5th Annual Teaching Assistants Conference
Elevating Excellence:
Teaching Assistants as Catalysts for Success
Virtual Presentations: February 24 - March 6, 2025
In-Person Peer Learning Session (Optional): March 22, 2025
Schools that have registered for our past events:
Designed for Teaching Assistants.
This hybrid conference, offering both live virtual workshop sessions and in-person peer-to-peer learning sessions, is crafted specifically for teaching and non-teaching assistants, and co-teachers. It is also relevant for teachers who work with teaching assistants or co-teachers. The purpose of this conference is to help participants to improve their skills, enabling them to become catalysts for success in the classroom.
Upon signing up, the participants can attend all the live virtual workshop sessions AND in-person peer-to-peer learning sessions at their chosen location. The peer-to-peer learning sessions will be held simultaneously in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. PeerSphere members may attend this hybrid conference for free.
Our Speakers
Keynote
Dr. Sam Mills
Head of School
Sias International School
Dr. Simon Probert
Principal Deputy Head
Harrow, Shanghai
Harish Kanabar
Head of School
Shekou International School
Elmer Reyes
Head of Primary
Shenzhen Foreign Languages GBA Academy
Tiwana Merritt
Service and Community Engagement Coordinator
American International School of Johannesburg
Presenters
Penny Ma
Enrichment Teacher
International School of Beijing
Juliana Sali
PYP Coordinator
Sias International School
Sophie Wang
Lower Elementary Teaching Assistant
Daystar Academy
Andrew Dean
Homeroom Teacher
Daystar Academy
Dr. Sarah Zhou
Director of National Staff Career Path & PD
LifePlus
Judy Li
KS1 Co-Teacher
Dulwich College, Suzhou
Vivi Guo
Secondary School Teaching Assistant
Western Academy of Beijing
Dr. Kailyn Fullerton
Wellbeing Coordinator and Lead Teacher
New Zealand School Jakarta
Maureen Huang Huixia
Art Assistant
Dulwich College, Beijing
Bonnie Song
Paraeducator
Daystar Academy
Sizhe (Sky) Sun
Secondary Teaching Assistant
Shekou International School
Winnie Yang
Independent Consultant
Shekou International School
Dr. Ziv Kan
Mandarin Teacher
Fairview International School Bridge of Allan
Kwame Sarfo-Mensah
Education Consultant
Identity Talk Consulting
Emmeline Barnes
Counsellor
Oberoi International School
Dr. Simon Probert
Principal Deputy Head
Harrow, Shanghai
Noel Roberts
Founder/CEO
ReMynd Student Services
Alice Xue
Support Teacher
Harrow International School, Beijing
Jennifer Deng
Chinese Homeroom Teacher
Tsinglan School
Christine Chen
ECE Teaching Assistant
Shekou International School
Ella Fang
Lower Elementary School Teaching Assistant
Harrow International School, Shanghai
Wendy Chen
Lower Elementary School Teaching Assistant
Harrow International School, Shanghai
Marla Hunter
ISS Consultant
Live. Love. Teach! LLC
Kaung Kaung
Teaching Assistant Lead
Myanmar International School Yangon
Fiona Bai
Head of TA
Xi’an Liangjiatan International School
Summer Li
Chinese Teacher
Western Academy of Beijing
Sophia Suo
High School Chinese Language Teacher
Western Academy of Beijing
Joy Huan Yang
Upper Elementary Teaching Assistant
Shekou International School
Howard Zhen Guanghao
Learning Support Assistant
Western Academy of Beijing
Tiwana Merritt
Service and Community Engagement Coordinator
American International School of Johannesburg
Matthew Steuer
Service and Community Engagement Coordinator
American International School of Johannesburg
Rachel Cannon
Service and Community Engagement Coordinator
American International School of Johannesburg
Jeannette Washington
Service and Community Engagement Coordinator
American International School of Johannesburg
Stella Xiao
Upper Elementary School Teaching Assistant
Nanjing International School
Annie Wang
G5 Teaching Assistant
Nanjing International School
Donita Bell
PYP Co-ordinator/Assistant Head of Primary
Northbridge International School of Cambodia
Myka Xie
Homeroom Teacher
Tsinglan School
Jason Hoppner
Director of Operations and Customer Experience
German European School Singapore
Dates & Times
This hybrid conference offers both live virtual workshop sessions and in-person peer-to-peer learning sessions.
One ticket gives you access to ALL virtual and in-person sessions.
Live Virtual Workshop Sessions
February 24-27 & March 3-6
Mondays to Thursdays
3:35 PM – 5:50 PM (China Time)
Each day begins with a short keynote speech followed by four presentations (two in English while the other two in Chinese). Delivered by highly experienced educators and peers, the focus will be on practical skills such as classroom management, teaching strategies, co-planning, communication skills, collaboration, assessment and feedback, use of technology, leadership, and professional development. Participants are welcome to attend as many sessions as their schedule allows.
In-Person Peer-to-Peer Learning Sessions (Optional)
March 22, Saturday
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Xi’an: Xi’an Hanova International School
Shanghai: Britannica International School, Shanghai
Zhuhai: Host School TBD
Kuala Lumpur: Host School TBD
Singapore: Host School TBD
These sessions will take place simultaneously in the above locations. Participants will share what they have learned from the virtual workshops and discuss how to apply these lessons to their work. Additionally, these sessions provide an opportunity to meet and network with friends and counterparts from other international schools.
Who should Attend?
Teaching assistants, learning support and library assistants, arts/music/PE assistants, lab technicians, child-care assistants, co-teachers, and teachers of international/bilingual schools.
A certificate of participation will be awarded.
Why Attend?
Gain valuable insights from experts that can enhance your effectiveness and contribute to the overall success of your institution.
Acquire practical strategies and actionable takeaways that can be implemented in your day-to-day responsibilities.
Connect with like-minded professionals, build meaningful relationships, and expand your network within the international education community.
Registration Fees
ISS Passport Holders & PeerSphere Members:
FREE
Early Bird Fee
USD149 / RMB1200 per person
Thank You EdEvents for being
our Promotional Partner!
How will I Learn?
Based on extensive research, we have developed a model for professional development that will:
Varied Approaches
Enable participants to enjoy a mix of content delivery methods to meet the needs of various learning preferences, including lectures, case studies, discussions, and video showings.
Collaboration
Connect participants to process content collectively and share unique experiences and perspectives in small and large groups.
Practical Strategies
Challenge participants to apply knowledge and tools introduced throughout the conference to their own working context.
Reinforced Learning
Allow participants to review the presentations at their own convenience for 12 months after the conference to reinforce their learning.
Submit a Presentation Proposal
PeerSphere extend an invitation for you to submit a proposal for a presentation at our annual conference dedicated to teaching assistants.
We are welcoming proposals from presenters until December 13 (Saturday). As a token of appreciation, presenters will be eligible for a special discount on conference registration.
Praise From Our Past Participants
“If you want to be better at your job, please join us at the next conference.”
— Carrie Chu, Dulwich College Beijing
“Learning from awesome people from different backgrounds.”
— Jane Zhang, Nanjing International School
“The whole training is very informative and really inspired me in many ways.”
— Sonia Zhang, Tsinghua International School
We warmly invite you to join us in exploring how you can elevate excellence within your roles. Share experiences, gain valuable insights, and equip yourself with the necessary tools to become a successful professional in education. This conference will pave the way for enhanced educational engagement, student success, and a thriving educational community.
Get inspired, get connected, and get ahead with us!
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