Lina Luo
London
Summary
I am a QTS certified and experienced Mandarin Language Teacher. I have five years experience of working in UK primary and secondary schools, in both the state and independent sectors. I have taught Mandarin GCSE, IGCSE, A-level, IB and HSK. I am a dedicated professional focussed on innovative teaching methods and creating an immersive and friendly learning environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Mandarin Teacher
Latymer Prep School
London
2025.10 - Current
- Delivered Mandarin lessons for years 3 to 6, using Chinese picture books, games and role-play to support different learning styles.
- Helped students to create their own Chinese booklets to track their progress, and to improve their writing skills and creativity.
- Established and led a Chinese culture club to promote language development through reading and interactive activities.
Mandarin Tutor
UK Study Centre
London
2025.09 - Current
- Provided intensive 1:1 Mandarin support to children aged 4–11 for a variety of exams, including Cambridge IGCSE.
Mandarin Language Assistant
Latymer Upper School
London
2024.08 - 2026.04
- Providing one-to-one tutoring sessions for bilingual students in Years 8 and 9, with all students achieving a grade of 9 and all continuing students achieving A* grade at A-Level.
- Served as a GCSE and A-Level Mandarin Speaking examiner for AQA and Edexcel exam boards.
Mandarin Teacher
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
Dartford
2024.01 - 2024.07
- Planned and delivered Mandarin lessons for Years 7–13, including GCSE (AQA) and HSK, and served as form tutor for Year 10.
Mandarin Teacher
Kingsford Community School
London
2023.10 - 2023.12
- Delivered Mandarin lessons as part of the Mandarin Excellence Programme for Years 7,8 and 10.
Mandarin Teaching Assistant
Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Torquay
2021.12 - 2023.07
- Planned and delivered Mandarin lessons for GCSE and IB students
Education
Master of Arts - PGCE Mandarin
Goldsmiths, University of London
London, ENG 2023.06 - 2024.06
Master of Arts - Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
Jiangsu University
Zhenjiang, China 2020.09 - 2023.06
Bachelor of Arts - History Teaching
China West Normal University
Nanchong, China 2016.09 - 2020.07
Bachelor of Arts - English Teaching
China West Normal University
Nanchong / China 2017.09 - 2019.07
Skills
- Tailored Lesson Planning - based on individual student learning styles and areas of interest
- Curriculum Organisation and Design - using a variety of conventional and non-conventional sources, from Chinese textbooks, to UK university-level material, to Kahoot
- Behaviour Management - extensive experience of managing and motivating challenging students, and encouraging further study
- Continuous Professional Development - involved in the annual UCL Mandarin conference and workshops for the past 4 years, and Curriculum Resources Building program at Latymer Upper School
Timeline
Mandarin Teacher
Latymer Prep School
2025.10 - Current
Mandarin Tutor
UK Study Centre
2025.09 - Current
Mandarin Language Assistant
Latymer Upper School
2024.08 - 2026.04
Mandarin Teacher
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
2024.01 - 2024.07
Mandarin Teacher
Kingsford Community School
2023.10 - 2023.12
Master of Arts - PGCE Mandarin
Goldsmiths, University of London
2023.06 - 2024.06
Mandarin Teaching Assistant
Torquay Boys' Grammar School
2021.12 - 2023.07
Master of Arts - Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
Jiangsu University
2020.09 - 2023.06
Bachelor of Arts - English Teaching
China West Normal University
2017.09 - 2019.07
Bachelor of Arts - History Teaching
China West Normal University
2016.09 - 2020.07