Yan Wang
Mandarin Studies
Bachelors Degree in English Language and Literature
Shandong University
Bachelors Degree in Education
Shandong University
Masters Degree in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language
Shandong University
Nihao, my name is Yan Wang and I am the MS & HS school Mandarin teacher. I´m from Jining, China, a famous historical and cultural city, and the hometown of Confucius. I have been living and teaching in Bangkok since 2011, and started to work at Berkeley in the year 2016. Before moving to Berkeley International School, I taught Mandarin at Eastern Asia University for three years and at Kasetsart University for two years. I wanted to be a teacher because it´s a lot of fun interacting with the students, learning with them, and open a new perspective on the world around them by learning a new language and culture.
Hongyan Xie
Mandarin Studies
M.A. Teaching Chinese as an International Language
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
B. A. Chinese Language and Literature
Hainan Normal University, China
Hi I am Hongyan Xie from China. I obtained my master´s degree in Teaching Chinese as an International Language from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore and am familiar with IBDP Curriculum and Common Core.
I find great satisfaction in being a teacher because it allows me to share not only knowledge, but also values and interests with my students and colleagues both inside and outside the classroom. I particularly appreciate how school can foster a sense of community that brings everyone together. In addition to being a certified Mandarin teacher, I am also a qualified rock-climbing instructor. Furthermore, I have led various extracurricular clubs, including a school garden club aimed at promoting a sustainable and environmentally-friendly campus, as well as a yoga club focused on enhancing physical and mental wellbeing. Outside of work, I am passionate about spending time in nature and engaging in different kinds of activities.
Tanchanok Kaewkijja (Niff)
Thai Studies
Bachelor of Education (major:Thai and French)
Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Co-Master Degree Program student
Chambre de Commerce et d´Industrie de Paris, France
Master of Arts (French for the business World)
Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Sawasdee kha! Hello! Bonjour! I am Ms. Niff. I graduated from the Faculty of Education, majoring in teaching Thai and French to secondary students.
I worked at an international school for 4 years where I taught Thai to both Thai Native and Non Native students.
I had a chance to teach Thai language and culture to exchange students in my previous school for many years too.
In order to improve my teaching skills, I completed a Training course for Instructors of Thai to Foreigners at the Faculty of Liberal Arts, Mahidol University.
I know that Thai language is quite hard, however I will try my best to make Thai class fun!
Krittika Rupraman (Pui Fai)
Thai Studies
Bachelor of Education in Secondary Education
Majoring in Thai language teaching
Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Hello! My name is Pui Fai. This year is my 2nd year at Berkeley. I have had a two-year experience teaching Thai language to Thai secondary students in a British international school and have spent two years and a half abroad in Japan conducting Thai classes for international university students.
Missing spicy food and the international school atmosphere brought me to Berkeley!
I love the diversity in the classroom where students can share ideas and learn things together with respect. The classroom where full of fun and activities waiting for my students.
When I´m not teaching, I enjoy aerial dance, scuba diving and surfing. I am looking forward to meeting you all this school year. Be ready and let´s enjoy learning Thai together!
Papawee Setthananon (Best)
Thai Studies
Bachelor of Elementary Education
Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
Hello! Sawasdee ka! My name is Papawee Setthananon or you can call me “Best”. I was a trainee teacher at Srinakharinwirot University Demonstration Elementary school and Samsennok Institute a year before I graduated. I worked at Maepra fatima School for 4 years where I taught Thai to both Thai Native and Non Native students. I had a chance to take exchanges students to Singapore camps too. Berkeley is my second place of work. I´m really excited and proud to be a part of Berkeley.
The Thai language is hard to learn, I will try my best to create my class enjoyable and safe for all of my students to reach their full potential and have fun in my class. Learning is a lifelong journey. We are the Berkeley Lions! Hear us roar!
Thayika Wathin (Dao)
Thai Studies
Bachelor of Elementary Education
Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Sawasdee ka :) I´m Ms. Thayika. I graduated from the Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University. Before moving to Berkeley, I was a trainee teacher at Chulalongkorn University Demonstration Elementary school and Mater Dei Institute a year before graduating. So Berkeley is my first place of work and this year is going to be my fifth year as a Thai teacher here. I´m really proud to be a part of Berkeley. I do love teaching students and always try to create a classroom environment that suits for learning Thai language and cultures. Although the Thai language is hard to learn, I will try my best to let all of my students reach their full potential and have fun in my class. We are Berkeley Lions! Hear us roar!
Metavadee Duangkaew (Kate)
Thai Studies
Bachelor of Education (Art Education)
Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Hello! Sawasdee ka! My name is Metavadee Duangkaew or you can call me “Kate”. I´m pleased to be part of the Berkeley team as a Thai Teacher for Kindergarten. I graduated from the Education Faculty of Chulalongkorn University. Berkeley International School is my first place in Thailand that I choose to start my work life, but here is not my first year of teaching experience. Before I start my job here, I was and a trainee teacher at Chulalongkorn University Demonstration Elementary school and Triam Udom Suksa School a year before graduated. After that, I was an instructor at the Heavenly Children´s Adventure Center in California, United States. Until now I have teaching experience 4 years already and most of my teaching experience has been with children ages 3-10 years old. I will try to do my best to create my class enjoyable and safe for all of my students to reach their full potential. Teaching students is not only my job, it´s my PASSION. Their smiles are my HAPPINESS. We are Berkeley Lions! Hear us roar!
