ABOUT TEAM

Confucius Institute at the University of Bahrain team

INSTITUTE PROFILE · OCTOBER 2026

Our teaching community

As of 30 September 2026, the Institute had 16 teachers, excluding Chinese Director Prof. Zhou Jian: nine government-sponsored teachers (including two Shanghai University staff), five volunteer teachers and two local teachers.

Explore profiles and stories from our current and former educators below. Individual biographies retain their original information.

师者 · 同行

Meet our educators

Zhou jian（周建）

Zhou is currently the Chinese Director of Confucius Institute at University of Bahrain (CIUOB) and a professor and doctoral supervisor at the School of Management, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China.

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公派汉语教师

Liu Miaomiao（刘苗苗）

Chinese language educator with teaching experience in Thailand, Madagascar, and online classrooms. Her students achieved Chinese Bridge competition awards in 2023 and 2024.

Professional profile

Education

Master’s degree in International Chinese Language Education, Shaanxi University of Technology; bachelor’s degree, Anyang Normal University.

Teaching experience

Chinese teaching in Thailand (2019–2020), Madagascar (2022–2025), and online courses (2021–2025).

Qualifications & interests

International Chinese Teacher Certificate; Mandarin Level 2A. Interests include paper cutting, Chinese cuisine, and fitness.

Original résumé · PDF

公派汉语教师

Lyu Xiaoping（吕晓萍）

Chinese language educator with experience at Confucius Institutes in the Philippines and Egypt, including university teaching, teacher training, and Chinese Bridge competition guidance.

Professional profile

Education

Master’s degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages, Lanzhou University; bachelor’s degree, Hengshui University.

Teaching experience

Angeles University Foundation Confucius Institute, Philippines (2019–2020); Luxor University Confucius Classroom, Egypt (2022–2024).

Qualifications & interests

International Chinese Teacher Certificate; Mandarin Level 2A; CET-6. Interests include singing, Peking Opera, and travel.

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Original résumé · PDF

公派汉语教师

Yao Huakui（姚华葵）

Chinese language educator whose work combines classroom teaching, cultural activities, and digital learning materials. Her experience in Cambodia includes teaching school-age learners and adults.

Professional profile

Education

Master’s studies in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages, Beijing Language and Culture University (2021–2025); bachelor’s degree, Hubei Normal University.

Teaching experience

Chinese teacher at the Confucius Institute of the Royal Academy of Cambodia (2022–2024), teaching more than 150 learners and supporting cultural activities.

Qualifications & interests

International Chinese Teacher Certificate; Mandarin Level 2A. Cultural interests include Sichuan Opera face changing, paper cutting, and cross-cultural event hosting.

Photo collection

Original résumé · PDF

公派汉语教师

Hai Ping（海平）

Language instructor and Chinese–Arabic translator with experience in university teaching, curriculum development, and student competition mentoring.

Professional profile

Education

Master’s degree in Arabic Translation, Beijing Language and Culture University; bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies, Al al-Bayt University, Jordan.

Teaching experience

Arabic language instructor at Northwest Minzu University since 2008; Chinese–Arabic translation experience in Jordan (2007–2008).

Qualifications & interests

International Chinese Teacher Certificate (2024); university teacher qualification. Teaching competition award and guidance of Arabic-language competition students.

Photo collection

Original résumé · PDF

公派汉语教师

Chen Qi（陈琪）

Chinese language educator with overseas teaching experience in Azerbaijan. Her teaching connects language learning with calligraphy, dance, and hulusi cultural activities.

Professional profile

Education

Master’s degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages, University of International Business and Economics; bachelor’s degree, North China University of Science and Technology.

Teaching experience

Volunteer Chinese teacher at Baku State University Confucius Institute (2022–2024), with more than 840 classroom hours; teaching research internship at VIPKid International (2024).

Qualifications & interests

International Chinese Teacher Certificate; high school Chinese teacher qualification; Mandarin Level 2A. Chinese Bridge Excellent Instructor recognition.

Original résumé · PDF

公派汉语教师

Chen Yanyu（陈彦榆）

Chinese language educator with experience at Cairo University Confucius Institute, including reading, grammar, writing, examination preparation, and Chinese Bridge competition guidance.

Professional profile

Education

Master’s studies in International Chinese Education, Heilongjiang University (2021–2025); bachelor’s studies, Guangdong Ocean University Cunjin College.

Teaching experience

Cairo University Confucius Institute (2022–2024), supporting HSK, HSKK, and YCT teaching and examinations. Her secondary-school Chinese Bridge students achieved competition prizes in Egypt.

Qualifications & interests

International Chinese Teacher Certificate; Mandarin Level 2A; CET-6. Skills include hosting, photography, and event planning.

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Original résumé · PDF

公派汉语教师

Yue Wu（吴玥）

Chinese language teacher with experience in the United Arab Emirates. Her lessons use interactive materials, animations, songs, and personalized learning plans.

Professional profile

Education

Master’s degree in Arabic Translation, Zhejiang Gongshang University; bachelor’s degree in Arabic, Yangzhou University. Exchange studies in Sharjah (2024–2025).

Teaching experience

Chinese as a foreign language teaching (2024–2025); English teaching for children aged 3–12 in Changzhou (2020–2022); cultural and Arabic translation volunteer activities in Sharjah.

