Staff

Ms. Gin Ju

Head of School, Preschool & Chinese Principal

鄧老師

Ms. Stephanie Tien

After School Program Director, English Principal

田老師

Joined CREC: June 2019

Background

• UC Berkeley – B.S. Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

• San José State – Teaching Credential (Multiple Subject & Foundational Math)

• 10+ years teaching in public & private schools

• Former middle school math teacher at The King’s Academy

Mr. Paien Brian Chen

Office Manager

Brian老師

Joined CREC: August 2023

Background

• UC Davis – Genetics/Genomics and Education

Ms. Andrea Jen

Community and Operations Manager

Andrea老師

Joined CREC: August 2025

Background

• Hospitality Management Diploma, Event Planning 

• Taught 1st Grade for 4 years before joining CREC

Ms. Yong Shen

Chinese Teacher, Prospect On-Site Director

中文沈老师

Joined CREC: September 2018

Background

• Nanjing University – B.S. Electronic Engineering

• Certified in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language

• Worked in electronics in China

• Certified Senior Chinese Language Teacher

• 5+ years teaching Chinese in U.S. afterschool programs

Teaching Philosophy

• I love working with children and believe that patience and joy are key to meaningful learning.

Ms. Cindy Xu

Chinese Teacher

中文徐老师

Joined CREC: December 2016

Background

• Taught middle school in Beijing after earning my bachelor's degree.

• Over 10 years of experience teaching Chinese in U.S. afterschool programs.

Teaching Philosophy

• Focus on student participation and interpersonal interaction.

• Communicate regularly to support individual progress.

• Adapt lessons to each student’s needs while building confidence.

• Balance strict teaching with a joyful, positive learning environment.

Ms. Julia Qiu

Chinese Teacher

中文邱老师

Joined CREC: August 2025

Background

• Ph.D. in Economics, University of Virginia – Charlottesville, VA

• Bachelor’s in Economics, Minor in Math, Rutgers University – New Brunswick, NJ

• Tutored at a Learning Center in China

Teaching Philosophy

• I believe in engaging students with interesting topics that inspire them to love learning Chinese.

• Rather than focusing only on memorization or repetition, I aim to make the class lively and interactive.

Ms. Peiyi Wang

Math Teacher

数学王老师

Joined CREC: September 2024

Background

• Bachelor’s Degree, Guangzhou Foreign Languages University (now Guangdong University of Foreign Studies)

• Engaged in international trade in China

Teaching Philosophy

• The journey of learning is long, and fostering a child’s interest in study is essential

• Every child has their own strengths, and what I can do is encourage, encourage, and encourage again

Mr. Paien Brian Chen

English Teacher

英文Brian老師

Joined CREC: August 2023

Background

• UC Davis – Genetics/Genomics and Education

Teaching Philosophy

• Balance disciplined with play for effective learning

• Encourage applying knowledge to real-world problems

• Foster critical and abstract thinking

• Value transparency, compassion, and collaboration

Ms. Julianne Zhao

Chinese Teacher

中文赵老师

Joined CREC: 2018

Background

• Graduated in 1997 from Shenyang Art Normal School, Liaoning

• Taught in elementary schools in China from 1997 to 2014

• Since 2020, has been teaching at W of G Chinese School

• Completed 12 units in Child Development at De Anza College

Teaching Philosophy

• In teaching, I focus on developing children’s listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Ms. Anna Wu

Chinese Teacher

中文吴老师

Joined CREC: March 2025

Background

• Nankai University-  M.S. Accounting

• 19 years teaching experience in Shanghai university of international business and economics(SUIBE)

• CICPA and ACCA program manager in accounting school in (SUIBE)

Teaching Philosophy

• Every student is unique, and my responsibility is to help each student maintain their enthusiasm for learning.

• My students are also my teachers and they have taught me a lot.

Ms. Stephanie Tien

English and Math Teacher

英文數學田老師

Joined CREC: June 2019

Background

• UC Berkeley – B.S. Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

• San José State – Teaching Credential (Multiple Subject & Foundational Math)

• 10+ years teaching in public & private schools

• Former middle school math teacher at The King’s Academy

Teaching Philosophy

• I focus on number flexibility, critical thinking, and a growth mindset.

Ms. Jia-Jing Wu

Chinese Teacher

中文吳老師

Joined CREC: 2024

Background

• Gained extensive hands-on experience teaching Chinese while supporting her own children’s language learning.

• Developed an effective character recognition method tailored for preschool-aged children.

Teaching Philosophy

• Warm and patient teaching style.

• Uses fun, real-life examples to help 4–6-year-olds learn large sets of Chinese characters with ease.

• Believes that sparking interest and long-term memory is more valuable than simply writing practice.

• Aims to create a relaxed, joyful environment where children fall in love with learning Chinese.

Ms. Allison Shan

English and Math Teacher

英文數學Allison老師

Joined CREC: February 2018

Background:

• University of California, Santa Cruz (B.A. in psychology)

• Montessori Teacher Education Center  - AMS 3-6 early childhood education credential

• 10+ years of Montessori early childhood education teaching

Teaching Philosophy

• Inspired by the Montessori philosophy, I firmly believe in instilling the flame within children to guide them towards developing their full potential in a prepared environment.

Ms. Annie Chen

Chinese Teacher

中文陳老師

Joined CREC: August 2023

Background

• Ph.D. in Economics, University of Utah 

• Studied Music at University of Hartford and SUNY Buffalo

Teaching Philosophy

• I use clear explanations and humor to engage students in learning Chinese. 

• I also encourage personal responsibility and student leadership in the classroom.

Ms. Pearl Liang

Math Teacher

數學梁老師

Joined CREC: January 2025

Background

• San Francisco State – M.A. Speech Communication

• Fu-Jen University – B.A. Mass Communications.

• Was a full-time Journalist and Website Developer many years. Still a freelance Website Developer currently.

• Taught elementary and middle school competition math since 2023.

Teaching Philosophy

• I encourage students to think independently by giving hints rather than answers.

Ms. Gin Ju

Chinese Teacher

中文鄧老師

Ms. Andrea Jen

English Teacher

英文Andrea老師

Joined CREC: August 2025

Background

• Hospitality Management Diploma, Event Planning 

• Taught 1st Grade for 4 years before joining CREC

Teaching Philosophy

• Creating a positive and empowering environment for my students within our classroom to drive their individual confidence and curiosity within our learnings together.

Ms. Leeanne Chang

Art Teacher

畫圖張老師

Background

• Graduated from the Fine Arts Department of Taiwan Cultural University, took courses at De Anza College

• Served as an elementary school art teacher for 10 years in Taipei, and a senior art teacher for 4 years in painting

• Room instructor for 6 years, with more than 27 years of teaching experience in children's painting

• 台灣文化大學美術系畢業De Anza College 修課

• 在台北曾任職小學美術老師10年, 高工美術老師4年, 畫

• 室指導老師6年,兒童畫教學經驗超過27年
  
  

Teaching Philosophy

• Focus on modeling practice guidance and creative expression for younger students

• Introduce sketch/watercolor/design to older students 

• Focus on the ability of three-dimensional color expression

• 對年紀小的学生注重造型的練習引導及創意的表達

• 對年紀較大的学生介紹素描/水彩/設計方面

• 注重立體色彩表達的能力