Sophie has a Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Language and Literature and a Masters of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL). She enjoys working within an international school setting, as it offers examples of excellent practice (which she strives to include in her work) and opportunities for professional development.
Sophie is always willing to learn new skills to enhance her abilities, and has attended many conferences on the development of Mandarin on behalf of BISS. She loves being a Mandarin teacher at BISS Puxi and enjoys building happy, positive and friendly relationships with the children she works with.
In her free time, Sophie enjoys calligraphy and Chinese cooking. She is also interested in reading and watching movies. Furthermore, she finds pleasure in travelling and exploring other cultures.