Qualifications & interests

International Chinese Teacher Certificate; primary school English and Chinese teacher qualifications; CATTI Arabic Level 3; CET-6.

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Original résumé · PDF

公派汉语教师

Zhang Mingke（张明珂）

Chinese language educator with teaching experience in Thailand and China, covering listening, speaking, advanced writing, and competition coaching.

Professional profile

Education

Master’s studies in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages, Beijing Language and Culture University; bachelor’s degree, Luoyang Normal University.

Teaching experience

Volunteer Chinese teacher at Nakhon Ratchasima University, Thailand (2022–2024); international student tutoring and listening/speaking teaching at Beijing Language and Culture University.

Qualifications & interests

International Chinese Teacher Certificate; middle school Chinese teacher qualification; Mandarin Level 2; CET-6. Interests include calligraphy, Tai Chi, and digital design.

Original résumé · PDF

本土兼职教师

周小娟

拥有中文教学、海外教育与语言艺术研修经验，曾在巴林面向中外籍学生及巴林本地学生开展中文教学。

教学简介

教育背景

四川外语学院英语语言文学本科（1997–2001）；瑞士酒店管理学校 SHMS 研究生证书（2003–2004）。

教学经历

巴林汉苑教育与培训公司中文教学（2018–2024）；使用义务教育部编版、《轻松学中文》及《汉语口语速成》等教材。

资格与特长

参加北京语言大学本土汉语教师研修、初级汉语综合课教学法研修、普通话与有声语言艺术培训，以及海外中华经典诵写讲活动。

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原始简历 · PDF

本土专职教师

门禄禄

具有少儿语言教学、课程教研与教学管理经验，曾担任英语教师、教研组长、教学经理及班主任。

教学简介

教育背景

山东大学英语本科。

教学经历

曾任职于济南、北京及烟台新东方；在烟台爱华双语学校担任英语教师、班主任及小学英语教研组长（2022–2024）。

资格与特长

国际中文教师证、小学教师资格、TKT、普通话二级甲等及家庭教育高级指导师；2022 年全校英语教学大比武第一名。

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原始简历 · PDF

汉语教师志愿者

Liu Shangjia（刘尚佳）

International Chinese language education master’s student with a background in Japanese and cross-cultural communication, including exchange studies and translation experience.

Professional profile

Education

Master’s studies in International Chinese Language Education, Lanzhou University, since September 2025; undergraduate Japanese studies, Shandong University of Science and Technology; exchange studies at Kaichi International University, Japan.

Teaching experience

Translation internship at the Asia-Pacific Communication Center, China International Publishing Group; research internship on foreign-language learning emotions; cultural communication project leadership.

Qualifications & interests

Japanese JLPT N1 and CATTI Chinese–Japanese; CET-6 and IELTS 6.0. Video and poster production skills; 2024 National Scholarship.

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Original résumé · PDF

汉语教师志愿者

Lü Keqi（吕科奇）

International Chinese language education master’s student with classroom experience in Chinese language instruction, advanced writing, and business writing.

Professional profile

Education

Master’s studies in International Chinese Language Education, Shanghai University, since September 2025; bachelor’s degree, Nantong University (2021–2025).

Teaching experience

Chinese teacher in Nantong University’s Thai International Chinese Education Program (January–April 2025); Chinese teaching at Shanghai University International College since March 2026.

Qualifications & interests

Senior high school Chinese teacher certificate; Mandarin Level 2A; CET-6. Cultural interests include calligraphy, ink painting, tea art, Tai Chi, Baduanjin, and paper cutting.

Original résumé · PDF

汉语教师志愿者

Mao Shurui（毛淑蕊）

Chinese language educator with experience supporting international learners, one-to-one Chinese courses, and language improvement classes.

Professional profile

Education

International Chinese Education studies at Shanghai International Studies University; Chinese teacher training at the university (2025).

Teaching experience

International student administration and listening teaching assistance at Qingdao Binhai University (2024); one-to-one Chinese teaching for University of Hawaii courses and comprehensive language classes at Shanghai International Studies University.

Qualifications & interests

Mandarin Level 2A; CET-4. Cultural interests include martial arts, painting, pottery, paper cutting, festive lantern making, and traditional crafts.

Photo collection

Original résumé · PDF

汉语教师志愿者

Yuan Lei（袁蕾）

Chinese language educator with primary-school teaching experience in Thailand, including classroom instruction, cultural festivals, and student competitions.

Professional profile

Education

Master’s studies in International Chinese Education, Minzu University of China, since September 2025; bachelor’s degree in English, Baotou Teachers College.

Teaching experience

Volunteer Chinese teacher in Thailand (2022–2024), teaching grades 1–6; English teaching internships and volunteer teaching activities in China.

Qualifications & interests

TEM-8; high school English teacher qualification; Mandarin Level 2A. Chinese education case competition award (2025) and experience supporting Chinese competitions.

Original résumé · PDF

汉语教师志愿者

Chen Xin（陈昕）

International Chinese language education master’s student with Chinese teaching and tutoring experience, alongside student leadership and debate coaching.

Professional profile

Education

Master’s studies in International Chinese Language Education, Shanghai University, since September 2025; undergraduate studies in Chinese International Education, Jinling Institute of Technology (2021–2025).