shenzhen, China since 2010. He has coached multiple Regional and National Winners in NSDA Speech competitions.
Nicole Homer
Teacher of English
University of Stirling – BA English and Religious Studies
Queen’s University Belfast – MA Renaissance Literature
University of Birmingham – MA Teaching Studies
UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
University of Birmingham – Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
Before joining SCIE in 2025, Nicole Homer has taught English for over 10 years across the UK, the Bahamas, and China, including 2 years in leadership roles (Head of House, Student Council TLR), where she was responsible for student mentorship, pastoral care, and extracurricular leadership.
James Worth
Teacher of English
University of Reading – BA in Philosophy and English Literature
Keele University – MA in Victorian Studies
University of Derby – Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
James Worth brings nearly two decades of specialized iGCSE and A-Level English teaching experience from higher education institutions, international schools in Thailand, and UK secondary schools. He started his teaching journey in China by joining SCIE in 2025.
Simon Ainsley
Teacher of English
Swansea University – BA in American Studies
University of Bath – Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
Before joining SCIE, Simon Ainsley accumulated over two decades of English teaching experience across international schools in the UK, Canada, UAE, Peru, and China. He worked as Head of English and Head of Humanities. His instructional expertise spans IGCSE/A-Level/AP English curricula, with additional experience delivering KS3 History and Geography.
Lillie Bamford
Teacher of English
Bath Spa University – BA in English Literature and Music
University of Portsmouth – PGCE in English
Lillie Bamford has a dual background in English Literature and Music, she skillfully integrates literary appreciation and musical elements into English teaching. During her teaching tenure in the UK, she also conducted vocal training for school choirs and pioneered innovative ukulele enrichment programs. She aims to foster innovative learning experiences for students at SCIE.
Chloe Sutton
Teacher of English
Newcastle University – BA in English Literature
Durham University – Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Having taught English in British secondary schools prior to the teaching at SCIE in 2025, Chloe Sutton translates her profound literary enthusiasm into dynamic classroom practice.
Charley Troy
Teacher of English
Durham University MA in Socio-Cultural Anthropology
Queen’s University Belfast BA in Social Anthropology
York University PGCE in Secondary English
Ms Troy is a qualified English teacher with international experience and a strong track record in literacy leadership. During her tenure in the UK, she led whole-school reading and literacy programmes, delivered CPD, and mentored early career teachers. She brings a global perspective from teaching in China and leading international collaborations. She aims to empower learners through curiosity, consistency, and high expectations.
James Clee
Teacher of English
The Manchester Metropolitan University, Bachelor of Arts in English
The Manchester Metropolitan University, Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
James has over 15 years’ teaching experience in high schools and universities, both in the UK and internationally. His role is to create a student-centered environment where students take ownership of their learning through inquiry, collaboration, and reflective practice. He has high expectations for himself and his students and aims to help everyone reach their highest potential. Ultimately, his goal is to help and encourage young people to be confident, curious, and compassionate thinkers who can thrive beyond the classroom.
Kerry Tang
ECT of English
University of Oxford, St Edmund Hall
– BA in English Language and Literature
Kerry holds a degree in English from the
University of Oxford and was awarded ‘Top in China’ by CAIE for A-Level English
Literature for two consecutive years. She possesses extensive expertise in
humanities education and academic writing, having significant experiences in
tutoring A-Level English. She has a track record of coaching students to secure
admissions to top universities including OxBridge, G5, and U.S. top 20.
