Meet Our Team | The Yangming School

Mastering the craft of expository essay writing with Harvard-educated scholars of English literature.

Building a strong foundation in essay writing to achieve top band scores in GCSE & IB English.

Savor a leisurely, guided reading experience with your instructor, uncovering the nuances and poetic beauty of literature.

The Essayists Instructors

Elisa Sotgiu

Elisa Sotgiu is a writer and a scholar of contemporary global fiction. An award-winning teacher, she has taught seminars on the masterpieces of world literature and conducted critical writing laboratories at Harvard College, and also served as a writing tutor at the Harvard Extension School.

- Harvard University - PhD, MA Comparative Literature
- University of Pisa and Scuola Normale Superiore - MA, BA, Italian Literature

Thomas Leonard-Roy

Thomas Leonard-Roy is a writer, editor, and teacher of English literature and language. He has taught literature and writing at Harvard College and Harvard Extension School and remains dedicated to helping all students improve their English expression.

- Harvard University - PhD, English
- University of Toronto - MA, BA, English

GCSE & IB Instructors

Kiera O'Connell

Kiera O'Connell has seven years of experience teaching English Literature to students in the UK. Her professional background includes serving as a Key Stage 3 Coordinator, Literacy Coordinator, and Head of an incredibly successful English Department. Kiera is also a qualified GCSE examiner for Pearson and Edexcel, and holds an NPQLL certificate.

- University of Leicester, Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary History
- NPQLL (National Project Qualification in Leading Literacy)

The Saunterers Instructors

Alexandria Waldron

Alexandria Waldron has over 18 years of experience teaching English Literature to students in the UK and USA. Her extensive professional background includes serving as a senior school leader and a senior academic manager at The Open University, the third largest higher education institution in Europe. Alexandria is also a qualified GCSE examiner for Pearson and Edexcel, a certified Cambridge Examinations moderator, and holds SEI (Sheltered English Immersion) certification in the USA.

- Harvard University, Master of Liberal Arts (ALM), English
- University of London, PGCE English
- Bristol University, Classical Studies, BA (honours)

C.L. Alexander Lee

With over 14 years of experience in EFL education, Alex has helped numerous students achieve stellar scores on TOEFL and IELTS exams and gain admission to competitive universities. He is also dedicated to teaching creative writing and poetry, guiding students in honing their reading and writing skills. In addition to teaching, Alex also serves as a career advisor at Harvard University's Mignone Center for Career Success.

- Harvard University - Master of Liberal Arts (ALM), English
- Concordia University - BA, Political Science, Minor in History